Heart, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 26

Regarding blood pressure issues during dialysis? My mother is a dialysis patient, but she recently told me that her blood pressure fluctuates during dialysis. Sometimes her blood pressure rises to 200, while at other times it drops to 60, all within the same day. During her most ...

Intravenous (IV) drip My grandfather is 85 years old and generally in good health, but he felt unwell recently and received IV treatment at a small clinic for a week. However, in the past few days, he has become somewhat weak, has swollen legs, and is experiencing drowsiness with...

About Mitral Valve Prolapse Dear Dr. Zhong, I apologize for interrupting your busy schedule. I have been troubled by heart issues for some time. In my past health check-ups, I have consistently shown signs of elevated heart pressure and arrhythmia. The doctor advised me to avoid...

An additional nerve in the heart? Experiencing unexplained palpitations with heart rates suddenly increasing to over 150 beats per minute. The physician has suggested catheter ablation of the nerve. I would like to inquire if there are lifestyle changes that could help improve th...

Occasional chest pain? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing strange chest pain intermittently for the past two to three years. During these episodes, I feel a stabbing pain in my chest when I move my body, and it is often accompanied by a sharp pain between my ribs when I push ...

Hypertension I have experienced dizziness and nausea after hiking on two occasions, which led to brief fainting episodes. Additionally, I had another unexplained dizziness episode that caused me to collapse. Previously, I had difficulty breathing and swelling, which prompted me t...

Pulmonary infiltration What is pulmonary infiltration and how does it differ from pulmonary edema?

I would like to ask a question? Hello Doctor: Sometimes I feel a sense of heaviness in my chest. My breathing is occasionally not smooth, and I sometimes experience a bit of pain, specifically on the right side of my heart.

Edema? Waking up in the morning with swollen eyelids could be due to edema. Edema is the medical term for swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues. As for the claim that taking a bath can promote metabolism, it is true that warm baths can temporarily inc...

Edema Forwarding a question from a netizen to the Director: I saw on TV that Director Tu helped a homeless person with a medical consultation... It seemed like there were issues with their gastrointestinal health that might cause edema... I think I might have edema too... Is ther...

Taiwan e-Hospital - Internal Medicine / Dr. Ke Dear Dr. Ke Cheng-Chang, I apologize for reaching out via email; I should have visited you in person, but my work schedule during the day makes it inconvenient. I hope you can understand. My father is Mr. Wang Jin-Can, and I believe...

Can diabetes cause the nose to decay? I've heard that diabetic feet can become ulcerated. If someone has diabetes and doesn't see a doctor, will their hands also become ulcerated? Will their nose also become ulcerated, and will they definitely go blind?

Ear problems? Hello, doctor. Thank you for your hard work. I usually have a weaker constitution and have heart disease, ankylosing spondylitis, and allergies. I would like to ask: my ears are usually cold, but sometimes one ear is cold while the other is warm. I am unsure what co...

Mitral valve prolapse Hello Doctor, I am a person with mild mitral valve prolapse. However, in the past few days, I have been experiencing frequent chest tightness, shortness of breath, and pain on the left side of my chest. My previous doctor advised me to return for a check-u...

Unable to sleep at night and unable to sit still during the day? Dear Dr. Chen, I have a wonderful sister who is 38 years old this year. She has been unable to fall asleep on her own at night and relies on medication to sleep for only two or three hours. During the day, while ot...

DM issues Hello Dr. Ke, My mother has had diabetes for over twenty years (family history) and has been using insulin for more than five years. Initially, my father helped her with the injections, but in the past few months, she has learned to inject herself. However, her techniq...

Sensitivity to monosodium glutamate (MSG) If you often feel uncomfortable after consuming foods high in monosodium glutamate (MSG), there are several methods you can try to alleviate your symptoms: 1. **Stay Hydrated**: Drink plenty of water to help flush out the MSG from your s...

Potassium ion abnormalities Hello, I am 17 years old and have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism (on medication for about two years). Currently, my resting heart rate is around 100 beats per minute. Recently, I woke up in the middle of the night needing to urinate but found that...

Incomplete right bundle branch block Hello Doctor: I am thirty years old, and occasionally when I feel very fatigued or have stayed up late, I experience a sensation of tightness in my chest, which is quite uncomfortable. However, this discomfort disappears after a good night...

Hypotension I have been experiencing low blood pressure lately, with occasional rapid heartbeats and cold sweats. Whenever I have cold sweats, I tend to eat a lot, and I've noticed some weight loss. However, I don't have a loss of appetite, but I feel very tired and hav...