Diet, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 14

Side effects and issues related to taking medication for the common cold? Hello Dr. Hong: I woke up yesterday with pain on one side of my tonsil or throat, along with nasal congestion and phlegm. I visited an ENT specialist who examined my tongue to check for any lesions. During ...

Foodborne transmission 1. Today, while taking my medication, I noticed something that looked like a clump of gray dust or lint on my hand. I'm not sure if I accidentally swallowed it along with the medication. If I did swallow something dirty like that, is there a risk of co...

Suspected vasculitis Hello Doctor: My mother is 73 years old and has hepatitis C, an autoimmune disease (Sjögren's syndrome), and dry eyes. She often experiences headaches and upper back pain (which she has had for many years). She has been seeing a rheumatologist and is on ...

Factors affecting elevated creatinine levels? I have chronic kidney disease and have been undergoing regular follow-ups. However, the results of my kidney function tests have shown significant fluctuations this year (ranging from the 50s to the 30s). Therefore, I would like to as...

Consultation Inquiry Hello, Doctor. I have some questions to ask you. 1. My mother is 65 years old and has been experiencing frequent abdominal pain, so she underwent an ultrasound and a colonoscopy. The results showed some gallstones and that her pancreatic duct is slightly la...

Proteinuria Kidney 1. I do not have diabetes, and after undergoing a Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) test, the doctor said the results were normal. However, shouldn't a Urine Protein-to-Creatinine Ratio (UPCR) test be performed to confirm the presence of proteinuria...

Please consult a doctor for your questions? Hello, doctor. I have been out with my family for the past couple of days. Since the onset of COVID-19, my sister has become very anxious, even though it seems that the situation in the country is not as dangerous now. Three months ago,...

Dietary Issues Can I drink soy milk or black soy milk every day without affecting kidney function? Thank you.

Gout-related issues? I have had gout attacks three times so far, once a year, and was diagnosed last month. My uric acid level is 7.2. My question is: if I do not control my diet, will the attacks become more frequent? I drink 300 ml of 10% fruit juice from a cooperative every da...

Gout-related issues I have had gout attacks three times so far, once a year, and was diagnosed last month. My uric acid level is 7.2. I would like to know: if I do not control my diet, will the attacks become more frequent? I drink 300ml of 10% fruit juice from a cooperative ever...

Question for the doctor? Hello, doctor. This afternoon, while biting into a malt cookie, I accidentally scraped my tongue against something stuck to my teeth. Although there was no bleeding, I noticed a small red spot under my tongue. Could this be due to a microvascular bleed? D...

Regarding yesterday's issue? Hello Dr. Hong, thank you for your response and explanation. I would like to ask you a few more questions. In the morning, before brushing my teeth, I notice that when I spit, there may be some saliva mixed with a bit of blood, possibly from my t...

Obesity issues Hello doctor, I am 160 cm tall and weigh 73-74 kg, which indicates mild obesity according to my BMI. I have been controlling my diet, but my weight hasn't changed much. I drink more than 2000 cc of water daily and have bowel movements 1-2 times a day. I had bl...

Regarding dry tongue? Hello Doctor, let me describe my condition: Two and a half years ago, during a newborn health check, my fasting blood glucose was 75 mg/dL, with no diabetes, and everything else was normal. About one to two years ago, I experienced two episodes of dry mouth ...

The effects of medications on stool? Hello, doctor. I have been seeing an ENT specialist for the past five days due to a cold and have been prescribed antibiotics along with a green pill that the doctor said is for the stomach. I would like to ask if taking these medications can ...

Health check report issues Hello Doctor: I recently received a report from a previous health check-up, but I am confused about several items marked in red on the report. I would like to ask the doctor what could cause these abnormal values? After learning about these abnormal res...

High blood sugar issue? My mother is 75 years old, weighs 70 kg, and her fasting blood sugar in the morning is 83 mg/dL, while it rises to 180 mg/dL after meals. She has been experiencing increasingly blurred vision, and after dinner around 6 PM, she reported some numbness and di...

Mitral valve prolapse Hello, doctor: A family member has symptoms of mitral valve prolapse. Besides avoiding strong tea and caffeine and ensuring adequate rest, is it advisable to supplement with low-dose B vitamins or similar products? Thank you.

Please consult a doctor regarding blood sugar issues. Thank you! This year, at 42 years old, I have a standard build (166 cm / 55 kg) and a history of gallbladder removal surgery as well as kidney stones. My father and grandmother have a history of diabetes. In early January, a b...

Mild cough and upper abdominal pain? There is a feeling of slight discomfort in the middle of the clavicle, which may lead to occasional mild coughing (about one or two coughs). Aside from in the morning upon waking, there is no production of phlegm or dry cough, and there is no ...