Understanding Dizziness, Weakness, and Abnormal CRP Levels: What You Need to Know
Dizziness & Health Check Issues^^” Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my frequent experiences of dizziness, general weakness, cold sweats, and cravings for sweets. Could this be anemia? Recently, I had a health check-up, and the report indicated that my C-reactive protei...
Dr. Zhao Chongliang Reply:
If dizziness occurs alone, it may be due to anemia or inner ear imbalance. However, if there is also generalized weakness, cold sweats, and cravings for sweets, one should consider the possibility of hypoglycemia, especially if the patient is on diabetes medication, as there may ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness, Weakness, and Abnormal CRP Levels: What You Need to Know
Frequent Urination and Abdominal Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Frequent urination, abdominal pain? Hello Doctor: In the past one to two years, I have noticeably experienced an increase in the frequency of urination. Whenever I consume any liquid food or beverages, I need to use the restroom two to four times within one to two hours. Addition...
Dr. Yang Jun Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, the phenomenon of frequent urination mentioned in your message should first consider the possibility of a urinary tract infection. It is advisable to visit a nephrology clinic for examination to confirm the diagnosis. Regarding the issue of lo...[Read More] Frequent Urination and Abdominal Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Is It Just a Common Cold? Understanding Symptoms and Risks
Is it just a common cold? Hello Dr. Lin: Recently, I visited the doctor due to feeling unwell. My symptoms include dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort, chills, runny nose, and vomiting. The first doctor diagnosed me with a rotavirus infection but only prescribed medication for...
Dr. Lin Benpei Reply:
Dear netizen, A. Have you been consistently taking medication to manage your arrhythmia and thyroid enlargement? B. There is indeed a difference before and after you stopped taking the medication, so was your decision correct? 1. Taking multiple medications simultaneously ...[Read More] Is It Just a Common Cold? Understanding Symptoms and Risks
Understanding Calcium Channel Blockers in Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment
Calcium channel blockers? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you about the use of calcium channel blockers in the treatment of mitral valve prolapse. 1. What is the mechanism of action of calcium channel blockers? For example, adrenaline promotes adrenal secretion, allowing ath...
Dr. Li Dong'an Reply:
Hello, A-Liang: 1. Calcium channel blockers such as Vetrimil can inhibit the entry of calcium ions through the cell membrane into the cells, leading to the relaxation of small arterial smooth muscle; they can also block the calcium ion pathways in the cardiac conduction system,...[Read More] Understanding Calcium Channel Blockers in Mitral Valve Prolapse Treatment
Understanding Mitral Valve Prolapse: Symptoms, Medications, and Risks
I would like to ask you about mitral valve prolapse? First of all, thank you for your reply. I truly appreciate your willingness to help someone you have never met! The medications my friend is taking are Vetrimil 40mg and Erispan. She does not have mitral valve regurgitation or ...
Dr. Li Dong'an Reply:
Hello A-Liang, 1. Vetrimil is a calcium channel blocker, and possible side effects include bradycardia, hypotension, and constipation. Erispan is a sedative, and its potential side effects include drowsiness, which should be avoided by pregnant women. The occurrence of side effe...[Read More] Understanding Mitral Valve Prolapse: Symptoms, Medications, and Risks
Diagnosing Filarial Infection: Key Tests and Treatment Centers for Elephantiasis
Suspected elephantiasis caused by filarial infection? Hello Dr. Cheng: Due to the edema in the left lower limb, there is a suspicion of filarial infection. Lymphangiography has already been performed, and MRI and skin biopsy have also been scheduled. I am unsure about the diagnos...
Dr. Zheng Shuxing Reply:
If your situation has led your physician to rule out common causes of edema such as nephropathy, cirrhosis, heart failure, venous obstruction, or beriberi, it is indeed necessary to consider lymphatic disorders. However, the most common lymphadenopathy is not lymphatic filariasis...[Read More] Diagnosing Filarial Infection: Key Tests and Treatment Centers for Elephantiasis
Understanding Scleroderma: Treatment Options and Life Expectancy Insights
Scleroderma Is scleroderma curable? On average, how many years does it take from early detection to death? Should one avoid taking certain herbal medicines that boost immunity? Thank you, doctor!
