Finger, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 14

I'm not sure if it's body odor or just excessive sweating! I have a constitution that tends to sweat a lot. Every summer, when I start sweating, my body odor resembles that of a boy. Do I need to use an endoscope to eliminate the odor? Also, after wearing clothes for a ...

Lower abdominal pain? I have pain about four fingerbreadths below my navel, and it hurts when I touch my genital area and testicles, but it doesn't happen often. Only that specific area hurts. Doctor, can you tell me why this is happening?

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...

Unsure if it is a thyroid issue? Hello, Dr. Yang! I am a nursing student. About three months ago, I started working as a telemarketer, and I might have talked too much. I began to feel a sore throat and kept touching my neck, and suddenly I felt that the right side of my neck see...

Regarding calf soreness? Hello Dr. Yang, I often feel soreness in my calf muscles while sleeping at night. My daily routine mostly consists of being a regular office worker during the day and studying at night. I am experiencing muscle soreness; could you please suggest some meth...

Unexplained pain? The area near the spine on the back (close to the shoulder blade), the lower edge of the ribs on the front chest, the thoracic cavity near the armpit, as well as the arms and fingers (especially the ring and little fingers) have been experiencing unexplained pai...

Which specialty clinic should I visit? Dear Dr. Tseng, My daughter’s right ring finger suddenly became red, swollen, and numb about half a month ago. After about two days, all her other fingers also became red and swollen, and sometimes they would go completely numb, but then it...

Lymph node Yesterday, my third-grade son suddenly discovered a small hard lump above his groin (which is not painful). I was very anxious and immediately took him to see his family doctor. The doctor initially diagnosed it as lymphadenopathy and prescribed anti-inflammatory medic...

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...

Joint aspiration Doctor... I went to the hospital yesterday to have joint fluid extracted, but they couldn't get any. The swelling in my left foot has not gone down for 2 to 3 months; sometimes it hurts, and sometimes it doesn't. I used to have swelling in my right inde...

Systemic Sclerosis I was recently diagnosed with systemic scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease. I would like to know how to manage this condition and what precautions I should take. What is the survival rate? Where can I find support groups for patients? I'm feeling quite ...

Regarding edema? I have recently noticed swelling in my fingers and toes upon waking up for about a month. Additionally, my eyelids are also swollen. These symptoms tend to improve after noon, but recently I have been experiencing pain that extends from my neck to my head, along ...

Pain at the base of the finger? Hello, I have some questions to ask you. About four to five years ago, I suddenly experienced redness, swelling, and pain in my heel. Since then, the pain tends to occur before my menstrual cycle. Recently, I've also noticed pain at the base o...

Scleroderma What should I do if my fingers have scleroderma?

Arthritis or gout or other conditions? I would like to ask the doctor, I have had symptoms similar to gout since high school. It started with the joints in my feet, then moved to my knees, and later to my index finger. Currently, the most common areas of attack are my fingers, kn...

Gout Can gout crystals be surgically removed?

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 ...

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...

Blood pressure monitor Which brand of electronic blood pressure monitor is more accurate, and how can I calibrate it once a year? Please provide some guidance.

Question Hello, my mother participated in a regular health check organized by the health center in June this year, where abnormal urine protein and a blood glucose level of 122 were found. Over the past year, she has frequently mentioned experiencing numbness in her fingertips an...