Post-COVID Vaccine Symptoms: Coughing and Back Pain Explained
COVID-19 vaccine Hello, Dr. Yeh. I am the lady who asked a question a few days ago. I have been experiencing a frequent cough, and I feel like there is phlegm in my throat, which is still clear when I cough it up. My lower back is still somewhat stiff, and there is pain when I pr...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! It is recommended that you seek medical treatment at a healthcare facility.[Read More] Post-COVID Vaccine Symptoms: Coughing and Back Pain Explained
Understanding the Connection Between Back Pain, Bloating, and Throat Inflammation
The relationship between back pain, bloating, and pharyngitis? The current situation is as follows, and I would like to ask the physician for advice: 1. For the past month or two, I have been experiencing frequent prolonged belching after eating and drinking. I visited a gastroe...
Dr. Hou Angting Reply:
Hello, internet user: Due to the numerous potential causes of back pain, it is difficult to easily determine the underlying reason. I recommend that you visit a family medicine specialist for an examination and evaluation by a physician. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding the Connection Between Back Pain, Bloating, and Throat Inflammation
Understanding Blood in Sputum After Endoscopy: What You Need to Know
Blood in sputum? Hello, doctor. I experienced difficulty swallowing and chest pain, so I underwent an endoscopy with biopsy last week. The endoscopy indicated only some reflux. However, this morning when I woke up, I noticed that my phlegm had turned slightly brown. Then, just th...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! Based on your description, the relationship between hemoptysis and gastroscopy is minimal. It is recommended that you consult a pulmonologist and an otolaryngologist.[Read More] Understanding Blood in Sputum After Endoscopy: What You Need to Know
Understanding Throat Discomfort After Choking on Medication
Experiencing discomfort in the throat after choking on medication? Hello Doctor: Yesterday, while taking my medication, it got stuck in my throat. I swallowed a large gulp of water, but it didn't go down and I felt a choking sensation. After that, I still had water in my mou...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! Based on your description, it is possible that you may have injured the mucous membrane of your throat while swallowing medication. Please recall if you accidentally swallowed any part of the foil packaging along with the medication. If there is a possibility of having ing...[Read More] Understanding Throat Discomfort After Choking on Medication
Dealing with Formaldehyde Exposure: Symptoms, Concerns, and Next Steps
Hello, doctor. I have been in an environment with high concentrations of formaldehyde for a period of time? At the beginning of March, I thought the paint smell was coming from the adjacent room, so I didn't avoid it. However, I didn't realize that the airflow ultimatel...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, regarding formaldehyde, I would like to provide a reference article from the National Health Research Institutes' National Toxicology Research Center, which is objective and easy to understand. The article can be found at http://nehrc.nhri.org.tw/toxic/toxfaq_detail_m...[Read More] Dealing with Formaldehyde Exposure: Symptoms, Concerns, and Next Steps
Understanding Swallowing Difficulties: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients
Swallowing difficulties Hello, I would like to ask the doctor about my condition. Five months ago, I underwent an upper endoscopy due to abdominal pain, and it was noted that I had polyps and mild gastritis. However, two to three weeks later, I suddenly experienced chest pain, ne...
