Sleep, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 15

Should I stop the medication first, and which specialty should I consult? Last week on the 25th, I underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy due to symptoms of bloating, chest tightness, and loss of appetite. The results showed esophageal ulcers, excessive gastric acid, gastr...

Feeling unwell but unsure where the problem lies? Hello, Doctor Yeh. I would like to ask about the following symptoms I am experiencing and which specialty I should consult to address my sleep issues: 1. It has become more difficult for me to fall asleep compared to before, and...

Vomiting after taking blood pressure medication on an empty stomach? Grandpa has high blood pressure. This morning, he measured his blood pressure at 185 and took his antihypertensive medication without having breakfast. He then felt dizzy and sweaty, and after taking a sip of mi...

Abnormal lymphocytes and neutrophils, along with lymphadenopathy? Hello Doctor, I visited the obstetrics and gynecology department in mid-November due to adenomyosis and endometriosis. The gynecologist ordered blood tests to assess whether I had anemia and if I was suitable for t...

Headaches and Neck Issues Hello, Doctor: I have been prone to headaches since childhood, triggered by various factors such as heat and stress. Most of my headaches require pain relievers for relief, but the effects of the medication are usually quick. Does this mean that my heada...

Upper back pain? Hello Doctor, about six months ago, I woke up one morning and noticed soreness in the upper back on both sides (from the shoulders down to the upper waist). The pain on the left side is about 80%, while the right side is about 20%. I initially thought it was due ...

The interaction issues between Mebendazole and Metronidazole? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing itching around the anus, which is particularly bothersome at night. Since I had Mebendazole, a common antiparasitic medication, at home, I took it for about two weeks, at a dosage...

Chest tightness and pain on the right side? Hello, doctor: On the first day of my recent menstrual period, I experienced a brief sharp pain on the right side of my head. After that, it went away. I also have a feeling of tightness and pain in the right side of my chest, which wor...

There is a sharp pain in the upper left abdomen? Recently, I have been experiencing a sharp pain in my upper left abdomen. There is also a tingling sensation when I extend my left arm straight, and I feel pain when bending over. However, I do not feel any discomfort while walking...

Can you ignore otolith displacement/ectopic otoliths? I have been experiencing dizziness for the past few days. This has happened before, and although I didn't see a doctor, I suspect it might be due to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) because the symptoms match w...

Left lower abdominal pain? Hello, Doctor: About two months ago, I started experiencing intermittent dull pain in my left lower abdomen at night, which later became a constant pain. I also felt soreness in my left back. I have consulted several specialists: 1. Family Medicine - Th...

Severe sleep disturbances but with lactose intolerance? Hello Doctor: I often feel exhausted after spending the whole day at work or out on weekends, yet I struggle to fall asleep. I frequently hear people say that if you can't sleep, it's because you're not tired ...

Numbness in the hands and feet? Hello, Doctor: I previously had no exercise habits and spent a long time sitting in front of the computer. Since the end of August, I have been experiencing hand numbness, which at one point was so painful that I couldn't sleep. This lasted fo...

Dizziness and lightheadedness? On May 28 of this year, I slipped on a drink and sustained a distal radius fracture. I did not undergo surgery and only wore a brace. It has since healed, and I am currently in rehabilitation. I have a 28-year smoking history, smoking two packs a da...

Numbness in the limbs and headache? Hello, Doctor Yeh. Yesterday afternoon, after waking up from a nap, I felt soreness in my lower body, and I'm not sure if it was caused by exercising at the gym the day before. About an hour later, I started experiencing a dull headache, s...

I've been experiencing some discomfort in my stomach lately? Recently, I've been feeling full easily when eating, and if I eat more after feeling full, I feel like vomiting, especially with foods like soup dumplings. The last time I ate them, I couldn't swallow and...

The Way of Health - Oversleeping In the past, my lifestyle was quite irregular, often staying up until after 4 AM, and sleeping even less when I had assignments. Recently, I have started to change my habits, going to bed around midnight, drinking more water, and running three tim...

Painful tip of the tongue, swelling under the tongue, swollen lips? A few days ago, I woke up to find that the tip of my tongue was painful, feeling as if it had been burned, even though I hadn't eaten anything too hot in the past few days. The next day, the pain at the tip ...

Nausea and sleep disturbances? I've been feeling nauseous at the sight of food lately. Although I get hungry, I can only eat a few bites before I feel like vomiting. Basically, the only things I can tolerate are water and soup. Sometimes I only eat one or two meals a day. I&...

Lying flat feels like my heart is racing too fast, making it hard to sleep? Last night, I woke up in the middle of my sleep feeling discomfort in my stomach and went to the bathroom, where I experienced diarrhea that was very watery. I also vomited a little bit. After returning t...