Breathing, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 8

Metabolism Hello Dr. Yang, I am petite and not very tall, and my thighs are not particularly thick. I have tried many weight loss methods, such as the cocktail diet and acupuncture, but I still can't maintain it for long and remain round and soft (actually, my appetite is no...

Frequent neck stiffness? Frequent neck stiffness and habitual head shaking can be caused by several factors, including muscle tension, poor posture, stress, or underlying medical conditions such as cervical spondylosis or myofascial pain syndrome. To address these issues, conside...

Could this be a heart problem? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a question. Yesterday, while I was sleeping, I woke up halfway through the night feeling somewhat unwell. I then started to burp continuously and felt my intestines moving, along with passing gas. However, there wa...

Shortness of breath? My father had a cold a week ago and saw a doctor, but since then his breathing has been very loud and his respiratory rate has increased significantly. He often feels fatigued and goes to bed early every night. Whether asleep or awake, his breathing sounds ra...

Throat Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a very dry throat at night while sleeping, which causes me to cough quite a bit (it's somewhat severe). However, during the day, although I do cough, it's not as severe. I do not have a fever, headache, or runn...

Heavy feeling in the stomach and difficulty breathing? I recently wrote to you about my issues with stomach pain and bloating. I visited Mackay Memorial Hospital, where the doctor prescribed me medication for bloating and gastric relief, but it hasn't been very effective. My...

Could you please provide more details about the issue related to shortness of breath? My family member has recently been experiencing a sensation of food getting stuck in the throat, difficulty breathing, and an inability to swallow water, although it doesn't feel like choki...

What happened? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask you something. I have previously experienced symptoms of palpitations and chest tightness, and even chest pain during exercise. Last Saturday, when I went hiking with relatives, after just a short distance, I felt like my heart wa...

Snoring Is it normal to snore every day, and very loudly? If it's not normal, which specialist should I see, or are there ways to improve this? Thank you!

Feeling tired despite sleeping for a long time and needing to sleep more? Hello, Doctor. I have seen news reports stating that sleeping for at least 7 hours is generally sufficient, so I usually sleep between 7 to 8 hours. However, sometimes I still feel the urge to sleep more. I...

Chest tightness and chest pain? Hello Dr. Lee, last July, after exercising one morning, I drank a lot of ice water because it was very hot. A day later, I started to feel pain and tightness in my chest, as if something was stuck in my throat, and I also experienced difficulty bre...

Internal Medicine Hello, two months ago I often experienced chest pain. I thought taking painkillers would be enough. At first, it was manageable, but recently the pain has been accompanied by cold sweats and discomfort while breathing. Eating is usually normal, but sometimes I f...

My mother fell and her entire front body hit the stairs? If the abdominal cavity experiences internal bleeding due to trauma, symptoms may include abdominal pain, swelling, and a sensation of fluid in the abdomen. Your mother’s description of feeling a "pool of water" a...

Sharp pain near the heart? Sometimes I feel a sharp pain near my heart, and it gets worse with each breath; it eases a bit when I don't breathe. I have previously had an X-ray and an electrocardiogram, both of which showed no issues. The doctor suggested that I see a cardiol...

High fever Hello Doctor: Two years ago, on October 10th, while I was walking with a friend after visiting a night market, I started to feel pain in the back of my head, which then radiated to my back. Generally, I experience pain in the back of my head when I am very tired, but i...

Chest tightness... abdominal discomfort..? Dear Doctor, I often feel discomfort in my abdomen after eating certain foods, experiencing a bloated sensation, although it doesn't seem to be gas. Sometimes, I even feel this way in the morning right after waking up, without hav...

Palpitations, dizziness? Experiencing dizziness, palpitations, a feeling of shortness of breath that requires deep breathing, and slight weakness or trembling in the hands every afternoon may indicate a thyroid issue. It is advisable to consult a doctor for an evaluation and nece...

The back pain prevents me from lying flat to sleep? Hello Doctor: About two years ago, I was diagnosed with lupus erythematosus after experiencing pleural effusion. At that time, I had difficulty breathing; whenever I lay flat, I would experience chest pain and shortness of breat...

Experiencing excessive sweating during sleep (even in an air-conditioned room)? My husband almost every night sweats profusely while sleeping! The air conditioning is on in the room, and the temperature is around 26°C (79°F). He sweats on his forehead, back of the neck, chest, ba...

Foul-smelling nasal discharge? Hello, in the past year, I have noticed that my husband’s sneezing has a moldy and foul smell. Is this an issue with his lungs or the air quality in our environment? My husband has a smoking habit, and we also have a dog at home. I believe it’s an a...