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Understanding the Connection Between Finger Pain and Stomach Issues

Finger and stomach pain? Dear Dr. Tseng, Over the past year, I have experienced cracking, bleeding, redness, swelling, and itching of the skin on my fingers. I initially thought it was a condition related to "wealthy hands" and sought treatment from both traditional Ch...


Dr. Zeng Guosen Reply:
Dear Angel, 1. Finger deformity, inability to bend the fingers, and cold fingers may be associated with Raynaud's phenomenon. A decrease in complement levels indicates an abnormality in the immune system, which is unrelated to premature infants. It is recommended to consult...

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Understanding Complement C3 and C4 Levels: Implications and Care Tips

About the immune system? Hello Doctor: What are complement C3 and C4? What does it mean if they are low? If there is a problem, what should I pay attention to? Thank you. SELIN


Dr. Yang Jun Reply:
Hello: In response to your question: The human complement system consists of at least 14 different proteins found in plasma. Through a series of activation pathways, it can combat bacteria or viruses by damaging their membranes. Clinically, to assess whether a patient's comp...

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