Dr. Ye Qianyu Reply:
Hello! Your chest pain and difficulty swallowing may indeed be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In addition to medication, dietary and lifestyle adjustments are necessary for improvement, such as avoiding spicy and greasy foods, caffeine, sweets, hard-to-chew fo...[Read More] Understanding Swallowing Difficulties: A Comprehensive Guide for Patients
Understanding Rabies Latency: Risks After Cat Scratch Injury
Rabies incubation period Hello doctor, about six years ago I was scratched by a wild cat. At that time, I was unsure if I received the rabies vaccine (because I heard that the rabies vaccine requires multiple doses; I remember I only received two shots, one for tetanus and I forg...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Jiang: 1. The rabies virus is a rod-shaped virus belonging to the Lyssavirus genus. All viruses in this genus share similar antigens, but monoclonal antibodies or nucleic acid sequencing can distinguish viruses from different regions or animal sources. Animals infected ...[Read More] Understanding Rabies Latency: Risks After Cat Scratch Injury
Understanding Rabies Latency: Risks After Cat Scratch Injury
Rabies incubation period Hello, doctor. About six years ago, I was scratched by a wild cat. At that time, I wasn't sure if I received the rabies vaccine (because I heard that the rabies vaccine requires multiple doses; I remember getting two shots, one for tetanus and I forg...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Jiang: 1. The rabies virus is a rod-shaped virus belonging to the Lyssavirus genus. All viruses in this genus share similar antigens, but monoclonal antibodies or nucleic acid sequencing can differentiate viruses from different regions or animal sources. Animals infecte...[Read More] Understanding Rabies Latency: Risks After Cat Scratch Injury
Understanding Persistent Throat and Oral Symptoms: A Patient's Journey
Oral and throat issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask for your advice. I have difficulty describing the exact location of my symptoms, but I will try to explain. For the past few months, I have been experiencing inflammation in the area around the uvula and the posterior phar...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, regarding your concerns, it is indeed difficult to clarify. This area still requires assistance from an otolaryngologist. Whether to perform a narrow-band imaging (NBI) endoscopy will still need to be assessed by the physician based on the condition after the use of contra...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Throat and Oral Symptoms: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Chest Discomfort: Is It Esophageal or Cardiac?
Mild chest pain? Hello, Doctor: Last weekend, I had a cold and visited a clinic where the doctor prescribed me cold medication. However, after taking the nighttime medication on Sunday, I experienced a sensation of chest pain the next day. It is especially noticeable during lunch...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Ms. Helen: 1. After food passes through the pharynx, it enters the esophagus, which is a long tubular structure approximately 25 to 30 centimeters in length. It is located behind the trachea and extends from the pharynx through the neck and chest, passing through the diaphr...[Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort: Is It Esophageal or Cardiac?
Understanding Elevated Body Temperature: Causes and Concerns in Family Medicine
Elevated body temperature? Hello, doctor. Since the outbreak of the pandemic in Taiwan, I have been regularly monitoring my temperature due to overlapping exposure with confirmed cases. Previously, I only measured my forehead temperature at work, which mostly ranged from 36.6 to ...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, if infections or endocrine system abnormalities have been ruled out, it is recommended to consult with an allergist or immunologist for further evaluation. Please note that online consultations are not equivalent to in-person visits and cannot provide diagnoses or treatmen...[Read More] Understanding Elevated Body Temperature: Causes and Concerns in Family Medicine
Understanding Dizziness, Nausea, Sweating, and Diarrhea Symptoms
Dizziness, nausea, cold sweats, and diarrhea? My father suddenly felt dizzy while changing his clothes, followed by nausea and cold sweats. After resting for a while, he experienced diarrhea.
Dr. Liu Hongxiang Reply:
Hello A-Jen, Severe dizziness can be accompanied by nausea, cold sweats, and diarrhea due to neurological reflexes. If the symptoms recur or if there is weakness or paralysis in the limbs, unstable blood pressure, or changes in hearing, please seek evaluation and treatment from...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness, Nausea, Sweating, and Diarrhea Symptoms
Persistent Throat Mucus: Which Specialist Should You See?
Phlegm in the throat? Hello Doctor: I have had phlegm in my throat for three months. I have visited an otolaryngologist several times, but there has been no improvement. Recently, I have experienced a mild cough and a slight itchy sensation, but no other symptoms (the phlegm is c...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Miss Bear: 1. The respiratory system consists of the nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. The upper respiratory tract includes the nose, pharynx, and larynx, while the lower respiratory tract includes the trachea, bronchi, and lungs. The upper respiratory tra...[Read More] Persistent Throat Mucus: Which Specialist Should You See?
Understanding Your Unexplained Physical Symptoms: A Guide for Patients
Occasional minor physical abnormalities? Hello Doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing various health issues. Since the end of May, I've had intermittent chest pain in the middle of my chest. Sometimes it hurts when I move, and other times it hurts even when I'm a...
