Headache, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 9

Persistent fatigue and headache for a week? Hello, I felt very tired, dizzy, and had a headache since last Saturday morning. Since I had cold symptoms, I went to see a doctor, but I was only prescribed cold medication, and my symptoms have not improved. I would like to know which...

Feeling uncomfortable in the chest after eating, as if there is a needle piercing through the head? I often experience headaches without any clear reason, and a CT scan shows no issues. It feels like needles are piercing through my head. When I'm hungry, I feel discomfort in...

Unexplained muscle soreness? Hello, Dr. Lin. I have been experiencing acute pharyngitis since mid-April and saw an ENT specialist. After taking medication, my symptoms improved. However, I later developed a fever of 39.5 degrees Celsius and consulted an internist, which also led ...

The medication I am taking? Hello: Thank you for your clarification. I would like to ask the following questions: 1. What is the reason that long-term medication use may lead to dialysis? 2. I am currently taking PROZAC and ZOPICLONE, both of which are medications that need to ...

I feel very unwell all over? Hello, I'm sorry to disturb you. I've been experiencing ongoing health issues for the past few months. My weight has dropped dramatically, losing 20 kilograms from October last year to April this year, without any changes in my diet or exerc...

I'm not sure what's wrong? Hello, Doctor: (1) I have a psychiatric disorder—obsessive-compulsive disorder—and I am currently undergoing medication treatment. A few weeks ago, due to irregular lifestyle habits and poor eating patterns (only eating one or two meals a da...

Headache for 3 days? Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing severe headaches every morning upon waking up, which has persisted for three days (from the moment I open my eyes until I go to bed at night). This issue has started to affect my work. I suspect that my blood pressure ha...

Questions about blood sugar? Hello, doctor! In the past few days, I measured my fasting blood sugar levels. The first time: I ate something around midnight, but there was a 9-hour gap before I woke up in the morning, and my reading was 158. The second time: I did not eat anything...

How to manage a headache upon waking up? Hello, doctor. If I wake up with a severe headache, what can I do to recover to normal as quickly as possible? Thank you.

Throat Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a very dry throat at night while sleeping, which causes me to cough quite a bit (it's somewhat severe). However, during the day, although I do cough, it's not as severe. I do not have a fever, headache, or runn...

Mediterranean anemia Hello Dr. Hsiao, I am a patient with thalassemia and often feel dizzy and have headaches due to brain hypoxia. I would like to ask if there are any ways to improve this condition. Thank you! Wishing you peace and joy, Ms. An.

Physical weakness Hello doctor, since last week I've been experiencing a dull pain on the right side of my lower back. Due to my history of kidney disease, I've been particularly attentive to my urination, and there haven't been any abnormalities. However, in the p...

Headache Hello Dr. Chen, Around the evening of February 12th, I suddenly experienced dizziness and headaches. I took some acetaminophen on my own, and I felt much better the next day. However, on February 15th or 16th, similar symptoms reappeared, and I took acetaminophen again,...

Pulsating sensation in the back of the head? For the past two to three weeks, I have been feeling my heartbeat and a pulsing sensation in the back of my head while sleeping. I have consulted a cardiologist who mentioned that I have a slight mitral valve prolapse and that I do not...

Could you please tell me which part of the body is experiencing issues? (Asking on behalf of a friend) Hello, Dr. Hsiao! I have a friend who works 12-hour night shifts. Recently, I've noticed some slight redness in her eyes, and they appear a bit yellowish. She occasionally ...

Sudden swelling of the hands, feet, and lips? I have lupus erythematosus. Yesterday, during the Qingming Festival, I was exposed to the sun while visiting graves. After that, I felt nauseous, had a headache, and my hands and feet became swollen. Could this be related to sun expos...

Dizziness After washing my hair (or after showering), I always feel slightly dizzy (without a headache) and then I feel sleepy. I dry my hair with a towel but I don't use a hairdryer. The shower lasts about 5 to 10 minutes and the temperature is moderate. A few days after ge...

Submandibular lymphadenopathy Hello Doctor, I recently noticed a swelling about 3 centimeters below my left jaw near the ear, roughly the size of a five-dollar coin. It feels round and movable, but it doesn't hurt when I press on it. However, sometimes I experience a slight ...

Do I need to take antibiotics? I have a headache and a fever of 37.8°C. My throat is slightly swollen (day one). I saw a doctor who prescribed antibiotics. Should I take the antibiotics? I have a sensitive stomach, and every time I take medication, my stomach hurts the next day a...

Periodic attacks, I suspect it's a migraine. Please take a look? I would like to ask if experiencing the following symptoms once a month is considered "migraine": 1. The onset of visual disturbances such as bright spots, leading to blurred vision. 2. The bright spo...