Cough, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 16

Sudden onset of fever... unknown cause? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you... Two nights ago, I suddenly developed a fever of about 38-39.5 degrees Celsius. My temperature fluctuated, and I experienced some lower back pain, overall weakness, and occasionally felt like I was ab...

Headache, cough, muscle aches, and an unusual feeling in the abdomen? It seems that I might have caught a chill after hiking late on Christmas. Currently, I occasionally experience a throbbing pain in my head, and sometimes it happens while I'm sleeping. A few days ago, it w...

Chest tightness and cough after cervical spine injury? Hello, doctor. Thank you for helping me with my concerns. I was in a car accident two and a half months ago, and after X-ray and MRI examinations, a neurosurgeon diagnosed me with a C5-C6 disc herniation. I am currently weari...

Excessive phlegm? Hello Doctor: Since last year, I have been experiencing excessive phlegm production. Previously, I would only have this issue when I had a cold, but now I have phlegm almost every day. I can hear a rattling sound in my lungs (accompanied by my breathing). Is thi...

How to cough up phlegm? Hello, doctor. I recently had a chest X-ray (frontal view) taken at a health center, and it was found to show non-cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis. I then went to another hospital's pulmonology department for a follow-up examination (posterior view), b...

Chest tightness? Hello, Doctor: Recently, I have been suffering from a prolonged cold that hasn't improved. My symptoms include sore throat, cough, phlegm, occasional headaches, and nasal congestion. The most distressing symptom is a heavy feeling in my chest. I have visited...

Swelling of the fingers and toes? Hello Dr. Yang: My child is currently 14 years old and experienced swelling in the hands and feet (fingers and toes) around the age of 9, which was accompanied by pain. I forgot what the doctor said at that time. It occurred occasionally, but for...

A problem that has troubled me for four years? Hello Dr. Zheng, I am very grateful for your taking the time to answer my questions. The background of this matter is somewhat lengthy, as I have been troubled by discomfort in my body for a while. I work at an accounting firm, and ...

Phlegm in the throat? It has been ten days since last week, and my throat initially felt very dry. Later, I developed persistent phlegm, which has been inconvenient, but I do not have any other cold symptoms. What can I do to treat the phlegm issue?

Persistent cold symptoms? Good afternoon, Dr. Cheng: How is the weather in Penghu? I have been experiencing cold symptoms for nearly two months. I have visited three different hospitals and have taken a considerable amount of cold medications, including antibiotics, but my condit...

Chronic back pain Hello, I would like to describe my symptoms and kindly ask for your assistance. Thank you! 1. I have been experiencing chronic back pain for at least a year. During severe episodes, I am unable to lie down for long periods, and sleeping for more than seven hour...

Allergen testing Dear Dr. Tseng, I have allergic reactions to medications (such as antipyretics and analgesics) as well as environmental factors and air quality (like seasonal changes and poor ventilation). My allergic symptoms manifest as asthma, starting with persistent coughi...

There are 0.7 cm cysts on both sides of the thyroid gland? Hello, my husband recently received his health check report indicating that his triglyceride levels are elevated. Additionally, there are small nodules approximately 0.5 and 0.7 cm on both sides of his neck's thyroid...

Coughing Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my husband, who is 41 years old. For the past month, he has been experiencing a mild cough, but it is not severe. When I asked him, he mentioned that his throat feels itchy. He really enjoys drinking cold beverages (including water...

Is it true? Hello, today my boyfriend told me that he noticed blood after coughing this morning! He went to the hospital by himself, and the doctor asked if he smoked: he does. The doctor then took an X-ray and later told him that his lungs were clear! The doctor mentioned it was...

I have a persistent cough that won't go away? Dear Vice Dean Zhao, My mother has been coughing for two months now. She has seen several doctors and taken various medications, but she still hasn't improved. It doesn't seem like a common cold. Should we consider go...

Sepsis Dear Dr. Cheng, I have some questions regarding my father's recent passing (May 3, 2023) due to septic shock. My father was participating in a self-improvement activity (traveling in Hualien and Taitung) when he developed high fever, cough, vomiting, and fainting whi...

Occasional chest pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing strange chest pain intermittently for the past two to three years. During these episodes, I feel a stabbing pain in my chest when I move my body, and it is often accompanied by a sharp pain between my ribs when I push ...

Liver cancer Hello: I am a carrier of liver cancer (inherited from my mother since childhood). I have undergone radiation therapy and taken a certain medication that was once banned (all treatments were at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital). My condition has now worsened to ...

Back pain Hello, doctor! I've been experiencing pain in my shoulder and back for over three months. It hurts even with light pressure. I've seen many doctors, but none have been effective. Recently, when I have a cold and cough, my back also hurts.