Sleep, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 8

During sleep, the left foot feels tight? Last night, while I was sleeping, I woke up in the middle of the night with discomfort in my left foot. My left foot was stiff and I couldn't bend it for some reason. I was sleeping on my side at the time, and I felt a bit of discomfo...

Weight issues Hello, doctor. My boyfriend (19 years old, 173 cm tall, weighing about 72 kg two months ago and now approximately 66 kg) has lost about 6 kg in the past two months without intentionally dieting. His sleep schedule has improved to going to bed around 11 PM and waking...

Fatigue and drowsiness? My mother has been feeling fatigued and wanting to sleep a lot lately. I'm not sure which department she should visit for an examination, or what diseases could cause these symptoms. She has a history of hyperthyroidism and gastroesophageal reflux dis...

Definition of chronic hypoxia and its effects on the body? I am not sure if my condition qualifies as chronic hypoxia. I often forget to breathe (or breathe too shallowly and infrequently), and occasionally I feel a tingling sensation in my lips, which seems similar to the effect...

Staying up late, sleep, and health? Due to work commitments, I usually go to bed around 1 or 2 AM and wake up around 7 AM. I often hear that staying up late is bad for health, and that one should go to sleep by 11 PM. However, I've also heard that as long as one's sleep...

Formaldehyde issues Can blood tests check for formaldehyde poisoning or elevated levels? Are there other health checks available for this? The office has recently been renovated, but as an employee, I don't have the authority to decide when to move in. However, I feel strang...

Iron deficiency anemia and insomnia? My hemoglobin level is currently below 9, and I often wake up multiple times at night but can fall back asleep. I wake up more than five times in one night. My family doctor prescribed iron supplements and Lorazepam 0.5 mg for sleep. However, ...

Chest tightness, indigestion, and scalp tingling? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have occasionally experienced a tingling sensation on the left side of my scalp, similar to goosebumps. Additionally, over the past two weeks, I have had the following symptoms: 1. A feeling of tightness...

Could you please specify your symptoms so I can advise you on which medical specialty to consult? A few days ago, a cold front came in, and I didn't pay attention to keeping warm while sleeping. When I woke up in the morning, I felt a heaviness in my head, my body felt slugg...

Severe pain at the ends of the rib cage in the back during deep breathing? Hello, doctor. I am wondering if the changes in weather could be causing me to experience chest tightness and back pain while breathing. At times, when I lie down at night to sleep, I feel a pressure-like ...

Fever, cough, rapid heartbeat, and a prominent swelling above the clavicle? Hello, Doctor. Initially, I had a persistent cough along with a fever that lasted for a month. I first visited a general clinic, but there was no improvement after medication. In addition to the cough and...

Dizziness and lightheadedness? The initial symptoms were dizziness, with mild vertigo lasting for about three days. After that, I started experiencing a sore throat, headaches, and fluctuating chills and fever while sleeping. I felt short of breath, similar to palpitations, and w...

Pain on the outer side of the right chest upon waking up? A week ago, I woke up with pain on the outer side of my right chest, which feels like a strain. I thought it would improve after a few days, but it hasn't. It hurts when I cough, yawn, or lie flat while sleeping. Whic...

Palpitations. Sleep? Last week, I had a consultation regarding my palpitations. Today, I visited a cardiologist and underwent an echocardiogram. The doctor said there were no issues and that my heart function is excellent. However, I didn't feel happy upon hearing this; in f...

Diabetes in individuals aged 80 and older? My grandfather is a diabetic patient. Recently, he has been waking up in the middle of the night, screaming and tossing and turning, feeling very uncomfortable and unable to fall back asleep. Could this be related to his diabetes? His bl...

Shortness of breath? Hello: For the past six months, I have been experiencing almost daily nasal congestion (which requires the use of sprays or medications for relief), occasional stiffness in my shoulders and neck, occasional dizziness, and a light-headed feeling. I have to bre...

Hello, doctor. What is prediabetes? Hello Doctor, may I ask: I usually measure my blood sugar, and my typical levels are 88-95 in the morning and 105-115 after meals. However, during the New Year period, I went a long time without eating. On January 1st, my morning readings were ...

For the past two weeks, I have frequently experienced numbness in my hands and feet, along with occasional cramps. This week, the numbness has decreased, but from Tuesday to Thursday morning, I felt discomfort in my chest? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the lengthy description, b...

Night sweats and persistent weight loss? Hello Doctor, in early October, I visited the gastroenterology department due to issues with bowel sounds, bloating, and diarrhea. The physician diagnosed me with functional dyspepsia. Later, feeling uneasy, I went to another hospital for ...

Intracranial hemorrhage Hello, Dr. Yeh. I would like to ask you: As a child, I was a victim of domestic violence and was thrown to the ground, hitting my head, which caused nosebleeds, swelling, and impaired vision. I also experienced bleeding from both ears; I was struck in the ...