Hand, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 35

A 21-year-old male has not yet developed facial hair? At the age of twenty-one, I have developed all the secondary sexual characteristics typical for males, except for facial hair, which only appears occasionally with one or two strands. I usually pluck them out by hand. I haven&...

Do I have symptoms of gout? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing some soreness in my lumbar region for the past two months. My lower back becomes quite painful if I stand for too long. A few weeks ago, I had blood tests done at both the municipal hospital and Chang Gung Memoria...

Why do babies experience recurrent thrush? Hello Doctor, I consulted you on February 25th regarding my concerns about my baby, who has just turned six months old. Since birth, my baby has experienced oral thrush six times. The attending physician recommended tests to check for an...

A long-standing issue that has been troubling me in my heart? Since I was ten years old, I have noticed that my hands tremble involuntarily, which can only be observed when I am holding objects. However, over the years, this has not caused any inconvenience in my daily life. Rece...

Please clarify? Hello, Doctor. I learned from the internet that online consultations are available here, so I took the liberty to seek your advice and express my highest respect for your dedication to helping others. I have been troubled by several symptoms for a long time, but d...

Cold hands and feet? Recently, the weather has been cold, and as a result, my hands and feet are also very cold, feeling chilly both day and night. Additionally, the outer sides of my ears become red and warm. How can I improve this?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Treatment for Diabetes 1. Can traditional Chinese medicine for diabetes replace oral medications for blood sugar control? 2. Is the "Yangshan Yongquan San" (modified Yuquan Wan) available on the market effective for treatment? 3. H...

Will fiberglass cause myocardial infarction? Hello Doctor, today I was installing wall outlets, and the wall is a lightweight partition filled with soundproofing fiberglass insulation. After finishing, my hands were covered in fiberglass dust and shards. I seem to recall my chemi...

I'm really troubled! My son is thirteen years old and typically has a bowel movement about once every one to two days (at most three days), which should be considered fairly normal. However, it is strange that his stools seem particularly large and often clog the toilet, lea...

Please provide me with the content you would like translated? Doctor, my mother often experiences "headaches, neck stiffness, numbness in her hands, and numbness on one side of her face," especially in the evening when her symptoms worsen. I would like to take her to th...

Pain in the four limbs? I have severe pain in my left hand and stiffness, and my toes and the area where my toes connect to my feet are very painful. This has been going on for two months. My mother has rheumatoid arthritis, and I am currently taking pain medication for it, but i...

Slightly low body temperature? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have noticed that my body temperature fluctuates between feeling hot and cold. After measuring, I found that whenever my body temperature drops to 36.5 degrees Celsius, I feel very uncomfortable, experiencing symptoms such...

Uncontrollable shaking of both hands? Hello doctor, my hands have been shaking uncontrollably, and the severity seems to be increasing. This condition has been present for about a year now. What warning signs does this indicate? Could I have any underlying disease? I would apprec...

Hypothyroidism? Hello Dr. Yang: Initially, during a physical examination, it was found that the right side of my thyroid was enlarged, but there were no visible abnormalities, and there is no family history of thyroid disease. I have a constitution that makes it difficult for me ...

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...

Right abdominal pain? Hello: Recently, I have been feeling a bloated sensation in my right abdomen (approximately eight centimeters above the navel on the right side). When I press on it with my hand, I feel nauseous; after eating, while walking, I experience a tightness in my ri...

How to treat Adrenal-Dependent Sexual Organ Syndrome? My symptoms are very similar to Adrenal Hyperplasia. Since elementary school, my hands and feet have been stronger than others, and I have consistently placed in sports competitions. I can eat a lot without gaining weight, but...

Is it a kidney stone? An eighteen-year-old girl experienced severe pain on the left side of her lower back starting in the early morning of August 30. She was taken to the emergency department of Taichung Dali Renai Hospital, where she underwent urine tests, blood tests, abdomina...

I have been feeling very troubled? Hello, doctor. This has been a concern for me for 8 years: In fifth grade, I saw a campaign about HIV prevention and control. After some time, I got sick, and the doctor said it was a cold, but I was worried it might be symptoms of HIV infection...

Post-surgery My mother-in-law is 70 years old and has had diabetes for 8 years, with poor kidney function. Recently, she underwent orthopedic surgery for a hip fracture, but after the surgery, the doctor informed us that she would need dialysis. She underwent dialysis three days ...