Hand, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 2

Issues related to bleeding during injections in the hospital? Hello Dr. Liao, today I went to the hospital for an MRI examination. The nurse placed an intravenous catheter in the inner side of my wrist, and halfway through the MRI, she administered a contrast agent. After the MRI...

Is it possible for ankylosing spondylitis to develop at the age of 50? I am a 51-year-old female who has been experiencing significant tightness and stiffness in my hip joint for at least three years. I initially thought it was due to natural aging, prolonged sitting at work, or ...

Please ask your question? I have two questions for the doctor. First, when I drink cold water from a convenience store at the airport with my family, I feel a tingling sensation in my oral mucosa. I remember seeing news about someone adding something to the water, so my family is...

The lips came into contact with what appeared to be dried blood or other substances on the glove? During work, if you accidentally touched your lower lip with fingers that had dried red blood or other substances on your gloves, and you immediately wiped it with alcohol upon reali...

Muscle soreness and weakness? Doctor, I often wake up in the morning feeling completely weak in my arms and legs, and even my toes are unable to move. Standing up is difficult, as if I have become a robot. This condition is temporary, but afterward, the areas that were weak becom...

Blood-stained toilet paper in public restrooms? Hello doctor, after using the restroom in a public toilet, I noticed that the nearby roll of toilet paper had quite a bit of fresh blood on it, which appeared to be bright red and likely not dried yet. When I removed the toilet pape...

Please inquire about the test results? Hello, doctor. Recently, my father experienced swelling in his throat and left hand due to stress, prompting him to visit a rheumatology and immunology specialist. Based on his condition, the doctor ordered the following tests (the items lis...

Stepping on a snail raises concerns about parasitic infections? Hello, Doctor. I accidentally stepped on a snail at my doorstep and only realized it after entering the house. I wiped my shoes and the entrance area that day, and I disposed of the shoes two days later. What additio...

What should be noted and considered during the diagnostic process? How long does the diagnostic process typically take? Is it possible that it could be another non-autoimmune disease? Hello, Doctor Gao. I have been experiencing symptoms of arthritis for the past three weeks, incl...

Blood draw infection issues? Hello, doctor: (1) Last month, I went to a private laboratory for a blood test. Normally, the procedure is to draw blood first and then pay, but that day I paid first before the blood draw. The technician counted out change for me using seven one-hund...

Transmission route - masturbation If a person has contact with the blood or semen of an HIV-infected individual on their hands, does not wash their hands, and then engages in masturbation with broken skin on their genitals, is there a risk of HIV infection?

The hands and feet may experience stiffness and numbness? I have been experiencing stiffness and numbness in my hands and feet to the point where I cannot perform tasks. I have undergone surgery that was deemed necessary, and I have also had two nerve conduction studies, both of ...

The SLE patient became manic and developed an abscess on the buttocks after changing medication? Hello Doctor: I am a patient with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), currently experiencing stage three nephritis and recurrent vasculitis of the skin. My current medications include...

Suspected contact with blood that has been exposed to alcohol? Hello, doctor. I'm sorry to ask, but can HIV be transmitted through blood? Today, while disinfecting in the exhibition restroom, I noticed that the alcohol dispenser seemed to have some blood mixed with the alcoh...

Examination Report I have been experiencing hand pain for four months and have seen many specialists without improvement. I had multiple blood tests, and the only abnormalities found were an Eosinophil count of 13.1% and a Lymphocyte count of 13.5%. I am unsure what these two abn...

Disinfectant alcohol Hello doctor, recently I cleaned my refrigerator because there was mold inside. After cleaning, I sprayed alcohol for disinfection (but the refrigerator door was possibly not opened). A day later, I used the refrigerator to chill a can of milk. At that time, ...

Cerebral issues caused by parasites? Hello Doctor, I consumed several raw shrimp (purchased from a Japanese restaurant, unsure of the species and handling process) three weeks ago. In the past week, I have experienced severe headaches, strong cough (with phlegm, but minimal nasal...

Preventing the Common Cold How can I prevent a cold?

I forgot to ask for additional information? Hello, doctor! I apologize for my question. If someone with anal fissures or hemorrhoids sits on a public chair and comes into contact with HIV-infected blood or bodily fluids, could they be at risk of infection? I also forgot to ask, i...

Risk of HIV Infection If I buy a second-hand gaming console and touch my mouth without cleaning my hands, can I get infected with HIV (especially if there are small wounds in my mouth and on my hands)? The console does not have any visible fluids, but I am concerned that the prev...