Hand, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 37

Does having one kidney removed count as a disability level? Is having one kidney removed considered a disability? Can one apply for a disability certificate?

Numbness in the palms and soles? I caught a cold the night before last, and since then, I have experienced numbness in my hands and feet, occasional numbness in my mouth, and episodes of dizziness. I kindly ask the doctor for clarification.

Eating noodles? Hello doctor, I've loved eating noodles since I was a child, but ever since I became aware of it, I feel extremely dizzy and experience severe numbness in my hands and feet every time I eat noodles. Am I allergic to noodles? It's strange, though, because...

I would like to ask the doctor a question? Hello Doctor, I have a question for you. When mitral valve prolapse is severe, can it cause swelling in the legs? I am quite thin, weighing around 38-39 kilograms, so there isn't much flesh on my legs, making it hard to notice any...

Is it safe for individuals with mitral valve prolapse to undertake long flights? I am experiencing shortness of breath, numbness in my hands, chest tightness and pain, and sudden cold sweats. After undergoing an echocardiogram, the doctor mentioned that I have some palpitations a...

Muscle cramp I have hyperthyroidism and have been on medication for nearly three months. Recently, blood tests showed that my levels have returned to normal. However, I experience muscle cramps in my hands and legs when I perform some stretching exercises. Could this be related t...

How can recurrent rheumatic fever be distinguished? Hello Doctor: I have the following questions I would like to ask you! I have been experiencing aching pain in my joints, particularly in my hands and feet, during rainy days and before weather changes, and it has been progressiv...

Is this a heart problem? Hello Doctor: I previously had an electrocardiogram (ECG) at the hospital, which lasted only one to two minutes. The doctor diagnosed me with a slight arrhythmia and said it was nothing to worry about. However, I felt that my condition during the ECG was ...

Thyroid nodule Hello Dr. Tseng, I have been experiencing symptoms such as hand tremors, palpitations, and a sensation of pressure in my neck. Sometimes, I also have difficulty breathing and wheezing. I previously consulted a doctor, who performed blood tests and an ultrasound, ...

Pain Dear Dr. Ke, I have been experiencing unexplained pain in my palm for the past two weeks. One time it was in my fingers, and this time it's on the side of my palm. It hurts when I press on it, but not when I don't. This time it is also swollen, and sometimes I fe...

Respiratory issues Sometimes when I sleep, my breathing seems to become rapid, as if I'm gasping for air. When sitting in a chair or after eating too much, I feel like I have to breathe heavily. If my breathing suddenly becomes difficult, my heart rate increases, and I feel ...

Chest pain Hello Doctor: I would like to ask you about my ongoing chest pain issue, which has been getting worse lately. Initially, I experienced sharp pain in a specific spot, but now the pain has spread to the entire left side of my chest, and my right hand feels numb. The epis...

Unexplained discomfort? Symptoms: Generalized edema, with severe swelling in the lower body, a feeling of tightness, decreased urine output, increased secretions, fatigue, hot hands, difficulty concentrating, and numerous blisters on the legs. Blood tests show normal thyroid func...

Increased heart rate? Hello doctor, last December I went to the emergency room at a large hospital because of a rapid heartbeat. They performed an electrocardiogram (ECG) and said everything was fine, and they also drew arterial and venous blood, which came back normal. After tha...

Unusual Symptoms of Hypertension Hello, I have a question regarding hypertension. My mother is 60 years old and started showing symptoms of high blood pressure last year. It recurred again before the Lunar New Year this year. She had been controlling it with Western medication, b...

Could you please provide more specific information or questions regarding heart problems? First of all, thank you, Dr. Lee, for your previous comfort. I asked you a question last year, and your response deeply moved me. In that content, you continuously encouraged me. However, I ...

Drug allergy? Hello Dr. Lee: I have been diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and mild regurgitation of both the mitral and tricuspid valves. I have been prescribed the following medications: *Tenormin 50 mg, once daily, half a tablet each time; *Relifex 500 mg, twice daily, one ...

Sleep regulation Hello Doctor, I am a high school freshman. I have to wake up at six o'clock, but I can't hear the alarm clock and I don't want to ask my parents for help. The winter break is almost over, and I still sleep for twelve hours a day. Please give me s...

Arterial aneurysm Hello Dr. Li: My uncle is 69 years old and has been diagnosed with a vascular aneurysm located in the heart (specifically on the coronary artery), with a history of two ruptures (which he was unaware of). He has been hospitalized for two days, and the doctors ha...

Excruciating back pain? I would like to inquire about back pain (approximately located at the back, between the ribs) that is very painful (to the point of being unbearable) and occurs mainly at night. The individual has a history of ovarian tumor removal, and I wonder if this is...