Foot, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 7

Is this symptom rheumatism? I have been experiencing a cool sensation in my left calf and forearm when they are at rest, and if I remain inactive for a long time, I also feel soreness. This has been happening for many years, but it has recently become more severe. I went to the h...

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,...

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...

Hyperhidrosis I have severe sweating in my hands, feet, and armpits... it's really very serious and I don't know what to do to stop sweating. Can I have the sweat glands removed? Are there any side effects? I'm not sure if I've made the right choice! I think i...

High blood sugar? Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to ask how to handle high blood sugar levels? My mother has been a diabetic for about 15 years. She was previously controlled with oral medications, but for the past three years, she has started using insulin injections, which have no...

Endocrine issues? Dear Doctor, I developed an Adam's apple in the second semester of fifth grade, and during sixth grade, I started to grow pubic and underarm hair. I began masturbating in the second semester of fourth grade, and I'm unsure if this has contributed to th...

Plantar callus? Hello Dr. Yang, I have a hard lump about the size of a red bean on the bottom of my right foot, located centrally near the inner side of the foot's arch. It has been present for six months without any signs of resolution. It is painful when pressed at times, ...

What illness do my symptoms indicate? Hello, last night I went to the emergency room with symptoms of chills, a fever of 38.9 degrees Celsius, body aches, localized redness and swelling in one area of my foot, and tenderness in one spot on the inner thigh when pressed. I did not ...

Diabetic foot Hello, Doctor. My mother is 87 years old and has diabetes. She previously had a heel injury that improved with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. In February of this year, her heel cracked again, and she has also developed wounds on her toes. We have conducted cardiovascula...

My mother initially had swelling in her thigh, and now her calf is also swollen? Hello Doctor: My mother previously had severe swelling in her right thigh, feeling as if the skin was about to burst. There is a significant size difference between her legs. Initially, we thought it...

Unconsciousness or injury? I am overweight and enjoy playing basketball. In the past, I often sprained my ankle, and after seeing a doctor, my foot would stop hurting, so I continued playing. Now, if I play for a longer period, my foot starts to hurt, often in the ankle and the h...

Lower limb lymphadenopathy Hello Dr. Yao, I have two symptoms: 1. There is a hard lump about the size of a half peanut near the left leg at the popliteal fossa; I have noticed it for about three weeks, and sometimes it seems to be smaller. 2. After getting out of bed, I exp...

Uric acid Hello, I would like to ask about my previous foot pain. I went to see a doctor and the test results showed that my uric acid level is slightly higher than normal. Does this mean I have gout? Should I get another test done? Is gout a condition that can be completely cure...

If a diabetic patient's foot wound is not healing, is amputation necessary? My mother is 75 years old and has been suffering from diabetes for 10 years. Her blood sugar, blood pressure, and kidney function are all under control. A year ago, she fell and has a wound that is n...

Which department should be consulted for a diabetic foot examination? Hello Doctor: Diabetes can lead to foot complications, and which department should one consult for a foot examination? Should it be the Department of Metabolism, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Dermat...

Bite from a black fly? Hello Dr. Wang: My medical issue began as follows, and I hope you can help me. Thank you in advance! Many years ago, while camping by a stream near Pinglin, Taipei, I was bitten by a black fly (similar to a housefly). The bite felt like a knife cut and bled...

Vasculitis Hello Doctor: I believe the information I provided last time was not clear enough. I had a biopsy last year that confirmed vasculitis, and I am currently receiving treatment. When the condition occurs, I develop red spots on my lower extremities (from the dorsum of the...

Do I need to seek medical attention? Hello Doctor, I have a few questions I would like to ask: I am currently 30 years old, 158 cm tall, and weigh between 62 to 65 kg, giving me a BMI of 34. Over six months ago, I started a raw food diet, cooking with minimal oil, salt, and meat...

Diabetic foot problems Foot Issues: Are diabetic patients suitable for wearing sandals? Is it better to have cushioning? There are diabetic-specific shoes available on the market (with more options in sandals), are they beneficial for patients? Is it often recommended to massage ...

Soreness in the soles of the feet? Hello Dr. Chen. Two years ago, I helped a friend with a catering job that required prolonged squatting, which resulted in overall body soreness. After working for about six months, I stopped helping (and took a break for nearly six months). My b...