Throat, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 2

Causes of Sudden Fever Hello Doctor: This evening around 7 or 8 PM, I suddenly felt warm, experienced some fatigue, and had a bit of dizziness. I measured my axillary temperature at 37 degrees Celsius, but I did not have a sore throat or runny nose or any other symptoms. After ta...

Recently, I have been experiencing multiple symptoms in my body? Recently, I have been experiencing multiple symptoms and I'm unsure which specialist to see first. Should I go directly to a family medicine doctor for an examination? Over the past two months, I have frequentl...

What could this possibly be, and which department should I visit? Started experiencing a fever around midnight on August 1st (ranging from 37.5 to 38 degrees Celsius). Throughout the day on August 1st, I took four doses of pain-relieving and fever-reducing medication (Bole) but t...

An 83-year-old mother has recovered from a cold but is experiencing generalized weakness. She has a history of hypertension and has undergone stent placement in her heart? Dear Dr. Tsai, Hello. My mother is 83 years old and has hypertension, with a stent placed in her heart. She...

Throat issues Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about feeling a lot of phlegm near the throat above the clavicle. After clearing it, there is still phlegm, and my neck feels tight and painful, which is very uncomfortable, and it only occurs on one side; the other side does not h...

The face looks strange? Recently, I've been experiencing severe pain in the right cheekbone, along with pain in the chewing muscles. It hurts to talk and eat. I'm a bit worried; could you please tell me what this condition might be? Do I need to see a doctor? If so, whi...

Weight issues, gastrointestinal problems? I am 156 cm tall and underweight, and I don't know why my weight has not been increasing. My appetite hasn't changed; in February, I weighed between 46-47 kg, and at the beginning of March, I was still around 46-47 kg. However, ...

Muscle cramps and ear congestion? Frequent nighttime calf cramps may indicate a deficiency in certain nutrients, such as potassium, magnesium, or calcium. It is advisable to consult a physician, preferably a primary care doctor or a neurologist, for further evaluation. Regarding...

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...

Collided with an unidentified creature while riding a bike? Hello Doctor, on the night of April 3, 2023, while riding a bike in the Shulin District of New Taipei City, my left knee collided with an unidentified creature, which I suspected to be a small bat. When I got home, I not...

Choking with excessive phlegm? Hello, doctor. A couple of days ago (on May 24), while eating a hamburger and drinking milk tea, I was talking to a colleague and accidentally choked. I felt embarrassed to cough it out, so I swallowed hard and then went to the restroom to cough for...

Physical illnesses Hello Doctor, I am 27 years old, and I have always had poor health. My condition varies each year, and despite frequent check-ups, no specific issues have been identified. I have been told I have autonomic nervous system dysfunction, gastroesophageal reflux dis...

Whenever I catch a cold, I develop a high fever above 39°C, and I need antipyretics to reduce the fever? Hello Dr. Chen, in the past, I was able to remain active even with a fever of 39 degrees Celsius. Even though I felt very uncomfortable, I would mistakenly think I had recover...

Rabies vaccine Hello, Doctor. On March 22, I was bitten by a feral cat (in Yuanli, Miaoli) on my left thumb and right pinky finger. I received a tetanus shot in the emergency room that day and inquired about the need for rabies vaccination. The emergency staff laughed and said it...

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...

Since a certain day when I caught a chill, I have been experiencing a persistent low-grade fever? Since last Tuesday, there has been continuous wind, and starting from Wednesday, I experienced mild throat pain along with a body temperature ranging between 37°C and 37.8°C. The nex...

Gastroesophageal reflux, chest tightness, exercise? Hello, Doctor. I would like to seek your advice. I have noticed that during activities such as walking, brisk walking, running, climbing stairs (about three floors), right after taking a shower, or suddenly standing up after squ...

Sore throat? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a situation. The day after engaging in unprotected sexual activity, I noticed that my throat felt itchy. By the third day, my throat has become increasingly uncomfortable. I would like to know if this could be a sexually transm...

Accidental ingestion of cooling spray? I woke up at 7:30 AM with a bit of a scratchy throat. I usually spray some propolis, but instead, I grabbed the Thai Snake Brand cooling spray and used it four times. Afterward, I rinsed my mouth to remove any residue and drank a large amoun...

Lymph nodes, liver, neck, rib pain, and bruising during sleep? 1. About five years ago, I had liver inflammation issues when I was around 20 years old. I felt a bloated, numb sensation, as if there was something hard inside. At that time, the doctor diagnosed me with fatty liver....