Back, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 26

Is this prediabetes? This morning, my fasting blood sugar was 82. Two hours after lunch, it was 179. A few minutes later, it changed to 161 and then 169. Two hours after dinner, it was 172, and two and a half hours after dinner, it was 144. My grandfather and father have diabetes...

Hyperthyroidism issues? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my condition. I have had hyperthyroidism for over a decade, and although my levels were very high in the past, they have been stable and normal for the past two years. My most recent lab results show T3 at 153.35, T4...

I have a severe pain in the upper left back due to a cold? I caught a cold yesterday, and when I woke up from my nap at noon, I noticed that my upper back hurts a lot. What could be the cause? When I turn my head to the right and look up, it doesn't hurt, but when I turn my ...

ANA 1:160 homogeneous type Hello, Doctor Gao. My mother has a family history of immune dysfunction, and she herself has experienced immune system irregularities. Eight years ago, she began to notice unexplained joint pain, primarily affecting her right ankle and the joints of her...

Splenectomy performed? Dear Doctor... I had my spleen removed 14 years ago, and I am now 34 years old. I feel fatigued every day, and my lower back is sore and weak. I've heard that without a spleen, my hematopoietic function may be impaired, which could lead to poor blood c...

Pulmonary discomfort? Hello Doctor: I was hospitalized for four days two weeks ago due to pneumonia, but I did not have a fever. I have been continuously using nebulized mucolytics and taking antibiotics for over a week. However, instead of producing phlegm, my breathing has beco...

Hello, doctor. I have a question regarding decreased saliva production? Four years ago, I noticed a decrease in saliva production, which has led to difficulties swallowing. I often need to drink liquids while eating. I went to the rheumatology and immunology department for blood ...

How are kidney blood and urine tests conducted, and are there any issues to be aware of? In mid-October, I had blood tests, urine tests, and X-rays done at the nephrology department. The reports came back normal. 1. However, I notice that my urine has bubbles that disappear in ...

Joint pain I have juvenile arthritis and fibromyalgia. I have been managing my condition with medication for about a year, and it has improved significantly. However, after an accidental ankle sprain and fracture, my joints suddenly started to hurt again. Strangely, my blood test...

I'm not sure if it's kidney deficiency? Hello, I would like to ask the doctor about a situation. I previously worked part-time lifting heavy objects, and at that time, my posture was poor. After finishing the lifting on that day, I felt something unusual around my lower...

Suspected kidney issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you something. Previously, when I drank alcohol, my hands would shake and I would experience acid reflux. Recently, I have developed many small red spots on my lower back. When pressed, nothing comes out. I also feel lik...

Pneumonia, currently undergoing intubation treatment? Doctor, I would like to ask you: My father, who is 83 years old, went to the emergency room due to back pain, but he has a long history of experiencing shortness of breath without further medical evaluation. He was initially s...

Polyarthritis 1. I have an ASLO index of 247 (or 274?). Is this caused by genetics or an infection? My family has a history of almost all hereditary diseases, including lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney stones, kidney disease, stroke,...

Hormones (previous question inquiry) Last time I had a question... Since I am 20 years old, my voice hasn't changed like a girl's, and I feel that my genitalia hasn't developed. Yesterday, I visited a urologist and initially asked the doctor about my "voice&qu...

I feel like there is a problem with my kidneys? Hello doctor, recently I have been experiencing occasional sharp pain in my left lower back, approximately where the kidney is located, and my urine has a foul odor. What could these symptoms indicate?

Which department should I go to for medical treatment? If you experience severe lower abdominal pain during your menstrual period, and have already consulted a gynecologist for examination and treatment, but have recently started experiencing lower abdominal pain even outside of ...

Kidney inflammation (pyelonephritis) Hello Dr. Chen, I was diagnosed with pyelonephritis on August 1st. It has been six days, and I am still taking antibiotics, but I still experience slight pain in my left lower back at times. Is this a normal occurrence?

Waking up at night to drink milk for diabetes? Hello, doctor. My father has diabetes, and he often gets up in the middle of the night to drink milk before going back to sleep. Is this good for his health? Thank you.

Renal imaging I would like to ask the doctor, a few years ago I had a urinalysis that showed trace hematuria (1+), and the doctor performed an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) which came back normal. If I have another urinalysis now that still shows trace hematuria (1+), should I unde...

Hypertension issues Hello, Dr. Lee! Recently, I have been experiencing chest tightness, nausea, pain at the back of my temples (with a feeling of tightness), and bloating. I visited the clinic today, and my blood pressure was 179/87. Am I considered part of the hypertensive popul...