Heart, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 28

Please ask your question? Hello, Doctor: I have two questions I would like to ask you, and I hope you can provide some guidance! 1. Recently, I have been experiencing sharp pain in my chest, particularly in the left side around the heart area, and sometimes in the sides of my a...

Mitral and tricuspid valve insufficiency Hello, Doctor! Four and a half years ago, I discovered that I had abnormalities related to my cardiovascular system, such as sudden severe chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and abnormal blood pressure. I am currently serving in a military subst...

Pen refill inserted into the flesh? A classmate mentioned that a pencil lead was inserted into their flesh many years ago and has not been removed since. I would like to ask if this is harmful to the body. Could it potentially travel through the bloodstream and puncture the heart...

Diet for Kidney Disease My father has a history of coronary artery disease, and he has experienced proteinuria, as evidenced by foamy urine, for some time. He has previously consulted both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, but his symptoms do not seem to have imp...

Cardiac issues? Dear Doctor: Sometimes I experience a sensation of my heart twitching (which is not painful), and at times I also feel pain in my heart. I have a condition of mitral valve prolapse, so I wonder why this happens. I have never mentioned this to a doctor because I th...

After taking medication to control arrhythmia, I feel that my heart is beating quite fast! Thank you, Dr. Ko, for your previous response. I am feeling quite anxious due to unprecedented changes in my body, and since the doctor hasn't replied, I am being even more cautious! A...

Injection of adrenal hormones? Hello Dr. Ke, I would like to ask some questions. My friend has an endocrine issue, which he says is a hereditary condition, and he has developed acute renal failure. During one of his episodes, he mentioned that he went to the hospital to receive...

Cardiology Doctor: Hello! Recently, my mother’s blood pressure suddenly rose above 100. She went to the hospital for blood tests and an electrocardiogram (ECG). The ECG report indicated right ventricular hypertrophy and damage to the heart membrane. Could you please explain what ...

Regarding the issue of valve prolapse? Dear Doctor: Regarding some medical conditions (Anxiety, Mitral Valve Disease, VBI), I experienced dizziness and discomfort at the beginning of last year, and I underwent a cardiac ultrasound. The doctor mentioned that I might experience pal...

Heart disease I was diagnosed with arrhythmia in September 2000, and the doctor informed me that I would need to take medication long-term. However, another doctor at a different hospital, while treating me for another condition, told me that I did not need to take medication lon...

Heart rate Hello, I am a 55-year-old male. My blood pressure is within normal limits, but my heart rate is as high as 90, sometimes even reaching 100, without any vigorous exercise. In the past, I had low blood pressure, and my heart rate was in the range of 80 to 90. I would app...

My father's right heart vessel is infected with Salmonella, and his condition is critical..? My father suddenly experienced chest tightness, shortness of breath, and chills around 3:40 PM on August 12. My mother urgently took him to the New Building Hospital in Tainan. After...

hurt I have been experiencing heart pain for 21 hours (maybe more) from 11 PM to 9 PM. I cannot take deep breaths, laugh, or perform any physical activities. Initially, I thought I would feel better after going to bed, but when I woke up the next morning, the pain persisted. Brea...

Heart... Thyroid Experiencing a strong heartbeat that makes it difficult to fall asleep, often feeling sleepy... being able to sleep for several hours a day yet still feeling tired, with the heartbeat sometimes being very noticeable and at times feeling like I can't catch my...

Chest pain? I sometimes experience sharp pain in my heart, and when it occurs, I cannot take a deep breath because it is extremely painful. During these episodes, I am afraid to take a deep breath. Additionally, I sometimes feel this sharp pain when I am half-reclining, and any m...

CHF stands for Congest In cases of congestive heart failure (CHF), fluid restriction may be necessary. The general recommendation for fluid intake is typically around 1,500 to 2,000 milliliters (cc) per day, but this can vary based on individual patient needs and the severity of ...

Abnormal pulsation in the epigastric region? I noticed abnormal pulsations in my epigastric area upon waking up on June 30th. There were strong pulsations for about 5 seconds followed by lighter pulsations for another 5 seconds. After that, I frequently experienced brief mild pul...

Is a slow heartbeat harmful to the body? A friend (weighing approximately 100 kg and standing at 180 cm) underwent a physical examination, and their heart rate was 58 beats per minute. I would like to ask: (1) Under what circumstances can the heart rate slow down? (2) How can it ...

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) Hello Doctor, I am 24 years old and have been experiencing some heart issues. I have visited several hospitals for examinations, and some doctors have mentioned left ventricular hypertrophy, while others have referred to mitral valve prolapse or...

There is a growth on the outside of the pulmonary artery? Previously, the results from my hospital examination revealed that during a frontal chest X-ray, a mass approximately 3 to 4 centimeters in size was clearly visible outside the pulmonary artery, making it appear enlarged. ...