Understanding Sleep Mechanisms: The Impact of Sleeping Pills vs. Natural Sleep
Sleeping pills and sleep? Recently, I have been experiencing insomnia along with slight muscle soreness, which has affected my sleep quality. I would like to know if there is a difference in the body's mechanisms between falling asleep with sleeping pills and naturally falli...
Dr. Lin Zhebin Reply:
Hello: Sleep can generally be divided into two cycles: Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep and Non-Rapid Eye Movement (NREM) sleep. REM sleep is associated with information integration and dreaming, while NREM sleep is related to deep sleep and bodily repair. There are many types of s...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Mechanisms: The Impact of Sleeping Pills vs. Natural Sleep
Am I Experiencing Depression or Withdrawal Symptoms from Quitting Smoking?
Could you please tell me if my symptoms are indicative of depression or withdrawal symptoms from quitting smoking? Hello, doctor. In early September, during a routine ultrasound examination for fatty liver and gallstones, the doctor mentioned that it seemed like I had a tumor in ...
Dr. Gao Qingyun Reply:
Hello, please rest assured and do not worry. Based on your questions, our recommendation is to seek assistance from a smoking cessation clinic in conjunction with appropriate medications to help you quit smoking, which can increase the success rate of cessation and alleviate with...[Read More] Am I Experiencing Depression or Withdrawal Symptoms from Quitting Smoking?
Impact of Drug Use on Fetal Development and Pregnancy Timing
The effects of drugs on the fetus? What are the potential harms of short-term drug use on the body, and what effects can it have on fetal development? If there are effects on the fetus, how long should one wait after quitting drugs before trying to conceive?
Dr. Cai Mengru Reply:
Dear Mr. Leetp, Regarding your question, I will address it in several parts: 1. **Short-term effects of drugs on the body**: It is difficult to provide a precise answer without knowing which specific drug you are referring to. However, generally speaking, there are usually not ...[Read More] Impact of Drug Use on Fetal Development and Pregnancy Timing
Is Chest Tightness After Quitting Smoking a Normal Reaction?
Will there be symptoms of chest tightness if I haven't smoked for a while? Hello, I have been seeing a doctor for about two weeks due to a prolonged cold, during which I experienced headaches and fever, so I didn't smoke at all. A few days ago, my headache symptoms disa...
Dr. Huang Mingde Reply:
1. The patient did not disclose the amount of smoking, making it difficult to determine the possibility of withdrawal symptoms (and your symptoms do not appear to be consistent with that). 2. Based on your symptoms, it is likely that you are experiencing dyspepsia combined with g...[Read More] Is Chest Tightness After Quitting Smoking a Normal Reaction?
Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms After Dexamethasone Use for Acne
What are withdrawal symptoms? Hello, I would like to ask what withdrawal symptoms are. I have been taking a low dose of Dexamethasone 0.5 mg/day for 5 weeks due to acne-related skin issues. Will there be any withdrawal phenomena if I stop taking it? Please let me know, thank you.
Dr. Lin Mingxing Reply:
Withdrawal symptoms occur when a person has been taking high doses of corticosteroids (typically 30 or 40 mg per day or more) continuously for 2 to 4 weeks or longer, and then suddenly stops. This is because the high doses of corticosteroids suppress the body's natural produ...[Read More] Understanding Withdrawal Symptoms After Dexamethasone Use for Acne