Sleep, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 31

Hard lump in the armpit? Hello.. I've been coughing on and off for nearly three months. Recently, I've developed a painful bump under my armpit that resembles an acne lesion, and it often hurts enough to disturb my sleep. Can you help me understand what this might be?

Inquiry When waking up in the morning, if you notice slight swelling on both sides of your feet that subsides after walking around, it could be due to several reasons, such as fluid retention, poor circulation, or prolonged pressure on the feet during sleep. This condition may fa...

Which specialty should I consult for long-term nasal congestion and difficulty breathing? Last year, I visited the emergency department twice due to nasal congestion and difficulty breathing. However, the ENT specialist said that the nasal mucosa appeared normal and attributed it...

Which department should I make an appointment with? I have recently had a poor appetite, and I find it hard to eat anything. I also feel very fatigued and often want to sleep. Sometimes I sleep for over ten hours and still feel tired. Is there something wrong? Which department sh...

Questions about Sleep Hello, doctor! I would like to ask you about a problem I encounter while sleeping. Just as I am about to fall asleep, sometimes my teeth suddenly clench together involuntarily, and sometimes it happens twice. What could this be? Each time it happens, I get s...

Headache I have been experiencing headaches, dizziness, nausea, and red eyes, which sometimes become blurry, for almost a month. I have visited a clinic where I received injections and medication that alleviated my symptoms, but they return once I stop taking the medication. What...

Symptoms of mother's hand? My mother is 57 years old and works in a hospital caring for elderly patients, which often requires physical exertion. One day, she woke up feeling numbness in her fingers, which has persisted for over three months. Subsequently, she experiences sw...

For muscle cramps, you should consult a specialist in the field of Orthopedics or a Neurologist? Twenty years ago, I suffered a severe ankle sprain on my right foot while on duty. At that time, I did not see a doctor and only used topical ointments for treatment, which took about...

Weight decreased from 45 kilograms to 36.8 kilograms within two months? Hello Dr. Wang, my child is 14 years old. Before August, his weight was 45 kg, but after two months, it has suddenly dropped to 36.8 kg. On June 26, 2008, he was injured by a classmate before the final exam. ...

Headache Hello, Doctor: What tests can be done for headaches? Are there any covered by health insurance? Due to frequent headaches, my symptoms include pain in the left occipital area, with intermittent sharp and throbbing pain. Sometimes I also experience neck pain, or a general...

Some strange behaviors of my dad? Hello, my father is 53 years old and has a long history of smoking and drinking. Recently, he has been exhibiting some strange behaviors, and I am concerned that there may be some changes in his health. He has developed an uncontrollable craving ...

Lethargy after meals and excessive sleeping? Hello, I would like to ask two questions. First, my bedtime is usually between 2 AM and 3 AM. Recently, I have developed a habit of staying in bed, and although I sleep for about seven hours, I often cannot get up before noon unless I ...

Pain in the jaw and neck/shoulder region? I am experiencing soreness in my jaw and neck, and the symptoms worsen when I lie down to sleep, especially under the molars on both sides of my jaw. I even feel chest tightness... My hands and feet are involuntarily twitching to the poin...

The strange phenomenon of experiencing lower back pain after sleeping for more than 7 hours? Hello, doctor: Every morning when I wake up, my lower back feels sore. Interestingly, this only happens if I sleep for more than 7 hours; if I sleep for about 6 hours, it doesn't occ...

Headache, fever, weakness? I started experiencing headaches a few days ago, and I can feel pain around my eyes near the brow bone. At first, I didn't think much of it, but the headaches became more severe (it felt like my head was about to explode), and I started feeling wea...

Intractable Somnolence Disorder Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a problem that has been bothering me for a long time: for the past two to three months, I often feel a sense of brain fog. This fatigue doesn't go away with sleep; I frequently experience a feeling of w...

Unexplained symptoms Hello Doctor: Two years ago, I experienced dizziness three times and underwent various tests at nearby hospitals, all of which were normal. Since that experience, I often feel very fatigued, with a heavy head and light legs, and I feel dizzy. I am very afraid...

Wanting to gain weight when you are underweight? I am 28 years old and work as a firefighter. I have a fast metabolism and weigh about 55 kg at a height of 175 cm, which makes me quite thin. I eat normally, but I often feel like my stomach has something in it after eating, yet I ...

Experiencing dreams every night during sleep? Hello, doctor. I dream every night, even during a short nap of just ten minutes. I have seen a psychiatrist who believes that I am under a lot of stress, but I don't think that's the case. Could there be an issue with my bra...

Headache Hello Doctor: In recent months, I have been experiencing frequent unexplained headaches and tonsillitis. Sometimes it is triggered by a cold or lack of sleep, but at other times it occurs suddenly. Besides seeing an ENT specialist, what further treatments can I pursue? T...