How to Treat Swollen Toes After a Car Accident Injury?
If you have injured your toe in a car accident and it is swollen, here are the steps you should take: 1. **Rest**: Avoid putting weight on the injured foot to prevent further injury. 2. **Ice**: Apply ice to the swollen area for 15-20 minutes every hour to reduce swelling and pa...
Dr. Wu Hongjie Reply:
Hello, your issue is due to "a foot injury from a car accident, which has not yet subsided," and it is not an internal medicine problem. I recommend that you return to the hospital and consult with an orthopedic specialist. Wishing you safety and good health. Sincerely,...[Read More] How to Treat Swollen Toes After a Car Accident Injury?
Understanding Upper Right Abdominal Pain: Causes and Solutions
Regarding sharp pain in the right upper abdomen? Hello, Dr. Hsiao. I have been experiencing a sudden feeling of hunger shortly after meals, which feels somewhat like an empty stomach sensation without the typical stomach growling. If I eat too quickly, I might even feel hungry ha...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Dear Mr. Shi: 1. Regarding your upper right abdominal pain, I believe it may be what is commonly referred to as side stitch, as mentioned in my response on June 27, 2016. Therefore, I recommend that you consult a coach to learn proper breathing techniques while running to avoid ...[Read More] Understanding Upper Right Abdominal Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Chest Discomfort and Digestive Issues After Exercise
Left chest tightness, frequent belching after meals, and feeling the heartbeat while walking? Hello Doctor, at the beginning of April, I developed tendonitis in the ligaments of my right foot. Since I was going to Japan, I visited a clinic to obtain muscle relaxants and other com...
Dr. Li Zhiyao Reply:
Hello: 1. Considering your physical condition, I personally recommend that you consult a cardiologist at a major hospital for a more thorough evaluation. 2. Exercise should be based on the principle of avoiding injuries; the situation you described is indeed insufficient. It is n...[Read More] Understanding Chest Discomfort and Digestive Issues After Exercise
Understanding Headaches and Discomfort: Possible Causes and Solutions
Headache in the upper right side of the head before and after bowel movements, discomfort in the inner posterior area of the right thigh, and pain in the sole of the right foot? Hello doctor, I work long hours on the computer, am unmarried, and my blood pressure is around 80-90/5...
Dr. Li Zhiyao Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you follow up with a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding Headaches and Discomfort: Possible Causes and Solutions
Pain in Left Foot's Middle Toe: Causes and Treatment Options
The middle toe of the left foot is bent, and there is a pain sensation in the sole of the foot? Hello, doctor. On my way home tonight, I noticed a pain in the front part of my left foot while walking. After getting home and paying closer attention, I found that the pain originate...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
1. [Sudden pain in the left third toe, especially painful during dorsiflexion.] Medically speaking, inflammation refers to the presence of redness, swelling, heat, and pain in tissues. Your complaint may indicate some form of inflammation. However, I recommend that you consult yo...[Read More] Pain in Left Foot's Middle Toe: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Blood Circulation Issues in Hands and Feet
Regarding blood circulation issues in the hands and feet? I would like to ask about my condition. My right hand and right foot have a significantly higher temperature compared to my left hand and left foot. Additionally, the joints in my right hand and right foot are swollen and ...
Dr. Li Zhiyao Reply:
Hello: I cannot answer your question without a personal examination. If you are unsure how to seek medical care, I recommend starting with a visit to a family medicine physician.[Read More] Understanding Blood Circulation Issues in Hands and Feet
Can You Get HIV from a Needle Stick? Understanding the Risks
Thank you, doctor? A few years ago, I was accidentally pricked in the foot by an unknown syringe. Is there a risk of contracting HIV? What happens if the needle didn't penetrate deeply?
