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Managing Eye Disorders Caused by Hyperthyroidism: Treatment Options

Thyroid eye disease caused by hyperthyroidism? Due to hyperthyroidism causing tightness in the eye muscles (as diagnosed by a physician at National Taiwan University), there is an impact on vision resulting in double vision, and the eyeball cannot move upward (currently controlle...


Dr. Zeng Fenyu Reply:
Hello Amy, If the ocular changes caused by hyperthyroidism cannot be controlled with eye drops, the current treatment options to consider are: 1. Radiation therapy 2. Surgery 3. Steroid injections 4. Injections of Somatostatin, among others. The effectiveness varies from person...

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Understanding Stomach Pain After Eating: Causes and Solutions

Abdominal pain during eating? I had a cold and took medication for two days. When I woke up in the morning, I felt a burning sensation and some pain in my stomach. After drinking a glass of plain water, the pain intensified. I had no appetite, so I didn't eat anything. After...


Dr. Hong Hongchang Reply:
Patients with no prior history of gastric disease may develop acute gastritis due to the use of certain medications, including antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is advisable to avoid the aforementioned medications. If persistent gastric pain occur...

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