Allergies, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 8

Severe facial redness and heat for several months? Hello Dr. Park, I apologize for the lengthy message, but I sincerely hope you can read through it. My mother is 49 years old. She began experiencing unexplained facial flushing and heat in May of last year (2011). Initially, th...

Experiencing shortness of breath while sleeping in the early morning? Hello, doctor. My mother is 77 years old and often experiences shortness of breath at night until morning, but she does not have this issue during the day. She has previously seen a cardiologist and a pulmonolo...

Cold with wheezing and chest discomfort? Hello, doctor. I have been taking corticosteroids and immunosuppressants for a long time due to an autoimmune disease. Since I started these medications, every time I catch a cold (which I can feel more distinctly), I experience noticeably...

As a diabetes patient, I often experience itchy skin? Hello, I am a diabetes patient, and my skin often itches, developing red, raised bumps that resemble mosquito bites. They appear in clusters all over my body, causing significant itching. When this occurs, I have gone to the h...

If you suspect you have chronic fatigue syndrome, you can consult a primary care physician or a specialist in internal medicine. Additionally, you may consider seeing a rheumatologist or an infectious disease specialist, as they often have experience in diagnosing and managing th...

Fever for one week? Fever for a week, with daily temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, except for one day. On the fourth day of the fever, I was examined in the infectious disease department of the hospital, where my WBC was 4400, CRP was 0.4, and platelet count was 298,000....

What are the causes of elevated white blood cell count? Dear Doctor, my health check report indicates that my white blood cell count is elevated at approximately 12.7. Could this be related to my allergic rhinitis? I have had this condition for a long time and often experience na...

Patients with hepatitis B who require treatment for gout should be carefully managed to avoid potential drug interactions and complications. It is essential to consult a healthcare provider for appropriate medication options that are safe and I am a carrier of hepatitis B and hav...

excuse me? Can leukemia patients receive the seasonal influenza vaccine and the pneumococcal vaccine? If so, should they be administered separately? Do the injection sites need to be different?

Nosebleeds for four consecutive days? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about something. I have been experiencing nosebleeds for four consecutive days. A doctor once mentioned that the mucosa in my nasal wings is thinner. However, there have been instances recently where I ha...

Metabolism Hello Dr. Yang, I am petite and not very tall, and my thighs are not particularly thick. I have tried many weight loss methods, such as the cocktail diet and acupuncture, but I still can't maintain it for long and remain round and soft (actually, my appetite is no...

Acne keeps appearing..? I would like to ask the doctor, I am already 21 years old, but I still frequently get acne on my face. I have been experiencing this since puberty, and it used to be localized, but now it is almost all over my face. Until last year, my menstrual cycle was ...

請提供 I have lymphadenopathy that may be related to food allergies and potential issues with the intestinal mucosa. The lymph nodes in areas such as the upper thighs and armpits are swollen significantly, and they are increasing in size, although they are not painful. I am experien...

Persistent hiccups? I have been hiccuping continuously for four days... I have tried almost all the home remedies I found online. Although they provide temporary relief, the hiccups return shortly after. The hiccups are starting to make me feel a bit nauseous...

Diabetic foot Hello, Doctor. My mother is 87 years old and has diabetes. She previously had a heel injury that improved with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. In February of this year, her heel cracked again, and she has also developed wounds on her toes. We have conducted cardiovascula...

Blood glucose testing How often should a person with diabetes measure their blood glucose levels? Does the frequency of testing vary based on the severity of the condition? Under what circumstances should a person with diabetes use insulin for management? Thank you!

Is it okay to receive the flu vaccine if I have a mild cold? Is it okay to get the flu vaccine if I have a mild cold? I'm concerned about catching the flu since the vaccine is currently free, and I really want to get vaccinated. However, I feel like I might have a slight col...

How should one care for themselves after surgery for peritonitis? Hello Dr. Hsiao: My father was in a car accident over a month ago (colliding with a utility pole), which resulted in a small bowel rupture that went unnoticed, leading to a 20-day delay in receiving medical attenti...

Asthma Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if I have asthma. I have had allergic rhinitis for several years. I always sneeze when I wake up in the morning, and sometimes I experience allergies before bed, which leads to poor sleep quality. I often find myself gasping for air, feel...

Allergies may flare up at night? Hello, Doctor. I have been regularly seeing a rheumatologist and taking my medication on time. My allergies have rarely flared up, but for the past few days, around 6 PM, my eyes suddenly become extremely itchy, and I can't stop sneezing. The...