Recurring Hand Swelling and Itching: Possible Causes and Concerns
I have experienced itching and swelling in my palms five times within the past six months, and I am very concerned? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the swelling of my palms or fingers that has occurred five times in the past six months. Is there something wrong with my b...
Dr. Gao Jiankai Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Based on your symptoms, it seems like you may be experiencing urticaria or angioedema, but a definitive diagnosis requires a physical examination and a detailed medical history. I recommend taking photos of the swelling and then consulting with ...[Read More] Recurring Hand Swelling and Itching: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Dizziness and Fatigue After a Cold: What You Need to Know
Hello doctor, I had a fever of 38.2 degrees Celsius the day before yesterday, and I have been feeling dizzy yesterday and today? Hello, doctor! The day before yesterday, I experienced body aches, nasal congestion, and a fever of up to 38 degrees Celsius. After visiting the emerge...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the dizziness and difficulty concentrating you are experiencing may have two possible causes. First, a cold can inherently lead to systemic fatigue and discomfort. Second, the decongestant medication you are taking may contain antihistamines, whi...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Fatigue After a Cold: What You Need to Know
Understanding Right Upper Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Further Medical Help
Right upper quadrant pain (has seen a doctor)? Hello, Doctor. On the morning of December 25th, I suddenly experienced mild pain in my upper right abdomen along with shoulder discomfort. By December 26th, the shoulder pain had subsided, but the upper right abdominal pain worsened....
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is possible that you may be experiencing a muscle strain or pleuritis. Have you recently engaged in intense physical activity or lifted heavy objects? If so, a muscle strain is more likely. Alternatively, have you had a recent cold or experien...[Read More] Understanding Right Upper Abdominal Pain: When to Seek Further Medical Help
Understanding Chest Pain: Causes, Concerns, and Connections to Back Pain
Chest tightness or chest discomfort? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've suddenly experienced chest tightness and pain over the past few weeks. Sometimes it’s on the left side, sometimes on the right, and the location of the pain varies. It seems to move around. I went to the hosp...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, chest pain is often most concerning for heart disease. The heart is located on the left side of the body, and based on your description, it occasionally radiates to the right side. The symptoms you describe do not strongly resemble typical heart disease, which usually show...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain: Causes, Concerns, and Connections to Back Pain
Understanding Cold Fingers and Prolonged Facial Edema: Causes and Solutions
Stiffness in the fingers and prolonged suspected facial edema? Hello, doctor. I often experience cold fingers, especially during winter. Even after playing sports for two hours, my fingers remain cold. Sometimes, in the morning, my fingers feel a bit stiff, but they improve after...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, regarding your questions, there are a few points that need clarification: 1. Concerning cold hands and feet, I would like to know if there are any color changes, such as turning white, then purple, and finally red. If so, it may indicate Raynaud's phenomenon, and you...[Read More] Understanding Cold Fingers and Prolonged Facial Edema: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Symptoms During HIV Window Period: What You Need to Know
Regarding some questions? Doctor, I would like to ask if diarrhea, chest pain, or increased heart rate can occur during the window period of HIV. Sometimes I feel a dull discomfort in my penis, and I visited a urologist who said there were no visible abnormalities. I still experi...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello: When HIV is first contracted, it may present with symptoms similar to those of a cold. However, during the window period, there are usually no specific symptoms. The symptoms you described are generally not indicative of HIV. To confirm whether one has HIV, it is recommend...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms During HIV Window Period: What You Need to Know
Understanding Unexplained Fever: When to Seek Medical Attention
Fever of unknown origin (FUO) Hello, since I caught a cold at the end of September, I have been experiencing recurrent fevers. I also suddenly feel very cold, and when I have a fever, I experience palpitations, chest tightness, muscle aches, and weakness. I constantly feel fatigu...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, I suggest that you take your temperature to see if you actually have a fever, especially when you feel warm or very cold, as this is when the measurement is most accurate. However, given your overall discomfort, it is advisable to visit a hospital for a check-up. You may c...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Fever: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Elevated White Blood Cell Count and Its Health Implications
