Insomnia, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 2

Hyperthyroidism and insomnia? I have been treated for hyperthyroidism for four months. Last week, my test results were normal. Since the onset of hyperthyroidism, I have been experiencing insomnia. I would like to ask the doctor, if my levels are normal, shouldn't my sleep a...

Persistent high fever every morning accompanied by weight loss? Hello, Doctor. Thank you for taking the time to read this amidst your busy schedule. My father, who is 70 years old, has been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He ...

Low-grade fever for four consecutive days? Hello, For the past four days, my axillary temperature has been between 36.4°C and 36.6°C (previously, it was mostly between 35.6°C and 35.9°C, and during my menstrual period, it peaked at 36.1°C). However, when measuring my ear temper...

Could you please tell me if I am experiencing endocrine dysfunction? Hello Doctor: Since last summer, due to my internship, I have been sitting in the office handling tasks, which led to a uterine fungal infection and abnormal bleeding that took two months to seek treatment. My s...

A postprandial blood glucose level of 201 mg/dL is considered elevated. It is important to evaluate this result in the context of the individual's overall health, medical history, and potential symptoms. Here are some considerations and actions to take: 1? Hello, doctor. Th...

Regarding SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) Hello, doctor. I am a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). I was diagnosed at the age of 22, and it has been 18 years since then. Over the years, I have been taking steroids and quinine, without adding any other medications...

Unexplained bruising on the foot, recurring? I have had a wound on my foot since a cut at the swimming pool a year ago, which has formed a scab that has not fallen off for a long time. I have started to experience unexplained bruising and swelling, which has been increasing. It i...

Blood sugar issues? Hello Doctor: I will be regularly having blood tests to check my blood sugar every one to three months, self-paying at the clinic for both fasting and postprandial tests. My blood sugar was 87 during the health check when I just entered my freshman year of col...

Endocrine disorder Hello, for the past six months, it seems that I have been experiencing hormonal imbalance. I have been under a lot of stress and suddenly gained 20 kilograms, going from 44 kilograms to 64 kilograms. Previously, I would feel full after eating a little, but now ...

Parasitic infection issues? Due to the need for fish farming, I manually pulled aquatic plants from a field ditch. After pulling them out, I washed my hands, and once they were dry, I ate some mint candy. Later, I discovered some worms in the aquarium that seem to be schistosomes...

Can steroids cause dizziness? Hello, Doctor. I have had SLE for 15 years, and I was recently discharged from the hospital due to vasculitis. I have been resting at home for ten days now and am currently taking eight corticosteroids. I feel about 90% recovered, but I am troubled b...

Could this indicate the possibility of diabetes? Hello, Doctor. In mid-May of this year, I had a blood test that showed a hemoglobin A1c of 5.0 and a fasting blood glucose level of 86. From the end of May until today, my height and weight changed from 160 cm/55 kg to 160 cm/52 kg...

Hyperthyroidism? Panic? Anxiety? I would like to ask about hyperthyroidism. My heart rate has been consistently high. Recently, during the day, my heart rate is quite fast, sometimes reaching 80-90 beats per minute while sitting, but at night when I sleep, it drops to about 50 be...

Hyperthyroidism Hello Doctor: Recently, during a routine health check at my company, I found that my Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) level was 0.01, Free Thyroxine (Free T4) was 3.07, fasting blood glucose was 100, heart rate was approximately 100 beats per minute, and my white...

Medications for Ankylosing Spondylitis and Sleep Issues Hello Doctor: I was recently diagnosed with AS, and five days ago I started taking Planequil once in the morning and once in the evening. I have noticed that after taking the medication, my mood becomes unusually elevated, a...

How should a series of symptoms be evaluated? Today, I have been experiencing a series of symptoms that started after I developed a urological condition. Initially, I had testicular pain due to frequent erections without proper relief during that time. After consulting a urologis...

Difficulty breathing, sensation of a foreign body in the throat, dull pain in the right abdomen, chest tightness, and insomnia? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing long-term sleep deprivation due to staying up late. Since January of last year, I have had difficulty with my exh...

Chest issues Hello doctor, last year I experienced pain in my left chest rib and first went to a small hospital to see a pulmonologist. After an X-ray, the doctor said there were no issues and referred me to the cardiology department at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. Upo...

Hypothyroidism Consultation Hello Dr. Hsiao, my mother is 65 years old and has a history of atrial fibrillation. From March 2014 to July 2015, she was treated with Dronedarone (Multaq). During the treatment, she developed hypothyroidism, and her attending physician prescribed Lev...

Generalized weakness? Hello, Dr. Hsiao! I am 19 years old and have a normal sleep schedule of about 8 hours. I wake up feeling well-rested, but after a while, I start to feel fatigued again. Taking a nap in the afternoon helps somewhat, but I still feel tired shortly after. Recen...