Sleep, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 36

Cold and fever Hello doctor, I recently caught a cold. At first, I had a severe headache and a high fever, along with tonsillitis and muscle aches that lasted about two days before improving (the headache became less intense). However, afterward, I started experiencing episodes o...

Involuntary leg movements during sleep? My father often experiences sudden leg jerks or twitches while sleeping, whether he is lying flat or on his side, but he is unaware of it. He also tends to have low blood pressure. Could this be related? If not, what could be the cause?

Hematuria My examination report shows a slight presence of blood that is not visible to the naked eye, and I also experience numbness in my hands while sleeping.

Gout and Cardiovascular Disease Hello, my husband is 50 years old and is very career-oriented. Due to his job, he often travels extensively around the world. In November of last year, he had a 3.8 cm stent placed in his coronary artery and has been taking the prescribed medicatio...

What to do if you have stopped growing taller? To increase height, which medical specialty should one consult?

Insomnia, dizziness Hello, doctor: Six months ago, I had hemorrhoid surgery, and after the hemorrhoids healed, I have been troubled by dizziness for the past four months (feeling dizzy all day, especially worse in the morning). Recently, I have also been experiencing severe insom...

Swelling in the foot? Hello Dr. Hong, recently my thigh has been frequently sore, and no matter how I stretch or position my legs while sleeping at night, it still feels very achy. When I was a child, there was a spot on my thigh that felt more prominent, and I thought it was not...

Regarding sleepwalking? Hello! My child is 9 years old and in the third grade of elementary school. We noticed that she has been sleepwalking since she was in preschool, and it has happened about 3 to 4 times this year. Should we seek treatment? Which specialist should we consult...

The cold has not improved after a week? I have had a cold for about a week, with symptoms including thick green nasal discharge, some nasal congestion, and yellow-green sputum that occasionally turns gray-brown when I cough too hard. My throat feels slightly itchy and swollen, an...

Excessive sleep duration Hello Doctor: I have a problem with excessive sleep duration, but it does not affect my daily life. However, I have noticed that my sleep time has gradually increased from about 8 hours a day to 10 hours, and now I almost need to sleep for 12 hours every ...

Question Set Dear Dr. Tsai, Hello! Please take a look at the following information. I have many questions regarding medical knowledge, and I would appreciate any information you can provide to help me understand what I should do. Thank you! Medical History: I do not smoke, drin...

Question I am 23 years old, and over the past six months, I have gained five kilograms and grown a bit taller. I'm quite concerned about my height and fear that I might exceed 170 centimeters, which I consider too tall. I don't want to become a "giant." What c...

What is wrong with me? Hello Doctor, since mid-April of last year, I have been feeling a warmth in my nasal cavity, similar to the discomfort experienced at the onset of a cold. At the same time, I also feel dizzy and unable to concentrate, and my stools are always loose, giving ...

Chest pain Hello... Recently, for about a week... I often feel pain in my left chest while sleeping... but it's not very severe... it's a sharp pain... sometimes it's more towards the center, and other times it's closer to the left (near the armpit). At the sa...

Frequent fever? Could you please tell me why my friend frequently has a fever? He often stays up late due to work, has a lot of acne on his face, and is often sleep-deprived. Thank you, doctor.

Right thigh pain? A week ago, I suddenly felt soreness in my right thigh and the area of my right buttock, which sometimes makes it difficult to walk. However, I don't feel pain when lying down to sleep. Could this be caused by poor posture, osteoporosis, or possibly related...

Which specialty should I see? A friend has a seven-year-old daughter who is in her final year of kindergarten. She is facing a concern regarding her daughter's habit of sleeping on her stomach, which has led to her placing her hands on her private area or rubbing against her...

Muscle cramp Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about an 85-year-old female who frequently experiences nighttime calf cramps. What could be the cause? How can dietary therapy or prevention be implemented? What should be done during an episode? Which specialty should she consult? A...

How to suppress hair loss? If you are experiencing significant hair loss, there are several potential causes to consider. Genetic factors can play a role, even if only one family member, like your grandfather, has experienced baldness. Other common causes of hair loss include hor...

Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you..? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you some questions as follows: 1. My mother is 40 years old and often experiences leg cramps while sleeping, which prevents her from getting a good night's rest. She also frequently has hand cram...