Understanding High Blood Sugar and Its Connection to Unusual Bleeding
Blood sugar and bleeding? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask you if there are any diseases or causes that can lead to elevated blood sugar levels. Despite adjustments in insulin dosage and diet, we still cannot lower the blood sugar levels. It was well-controlled for a while, but ...
Dr. Chen Guifeng Reply:
Causes of high blood sugar include diet, physical activity, insulin dosage, and other health conditions (such as infections or stress). If blood sugar control is poor, it is important to discuss adjustments with a physician, dietitian, and health educator. Patients undergoing dia...[Read More] Understanding High Blood Sugar and Its Connection to Unusual Bleeding
Understanding Vasculitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Vasculitis Hello, Doctor: Two years ago, I started experiencing redness, swelling, and warmth in my knees, sometimes in my feet, toes, and heels, and occasionally in my fingers. Most of the symptoms are located around the joints and typically resolve on their own within 2-3 days ...
Dr. Zeng Guosen Reply:
I will start with the second question. Based on the symptoms described by the internet user, it is neither vasculitis nor gout; it is likely recurrent rheumatism, also known as migratory rheumatism or paroxysmal rheumatism. Clinically, it is referred to as "3" arthritis...[Read More] Understanding Vasculitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Vasculitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Vasculitis Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing issues with redness, swelling, and heat in my knees for the past two years. Sometimes it affects my feet, toes, and heels, and occasionally my fingers, mostly around the joints. Typically, the symptoms resolve on their own within...
Dr. Liu Hongxiang Reply:
Vasculitis refers to the inflammation of blood vessels, leading to damage and resulting in tissue hypoxia, with no definitive cause of onset. Diagnostic evaluations may include medical history, X-rays, blood tests, biopsies, and angiography. Blood tests typically include complete...[Read More] Understanding Vasculitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Can You Mix Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine Supplements Safely?
Can nutritional supplements from both Western and Chinese medicine be taken together? I am currently taking Centrum, Shun Tian Tang's Bu Zhong Yi Qi Decoction, and cod liver oil. Can these three medications be taken together, or should I space them out?
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry, regarding adolescents or young adults, if there are no specific health conditions, it is advisable to maintain a balanced diet, engage in appropriate physical activity, follow a regular daily routine, and cultivate a positive mood, without the ...[Read More] Can You Mix Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine Supplements Safely?
Understanding Gout: Managing Occasional Pain and High Uric Acid Levels
Gout Occasional pain, uric acid level 7.7.
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Hello: For patients with high uric acid levels and symptoms of pain, redness, and swelling due to gout, it is essential to first treat with colchicine or analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications. At the same time, dietary management should be implemented (it is advisable to c...[Read More] Understanding Gout: Managing Occasional Pain and High Uric Acid Levels
How to Diagnose Gout: Understanding Symptoms and Testing Methods
excuse me? I have a question... My second toe has been swollen lately... I saw a dermatologist but there was no improvement at all... Could it be gout? How can gout be diagnosed to confirm if it is indeed gout? Thank you!
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Hello: For patients with high uric acid levels and symptoms of pain, redness, and swelling due to gout, it is essential to first treat with colchicine or analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications. At the same time, dietary control should be implemented (it is advisable to cons...[Read More] How to Diagnose Gout: Understanding Symptoms and Testing Methods
Understanding Hemoglobin Deficiency: Causes and Solutions
Hemoglobin deficiency Hello, I have been donating platelets for a long time, and it has been going smoothly every two weeks. However, in the last three attempts over the past two months, I have had to reschedule due to insufficient hemoglobin (less than 12 g/dL). Additionally, I ...
Dr. Xu Qingxiao Reply:
Dear Ms. Rina, I apologize for the delay in my response. Due to limited opportunities to access the hospital's computer recently, I am writing to you directly now. Regarding the relationship between acne and decreased hemoglobin levels, we first need to review your previous...[Read More] Understanding Hemoglobin Deficiency: Causes and Solutions
Impact of Health Supplements on Low Platelet Count: A Focus on Cordyceps
Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia, or low platelet count, can be influenced by various factors, including nutrition and supplements. You mentioned consuming cordyceps chicken essence for seven days, and despite this, your platelet count has decreased again. Recent medical reports...
