Caring for Patients with Rhabdomyolysis: Essential Tips and Recommendations
Rhabdomyolysis For a patient with rhabdomyolysis, proper care is crucial, especially when resources are limited. Here are some recommendations: 1. **Hydration**: Continue to encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids, preferably water or electrolyte solutions, to help flush...
Dr. Yang Jun Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, the causes of rhabdomyolysis may include heat stroke, severe trauma, prolonged local tissue compression, or drug-induced factors. It is essential to first eliminate the underlying cause and provide ample hydration along with diuretics to preve...[Read More] Caring for Patients with Rhabdomyolysis: Essential Tips and Recommendations
Understanding Right Upper Abdomen and Flank Pain: When to Seek Help
Pain in the right upper abdomen and flank? Hello, I have a history of fatty liver disease and experience varying degrees of pain in my right abdomen, located around the right rib cage. Sometimes the pain extends to my lower back, and in severe cases, it causes pain and numbness i...
Dr. Chen Jingwen Reply:
Hello, possible causes: 1. Fatty liver disease, which is mostly asymptomatic, with very few individuals experiencing mild discomfort in the upper abdomen or under the ribs. 2. Right kidney issues: such as ureteral or kidney stones, tumors, inflammation, or hydronephrosis. 3. Live...[Read More] Understanding Right Upper Abdomen and Flank Pain: When to Seek Help
Understanding Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Diabetes issues Hello Doctor: My mother had an examination recently on January 27 of this year. Her fasting blood sugar was 252. The technician informed her that her blood sugar was too high. My mother is currently taking traditional Chinese medicine. We plan to have her tested a...
Dr. Xiao Yongxun Reply:
Hello: In response to your questions... 1. The normal fasting plasma glucose level is 70–110 mg/dL. If the fasting plasma glucose level is ≥126 mg/dL after fasting for more than 8 hours, along with clear symptoms of diabetes such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, increased...[Read More] Understanding Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Understanding Right Abdominal Pain After Varicocele Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Right abdominal pain? Hello Doctor: In September of this year, I underwent a varicocelectomy due to varicocele (the incision was made in the left lower abdomen). About a week after the surgery, I began experiencing localized soreness in the right abdomen and right flank, but I co...
Dr. Cai Zonglong Reply:
Hello, your issue is somewhat complex. At first glance, it may not appear to be a gastroenterological problem, as gastrointestinal pain is typically accompanied by gastrointestinal symptoms. However, your pain occurred after surgery, and since your bowel movements are unknown, I ...[Read More] Understanding Right Abdominal Pain After Varicocele Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Calf Muscle Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Regarding calf soreness? Hello Dr. Yang, I often feel soreness in my calf muscles while sleeping at night. My daily routine mostly consists of being a regular office worker during the day and studying at night. I am experiencing muscle soreness; could you please suggest some meth...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
Leg soreness is a common symptom and usually does not indicate a specific disease. To check for edema, you can press with your fingers; if the subcutaneous tissue indents and does not quickly return to its original shape, it indicates the presence of edema.[Read More] Understanding Calf Muscle Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Understanding Jaw Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
It's getting more painful? First of all, thank you, doctor, for taking the time to answer my questions. On June 24, I cried for a long time, and the next day my mouth was sore and difficult to open. On June 26, I experienced a sore throat (with phlegm) and pain near the join...
Dr. Yang Hongzhi Reply:
You can first schedule an appointment with an otolaryngologist.[Read More] Understanding Jaw Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
Should I Get a Second Opinion on My Heart and Muscle Pain?
Do I need to have a re-examination? Last Saturday, I experienced pain in the left side of my chest that radiated to my back and the back of my head. I had shortness of breath that was rapid, and prolonged breathing caused pain. Additionally, I had a headache, which left me feelin...
Dr. Zhao Chongliang Reply:
I apologize, but due to typographical errors and omissions in the text, the meaning cannot be fully understood. Common causes of left chest pain include angina, mitral valve prolapse, pneumothorax, and musculoskeletal pain. Mitral valve prolapse often presents with non-specific c...[Read More] Should I Get a Second Opinion on My Heart and Muscle Pain?
Understanding Abdominal Discomfort: Causes and Concerns
Abdominal discomfort? An ultrasound showed a 1.8 cm cyst on the right side and a 0.4 x 0.6 cm stone on the left side. There is a sensation of cramping pain, which occurs infrequently and occasionally. Could this be a neuromuscular issue? Is it normal to experience pain upon press...
Dr. Yang Jun Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, the ultrasound examination of the kidneys revealed the presence of cysts and stones, which occasionally cause sharp pain in the lower back. Renal cysts are generally benign and do not cause pain unless they become enlarged or rupture, which ma...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Discomfort: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Leg Pain: Is It Related to Edema from Sitting?
Is it edema? What should I do????? Regarding the massage of the thighs and calves (with appropriate pressure), experiencing pain or discomfort, especially when pressing on a specific point (in both the thighs and calves), could be related to edema. As someone who sits in an offic...
Dr. Xie Yonghui Reply:
Dear Sir/Madam, General pressure can cause pain, especially in muscle areas, which is commonly associated with "myofascial pain syndrome." There are many causes, such as sudden "overexertion" or prolonged pressure, leading to poor blood circulation and the ac...[Read More] Understanding Leg Pain: Is It Related to Edema from Sitting?
Understanding Muscle Pain: Causes Beyond Exercise and Infections
Muscle soreness Hello Dr. Lee: I have recently been experiencing generalized muscle soreness, particularly in the back and chest area. I do not have a fever, and I suspect that I might have contracted SARS; however, the doctor did not perform any diagnosis and concluded that it i...
Dr. Li Huixiong Reply:
Muscle soreness is actually a very common symptom. Based on your description, it really doesn't seem to resemble the manifestation of SARS. If there is no fever or other accompanying symptoms, it may be best to monitor the situation for now.[Read More] Understanding Muscle Pain: Causes Beyond Exercise and Infections
Understanding Muscle Pain: Insights on Myalgia and Related Conditions
Muscle pain Dear Dr. Yang, My father was diagnosed with a malignant tumor of the thyroid gland in June 1999 and underwent surgical resection at Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. The doctors informed us that it was a type of papillary thyroid carcinoma. It has been over a y...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
Papillary thyroid carcinoma is one of the more common types of thyroid cancer, and it has a good treatment outcome. The situation you described suggests that the physician suspects there may be a neck issue that needs to be investigated for possible causes.[Read More] Understanding Muscle Pain: Insights on Myalgia and Related Conditions