Hand, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 33

Hypertension. Mild cardiac edema..? Dear Deputy Director: My mother, in her seventies, frequently experiences dizziness and has fallen (she has hypertension and mild cardiac enlargement, which are managed with medication, but she still often feels dizzy and falls). What are the c...

Finding the right physician for treatment? My mother is currently 73 years old and has diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, which she manages with regular doctor visits and medication. This year, she has experienced discomfort in two areas of her body. The first issue is th...

Dietary Management of Hypertension Dr. Hollo Tsai: 1. My mother's blood pressure has been close to 200 for many years, approximately ten years, and she is currently 53 years old. 2. She recently started taking antihypertensive medication - Prazosin, but she is afraid to meas...

Palpitations, dizziness? Experiencing dizziness, palpitations, a feeling of shortness of breath that requires deep breathing, and slight weakness or trembling in the hands every afternoon may indicate a thyroid issue. It is advisable to consult a doctor for an evaluation and nece...

Side effects after taking medication? Hello, Doctor: Due to insomnia, I have been taking the sleeping pills prescribed by you every night before bed. However, recently I have been experiencing frequent pain in the left kidney area upon waking up in the morning, along with numbnes...

Some reactions after medication use? Hello, doctor: Due to insomnia, I have been taking the sleeping pills prescribed by you every night before bed. However, recently I have been experiencing frequent pain in the left kidney area upon waking up in the morning, along with numbness...

Can a 15-year-old still grow taller? Hello Dr. Yang, I would like to ask you about my son who is currently 14 years and 7 months old. He has mild cerebral palsy affecting his motor neurons, which prevents him from running and jumping like other children. He has a slight tendency ...

Underweight but with high cholesterol? Hello, Director Hsiao: I recently found out from my health check-up that my cholesterol level is high (237). However, I am 162 cm tall and weigh 46 kg, which is underweight. I usually enjoy snacks and eggs. Could you please advise me on what...

Numbness in the hands? Hello Doctor: In the past few days, I have been experiencing frequent numbness in my left hand, similar to the sensation of pressure for too long, leading to poor circulation. I am a bit concerned that I might be having a stroke (or have already had one). R...

What causes the palms and soles to turn red? My mother is about 58 years old and has already gone through menopause. Recently, she has noticed redness in her palms and soles, without any pain or tingling sensations. She does not have hypertension, but her blood pressure reading i...

Multiple chronic diseases Hello Dr. Chen, My mother is 56 years old and has elevated uric acid levels, hypertension, and an allergic constitution. She has been experiencing long-term bone pain, which has now evolved into pain and stiffness in the joints of her hands. She is a he...

Vasculitis Hello Dr. Tseng, I previously had 2 to 3 instances where reddish-brown spots appeared on my hands and feet. I visited a dermatologist, who diagnosed me with vasculitis. They conducted blood tests and a urinalysis, and the results indicated that my immune system activit...

Osteoporosis at the age of 22? Hello doctor... I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at the age of 18. Recently, I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the orthopedic doctor said my osteoporosis has progressed from stage two to stage three. Although I don't like to exercise,...

Am I going to die soon? Doctor, my symptoms are quite strange... 1. When I walk, I feel unsteady... I can't tell if it's my head or my body that's shaking... 2. It feels like something is jumping in my chest, which is very uncomfortable. 3. My chest has been hurtin...

High cholesterol Height 157 cm, weight 50 kg. In recent years, I have undergone three health check-ups. The first one was two years ago, where my cholesterol level was 257. Last September, I had another check-up due to feeling unwell, and my cholesterol was 255. I suspect that th...

Can sweets also cause discomfort in the body? Hello, I recently noticed that whenever I drink sweet beverages like milk tea or soy milk, I experience symptoms such as palpitations and weakness. However, these symptoms disappear after about an hour. I would like to know if this is...

Cardiac Issues - 2 Hello Dr. Chen: Following up on my previous question, my friend tends to have cold hands and feet during cold weather and sometimes experiences heart discomfort that prevents her from sleeping. Additionally, during her school health check-up, her test results s...

Why is fasting blood glucose higher than pre-bedtime levels? I went to bed with a blood sugar level of 150, and when I woke up in the morning, my fasting blood sugar was 170. Throughout the night, I didn't eat anything except for sleeping. Why did my blood sugar increase? Wh...

The doctor prescribed Lansoprazole to my mother without performing an X-ray or endoscopy? Hello, Doctor: My mother (46 years old) recently experienced gastrointestinal discomfort and was referred to a clinic in Keelung City by a friend. The physician (approximately 60 years old) ...

Ankylosing Spondylitis Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if the hospital can test for "ankylosing spondylitis" and "sacroiliitis." I want to understand which doctors in the rheumatology and immunology department handle follow-up tests. Thank you for your resp...