Dr. Zeng Guosen Reply:
Hello! Scleroderma can be categorized into two main types: idiopathic autoimmune disorders and those triggered by medications or chemicals. Except for a few cases where the cause can be identified and treated, most cases can only be managed and not cured. Generally, if the condit...[Read More] Understanding Scleroderma: Treatment Options and Life Expectancy Insights
Understanding Dry Mouth: Causes and Solutions for Your Symptoms
Dry mouth and dry tongue? Hello, doctor! Recently, I've been experiencing frequent dry mouth and a sour sensation at the tip of my tongue. I'm not sure if there's an issue with that part of my body.
Dr. Zhao Chongliang Reply:
Dry mouth, or xerostomia, can be caused by medications, physiological, and psychological factors. Common medications include antihistamines used for nasal congestion and allergies, as well as calcium channel blockers for heart conditions, which can reduce saliva production. Physi...[Read More] Understanding Dry Mouth: Causes and Solutions for Your Symptoms
Understanding the Risks of High and Low Blood Pressure in Young Adults
Is high or low blood pressure dangerous? Dr. Chen: Hello! I previously underwent a physical examination for military service at Taipei Provincial Hospital, and later they notified me to go for a re-examination! The department for my re-examination is (blood pressure xx), and the ...
Dr. Zhao Chongliang Reply:
The initial consultation is the first medical visit, and typically, we do not treat abnormal blood pressure during this visit, as there are many factors that can influence blood pressure, such as time zone changes (lower in the morning, higher in the evening), eating, exercise, a...[Read More] Understanding the Risks of High and Low Blood Pressure in Young Adults
Managing Diabetes: Risks of Poor Diet and Alcohol Consumption
Diabetes mellitus Hello Dr. Ke: I hope it's not too presumptuous to ask you a few questions. Question 1: My father has been suffering from diabetes for about a year and takes diabetes medication daily, but he hasn't been very careful with his diet and has a habit of dri...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
The treatment for diabetes includes diet, medication, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle, along with monitoring blood glucose and other metabolic parameters. Simply taking medication is not sufficient; if dietary habits are not considered, blood glucose levels may remain poorly co...[Read More] Managing Diabetes: Risks of Poor Diet and Alcohol Consumption
Understanding Cold Sweats and Rapid Heartbeat: Causes and Solutions
Cold sweats and rapid heartbeat? Doctor Li, I have been experiencing frequent cold sweats and a rapid heartbeat lately. I'm not sure what to do.
Dr. Li Dong'an Reply:
Hello: Sweating and rapid heartbeat are manifestations of heightened sympathetic nervous system activity. There are many possible causes, such as hypoglycemia, hyperthyroidism, diabetic neuropathy, angina, adrenal tumors, arrhythmias, anemia, asthma, infections, fever, consumptio...[Read More] Understanding Cold Sweats and Rapid Heartbeat: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Chest Tightness: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Chest tightness Hello, I would like to ask about a persistent feeling of tightness in my chest. Previously, I experienced pain in the middle of my chest, slightly to the left, which improved for a while, but now it occasionally returns. I also find myself easily short of breath. ...
Dr. Li Dong'an Reply:
Hello Annie: The possible causes of chest tightness, chest pain, and shortness of breath may include angina (typical or atypical), mitral valve prolapse, pericarditis, myocardial or valvular heart disease, costochondritis, pneumothorax, esophagitis, chest wall myofascial pain, or...[Read More] Understanding Chest Tightness: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Understanding Heart Failure and Tracheal Stenosis in COPD Patients
I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please Your question: Hello, could you please clarify whether heart failure and tracheal stenosis (granulation tissue) are 100% confirmed complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and considered the sam...
Dr. Zhao Chongliang Reply:
Congestive heart failure is a primary cardiac disease where the heart itself is impaired, causing the left ventricle to be unable to pump blood effectively to the entire body. In contrast, cor pulmonale is primarily due to pulmonary pathology, where issues with the pulmonary vasc...[Read More] Understanding Heart Failure and Tracheal Stenosis in COPD Patients
Which Specialist to See for Chest Pain: Internal Medicine or Cardiology?
