Edema, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 6

Dear Doctor, why do I easily have proteinuria? Hello, I am a 17-year-old male. I have been experiencing proteinuria (+~++) for about a year. During this time, I have visited three major hospitals for diagnosis. I have undergone blood tests to assess kidney function and a 24-hour ...

Edema & Obesity Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my long-term edema (most noticeable in my ankles). I have visited both a nephrologist and an endocrinologist, and they both said my test results are normal. I am unsure where the problem lies and what I should do. My we...

Peritoneal dialysis, but my physical condition has been very poor recently? Dear Dr. Wu, My mother has a history of hypertension for over 30 years. In January of this year, she was hospitalized for treatment due to renal failure and is currently undergoing peritoneal dialysis. P...

Diabetes concerns? Hello, Dr. Lee. 1. Why does diabetes cause renal atrophy and uremia? 2. What are the symptoms of uremia?

Joint pain, edema, pityriasis rosea? Hello Dr. Tseng, A while ago, I accidentally bumped my left middle finger joint lightly against a table, which started to hurt slightly. At first, I thought it was just a bruise, but it has been over two months now, and it has developed into ...

Sudden anuria? Hello, I usually exercise very little and spend most of my time indoors. Previously, when the temperature was high at 38 degrees Celsius, my feet suddenly swelled while walking outside. Both of my feet became edematous, and when I pressed on them, they would indent...

How can one determine if it is simple proteinuria? I previously asked some questions and still have a few more. I would appreciate your answers. I have had proteinuria for two months, with two different tests showing one result as 1+ and another 24-hour result as 791. I also visi...

Kidney problems Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been drinking a lot of water, but the amount I urinate is very little. I usually exercise a lot and sweat a lot, but lately, my sweat has had a very sour smell, somewhat like ammonia. Additionally, I have been experiencing a dull pa...

Swelling of the right foot of unknown origin? Hello Director Wu, My father has been experiencing significant swelling in his right foot for more than a month and a half (from August 1 to August 15). Initially, he had pain in the sole of his foot and visited an orthopedic doctor,...

Waking up in the morning with stiff fingers? For the past year, I have often experienced stiffness in my fingers when getting up in the morning during winter, making it difficult to bend them. The colder the weather, the more likely this occurs.

Patients with chronic kidney failure should avoid beverages that promote fluid retention? Hello, my mother is 76 years old and currently diagnosed with chronic kidney failure, type 2 diabetes, hyperkalemia, and essential hypertension. We have prepared a fistula for dialysis since...

Generalized edema I have undergone multiple examinations at Cheng Kung University Hospital, including tests for the heart, liver, kidneys, thyroid, and urology, all of which showed no issues. However, the edema has become increasingly severe; sometimes, when I urinate less, the s...

The issue of edema? Dear Doctor, My mother was previously diagnosed with stage II ovarian cancer and has undergone surgery to remove pelvic lymph nodes. Since then, she has gradually started experiencing swelling in her lower extremities. We have tried wearing compression stocki...

Patient with kidney failure dies during emergency dialysis? Hello Dr. Huang: A friend of mine missed their scheduled dialysis on Monday due to work commitments. After finishing work the next day, they felt unwell and went to the hospital for emergency dialysis. Upon arrival, whil...

Diabetes issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my grandfather. He had an amputation above the left knee due to complications from diabetes, and he is currently in the intensive care unit with a breathing tube. His condition doesn't seem very good; the sputum that h...

Persistent edema Hello Dr. Lee: My mother is 78 years old and has a history of hypertension and diabetes. This year, she has experienced persistent edema in both legs for quite some time. She also gets up to urinate about 2 to 3 times during the night, with a large volume of urin...

In general, how long after dialysis do patients with kidney failure stop producing urine? If a family member is undergoing dialysis, I would like to ask how long it typically takes for a person to stop urinating after starting dialysis.

Lipid malnutrition syndrome Lipid Nutritional Deficiency (272.6) - which specialty should I consult for examination and treatment, and how can I obtain a catastrophic illness card? Ms. Lin, phone number 0932658379. Onset date: Late March 2007. Course of illness: After a car...

Regarding foot edema? If your mother is experiencing calf edema due to prolonged standing at work, it is important to address the issue appropriately. She should consider consulting a specialist in vascular medicine or a phlebologist, as they focus on conditions related to veins,...

Am I suffering from amaurosis fugax? I visited the ophthalmology department for a Q&A session, and here is our conversation: Doctor, hello! I am a 21-year-old female. Last Friday, my left eye suddenly saw only a white area (my right eye is fine). I did not experience any tr...