Arthritis, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 9

Regarding overlap syndrome and exogenous asthma? Hello, Doctor Gao. I have been experiencing joint pain and low white blood cell counts for a long time. However, since these symptoms fluctuate between severe and mild, and I usually feel better after taking painkillers and resting...

Regarding the X-ray issues related to sacroiliitis, please continue with your questions? First, I would like to thank the doctor for the response. As the doctor mentioned, serum tests are only a reference. I am more concerned about the X-ray findings. Although inflammation may no...

Joint pain issues Hello, doctor. I just learned about this website today and looked into the content regarding juvenile ankylosing spondylitis. I feel that some aspects resonate with my experience, and I hope you can provide me with some guidance. When I was in the third year o...

Rheumatoid arthritis and cancer? 1. What is the relationship between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cancer? It is said that RA patients have a higher risk of developing cancer. 2. Some RA patients develop cancer; why is that? Is it influenced by their medical history, disease prog...

What type of cold is it? How should it be treated and what medications should be used? Hello doctor, I would like to ask: I have received the flu vaccine and I have rheumatoid arthritis. On the first day, I experienced a sore throat, discomfort, fever, headache, nasal discomfort,...

Prednisolone My father (85 years old) has gout and visited an orthopedic doctor who prescribed him prednisolone (2 tablets in the morning and 2 tablets in the evening, each 5 mg). He has been taking it for over a month, and I recently found out that it is a corticosteroid. Is thi...

Does undergoing a health check-up without fasting affect the interpretation of test results? Thank you? Hello Director Li, I would like to ask you some questions regarding the health check report. Our company is organizing a health check tour, but the hospital has scheduled the h...

Is the condition worsening or stable? Does rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus affect the central nervous system (brain), and do the clinical manifestations worsen over time? Does the condition deteriorate or remain stable as time progresses? Thank you, doctor.

Swelling at the fingertip of the index finger? Dear Doctor: My father has symptoms of gout, and the swelling at the tip of his right index finger has persisted for one to two years. When he experiences gout symptoms, injections or medications can alleviate the symptoms, but the s...

Tongue The white objects on both sides at the back of the tongue, each measuring 1x2.5 cm and having some thickness that does not resolve, could be indicative of several conditions. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis. Possible causes ma...

Is it possible to have ankylosing spondylitis? Hello doctor, recently I have experienced occasional heel pain after sitting for long periods (about over an hour). I previously consulted a neurologist, and X-rays revealed osteophyte formation at the L4 and L5 vertebrae, resulting ...

The renal function of the coccyx? For individuals with impaired kidney function and osteoarthritis, it is more suitable to take glucosamine sulfate rather than glucosamine hydrochloride.

Waking up in the morning with stiff fingers? For the past year, I have often experienced stiffness in my fingers when getting up in the morning during winter, making it difficult to bend them. The colder the weather, the more likely this occurs.

Hello, Dr. Hsiao? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I have a habit of donating blood, and the blood donation center also checks some health parameters for us. One of these is the uric acid level, which is 7.1. It shows that the normal range for males is 3.5 to 7.2! It is clearly close to being ...

Recurrent colds Hello doctor, I am currently taking steroids and immunosuppressants, but for the past two weeks, I have been experiencing continuous colds, tonsillitis, headaches, and a tight feeling in my chest. I feel chest pain when lying flat, and I become short of breath aft...

Hyperuricemia Hello, doctor. I learned from my health check report at school that my uric acid level is high at 10.2. How can I prevent this? Additionally, my MCV is also low at about 77.2. Regarding the uric acid, I believe it may be due to genetic factors. Should I consider med...

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....

Finger joint soreness and numbness? Hello Doctor: I have a history of gout for about 10 years, and I haven't had an acute attack for over 6 years. This month, my blood test showed a uric acid level of 8.6. I would like to ask about an incident from early last year when I sud...

excuse me? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about my mother, who has mild diabetes and has been on medication for long-term control. However, she is experiencing knee joint degeneration. A friend suggested that she take liquid glucosamine supplements (such as Nuliv or Haoguli)....

Care for Rheumatoid Arthritis Dear Doctor, My friend has rheumatoid arthritis and has been receiving treatment and medication at the hospital for some time. They would like to better understand the information regarding daily care. What should they pay attention to in their dail...