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
Dear readers, regarding the needle stick injury, the following recommendations are suggested: 1. First, visit a nearby medical facility to assess the risk and receive health education. 2. If the risk level is higher, you should regularly return to the medical facility for blood t...[Read More] Can You Get HIV from a Needle Stick? Understanding the Risks
Understanding Recurring Knee Swelling: Causes and Solutions
Knee edema keeps recurring? Hello Doctor: I previously fell and injured my left foot, but I'm not sure if this is the reason for the persistent swelling and inflammation in my knee. The first time it swelled, it was so severe that I couldn't walk or bend it at all. I we...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
1. Knee pain is a common site for sports injuries, degenerative arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, and infectious arthritis. From a clinical anatomical perspective, the joint structures to consider are the medial tibiofemoral, lateral tibiofemoral, and patellofemoral compartments...[Read More] Understanding Recurring Knee Swelling: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Diabetic Foot vs. Post-Thrombotic Syndrome: Key Differences
What is diabetic foot? Dear Doctor, I had a deep vein thrombosis in my calf two months ago. A month ago, an ultrasound showed no signs of a clot. However, every day after I wake up, my calf gradually becomes hard and swollen for about two hours. When I lie down for an hour in the...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
1. Common clinical causes of edema include heart failure, cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, venous obstruction, lymphatic disorders, and medication side effects. Other causes may include hypoalbuminemia, parasitic infections, thyroid diseases, pregnancy, and venous insufficiency, am...[Read More] Understanding Diabetic Foot vs. Post-Thrombotic Syndrome: Key Differences
Understanding Limb Swelling: Causes and Solutions for Office Workers
Swelling of the limbs? I have to sit for long periods at work, and after each shift, I notice that my entire foot is much more swollen than in the morning. When I press on it, it doesn't take long to rebound, but it's clearly different from how my foot looked in the mor...
Dr. Xie Rongyuan Reply:
Hello: If this continues, it would be safer to go to the hospital for a detailed examination. For example, low albumin levels can also cause lower extremity edema and low blood pressure. Thank you for your message![Read More] Understanding Limb Swelling: Causes and Solutions for Office Workers
Potential Infection Risks for Dental Assistants: What You Need to Know
Stabbed by a needle? As a dental assistant, I have recently experienced several minor accidents, including being pricked by a patient's anesthetic needle, getting sprayed with a small amount of blood, and cutting my foot on a sharp object while disposing of clinic waste, alt...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
In larger hospitals, there is usually a standard operating procedure for needlestick injuries. Generally, it is as follows: 1. Report to the infection control department, and the occupational safety and health office will document the incident and provide the personnel department...[Read More] Potential Infection Risks for Dental Assistants: What You Need to Know
Understanding Churg-Strauss Syndrome: Prognosis and Recovery Insights
CSS vasculitis Hello doctor, my brother has been diagnosed with severe vasculitis. Initially, the cause was unknown, but now he has developed numbness and swelling in one foot, along with purpura, abdominal pain, and ulcers. He has just been diagnosed with Churg-Strauss syndrome ...
Dr. Gao Jiankai Reply:
Hello, I hope this message finds you well. Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS) is a challenging condition, but there are increasingly more treatment options available for this type of vasculitis, leading to a more optimistic prognosis than in the past. However, treatment for CSS or othe...[Read More] Understanding Churg-Strauss Syndrome: Prognosis and Recovery Insights
Understanding Cellulitis: Recovery Challenges and Treatment Options
Cellulitis Hello Doctor, my mother was hospitalized for cellulitis at the end of April this year. She had no visible wounds, but her foot became red, swollen, and painful for no apparent reason. Bacteria were cultured during her hospitalization, which lasted over three weeks. Dur...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
Dear readers: 1. If bacteria are cultured from a case of cellulitis, appropriate treatment can be based on the culture report; as long as the medication is correct and administered for a sufficient duration, there should be no subsequent issues. 2. When caring for wounds, it ...[Read More] Understanding Cellulitis: Recovery Challenges and Treatment Options
