Sleep, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 34

I feel discomfort in my throat? Hello, I feel a bit of swelling around my throat, and my breathing doesn't feel smooth. When I sleep on my side, it seems like one nostril has a smaller airflow. Is there something wrong with that side of my body?

Dementia? Depression? Hypothyroidism? Which department(s) should I consult? Hello Doctor, my mother is 55 years old and slightly overweight. She has a history of hypothyroidism and cardiovascular issues (she has a lack of temperature sensation in her left hand and elevated blood ...

Which specialty should I see? The baby is 1 year and 1 month old. Last night, while sleeping, I suddenly noticed a small hard lump behind one ear. I initially thought it was a bone, but there is none on the other ear. This afternoon, the forehead accidentally bumped and has some ...

Persistent lower back pain? Hello, I am 28 years old. Since my school days, I have frequently experienced soreness and weakness in my thighs, making it difficult to walk. This occurs intermittently in one leg or the other. Eventually, the pain has extended from my hips down to my...

Sometimes breathing can be painful? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about something. Sometimes I experience pain while breathing, specifically in the area beneath my lower ribs in the chest or in my back. Recently, I've also felt pain radiating to my upper arms, which ...

Sometimes, there is a persistent urge to urinate? Sometimes at night, I feel the urge to urinate frequently. After going once, I immediately feel the need again, and this repeats several times within about thirty minutes, which disrupts my sleep. I drink a cup of oatmeal before b...

Urine and blood tests are normal, but there is still pain in the left side of the lower back? Hello, Dr. Hsu: Four months ago, I started experiencing sharp pain in the lower left back upon waking up in the morning (the pain only occurs during sleep). I initially thought it was mu...

Symptoms A couple of days ago, I woke up early in the morning feeling very dizzy and nauseous. By the afternoon, it got a bit better. However, since then, I have been feeling sleepier at night compared to before, and I have been going to bed several hours earlier than usual. Yet,...

Experiencing pain in the right side of the lower back that wakes you up after falling asleep? Dr. Huang: Hello, I would like to ask about a problem I have. After I fall asleep lying in bed, I experience significant pain in my right lower back about 5 to 7 hours later. The pain is...

What exactly is the problem that is difficult to understand? In the past six months, I have been experiencing persistent stomach pain and bloating. I have a history of gastric bleeding and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), so two months ago, I consulted a gastroenterologist...

Daily headaches? Dr. Dwar: First of all, thank you for your previous response. The outpatient clinic is still too far for me to travel (I live in the southern part of Taiwan). As for the phone number you provided, I was hesitant to call as I didn't want to disturb you. Recen...

Worry Hello Doctor: I am unsure whether my symptoms are related to a mental issue or a physical problem. My symptoms are quite broad, and I hope you can take a close look at them. 1. I vomit without feeling nauseous or having the urge to vomit beforehand. 2. My body feels very ...

My situation! Has anyone experienced this kind of situation? Recently, I haven't felt much about my body. I know I need to urinate, but I don't have the urge. I don't feel like sleeping at night and find it hard to fall asleep, but in the morning, I struggle to get...

The parotid gland intermittently swells without any apparent reason? I am a 30-year-old male in good health, but I have been experiencing insufficient sleep due to a busy work schedule. About three to four years ago, I started having intermittent swelling of my parotid gland for ...

Is there something wrong with my body? Recently, I don't know if it's because of the winter, but my left side (left leg, left arm, left waist) has been very sore. Yesterday, the pain was so severe that I couldn't sleep. In the past, I would only experience somethin...

Occasional difficulty breathing during sleep? Hello, Dr. Hsu. My father occasionally experiences difficulty breathing while sleeping, as if he can't get enough air, but it resolves after he wakes up. This tends to happen more often during cold weather when he is warm in bed....

How to manage high blood pressure? How to manage hypertension... Hypertension. Under what circumstances can it increase...

When feeling fatigued, the left hand may change color? Recently, I've been experiencing some unusual symptoms during days of sleep deprivation or fatigue. It started with my left hand changing color, turning a grayish-blue from the fingertips towards the palm. Initially, I t...

Constipation + excessive sleepiness? I have a long-standing habit of constipation, only able to have a bowel movement once a week or even longer. I have tried medications, drinking water, consuming yogurt, and eating high-fiber fruits, but after about four times, they become inef...

Persistent dizziness? Hello Dr. Lin, Since I moved in July, I have been experiencing a daily sensation of dizziness and a feeling of lightheadedness. It's not the spinning type of dizziness, but rather a feeling of pressure in my head and difficulty concentrating. Addition...