Why Am I Not Growing Taller? Understanding Height and Puberty
Why am I not growing taller? I am currently in the second year of junior high school, but my height is similar to that of a sixth grader. I'm not sure what the reason is, and I wonder if it is related to masturbation. However, I only started masturbating in junior high, so I...
Dr. Zeng Fenyu Reply:
Abnormal height should be assessed considering various factors such as genetic inheritance (the heights of the parents), whether puberty has begun, and the presence of any other medical conditions. Generally, masturbation does not affect height.[Read More] Why Am I Not Growing Taller? Understanding Height and Puberty
Do Heart Medications Cause Harm? Understanding Risks and Benefits
Do heart disease medications cause harm to the human body? Three months ago, I was diagnosed with arrhythmia by my doctor, who advised me to take medication long-term. I'm not sure if my heightened awareness of the arrhythmia is causing me to feel discomfort in my heart when...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Hello Jane: The severity and types of arrhythmias vary, and so do the medications and treatment durations. Currently, antiarrhythmic medications are generally safe, but discontinuing them without medical advice can lead to unpredictable issues. It is essential to follow up with a...[Read More] Do Heart Medications Cause Harm? Understanding Risks and Benefits
Understanding Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Insights for Office Workers
Gastrointestinal discomfort? Hello! I am an office worker and spend most of my time sitting in the office. I have low physical activity, and my Hepatitis B surface antigen is positive, while the e antigen is negative. My weight and height are 70 kg and 173 cm, respectively. I smo...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
1. Your condition may involve hepatitis B, fatty liver, duodenal ulcer, and irritable bowel syndrome, along with renal insufficiency. Please start by losing weight, quitting smoking, and undergoing triple therapy for the treatment of the duodenal ulcer. 2. The presence of hepat...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Insights for Office Workers
Understanding Cardia Polyps: Risks, Symptoms, and Follow-Up Care
There are polyps in the cardia? Body condition: weight 47-48 kg, height 156 cm, bowel movements 1-3 times/day. In November of last year, due to excessive gas and significant abdominal bloating, I had to rely on belching and passing gas for relief. I consulted a doctor, and after ...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
Your polyp may be a hyperplastic polyp, which has a low risk of transforming into cancer. You can follow up every six months. If you do not wish to undergo an endoscopy, you may consider a polypectomy during the endoscopy. This is the response from Dr. Yang Guojun, a gastroentero...[Read More] Understanding Cardia Polyps: Risks, Symptoms, and Follow-Up Care
Understanding Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Children: A Parent's Guide
Causes of gastrointestinal bleeding in children? Our second child, a boy in the fourth grade (height 126 cm, weight 26 kg), usually does not complain of stomach pain, has a good appetite, and eats plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, he occasionally experiences constipation....
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
Could you please tell me what color your child's vomit was? Was there any coffee ground appearance? Did they consume pig's blood soup or duck blood cake previously? In theory, gastrointestinal bleeding can occur at any age, but it is uncertain whether your child is expe...[Read More] Understanding Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Children: A Parent's Guide
Understanding Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Children
Causes of gastrointestinal bleeding in children? Our second child, who is in the fourth grade this year (height 126 cm, weight 26 kg), usually does not complain of stomach pain, has a good appetite, and eats plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, he occasionally experiences co...
Dr. Hong Hongchang Reply:
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in children (generally, if there is blood in the stool, it indicates lower gastrointestinal bleeding) can commonly be caused by infectious enteritis, congenital vascular malformations, and other conditions such as colonic polyposis. The primary con...[Read More] Understanding Causes of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Children
Understanding Duodenal Ulcers: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Lifestyle Adjustments
Duodenal ulcer with bulb deformity? Hello! I am a working professional who spends most of my time sitting in the office. I have low physical activity, and my Hepatitis B surface antigen is positive, while the e antigen is negative. My weight and height are 70 kg and 173 cm, respe...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello: 1. Fatty liver can lead to a slight increase in liver function tests; please exercise more. 2. Chronic infection with Helicobacter pylori can cause gastritis and duodenal ulcers (recurrent ulcers may lead to deformation of the bulb). 3. Elevated atherosclerosis index; plea...[Read More] Understanding Duodenal Ulcers: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Lifestyle Adjustments
Weekly Meal Plan for Diabetes: Food Swaps and Tips for Better Management
Diabetes Diet Could you provide a one-week meal plan for diabetes, along with food substitutions? I consulted a nutritionist, but I still find it unclear and hope to get some clarification. Thank you!
Dr. Zeng Fenyu Reply:
Hello Kitty! When planning a diet for diabetes, it is essential to consider the patient's age, height, weight, activity level, and physiological conditions (such as kidney function, blood lipid levels, blood pressure, etc.). It is not possible to design an appropriate meal p...[Read More] Weekly Meal Plan for Diabetes: Food Swaps and Tips for Better Management