Dr. Liao Yaopan Reply:
Hello, based on your description, many psychosomatic symptoms may be difficult to explain with a single diagnosis. If various functional abnormalities have been ruled out through examinations, internal and external stressors could also be a contributing factor to your physiologic...[Read More] Understanding Your Unexplained Physical Symptoms: A Guide for Patients
Understanding Motion Sickness and Unusual Bumps on the Buttocks
Hard lumps in the buttocks and motion sickness? 1. Recently, I started feeling a bit nauseous shortly after getting into a car, experiencing a sensation similar to having something stuck in my throat, but without any dizziness. Is this motion sickness? If so, why have I suddenly ...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Miss Anonymous: 1. Dizziness generally refers to sensations such as vertigo, lightheadedness, feeling faint, blurred vision, and a sense of impending loss of consciousness, as well as feelings of heaviness in the head and unsteadiness, or a complete blackout. 2. Nausea is ...[Read More] Understanding Motion Sickness and Unusual Bumps on the Buttocks
Understanding Motion Sickness and Unusual Bumps on the Buttocks
Hard lumps in the buttocks and motion sickness? 1. Recently, I started feeling a bit nauseous shortly after getting into a car, similar to the sensation of having something stuck in my throat, but without any dizziness. Is this motion sickness? If so, why have I suddenly become s...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Miss Anonymous: 1. Dizziness generally refers to sensations such as vertigo, lightheadedness, feeling faint, blurred vision, and a sense of impending loss of consciousness, as well as feelings of heaviness in the head and unsteadiness, sometimes accompanied by a darkening o...[Read More] Understanding Motion Sickness and Unusual Bumps on the Buttocks
Unexplained Tongue Discomfort: Left Side Sensation and Pain
Foreign body sensation on the left side of the tongue, with a prickling pain at the tip of the tongue? Hello Doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing an unusual sensation in my tongue, particularly on the left side near the base, where I feel a foreign body sensation. I cons...
Dr. Huang Hongshuo Reply:
The more common cause is "gastroesophageal reflux" leading to inflammation of the tongue mucosa, which requires an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to rule out malignancy. Treatment can be time-consuming and includes medications to reduce (suppress) gastric acid, promot...[Read More] Unexplained Tongue Discomfort: Left Side Sensation and Pain
Understanding Post-Injection Palpitations: Causes and Concerns
Palpitations after injection? Hello Doctor: I do not have any diseases or drug allergies. Although I have mild nasal allergies, I have previously experienced allergic reactions to shrimp and sudden hives, but those incidents occurred only once or twice several years ago, and I ge...
Dr. Wu Zongying Reply:
Hello: You asked about the cause of palpitations after vaccination. On one hand, it is a response from the autonomic nervous system; on the other hand, the medication entering the body can also trigger some reactions, which will gradually subside. These reactions should not be cl...[Read More] Understanding Post-Injection Palpitations: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Pain at the Base of the Tongue: Allergies or Other Conditions?
Pain at the base of the tongue? Hello, Dr. Tsai. I have a relative who is nearly 60 years old and recently experienced pain at the base of the tongue after eating mangoes. The pain has not extended to the throat and has persisted for 2 days. Could this be an allergic reaction, or...
Dr. Cai Dongqi Reply:
Hello, Xiaoxin! First, let's see an otolaryngologist.[Read More] Understanding Pain at the Base of the Tongue: Allergies or Other Conditions?
Persistent Fever Above 37.2°C for Two Weeks: When to Seek Medical Help?
A body temperature above 37.2°C for two consecutive weeks? Thank you, doctor, for your response despite your busy schedule! I started experiencing headaches, skin itching, and a temperature ranging from 37.4 to 36.8 degrees Celsius since May 14, which has continued until today (M...
Dr. Chen Bozhang Reply:
Hello, You mentioned that you have a slightly elevated body temperature, accompanied by fatigue, a headache, and a sore throat. Given these symptoms during the pandemic, if they persist, it is advisable to contact your local health department to arrange for an appointment at a ...[Read More] Persistent Fever Above 37.2°C for Two Weeks: When to Seek Medical Help?