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Gout-related issues? I have had gout attacks three times so far, once a year, and was diagnosed last month. My uric acid level is 7.2. My question is: if I do not control my diet, will the attacks become more frequent? I drink 300 ml of 10% fruit juice from a cooperative every da...

Gout-related issues I have had gout attacks three times so far, once a year, and was diagnosed last month. My uric acid level is 7.2. I would like to know: if I do not control my diet, will the attacks become more frequent? I drink 300ml of 10% fruit juice from a cooperative ever...

Question for the doctor? Hello, doctor. This afternoon, while biting into a malt cookie, I accidentally scraped my tongue against something stuck to my teeth. Although there was no bleeding, I noticed a small red spot under my tongue. Could this be due to a microvascular bleed? D...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Currently, I have edema affecting only the left side of my body, including the chest, arm, and lower extremities. After a hospital examination, the following causes were identified: (1) kidney disease - proteinuria or nephrotic syndrome in the u...

Regarding yesterday's issue? Hello Dr. Hong, thank you for your response and explanation. I would like to ask you a few more questions. In the morning, before brushing my teeth, I notice that when I spit, there may be some saliva mixed with a bit of blood, possibly from my t...

Is it safe to take a low dose? The dermatologist prescribed oral low-dose Isotretinoin (A acid) at 10 mg once a week. I can control my acne with just one capsule, and I can tolerate the side effects. I am currently continuing this regimen. However, I have type 2 diabetes, and my ...

Post-thyroid lobectomy neck? I would like to ask the doctor, I underwent a total right thyroid lobectomy with unilateral neck lymphadenectomy in March of this year. Upon discharge, I experienced numbness in the right side of my neck, but it has gradually improved. The swelling ab...

I'm not sure if something has entered my ear? Hello, Doctor. This afternoon, I cleaned my ears, and just now while sitting and looking at something, I suddenly felt as if something touched my left ear. Although I didn't hear any flapping sounds at that moment, there hav...

Ingestion of fish bones and the structure of teeth and oral cavity, please inquire? Hello, Dr. Hong. During dinner, I suspect I may have bitten my gum on a small fish bone. Fortunately, I don't think I swallowed it, as I spat it out but couldn't find it. Currently, I do...

Health check report issues Hello Doctor: I recently received a report from a previous health check-up, but I am confused about several items marked in red on the report. I would like to ask the doctor what could cause these abnormal values? After learning about these abnormal res...

High blood sugar issue? My mother is 75 years old, weighs 70 kg, and her fasting blood sugar in the morning is 83 mg/dL, while it rises to 180 mg/dL after meals. She has been experiencing increasingly blurred vision, and after dinner around 6 PM, she reported some numbness and di...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate regarding push-up-related questions? Hello, doctor. I usually don't exercise much except for walking, and my boyfriend is worried that staying indoors due to the pandemic is not good for my health, so he taught me how...

Worried about seeing a doctor..? Hello doctor, my elderly family member is experiencing tooth pain, and I would like to take them to the hospital to see a dentist. However, due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, I am concerned about the risk of exposing them to the virus. Since den...

Inquiry about the transmission routes of HIV and HBV? Hello Dr. Hong, I would like to ask you a question on behalf of my girlfriend. She has a small wound on her toe due to paronychia. Last night, she called me and mentioned that while she was on her way home, a worker passed by ...

Fourth-generation ELISA testing supplementary consultation? Hello Dr. Hong, thank you for your explanation. I may not have expressed myself clearly. When you mentioned “+,” you were referring to a positive test result, and “-” refers to a negative test result, correct? However, I...

Mitral valve prolapse Hello, doctor: A family member has symptoms of mitral valve prolapse. Besides avoiding strong tea and caffeine and ensuring adequate rest, is it advisable to supplement with low-dose B vitamins or similar products? Thank you.

Please consult a doctor regarding blood sugar issues. Thank you! This year, at 42 years old, I have a standard build (166 cm / 55 kg) and a history of gallbladder removal surgery as well as kidney stones. My father and grandmother have a history of diabetes. In early January, a b...

Consultation for Lipid Disorders Hello Dr. Lin, I am the person who consulted about cholesterol issues on 2020/03/25 <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/154449">#154449</a>. Thank you for your previous response. I would like to follow up on my earlier questi...

Mild cough and upper abdominal pain? There is a feeling of slight discomfort in the middle of the clavicle, which may lead to occasional mild coughing (about one or two coughs). Aside from in the morning upon waking, there is no production of phlegm or dry cough, and there is no ...

Hygiene Issues with Anoscopy Hello Dr. Hong: Yesterday, I visited the clinic for hemorrhoids, and the doctor performed a rectal examination using an anoscope. Although there was no bleeding from the anus, it is still a sensitive mucosal area, and I am concerned about whether the ...