Arthritis, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 11

Thrombocytosis? At the end of January this year, I underwent a health check and found that my platelet count was elevated, with three subsequent tests showing values of 487, 536, and 520. The doctor indicated that the reference range is between 200 and 400. However, the first hos...

Quinine side effects? I am a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, with a history of 35 years. In recent years, I have been intermittently taking quinine for a long duration, totaling 8 years. Over the past 2 years, I have noticed darkening of my forehead and chin, hair loss, freque...

Pain in the four limbs? I have severe pain in my left hand and stiffness, and my toes and the area where my toes connect to my feet are very painful. This has been going on for two months. My mother has rheumatoid arthritis, and I am currently taking pain medication for it, but i...

Septic arthritis Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a question. My father recently injured his knee in a car accident. He had some swelling initially, but after a few days, the injury seemed to heal, so we didn't pay much attention to it. However, starting yesterday, the swe...

How to treat "seronegative spondyloarthritis"? Hello, how is "seronegative spondyloarthritis" treated? What are the symptoms? Is it incurable, and will the condition worsen over time? Thank you!

excuse me? Hello doctor, I have a slight pain in the middle of my left back. It doesn't hurt as much when I take a deep breath, but it's difficult to breathe when I sit up straight. I've never experienced this before. Should I see a doctor? If so, which specialty s...

Frequent episodes of sharp pain in the limbs, especially in the left femoral head? Hello Dr. Zhao, Two years ago, I started experiencing deep, intermittent pain in my limbs that lasts about two to five seconds and occurs several times a day. I am a single parent, and I am very a...

What is referred to as mild rheumatism by physicians? Hello Dr. Tseng, I would like to ask a few questions. My mother experienced swelling in her left ankle last November and has been feeling constant soreness, so she went to the hospital for treatment. She saw an orthopedic spec...

I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please Hello: I would like to ask about the pathological mechanism of gout, what medications are used for treatment, and what symptoms it has?

Low back pain Hello, I had kidney stones 5 years ago. On September 29, 2003, I had an outpatient visit at a hospital in Taipei due to persistent pain in the lower right back. There were no stones found, but there was inflammation and infection. What should I do about this? Thank ...

Joint aspiration Doctor... I went to the hospital yesterday to have joint fluid extracted, but they couldn't get any. The swelling in my left foot has not gone down for 2 to 3 months; sometimes it hurts, and sometimes it doesn't. I used to have swelling in my right inde...

Pain at the base of the finger? Hello, I have some questions to ask you. About four to five years ago, I suddenly experienced redness, swelling, and pain in my heel. Since then, the pain tends to occur before my menstrual cycle. Recently, I've also noticed pain at the base o...

Leg fatigue? Doctor: Hello! I would like to ask you a few questions. I am 48 years old, and three years ago, I started feeling soreness in my knees (the kind of feeling as if I had been standing all day). When it is severe, I feel sore in the morning upon waking up; when it is mi...

Unexplained and non-specific swelling and pain? Hello, Doctor: I have been troubled by a problem for over six years. I often experience unexplained redness, swelling, and pain in the soles of my feet, toes, knees, or joints in my hands, accompanied by a slight fever and fatigue. ...

Arthritis or gout or other conditions? I would like to ask the doctor, I have had symptoms similar to gout since high school. It started with the joints in my feet, then moved to my knees, and later to my index finger. Currently, the most common areas of attack are my fingers, kn...

Medication Inquiry Hello: One day, I found some medication names written by a friend, including uric acid, gout, and antacid tablets. I am unsure what symptoms these medications are used for. Could you please help me understand? Thank you!

Gout Can gout crystals be surgically removed?

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) I have been experiencing some discomfort in my lower back, and after a hospital examination, the doctor mentioned that there seems to be blood in my urine. Upon further review of the test results, the doctor indicated that the findings are on th...

Coccydynia (tailbone pain) Hello, two years ago I experienced wrist pain and consulted a doctor, suspecting rheumatoid arthritis (I live in Australia). I intermittently took medication and stopped, and one day it suddenly got better. Recently, I have been waking up in the morning...

Arthritis Hello, I have osteoarthritis and have always been afraid to engage in any vigorous exercise, only taking medication when I experience pain. Recently, my knee seems to have worsened. After standing for half an hour, I feel some pain in my knee when going down the stairs....