Increasing white blood cell count, hypertension, anemia..? I have been diagnosed with hypertension and frequently experience palpitations, anemia, shortness of breath, chest tightness, chest pain, headaches, and hypoglycemia. Additionally, I experience left shoulder pain during e...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, it is important to first understand if you have been ill a few days prior to the blood test, with the most common illnesses being a cold or gastroenteritis. If so, it is likely due to an acute infection, and usually, your results will return to normal after a few days. If ...[Read More] Understanding Elevated White Blood Cell Count and Its Health Implications
Understanding Injection Allergies: Symptoms and What to Do Next
Injection allergy Hello Doctor: Two days ago, I strained my neck and it became swollen and painful, so yesterday I went to a clinic to receive anti-inflammatory injections (one clear and one yellow, administered in the back of my right hand). Shortly after the first injection, I ...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Miss Wang: 1. During a single intravenous injection, it is almost always possible to see some degree of blood return; generally, it is not excessive, and you can simply push the blood back into the syringe. 2. Intravenous injections circulate throughout the body quickly und...[Read More] Understanding Injection Allergies: Symptoms and What to Do Next
Morning Throat Irritation: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
Before getting up in the morning, it's common to experience a scratchy throat? In recent days, I have been experiencing a scratchy throat and coughing close to morning, with minimal phlegm that initially appears as yellowish clumps, sometimes with streaks of blood. These sym...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your symptom description, if it has occurred recently, it is likely a cold. However, if you have been experiencing these symptoms for a long time, you may have allergic rhinitis. Whether it is a cold or allergies, antihistamines are commonly used for treatment, pr...[Read More] Morning Throat Irritation: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Pneumothorax: Symptoms, Causes, and Relation to Asthma
Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello, Dr. Hong. Based on my observations of my body, I don't think it's muscle pain because it feels very tight and painful, extending to my back, and it's quite uncomfortable. Sometimes I feel short of br...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, pneumothorax refers to the partial rupture of a lung lobe, causing air to leak into the pleural cavity. It typically presents with sudden, severe pain followed by persistent shortness of breath that does not improve with rest. Small pneumothoraces may resolve on their own,...[Read More] Understanding Pneumothorax: Symptoms, Causes, and Relation to Asthma
Understanding Symptoms: Dizziness, Chest Pain, and Numbness Explained
I would like to ask the doctor? I am currently serving in the military and have recently been experiencing frequent feelings of oxygen deficiency, dizziness, and numbness in my hands. Additionally, I have a tightness in my right chest that radiates to my back, causing discomfort....
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is most likely that you have sustained a strain in the right pectoralis major or shoulder muscle group. Of course, the pneumothorax you are concerned about is also a possibility; however, pneumothorax typically presents with severe pain and sh...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms: Dizziness, Chest Pain, and Numbness Explained
Could These Symptoms Indicate a Tetanus Infection?
Could you please clarify if this could be a tetanus infection? Hello doctor, a few weeks ago I had some small wounds on my body and I'm not sure if they got infected. Last week, the wounds healed and there were no issues, but recently I've been feeling strange in the mo...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Based on your symptom description, it seems more like cold symptoms rather than tetanus symptoms. Tetanus typically occurs with larger wounds and a higher likelihood of contact with rusted objects or soil. Your symptoms do not include spasms; they are simply general weakness foll...[Read More] Could These Symptoms Indicate a Tetanus Infection?
Effective Strategies to Manage Proteinuria and Albumin Levels in Lupus Patients
How can proteinuria and albumin levels be effectively managed? Hello Doctor, I am a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and have been diagnosed for over four years. I had been managing my condition well, even stopping medications like quinine and mycophenolate mofetil...
