Antibiotics, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 6

Unexplained redness and swelling of the foot? At the end of the text, there are images. Since there is a lot of text, I will summarize the key points first: From this past Monday (12/18) to yesterday (12/23), I have been taking antibiotics for five days. The wound does not feel s...

Swollen lymph nodes without cold symptoms? Hello Doctor, two weeks ago, I noticed swelling in the lymph nodes on the right side of my jaw, which is painful when pressed, but I do not have any cold symptoms (no cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, or runny nose). I took antibioti...

I have been experiencing intermittent fever for a month? 1. What is the likelihood of contracting HIV in this situation? 2. Do these symptoms resemble those of HIV? I have been monitoring my lymph nodes and oral health, and everything appears normal, except for throat pain caused...

Syphilis index Hello doctor, I discovered in September that I was infected with syphilis, with a titer of 1:2. After taking the antibiotics prescribed by the doctor for a month, I returned for a follow-up, and the doctor said the titer remained the same at 1:2, which seems diffic...

Staphylococcus aureus infection in the blood? Hello, my family member was hospitalized due to a car accident, suffering from a mild concussion and some external injuries. However, after three days in the hospital, they started experiencing persistent high fever, and tests reveale...

Will this affect the HIV testing? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask a couple of questions. 1. I have a daily habit of taking "New Bifidobacterium" (or "New Bifidobacteria"). Will this affect HIV screening? 2. Regarding the HIV window period, should it be cons...

Enterococcus arthritis neuropathy Hello Dr. Liao: I have seen many doctors without improvement in my condition, so I am here to seek your advice regarding my medical history: Last August, I was diagnosed with prostatitis and took broad-spectrum antibiotics, specifically tetracycl...

Repeated bacterial infections – is it a problem with the immune system? Hello, doctor. In mid-May of this year, I had an acne wound infection that spread inflammation to half of my face within a week. After taking antibiotics for three weeks, I recovered. Shortly after, at the en...

For bacteremia and spinal abscess, you should consult an infectious disease specialist and a neurosurgeon? Hello, my father is 60 years old. He was previously hospitalized due to poorly controlled diabetes and was found to have Salmonella in his bloodstream, for which he received...

Leigh syndrome Hello, Dr. Gao: About a month ago, I started experiencing pain in all my bones, followed by urinary tract infection and conjunctivitis. I have a history of ankylosing spondylitis, but what's strange is that I had a urinary tract infection about 10 months ago. ...

ANA index and HIV I had an ANA test at the Rheumatology and Immunology Department of Taoyuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, with a result of 1:1280. All detailed examinations were normal, but I am experiencing pain in my left knee and finger joints, as well as dry mout...

I don't know what this disease is. It seems like a rare condition? Hello Dr. Liao, I had sexual intercourse on October 2, 2016, with a male partner. I was the receptive partner, and he suddenly sat on me, which startled me, but there was no penetration. Later, we used a cond...

Blood-streaked nasal mucus issue? Hello, doctor. I was hospitalized recently due to a continuous fever for five days, with temperatures above 39 degrees Celsius. I was treated with antibiotics, which helped reduce the fever. The hospital could not determine the cause of the fever...

Fever every afternoon? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a fever for over a month now, with temperatures gradually rising in the afternoon, ranging from 37.5 to 38.5 degrees Celsius. Two months ago, I had symptoms such as coughing and a runny nose, with occasional fevers aro...

Urticaria and Thyroid Medications Hello Doctor: At the end of March, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and started taking methimazole in early April. However, about three weeks into the treatment, I began experiencing widespread itching and hives. The doctor prescribed one ant...

Hyperthyroidism Hello Doctor: Recently, during a routine health check at my company, I found that my Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) level was 0.01, Free Thyroxine (Free T4) was 3.07, fasting blood glucose was 100, heart rate was approximately 100 beats per minute, and my white...

Kidney problems Hello, Doctor Wu. I would like to ask, around noon today, I experienced pain in my right kidney. It hurts when I squat down and when I get back up. My job involves standing and squatting to pick things up. In mid-February of this year, the clinic conducted blood a...

A low lymphocyte count and a neutrophil count near the upper limit of normal could potentially indicate various conditions, including HIV. However, these findings alone are not definitive for an HIV diagnosis. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for further evalu...

Scratched by a stray cat at Dayeh University? Since I have diabetes, I was scratched by a stray cat while feeding it. The wound is small, but what should I pay attention to? Should I get a tetanus shot? I'm a bit worried about the risk of infection or cat scratch fever.

Oral candidiasis Hello, doctor! In the past week or two, I noticed an oval-shaped white membrane on my lips. After scraping it off, I saw a slightly red sore that didn't hurt. Later, I wasn't sure if I bit it or if something else happened, but it turned into a regular u...