Dr. Yang Jun Reply:
Hello, Xu's father: The definition of thrombocytopenia is a platelet count less than 14,000/µL. If the count is greater than 50,000/µL, it typically does not lead to significant bleeding. Possible causes include medications, congenital immune disorders, infections, splenomeg...[Read More] Impact of Health Supplements on Low Platelet Count: A Focus on Cordyceps
Do I Have Gout? Understanding Diagnosis and Medication Options
Do I really have gout? Should I take these medications? Dear Doctor, I have a condition of elevated uric acid levels (it reached 10.2 two years ago, 8.7 three months ago, and currently 8.8). My blood pressure fluctuates between normal and slightly high (not frequently monitored)...
Dr. Liu Hongxiang Reply:
Gout is caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to acute arthritis, and the higher the uric acid levels, the greater the likelihood of developing gout. Symptoms typically manifest as swelling, redness, heat, and pain in a single joint. The first two ...[Read More] Do I Have Gout? Understanding Diagnosis and Medication Options
Understanding Weight Fluctuations: Stress, Metabolism, and Mental Health
Fluctuating weight? I wonder if it's related to my personality, but whenever I experience high work stress, I have a strong urge to eat and find it hard to control my appetite. Last year, during the busy season (about 3 to 4 months), I gained 10 kilograms, but I managed to l...
Dr. Wang Fangli Reply:
Hello, Miss: The principles of weight control are proper diet and appropriate exercise. In terms of diet, it is important to maintain nutritional balance and avoid high-sugar and high-fat foods. An ideal weight loss rate is about 2 kilograms per month, so losing 10 kilograms in t...[Read More] Understanding Weight Fluctuations: Stress, Metabolism, and Mental Health
Understanding Metabolism: Why Weight Loss Doesn't Always Mean Fat Loss
What is metabolism? I do not have constipation or any physiological abnormalities! However, it's strange that every time I try to lose weight naturally, my body fat decreases while my weight remains the same, or my weight decreases while my body fat stays the same! What coul...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Ms. Feng Xin Xin, 1. Metabolism encompasses both anabolism (synthesis) and catabolism (breakdown), along with various physiological processes within the body. The growth, repair, reproduction, and aging of the human body are all part of a series of metabolic activities. 2....[Read More] Understanding Metabolism: Why Weight Loss Doesn't Always Mean Fat Loss
Understanding Persistent Sleepiness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Somnolence Hello Dr. Tseng: I would like to ask about my condition. From May 11 to May 13, I experienced prolonged drowsiness and fatigue. The week prior, I had persistent swelling in my legs and elevated uric acid levels, for which I have been taking medication to manage. I have...
Dr. Zeng Guosen Reply:
1. There are many causes for drowsiness and lethargy, which can be psychological or physiological. Physiological causes include medications, infections, organ dysfunction (heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, endocrine), electrolyte imbalances, and abnormalities in blood glucose levels,...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Sleepiness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Why Do Health Supplements and Skincare Products Lose Effectiveness?
Please clarify your question! Hello, Dr. Tang: 1. Why is it that when taking a health supplement, one feels it is effective at first, but after 3 or 4 doses, it seems to lose its effectiveness? 2. Similarly, when using skincare products, why does one feel more beautiful after th...
Dr. Tang Jieru Reply:
Hello Ms. Ru: I am not sure what health supplements you are referring to. What do you mean by "effective"? Are you talking about weight loss pills? Generally, health supplements are meant to provide nutrients, vitamins, and other substances that the body may lack, and a...[Read More] Why Do Health Supplements and Skincare Products Lose Effectiveness?
Long-Term Effects of Glucosamine and MSM on Joint Health
Arthritis Medications and Health 1. I have recently been taking Glucosamine 1000mg and Chondroitin 800mg daily for osteoarthritis. Although these dosages are within the safe range, I am concerned about whether long-term use could negatively affect my digestive and metabolic syste...