Please ask your question? Hello, doctor: I sometimes feel pain in my left chest, a little above that area, and it feels like a sharp pain. I'm concerned that I might have heart disease because I'm a bit overweight. Which department should I visit for this? Should I see ...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
There are many causes of left-sided chest pain, such as pleurisy, angina, and pulmonary diseases. Therefore, it is essential to visit a thoracic specialist and a cardiologist for a thorough examination and treatment.[Read More] Which Specialist to See for Chest Pain: Internal Medicine or Cardiology?
Understanding Cardiac Ejection Fraction and Disability Benefits Eligibility
Cardiac contractility coefficient Hello! I would like to ask you some questions regarding my father. He is currently 55 years old and has been enrolled in labor insurance for over 20 years since 1999. Due to coronary artery disease and hypertension, he has been hospitalized multi...
Dr. Chen Qingbin Reply:
Dear Ms. Huang: The cardiac ejection fraction is an index used to measure heart function, with lower values indicating poorer function. Your father's cardiac ejection fraction is 57.4%, which indicates that his heart function has not yet reached a level of disability. Si...[Read More] Understanding Cardiac Ejection Fraction and Disability Benefits Eligibility
Is Heart Failure and Tracheal Narrowing a Confirmed COPD Complication?
Is heart failure and bronchial stenosis definitively considered a complication of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Hello, can you confirm if heart failure and tracheal stenosis (long-term polyps) are 100% considered complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CO...
Dr. Zhao Chongliang Reply:
Hello. If the lungs are chronically diseased, it can lead to damage to the heart and circulatory system due to overexertion, ultimately resulting in heart failure, known as cor pulmonale. This type of right-sided heart failure is a complication of severe chronic obstructive pulmo...[Read More] Is Heart Failure and Tracheal Narrowing a Confirmed COPD Complication?
Understanding Systemic Sclerosis: Care Tips and Survival Rates
Systemic Sclerosis I was recently diagnosed with systemic scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease. I would like to know how to manage this condition and what precautions I should take. What is the survival rate? Where can I find support groups for patients? I'm feeling quite ...
Dr. Zeng Guosen Reply:
Hello! 1. First, I would like to remind you to confirm whether the diagnosis was made by a rheumatologist. If the diagnosis is accurate, the survival rate will depend on whether it is limited to the skin or if there is involvement of internal organs such as the heart, lungs, or k...[Read More] Understanding Systemic Sclerosis: Care Tips and Survival Rates
Understanding Leg Indentation: Signs of Kidney Issues and Other Causes
The calf sinks when pressure is applied? Hello doctor, I have been feeling fatigued lately, and when I press down on my calves, they seem to indent as if it could be a sign of kidney disease. Are there other possible causes for this? Could you please provide some examples and sug...
Dr. Yang Jun Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, the document mentions that there is a pitting edema in the lower extremities, which is a manifestation of edema. There are many causes for lower extremity edema, including (1) kidney diseases - such as proteinuria or nephrotic syndrome. (2) He...[Read More] Understanding Leg Indentation: Signs of Kidney Issues and Other Causes
Understanding Moduretic: Effects, Concerns, and Patient Safety
Moduretic is a combination medication that contains amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide. It is primarily used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and Dear Director Yang, My mother is 72 years old and has osteoporosis, diabetes (with a blood sugar level of 130), hypertensio...
Dr. Yang Jun Reply:
Hello, in response to your inquiry regarding your mother, who is 72 years old and has diabetes, hypertension, and a long-term history of dizziness, currently being treated with a diuretic (Moduretic), here are the answers to your questions: 1. Diuretics are a class of medication...[Read More] Understanding Moduretic: Effects, Concerns, and Patient Safety
Understanding Vascular Hardening: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
Vascular sclerosis Hello Dr. Chen, Recently, our company conducted a health check-up, and my health report indicated a vascular sclerosis risk factor (RF) of 2.7, which is noted as an abnormal condition. My blood pressure is 110/68 mmHg, and my heart rate is 99 beats per minute...
Dr. Chen Qingbin Reply:
Hello Popo: The main purpose of a health check-up is to screen for potential abnormalities. If there are any issues, it is still necessary to go to the hospital for further confirmation of diagnosis and treatment. Health Education Department Director, Chen Ching-Pin.[Read More] Understanding Vascular Hardening: Causes and Concerns for Your Health