Dr. Wu Jiyu Reply:
Hello: Based on the information you provided, there is currently still a significant amount of proteinuria, and given your history of lupus erythematosus, it is possible that you may have lupus nephritis. However, even within lupus nephritis, there are various types and degrees o...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Manage Proteinuria and Albumin Levels in Lupus Patients
Understanding Persistent Discomfort: Common Symptoms and Solutions
Physical discomfort? 1. This symptom has persisted for several months without a clear cause. The symptoms include a feeling of pressure in the eyes and a sensation of obstruction in vision, followed by dizziness, headaches, and even nausea. The first occurrence happened after a f...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Hello, 1. The symptoms you are experiencing may be related to your eyes or headaches. It would be advisable to consult an ophthalmologist to check your intraocular pressure. If your eyes are normal, it is likely a mild tension-type headache, which is often caused by significant...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Discomfort: Common Symptoms and Solutions
Managing Diabetes: Weight Loss, Cholesterol Levels, and Health Concerns
Regarding issues related to diabetes..? Hello, Director. I would like to ask about my health situation. I was diagnosed with diabetes on April 27. My blood test results on that date showed: fasting blood glucose 204 mg/dL, postprandial blood glucose 250 mg/dL, HbA1c 8.3%, total c...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Ah-Chiang: 1. Your original weight was 108 kg, height 180 cm, resulting in a body mass index (BMI) of 33.3 kg/m², which classifies you as obese. Due to insulin resistance, you are at an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Non-pharmacological treatments for weight loss i...[Read More] Managing Diabetes: Weight Loss, Cholesterol Levels, and Health Concerns
Understanding Weakness and Burning Sensation in Limbs: Possible Causes and Solutions
Weakness and burning sensation in the limbs? I seem to have chronic prostatitis. When it first started, I experienced some weakness in my limbs, but that feeling eventually disappeared. However, after recently recovering from a cold, that sensation returned. Once the cold resolve...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Typically, we need to first determine whether there is a genuine decrease in muscle strength. Physicians usually conduct actual tests to assess the patient's muscle strength to confirm any decline. If there is no significant decrease in muscle strength, it may be due to weak...[Read More] Understanding Weakness and Burning Sensation in Limbs: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding HIV: How to Know Your Status and Risks in Relationships
HIV Issues If neither partner has been tested for HIV, how can one know if they have contracted it? Does the body gradually become weaker? If both partners are unaware of their HIV status but believe they are not infected, can they still contract the virus through anal intercours...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Due to the window period of HIV, the initial symptoms of infection can resemble those of a cold and may go unnoticed. In fact, many individuals may not experience any discomfort for several years after infection, making it impossible to determine infection based solely on symptom...[Read More] Understanding HIV: How to Know Your Status and Risks in Relationships
Chest Discomfort, Frequent Hiccups, and Persistent Cough: What to Know
Left chest tightness, persistent hiccups, and continuous coughing? Hello Doctor, at the beginning of the month, I felt a heaviness in my left chest and sometimes experienced slight weakness in my body. On the 8th, I went to a cardiologist for an examination, and the doctor mentio...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Based on your description, the most likely condition is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The characteristics of GERD include symptoms that occur after eating or when lying down, such as a mild burning sensation in the chest, noticeable belching, and in severe cases, throat...[Read More] Chest Discomfort, Frequent Hiccups, and Persistent Cough: What to Know
Persistent Cough After Thyroid Tumor Surgery: Possible Causes Explained
Thyroid tumor has been removed, but persistent cough continues? My mother underwent thyroid tumor removal surgery on Monday. She had been experiencing severe coughing for a week prior to the surgery. The day after the surgery, Tuesday, she did not cough before noon, but after noo...
Dr. Hong Yuanbin Reply:
Coughing can have many causes. Based on the clinical description, the possible reasons for the patient's condition include: 1. A thyroid tumor itself or the damage it causes, as the thyroid can trigger coughing. Even after surgery, it is necessary to monitor the surgical s...[Read More] Persistent Cough After Thyroid Tumor Surgery: Possible Causes Explained