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
Basically, glucosamine and chondroitin are classified as dietary supplements, and there are rarely reported side effects in clinical use; the medication manuals do not mention any. As for MSM, it is unclear what it is; you may want to consult the physician who prescribed it to yo...[Read More] Long-Term Effects of Glucosamine and MSM on Joint Health
Understanding Abnormal Blood Test Results: A Guide for Parents
Blood test results Hello: On March 9, 2002, my blood test results were as follows: Triglycerides: 221 mg/dL, Cholesterol: 259 mg/dL, Blood Glucose: 97 mg/dL, Total Protein (TP): 7.6 g/dL, Albumin (ALB): 4.5 g/dL, Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT): 86 U/L, Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK...
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
Hello Mr. Max: Please note that the standard values set for each testing instrument may vary slightly. I will explain your test results as follows: triglycerides 221, cholesterol 259, with other values normal. Both of these values should not exceed 200. I recommend starting with ...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Blood Test Results: A Guide for Parents
Understanding Sudden Weight Gain: Causes and Solutions
Sudden weight gain In the past few weeks, I've noticed that the area below my chest down to my thighs has become quite swollen. I'm not sure if it's fat gain or edema. My diet hasn't changed significantly, and I'm unsure about the cause. Could you help me...
Dr. Lin Jizhi Reply:
I apologize, but I do not know your height and weight. Additionally, what is the extent of the weight change? How many kilograms? Generally speaking, sudden weight gain should raise concerns about potential endocrine disorders, such as hypothyroidism or Cushing's syndrome. F...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Weight Gain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Urine Sediment and Odor: Kidney Health Insights
Urine has sediment and an unpleasant odor? Is the presence of elevated urine protein after a physical examination indicative of potential kidney disease, and are there any dietary restrictions to consider?
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
During a physical examination, if protein is detected in the urine, it is advisable to conduct a retest. Particularly for females, to avoid contamination when collecting a urine sample, it is best to collect a midstream urine sample, as this provides more reliable results. Today,...[Read More] Understanding Urine Sediment and Odor: Kidney Health Insights
Understanding Unpleasant Mouth Odor: Causes and Solutions
Bad breath? Hello Doctor: My girlfriend primarily consumes fruits, blanched vegetables, and steamed buns as her main diet, which is very light. Her daily routine and oral hygiene are also normal, but recently she has been experiencing a persistent bad odor in her mouth, resemblin...
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
The causes of bad breath can generally be categorized into three main areas: 1. Oral hygiene 2. Digestive system 3. Respiratory system. It is recommended that your girlfriend first consult a dentist; if there are no issues, she should then see a gastroenterologist.[Read More] Understanding Unpleasant Mouth Odor: Causes and Solutions
Is Your Kidney Inflamed? Understanding Proteinuria and Back Pain
Is it a kidney inflammation? Recently, I underwent a health check-up and found that I have proteinuria and hematuria. I usually experience lower back pain and my diet tends to be high in salt and flavor.
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
I recommend that you redo the urine test. When collecting the urine, remember to first void a small amount and then collect the midstream urine for testing. This method provides more valuable reference data and makes it easier to determine if there is any inflammation. Otherwise,...[Read More] Is Your Kidney Inflamed? Understanding Proteinuria and Back Pain
Understanding Hypertension and Hypotension: Symptoms and Kidney Care Tips
I would like to consult a doctor? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you some questions and hope for your guidance. 1. What are the symptoms of hypertension and hypotension? How can they be prevented? 2. What are the methods for maintaining kidney health?
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Mild hypertension and mild hypotension generally do not present symptoms. However, if blood pressure rises to malignant hypertension (systolic pressure approaching 200 mmHg), symptoms may include headache, neck tightness, dizziness, and blurred vision. Hypotension is commonly obs...[Read More] Understanding Hypertension and Hypotension: Symptoms and Kidney Care Tips