Brain, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 3

HIV-related neuropathy symptoms Hello Dr. Hong, I had unprotected sexual intercourse five years ago, and for the past three years, MRI scans of my brain have shown suspected tumor formations. The affected areas are the cerebellum and brainstem. Initially, both the oncologist and ...

Dietary Habits for Diabetes Management Is drinking diet cola really associated with an increased risk of diabetes? I found an article online that states that due to the presence of artificial sweeteners, when you consume diet beverages, your body is essentially deceived. The swee...

Dizziness when lying down? In recent days, whenever I lie on my side to sleep, I experience dizziness. Initially, it was only on my left side, but now it also occurs on my right side! Now, even when lying flat, I feel dizzy! During these episodes of dizziness, my vision spins unc...

Diabetes and Blood Sugar Issues (Elevated Blood Sugar Levels Before Bedtime) Hello Doctor, my father is about 58 years old and had a stroke two years ago. Hospital examinations indicated that diabetes led to hypertension. After rehabilitation, he was able to live independently an...

Questions related to IGF-1 levels? Hello Doctor: I previously visited the endocrinology department due to weight loss and fatigue. The doctor ordered a blood test, and only one result, IGF-1, was above the standard range (exact value unknown). The doctor is concerned about a pote...

Parasitic infection issues? Due to the need for fish farming, I manually pulled aquatic plants from a field ditch. After pulling them out, I washed my hands, and once they were dry, I ate some mint candy. Later, I discovered some worms in the aquarium that seem to be schistosomes...

Can steroids cause dizziness? Hello, Doctor. I have had SLE for 15 years, and I was recently discharged from the hospital due to vasculitis. I have been resting at home for ten days now and am currently taking eight corticosteroids. I feel about 90% recovered, but I am troubled b...

Dizziness, body heat, discomfort, and dry heaving? Hello, Doctor! Recently, I've been experiencing dizziness and a feeling of warmth in my body after walking or standing for about a minute. My walking becomes unstable, especially during exercise, and I feel a pressure in my ...

Persistent headache I have been experiencing headaches for over a week, from the moment I wake up until I go to sleep, and the pain is increasing throughout the day. The pain is mostly concentrated in the left temple, radiating to my eyes and the back of my head. A few years ago,...

Hypothyroidism I underwent a total thyroidectomy about 4 years ago and have been taking thyroid hormones since then. My T3 and T4 levels are maintained within the normal range, but my TSH levels have consistently been very low. I would like to know the reason for this. Is it beca...

Headache and anemia? Recently, I've been experiencing sudden headaches at night along with anemia for about three days. The headaches are so intense that it feels like my head is about to explode. It seems to be affecting my eyes as well, as my eyeballs feel a bit painful. I...

Brain issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the diseases that can cause cerebral hypoxia. Can this lead to brain atrophy?

Low insulin, high adrenal hormones? Hello, Dr. Li recently visited a naturopathic doctor and had some blood tests done. The doctor mentioned that it could possibly be Addison's disease. My symptoms include a constant feeling of dizziness and brain fog 24 hours a day. I have ...

High blood sugar before bedtime and normal blood sugar upon waking? Hello Dr. Hsiao, my mother is seventy years old. She takes insulin during the day and controls her diet for three meals, but her blood sugar levels are consistently over 300 before bedtime. In the morning, her le...

Feeling hungry, dizzy, and experiencing mood swings, followed by sleepiness after eating, could indicate several issues. These symptoms may suggest fluctuations in blood sugar levels, possibly related to conditions such as hypoglycemia or insulin resistance. It could also be rela...

Questions related to anemia? Hello: I have a history of anemia and previously received treatment with iron injections. Recently, I have been experiencing frequent dizziness. I went for an examination, and my blood count is better than before (not as low as it used to be). The doc...

Hyperventilation Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about an incident that happened last month. While I was standing in line for punishment at school, I suddenly fainted and have no recollection of the school nurse and her team bringing a stretcher. I experienced shortness of bre...

Rabies Consultation Hello, Dr. Liao: A dog being carried by someone on a motorcycle (standing on the motorcycle seat) passed by me about 1 meter away while I was waiting at a traffic light. It suddenly sneezed, and I have acne on my face that has already scabbed over and is no lo...

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.

Dialysis patients A friend underwent brain surgery due to a fall that caused intracranial hemorrhage. The surgery was performed on the same day as dialysis, and later that evening, there was a need for an emergency surgery due to recurrent intracranial bleeding. Is there a connec...