Diet, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 30

Medication management Hello doctor: I haven't had my period for 10 days. Recently, due to kidney inflammation, I have taken Cefadroxil and Strocain. Will this affect my menstrual cycle?

What diseases can cause an unusually round and swollen face (similar to a full moon face)? I am a 22-year-old male, and recently while organizing old photos, I noticed that my face appears disproportionately swollen compared to my BMI. I am 175 cm tall and weigh 80 kg. I collecte...

Vasculitis? Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)? Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at a medical center due to polyarticular pain and a strongly positive anti-CCP test. I have been on medication for quite some time. Recently, I have been experiencing recurr...

Postprandial blood glucose is lower than preprandial blood glucose? Dear Doctor, three months ago my fasting blood glucose was 128 mg/dL. Three months later, my fasting blood glucose is 131 mg/dL, my postprandial blood glucose is 111 mg/dL, and my hemoglobin A1c is 7.0%. Shouldn&...

Elevated levels of IgG and IgG4 immunoglobulins? Hello Doctor: My father had blood tests in the pancreatic department showing elevated levels of IgG: 1910 and IgG-4: 238. The pancreatic specialist advised us to consult a rheumatologist to determine the cause of the elevated globu...

Antihistamines and Citrus Fruits 2 Hello, Doctor Gao. Thank you very much for your response! If it weren't for the distance from Changhua, I would really like to consult with you in person, as I could receive very thorough answers. I truly appreciate it. I initially thought ...

Fasting blood glucose levels are elevated during health check-up? Hello Dr. Lee, I had a health check-up last month and my fasting blood sugar was 101, as the standard value is 100. What further tests should I undergo? Also, what dietary precautions should I take since my grandfa...

Heavy metal concerns? Hello: Due to modern dietary habits, people may ingest heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and mercury. I would like to ask: 1. Does the human body have the ability to excrete heavy metals on its own? 2. What foods or drinks can help accelerate the excretion...

Re-examination for Diabetes Mellitus Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask about diabetes. Two months ago, my father had a blood test at a general clinic, and the doctor informed him that he has diabetes (the blood test report indicated a fasting blood glucose level of 200). He im...

Unusual bowel habits? In the past couple of days, when using the restroom, my bowel movements have been normal, but accompanied by flatulence, there are black, small oily spots floating on the surface of the water. When wiped, the residue appears dark brown. Sometimes, it is also...

Kidney disease issues? Dr. Chen: Hello, I have a question. My father is 82 years old and has been diagnosed with stage 3 chronic kidney disease (moderate). The doctor hasn't prescribed much medication for him, only some uric acid-lowering drugs. Is this treatment appropriate...

Colorless urine? Hello Dr. Wu, As we all know, consuming red dragon fruit can cause urine to appear more reddish. I experienced this normal phenomenon when I previously ate red dragon fruit. However, recently, after eating red dragon fruit, my urine seems to be nearly colorless...

Is it stomach pain, abdominal pain, or something else...? Hello, I would like to ask about occasional pain on either side of the navel, and sometimes in the upper part of the abdomen. What could be the cause of this? Sometimes the pain is around the navel as well. Thank you.

Kidneys and Orthopedics After a severe car accident, my friend suffered a comminuted fracture in the lower leg, with the bone unable to be fully reconstructed, and there was damage to both blood vessels and nerves. Due to severe injuries in almost all limbs, a lot of medications ...

Foamy urine? Hello Dr. Wu: Recently, I have noticed bubbles in my urine. Initially, they were small bubbles, but over the past two days, they have become slightly larger. I also feel more fatigued than usual, and I usually drink plenty of water. Could this indicate a kidney probl...

Weight issues Recently, I might have overeaten a bit, and my weight reached 73-73.5 kg. However, over the next week, my diet has been more regular while at work, and in the past few days, my weight has dropped to less than 72 kg, around 71.5-72 kg. Is this normal?

Parathyroid gland Hello Doctor: My mother is 65 years old and recently had a health check-up. The results showed that her parathyroid hormone level is 120, which is above the standard value. She does not have any noticeable symptoms. I would like to ask: 1. Is this significantly ...

Impaired glucose tolerance Doctor, I seem to have impaired glucose tolerance. My fasting blood sugar is around 80, which is normal, but my postprandial blood sugar sometimes reaches 130, 140, 150, and even up to 166 after two hours. Could this be a sign of impaired glucose tolera...

Issues After Spleen Removal A family member had a car accident in their teenage years, resulting in a ruptured spleen that was surgically removed. Now at 31 years old, they have been experiencing increasingly poor complexion, fatigue, sensitivity to cold, and general weakness. Wh...

Postoperative renal function issues after ureteral reflux surgery? My child is 8 years old and was diagnosed in 2009 with left-sided vesicoureteral reflux, which caused scarring in the left kidney, reducing its function to only 27%. The right kidney is normal. He underwent reflux...