Understanding High Cholesterol: When to Seek Further Medical Evaluation
Cholesterol level of 245? During a physical examination, it was found that the total cholesterol level is 245, which is considered high and requires dietary attention. Should further tests or follow-ups be necessary? If so, which specialty should I consult? (Male, 33 years old, h...
Dr. Chen Qingbin Reply:
Cholesterol level of 245 is slightly elevated. First, focus on dietary control and increase physical activity. After three months, recheck blood levels.[Read More] Understanding High Cholesterol: When to Seek Further Medical Evaluation
Effective and Healthy Weight Loss Strategies for Obesity Management
The issue of obesity? To effectively and healthily lose weight, it's important to focus on a balanced approach that includes a combination of diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Your current height is 174 cm and weight is 82 kg, which gives you a BMI of 27, indicating tha...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
According to the Ministry of Health, a BMI over 27 is classified as obesity, while a BMI between 24 and 27 is considered overweight. There are no true secrets to weight loss; it is recommended to exercise as much as possible, increase general activity levels, and reduce food inta...[Read More] Effective and Healthy Weight Loss Strategies for Obesity Management
Understanding Height Growth Issues During Adolescence: Hormonal Factors
My height? I am in the third year of junior high school and have been in puberty for about 3 to 4 years. However, last year my height only increased by about 2 centimeters compared to the year before. Recently, I measured my height again, and not only did it not increase, but it ...
Dr. Wang Weijie Reply:
Hello: Throughout a person's life, growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland. The production of growth hormone is highest during infancy and puberty, peaking around the age of 20, when levels can reach up to 600 micrograms per 24 hours. However, after the age of 21, ...[Read More] Understanding Height Growth Issues During Adolescence: Hormonal Factors
Understanding Abnormal Height Growth During Puberty: When to Seek Help
Height During puberty, a height growth of less than 5 centimeters per year is considered abnormal. If you want to have a doctor check for potential growth hormone deficiency, you should consult an endocrinologist.
Dr. Zeng Guosen Reply:
Hello: In a year, height should increase by a certain number of centimeters, using your own height as a reference. Some individuals grow earlier, while others grow later. If you suspect there may be an issue with your growth hormone, please consult an endocrinologist. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Abnormal Height Growth During Puberty: When to Seek Help
Understanding Kidney Atrophy: Concerns About Stones and Treatment Options
Renal atrophy Hello Doctor, my mother is 51 years old. Her left kidney has atrophied due to kidney stones for about 5-6 years. This year, during a hospital check-up, a cyst and a 0.9 cm stone were found in her right kidney. I asked the doctor whether the stone should be treated w...
Dr. Huang Dayao Reply:
Reply: Hello, 1. Regarding renal atrophy, I am not sure about the size of your mother's kidneys. Generally, normal kidney size ranges from 9.5 to 11 cm, but it is related to one's height and weight. You may consider following up at a nephrology clinic. 2. A stone mea...[Read More] Understanding Kidney Atrophy: Concerns About Stones and Treatment Options
Feeling Tired After Sleep: Possible Causes and Solutions
Waking up feeling unrested? I have recently been feeling like I haven't had enough sleep after getting out of bed in the morning, and I feel a bit dizzy. I don't have trouble falling asleep at night, but sometimes I wake up around 1 or 2 AM and then go back to sleep. In...
Dr. Chen Qingbin Reply:
Your total cholesterol is elevated, so you should pay attention to your diet and avoid excessive fats. It's important to engage in regular exercise. You are experiencing sleep disturbances, and it would be best to consult a psychiatrist or a mental health specialist at a hos...[Read More] Feeling Tired After Sleep: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Excessive Sweating, Heart Palpitations, and Eye Discomfort
I often sweat... experience palpitations and irregular heartbeat... have insomnia... neck and shoulder pain... and discomfort in my eyes..? I sweat more than average. My height is 177 cm and my weight is 75 kg. I often experience periodic palpitations, feel easily anxious, and ge...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
First, hyperthyroidism should be ruled out, which can be done through a blood test.[Read More] Understanding Excessive Sweating, Heart Palpitations, and Eye Discomfort
Understanding High Total Cholesterol: Symptoms, Risks, and Solutions
Elevated total cholesterol? 1. Height: 176.5 cm 2. Weight: 77 kg 3. Body Mass Index (BMI): 24.7 4. Total Cholesterol: 238 mg/dL 5. Triglycerides: 116 mg/dL 6. Fasting Blood Glucose: 78 mg/dL 7. SGPT (ALT): 247 U/L 8. Blood Pressure: 124/77 mmHg a. What should be ...
Dr. Chen Qingbin Reply:
High cholesterol levels can easily lead to vascular sclerosis. Dietary control (low-fat diet) and regular exercise can help lower cholesterol. If there is a presence of diabetes or heart disease, cholesterol-lowering medication may be necessary.[Read More] Understanding High Total Cholesterol: Symptoms, Risks, and Solutions
Why Is My Mother Gaining Weight Despite Diabetes Management?
Why do I keep gaining weight? Hello: My mother has been a diabetic for over ten years. In the past year, her weight has increased significantly (currently weighing 60.5 kg; height approximately 150 cm). Are there any other health issues that could be causing this? By the way, my ...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Hello, in response to your question: 1. The reasons for weight gain include dietary habits, patterns of physical activity, and differences in energy metabolism. It is essential to first consider and evaluate the impact of diet, exercise, lifestyle, and environmental factors bef...[Read More] Why Is My Mother Gaining Weight Despite Diabetes Management?
Understanding Male Development: What Age Do Boys Stop Growing?
Regarding male development? I would like to ask Dr. Yang, at what age do boys typically stop developing?
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
Boys typically reach their full height by around the age of 16.[Read More] Understanding Male Development: What Age Do Boys Stop Growing?
