Lips, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 3

Thyroid and Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome Dear Dr. Tsai: Since April and May of last year, I have developed some follicular lesions in my genital area. After visiting a gynecologist, my condition improved after about 20 days, but later I experienced skin lesions on my lips and ey...

Confused patient Dear Dr. Yang, Since April or May of last year, I have been experiencing follicular lesions on my lower body and thighs. After about 20 days of medication treatment, the condition was controlled. However, I later developed swelling and skin breakdown on my eyeli...

Sudden darkening of the lips..? Hello doctor, today while I was taking a shower, I suddenly noticed that my lips have turned dark. My friends also noticed that my lips have become much darker. I spend most of my time indoors and only go out at night, so I rarely get sun exposure....

Unusual elevated body temperature? Hello Doctor: Since I was young, I often experience an increase in body temperature upon waking up, along with a pale complexion and very red lips. Recently, this has been happening quite frequently during the summer vacation. I visited my famil...

Facial edema Hello Dr. Zhao, About a week ago, my face started to swell. It happened right after I had dinner at an Italian restaurant, so the doctor suspected it was a food allergy. After taking Prednisone for three days, the swelling is not as severe as it was initially, but t...

Blood pressure Doctor: Hello, what is considered low blood pressure? For example, even after walking, when I measure my blood pressure, the systolic pressure is between 60-50, and the diastolic pressure is between 50-40, or even lower. Is this normal? My cholesterol levels exceed...

excuse me? My lips are not very rosy; they appear somewhat dark, and I often have dark circles under my eyes, even when I get enough sleep. I actually have depression, and I'm wondering if this is related.

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...

Swollen lips, with red spots appearing on the neck and arms? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have experienced swelling of the lips, small red spots on my neck and arms, bone pain, and a slight pain in my tonsils. Which department should I consult? Could this be an allergy or food poiso...

Salty taste in the mouth + easy to experience dry mouth? Hello Doctor: Two months ago, I had a large bowl of heavily flavored braised food (the broth was very salty), and since then, I've been experiencing dry mouth, with salt continuously seeping from my lips (corners of my...

Regarding the immune system! Hello Doctor: I would like to inquire about how to check for abnormalities in the immune system. Over the past two years, my health has deteriorated significantly, and I have become very susceptible to infections. I have contracted mycoplasma pneumoni...

Vitamin C and B vitamins I apologize, but may I ask if people our age should consider taking vitamin C and B complex supplements available on the market? If I have a habit of frequently getting chapped lips, does that indicate a deficiency in certain nutrients? What should I pay ...

Do I have symptoms of diabetes? Dear Doctor: I am a sophomore in college, and for the past three to four years, I have noticed that my urine often has bubbles, sometimes covering a large area in the toilet, and occasionally it is completely bubbly. This usually happens more in th...

Is this considered low blood pressure? Hello, doctor. My blood pressure readings are usually in the 90s over the 60s. Does this count as low blood pressure? I've heard that women generally have lower blood pressure. Is that true? Thank you for your response! ^^

Annoying halitosis? Hello Doctor: I am 25 years old this year, but I have been suffering from halitosis for nearly ten years. I have always been too embarrassed and lacked the courage to see a doctor. However, as I am about to graduate and enter the workforce, I feel compelled to...

Consultation symptoms Hello, Dr. Ko... In the past month or two, I have often woken up to find my lips unusually swollen, sometimes the upper lip and sometimes the lower lip. I also frequently feel a sense of fullness in my esophagus. I had surgery for thyroid enlargement about s...

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....

Is it a thyroid issue? Hello~ Previously, my teacher mentioned that she noticed her legs shaking during her lecture, and later, after going to the hospital, she was diagnosed with a thyroid issue. I sometimes also experience slight trembling in my hands, and when I'm very ne...

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...