Sleep, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 4

Long-term insomnia, significant weight loss, and poor appetite issues? Hello Doctor, for the past two years, I have been unable to sleep more than three hours a night before waking up and being unable to fall back asleep. I have consulted various psychiatrists and have tried almo...

Grandfather's foot pain issue? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my grandfather who has been experiencing severe foot pain recently. Initially, he mentioned that his foot had been hurting for a month, and he thought he could just endure it. Eventually, he couldn't...

Blood Test Report Hello Doctor, I donated blood a couple of days ago and received my blood report. My height and weight are 185 cm and 95 kg, and my blood pressure on that day was 120/84. My ALT level was 98 U/L, which made me a bit anxious. I have donated blood twice before; the...

HbA1c 5.5 is normal, but postprandial blood glucose levels are occasionally elevated? Hello, doctor. Since I can use a blood glucose meter in my work environment, I occasionally check my blood sugar at work. However, my blood sugar levels reach 150-160 two hours after meals, and ...

Lying down with a headache makes it difficult to sleep? I often experience tension-type headaches on both sides of my temples and at the back of my head after lying down. The pain feels like pressure. Additionally, when I go to bed and close my eyes, I feel very awake and cannot ...

Loss of appetite Hello Doctor, last October I experienced vomiting after staying up all night to catch up on my studies. Since then, I have had a persistent loss of appetite. I consulted a gastroenterologist who diagnosed me with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). After trea...

Chest tightness at work? After a period of busy work or feeling stressed, I often experience a tightness in my chest. I would also like to inquire about the "Good Health Biomedical Flight Mode Capsule" (a sleep aid) that I took. While it helps me fall asleep, I tend to ...

Sleep and physical issues? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing sleep issues for over a month now. I either have light sleep or wake up in the middle of the night, and sometimes I am even aware while I am sleeping. Additionally, for the past two weeks, I have been having headac...

Prolonged sitting causes heat in the upper body, particularly in the back of the head, which can negatively impact sleep? The main issue I want to address is the overheating of my occipital region due to prolonged sitting, which leads to insomnia. I find it frustrating that I hav...

Dizziness issues? I have been having trouble sleeping lately, often not falling asleep until around 4 or 5 in the morning. Because of this, I usually skip breakfast. From Monday until today, I've only been eating instant noodles for all three meals, just noodles and broth cu...

Shortness of breath? Last Wednesday, I went to see a doctor due to chest pain. An electrocardiogram (ECG) was performed, and the doctor said there were no significant issues, just that my heart rate was a bit elevated, so he prescribed me New Kangle. However, I went back to see t...

Itchy buttocks? Hello, Dr. Yeh! I have a question. Recently, I've noticed that my daughter sometimes moves around in her sleep and touches her bottom and genital area during the night when I get up to use the restroom. A neighbor mentioned that this could be due to a pinworm...

What is the recommended sleep duration? Most reports suggest that adults should aim for 6 to 8 hours of sleep per day. However, due to the unique nature of my work, I am unable to sleep for long periods at once. I typically manage to sleep about two hours in the morning, two hour...

Heart rate issues? Hello doctor, I have recently noticed that after concentrating on a task for a while, I often experience chest tightness, as if my heart is a bit weak and I feel like I'm lacking oxygen. My heart rate seems slower, but when measured, it's actually bet...

Left lower abdominal pain, like being punched (the sensation is similar to overeating, but it feels like the distension is not in the stomach)? Two days ago, I stayed up late to finish work and went to sleep around 7 AM yesterday after drinking three bottles of beer and having a ...

Feeling warm and lethargic, but without a fever? Hello, doctor. Since yesterday morning, I've been feeling a bit warm, but I'm not sweating. I feel somewhat lethargic, but both my ear and forehead temperatures are normal, and my appetite is fine. I usually eat out for a...

If you are experiencing increased heat and pulsation in the back of your neck and head, making it difficult to lie down comfortably, you should consider seeing a neurologist or a primary care physician. They can evaluate your symptoms and determine if further investigation or tre...

Fever resembling a cold? Measure palm temperature every 1 to 3 hours, which ranges from 39.3 to 39.5 degrees Celsius; forehead temperature is between 37.3 and 37.9 degrees Celsius; temple temperature ranges from 37.2 to 38.4 degrees Celsius. Rapid test for COVID-19 is negative. R...

Pain in the lower left chest and upper back? Hello Doctor: Around February 20th of this year, I started experiencing cold symptoms, including a runny nose and a persistent cough that has become quite severe and continues to this day. I recently visited a traditional Chinese medic...

Medical Consultation: Family Medicine Issue - Yawning I would like to ask the doctor, even after getting enough sleep, I still find myself yawning excessively and tearing up, to the point where I can yawn 5 to 6 times in a row, and my mask gets wet from the tears. Is this normal?...