Sleep, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 26

When experiencing multiple areas of soreness and tingling, which symptom should be prioritized and how can the underlying cause be determined? Dear Dr. Liao, Regarding Symptom 1, during my military service, I experienced a back strain while lifting heavy objects. For a while, I ...

Experiencing heat and numbness in the neck and hands while sleeping? Recently, I have been experiencing strange symptoms at night while trying to sleep. Initially, I feel tightness in both sides of my neck, followed by a sensation of heat that seems to spread to my hands, where I...

Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about issues related to the stomach and diet? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about dietary issues. My mother is around 57 years old. Previously, her stomach was fine, but later on, she started experiencing discomfort from time to time. It see...

The issue of waking up early during sleep? Hello, doctor. My girlfriend often wakes up very early after going to bed, sometimes at 4 AM, sometimes at 5 AM, and sometimes at 6 AM. She feels very tired and doesn't feel well-rested, and she doesn't know what the cause migh...

Facial flushing may indicate that the brain is lacking certain neurotransmitters or hormones? After climbing stairs, I experience facial flushing and a sensation of something missing in my brain. I feel the need to eat sweets to feel a bit better; otherwise, I tend to sleep for a...

Experiencing chest pain while sitting? Hello, doctor. I have been troubled by this issue for about two months. When I sit, I sometimes feel a sharp pain in my left or right chest, and occasionally, I feel like something is stuck in my left back. These symptoms almost never occur ...

Which specialty should I see? Hello, I would like to ask which specialty I should take my mother to see. She is 57 years old and often tells me that she experiences unexplained tremors, has difficulty sleeping at night, and even when she does sleep, it feels like she is constantl...

Anal itching Hello, Doctor Gao. I have been experiencing anal itching for some time now, and it has been affecting my sleep at night. I previously consulted a dermatologist, but the ointment they prescribed did not improve my condition. The doctor also recommended taking medicati...

Cardiac fatigue Hello doctor, my usual heart rate is between 60 to 70 beats per minute, but I often feel a tightness in my chest and have very shallow, short breaths. I find myself needing to take deep breaths occasionally to feel more comfortable. These symptoms tend to occur af...

Discomfort in the body (head, back, etc.)? I'm sorry, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing lower back pain, a heavy sensation in my head, and a slight feeling of fever (my temperature is normal, just over 36 degrees Celsius, with a maximum of 37 degrees). I feel a b...

Chest tightness? I didn't expect to meet Dr. Chen here. It must be a coincidence and not just a case of having the same name, right? About five years ago, I experienced sudden rapid heart contractions and difficulty breathing. The next day, I visited your family medicine cli...

Drinking alcohol can lead to stomach pain and headaches? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if drinking alcohol causes stomach pain or headaches (which may also be accompanied by nausea) to the point where I need to take over-the-counter painkillers, and it even makes it difficult...

Blood disorders The blood test report shows white blood cells at 5.3, red blood cells at 4.47, hemoglobin at 11.7, hematocrit at 35, mean corpuscular volume at 78.3, mean corpuscular hemoglobin at 26.2, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration at 33.4, and platelets at 265. Seru...

Please provide the content you would like translated into English? Hello Doctor, I have a few questions I would like to ask: 1. I believe I am the type of person who gains weight easily, and it seems my metabolism is not very good. How can I improve or check my metabolic issu...

Feeling hungry but lacking appetite? For the past week, I have been feeling hungry but have no appetite. I've only been drinking some watermelon juice or milk tea, and sometimes I only eat one meal a day, which I can't finish. For example, I can only take one or two bit...

Abnormal numbness in the legs? Recently, I've been experiencing frequent leg numbness, but it usually resolves quickly. However, this morning when I got up, my right leg was so numb that I couldn't stand; I couldn't control my leg, and it felt completely weak and n...

Foot discomfort? I used to go for brisk walks (with a maximum duration of 90 minutes) regularly, but after not exercising for a few days, I've been experiencing weakness and soreness in my legs while sleeping. This discomfort has been affecting my sleep quality, and I occasi...

I am 19 years old and have undergone surgery after being bitten by a cobra? Hello, Dr. Chen! I have recently been experiencing high blood pressure, ranging from 140-150/80-90. I had surgery after being bitten by a snake and received a lot of antivenom; could this have an effect? ...

Poor sleep quality and prolonged duration? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been staying up late and experiencing insomnia. I need to wake up early and adjust my schedule, so I have been going to bed before 11 PM and waking up around 5 AM, then going back to sleep until 7 AM. That...

There is a dull pressure sensation in the lower left chest and surrounding area? Hello doctors! Over the past three to four months, I have been experiencing intermittent mild pressure or slight discomfort in my left chest. Sometimes, this discomfort manifests as mild pain that ra...