Sleep, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 35

Scalp pain Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, if I haven't tied my hair for a long time and I feel scalp pain when lightly touching my hair, and the pain feels similar to the sensation of having tightly tied hair just released, what could be the cause of this? Do I need to ...

My feet are numb; could this be related to liver issues or varicocele? Hello Dr. Lin, For about six months now, I have been experiencing a slight tingling and itching sensation in both of my legs. Since I have never experienced this before, I have been observing it and feeling ...

What causes transient speech difficulties and disorganized speech? Hello! My mother has experienced two episodes of dizziness leading to vomiting and fainting since last year, which resulted in her being hospitalized. The doctor diagnosed her with vertigo, but did not provide a d...

Insomnia is so painful (T_T) Hello, Dr. Hsu... I have been suffering from insomnia for quite a long time, but it still hasn't improved. Please help me... T_T My situation is as follows: I usually go to bed around midnight, but it often takes me until 2 or 3 AM to fall asleep...

High blood pressure? Dear Dr. Huang: A few days ago, I experienced sudden severe pain in my left flank and went to the hospital. After an X-ray, the doctor mentioned that I might have kidney stones and advised me to schedule an appointment with a urologist for further examination...

Sudden dizziness? Recently, I haven't had a cold or any food or drug allergies. I had breakfast (from my usual place) about half an hour before work. About an hour and a half later, I suddenly experienced severe dizziness (the room was spinning), found it very difficult to w...

Common diseases in individuals aged 35-45 years? Individuals aged 35 to 45 commonly experience various diseases and health issues. Key conditions to be aware of include: 1. **Cardiovascular Diseases**: Hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart disease are prevalent. Regular moni...

Bruxism during sleep? Hello Dr. Tsai, I grind my teeth at night and I don't sleep very soundly; I often toss and turn and have trouble sleeping well. There have been a few instances where I was not fully aware during sleep and needed my mom to wake me up. Could you please ex...

Dark circles persistently do not fade? I have always had dark circles under my eyes, and even with sufficient sleep, they do not fade. A traditional Chinese medicine doctor said this is caused by nasal allergies. I once read a report suggesting that dark circles can also reflect ...

Severe hair loss I consulted a doctor on behalf of my mother, who has a long-standing issue with headaches. She used to frequently take cold medicine for pain relief. In recent years, she has gradually started experiencing severe hair loss and unexplained diarrhea. Sometimes she ...

Is it altitude sickness? Hello: On July 10th, I was at Alishan. I had no issues walking on flat surfaces, but I experienced shortness of breath and occasional chest tightness with coughing when climbing stairs. After resting for a while, I returned to normal, but the cough persis...

Hypersomnia Hello, my boyfriend is 23 years old. He gets very sleepy easily and falls asleep as soon as he lies down. Sometimes on his days off, he can sleep for three hours in the afternoon, but he still wants to sleep early at night. He often feels sleepy even while reading a b...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Thank you for the doctor's response. I bought vitamins B, C, and E because I have three jobs and study at night school, which has led to severe sleep deprivation (one of my jobs is a night shift at a gas station). So...

Dizziness, nausea, and vomiting? Hello, I have a few questions I would like to ask. 1. I need to use a computer at work, but recently, whenever I stare at the screen for too long, I suddenly feel dizzy (with a sensation of body swaying, as if I'm about to faint). I immedia...

Is it only possible to take motion sickness medication for motion sickness? Is it necessary to only take over-the-counter motion sickness medication for motion sickness? If I have to take a long flight, what should I do? Are there any effective methods?

Which department should I register for? Hello, doctor. Since I caught a cold during the New Year, I have been coughing continuously for almost a month now. I have seen three doctors, one of whom said it was due to enterovirus and allergies. Last week, I went to Mackay Memorial Ho...

Why do we sweat profusely while sleeping? Dear Dr. Hong: I personally feel neither particularly stuffy nor hot, just comfortable. However, my husband, who sleeps next to me, wakes up drenched in sweat (on his chest and back), and the sheets and comforter are also significantly we...

I would like to ask about health check-up questions? Dear Dr. Huang, My father has a habit of smoking, drinking alcohol, and staying up late. For the past few decades, he has not had any significant health issues. However, recently he has occasionally experienced shortness of br...

Why is this happening? My mother is 57 years old and her health check-up was normal, but recently she mentioned that she sometimes wakes up during sleep feeling like she has stopped breathing. She rarely snores while sleeping, and her weight is within the normal range. Why could ...

Shortness of breath? I have hepatitis B, but whenever I don't get enough sleep, I experience dizziness and shortness of breath, as if I'm not getting enough air. However, I'm afraid to breathe deeply, which causes my head to feel numb. As a result, I tend to breath...