Is It Enterovirus? Understanding Symptoms and Diagnosis
Is it an enterovirus? Hello, doctor: Last week, I had a continuous fever of about 40 degrees Celsius for several days, and my throat showed the following symptoms: https://imgur.com/hKPJaih. I would like to ask the doctor: 1. Does the photo indicate pharyngitis? 2. Given the cont...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
Dear readers: 1. Regarding the typical common symptoms of enterovirus: (1) Hand, foot, and mouth disease: fever or mild fever, with scattered, non-painful, non-itchy, non-crusted, non-scarring small, elongated, light red rashes or small vesicular lesions on the palms (Figur...[Read More] Is It Enterovirus? Understanding Symptoms and Diagnosis
Understanding Herpetic Pharyngitis and Prolonged Fever: When to Seek Help
Herpetic pharyngitis with high fever? Hello, doctor. I started experiencing a high fever (39-40 degrees Celsius) from last Thursday, which lasted for three days, and then I developed herpetic pharyngitis. Therefore, the doctor diagnosed it as enterovirus. After three days of sore...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Herpetic pharyngitis presents with painful ulcers in specific areas of the oral cavity, accompanied by fever, sore throat, loss of appetite, general malaise, and respiratory infection symptoms. Hand-foot-mouth disease also manifests with oral ulcers, rashes on the palms and soles...[Read More] Understanding Herpetic Pharyngitis and Prolonged Fever: When to Seek Help
Understanding Edema: Causes and Concerns for Kidney Patients
Edema of the legs? Hello Dr. Wu: I have chronic glomerulonephritis with proteinuria and hypertension, and I undergo blood tests every three months. My kidney function is within normal limits, although my creatinine level occasionally exceeds 1.4 slightly. The cardiologist suggest...
Dr. Wu Jiyu Reply:
1. If pressing on the foot causes a dent that lasts about 3-5 seconds (sometimes several minutes) before recovering, does this count as edema? Answer: Yes, this is considered edema. 2. Kidney function is within normal limits, but sometimes creatinine is slightly above 1.4. Answ...[Read More] Understanding Edema: Causes and Concerns for Kidney Patients
Managing Cellulitis: A 11-Day Hospital Journey and Ongoing Challenges
Cellulitis, hospitalized for 11 days, currently still unable to achieve complete control? On October 11, the patient experienced foot pain and sought medical attention at a general orthopedic clinic. The doctor prescribed anti-inflammatory and pain relief medication for three day...
Dr. Liao Zhongxin Reply:
Dear readers, 1. I have a general understanding of your (or your family member's) condition; it may be necrotizing fasciitis or severe soft tissue inflammation. This is inherently a serious and challenging condition to manage. 2. First, it is important to assess whether...[Read More] Managing Cellulitis: A 11-Day Hospital Journey and Ongoing Challenges
Managing Numbness and Redness in Toes for Seniors with Diabetes
The toes are red and numb? I am 83 years old and have hypertension and diabetes. I take medication every day. Since last year, I have been experiencing numbness in the toes of both feet, along with a reddish appearance. I have tried soaking them in warm water, but there has been ...
Dr. Cai Zonglin Reply:
Diabetes complications include neuropathy, which can affect sensory nerves, motor nerves, and even autonomic nerves. If there is redness and warmth in the feet, infection (such as cellulitis) must be ruled out before suspecting neuropathy. Numbness and pain are associated with se...[Read More] Managing Numbness and Redness in Toes for Seniors with Diabetes
Joint Pain, Swelling, and Pityriasis Rosea: Understanding Your Symptoms
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 ...
Dr. Zeng Guosen Reply:
Hello, based on the definition, symptoms such as pain in the joints, muscles, fascia, and bones can all be referred to as rheumatism. Some rheumatic conditions can be diagnosed as specific diseases through symptoms, blood tests, and X-rays, while others may still remain undiagnos...[Read More] Joint Pain, Swelling, and Pityriasis Rosea: Understanding Your Symptoms
Understanding Sudden Anuria and Swelling: Causes and Concerns
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...
Dr. Wu Jiyu Reply:
Hello, Xiaoyu: Based on the information you provided, the acute kidney injury you experienced may be suspected to be caused by heat exhaustion or heat stroke due to walking outside in high temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius. However, since you adequately replenished fluids and re...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Anuria and Swelling: Causes and Concerns