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
Gastrointestinal issues? Hello Dr. Zhao, I have been experiencing gastrointestinal issues for quite some time, but I have never seen a doctor. I have many questions and would like to know if having bloating and unusual sounds from my stomach (similar to hunger growls or gurgling ...
Dr. Zhao Chongliang Reply:
Hello! Your symptoms are not indicative of malabsorption; otherwise, you would have experienced nutritional weight loss by now. These symptoms are consistent with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which is actually a quite common condition—about one in ten patients in a gastroenter...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
Effective Weight Loss Strategies: Tips from Medical Experts
Weight loss Hello doctor, I am here to ask you how I can lose weight. Please tell me what I should do.
Dr. Xiao Jingqin Reply:
First, you need to calculate your BMI (Body Mass Index: weight divided by height squared, with height measured in meters). The normal range is generally around 24 plus or minus 2. If your BMI falls within this range, you are not considered overweight and do not need to lose weigh...[Read More] Effective Weight Loss Strategies: Tips from Medical Experts
Understanding Skin Pain Associated with Cold Symptoms
Skin pain caused by a cold? Hello Dr. Zhao, I have a question regarding a cold: Over the past year, whenever I catch a cold, in addition to the usual symptoms of runny nose, nasal congestion, mild dizziness, excessive phlegm, and general discomfort, I have been experiencing &qu...
Dr. Zhao Chongliang Reply:
What you are referring to is abnormal sensation, which is known as paresthesia in English. It can be caused by poor blood circulation throughout the body, atherosclerosis due to deposits of cholesterol or thrombosis, vitamin deficiencies, poor nutritional status, diabetes, hypoth...[Read More] Understanding Skin Pain Associated with Cold Symptoms
Understanding Liver Function: Tips for Weight Loss and Health Improvement
Liver function I had an ultrasound examination, and Dr. Chang Weiren said my condition is quite serious. He advised me to lose weight and eat less. Doctor, I have a question: why am I unable to lose weight? My body just won't shed the pounds. Also, is it possible for me to r...
Dr. Xiao Jingqin Reply:
The core issue of weight loss lies in calorie intake. For a normally active male, the daily caloric requirement is approximately 25-30 calories per kilogram. A typical bento meal from a convenience store like 7-11 usually contains over 700 calories. Eating only two bento meals a ...[Read More] Understanding Liver Function: Tips for Weight Loss and Health Improvement
Can Eating Fruits and Vegetables Offset Cholesterol from Seafood?
Can cholesterol be offset? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask: Recently, I have been enjoying seafood, such as shrimp, clams, oysters, and fish heads, almost every other day. If I eat more fruits and vegetables, which are cholesterol-free foods, will that counteract the cholester...
Dr. Ke Zhengchang Reply:
Currently, it has not been proven that consuming more fruits and vegetables can offset the increase in cholesterol caused by high-cholesterol foods. High-cholesterol foods and high-purine foods have some overlap, such as organ meats and seafood.[Read More] Can Eating Fruits and Vegetables Offset Cholesterol from Seafood?
Understanding Hyperthyroidism: Hair Loss, Anxiety, and Health Concerns
Hyperthyroidism issues? Dear Dr. Yang, About last November, I experienced some scalp inflammation and mild hair loss, which made me quite worried. After several visits to the dermatologist, I still feel anxious about my condition. I discussed my situation with the dermatologist...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
The main symptoms of hyperthyroidism include palpitations, tremors, anxiety, sweating, and weight loss. Hair loss occurs occasionally and is not a typical manifestation. Your symptoms do not resemble those of hyperthyroidism.[Read More] Understanding Hyperthyroidism: Hair Loss, Anxiety, and Health Concerns
Which Specialist Should You See for Weight Loss?
Which clinic should I visit for weight loss? Which clinic should I visit for weight loss? I'm confused...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, the Ministry of Health and Welfare of our country has announced that obesity is defined as a BMI of 27 or higher, while being overweight is classified as a BMI between 24.0 and 26.9. The ideal BMI range is between 18.5 and 23.9. The term BMI (...[Read More] Which Specialist Should You See for Weight Loss?
Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Tips for Height and Health
Will I still grow taller? I want to grow taller..? Hello, doctor. I was born in 1988, and I am currently a 17-year-old high school junior (I just turned 17 last month). My height is 174 cm. Although I am the second tallest in my class, I still feel it's not enough (the talle...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
Currently, there are no proven methods to increase your height. It is essential to get adequate sleep, as there are no specific medical interventions that can meet your needs.[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 17? Tips for Height and Health
Is My Height Normal? Tips for Growing Taller as a Teen
My height? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask, I am currently a high school freshman, but my height is only 164 cm! Is this considered normal? Are there any methods that can help me grow taller? I have been playing basketball and exercising, but it doesn't seem to help much!...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
A height of 164 centimeters is generally not considered too short. Currently, there may not be any specific methods to help increase height. You might have heard of growth hormone therapy, but it is only beneficial for individuals with growth hormone deficiency. It is unlikely th...[Read More] Is My Height Normal? Tips for Growing Taller as a Teen
Understanding Upper Body Exercise Limitations: Symptoms and Possible Causes
The issue of being completely unable to move the upper body..? Hello: Whenever I engage in any physical activity that involves my upper body, I experience the following symptoms (regardless of the intensity): 1. Extreme dizziness and severe pain in my head 2. My vision becomes co...
Dr. Chen Jingwen Reply:
Hello! During exercise, a normal person's oxygen demand increases, leading to enhanced function across various body systems. For instance, the sympathetic nervous system accelerates the heart rate, and the increased oxygen demand causes faster breathing (which may be perceiv...[Read More] Understanding Upper Body Exercise Limitations: Symptoms and Possible Causes