Neck, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 7

Gastrointestinal issues / Thyroid problems Recently, I have noticed a slight trend of weight loss. Last September, I weighed 60 kg, and by last Tuesday, I was around 58 kg, and this morning, I weighed 57 kg. Although my eating habits have changed (I no longer eat late-night snack...

Thyroid issues Hello, doctor! Over the past one to two years, my thyroid function tests have been normal. However, six months ago, I started feeling hot all the time, not sensitive to cold, and my heart rate increased from 70-80 to around 100. I also noticed slight swelling in my...

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism significantly worsened after acute tonsillitis? Hello, Doctor Gao. I have a few questions to ask you. Last week, I visited a large hospital due to acute tonsillitis. While examining my neck, I noticed some swelling, so I asked the doctor to order a blo...

Chest tightness or chest discomfort? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've suddenly experienced chest tightness and pain over the past few weeks. Sometimes it’s on the left side, sometimes on the right, and the location of the pain varies. It seems to move around. I went to the hosp...

Stiffness in the fingers and prolonged suspected facial edema? Hello, doctor. I often experience cold fingers, especially during winter. Even after playing sports for two hours, my fingers remain cold. Sometimes, in the morning, my fingers feel a bit stiff, but they improve after...

Suspecting that you have bone tuberculosis? Hello, doctor. I am 19 years old and had contact with a confirmed tuberculosis patient about two years ago. I underwent blood tests and regular chest X-rays, with the most recent check-up in November 2016 showing no issues. Recently, I ...

Injection allergy Hello Doctor: Two days ago, I strained my neck and it became swollen and painful, so yesterday I went to a clinic to receive anti-inflammatory injections (one clear and one yellow, administered in the back of my right hand). Shortly after the first injection, I ...

Chest tightness, hard lumps under the armpits, muscle pain, neck pain, back pain, and facial pain? Hello Dr. Liao: I am a 40-year-old mother, and I have been troubled by pain for the past few months (some of this pain actually started several years ago), but it has worsened recen...

Regarding thyroid enlargement caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis? Hello, Doctor. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis earlier this month after experiencing thyroid enlargement. I underwent an ultrasound and blood tests at the hospital. My outpatient physician inf...

There is a nodule or hard lump on the second phalanx of the right thumb? In the past six months, I have experienced pain in my right thumb when performing certain actions (such as opening bottles or snack packages, where I cannot apply force). There is pain and stiffness when ben...

Drinking insufficient water and experiencing lower back pain after consuming certain foods may indicate a potential issue with the kidneys? Hello Doctor: I have noticed that whenever I eat certain specific foods (like Angelica duck noodles or braised dishes), I experience sorenes...

Thyroid antibodies Hello Dr. Gao: I noticed a lump in the front of my neck, and after a blood test, the doctor said my thyroid function is normal. However, after testing for thyroid antibodies, the report showed: Anti-TPO 14.45 (normal range: less than 34) and Anti-TG 3807 (norma...

Persistent headache I have been experiencing headaches for over a week, from the moment I wake up until I go to sleep, and the pain is increasing throughout the day. The pain is mostly concentrated in the left temple, radiating to my eyes and the back of my head. A few years ago,...

Headache and anemia? Recently, I've been experiencing sudden headaches at night along with anemia for about three days. The headaches are so intense that it feels like my head is about to explode. It seems to be affecting my eyes as well, as my eyeballs feel a bit painful. I...

Headache in the upper right side of the head before and after bowel movements, discomfort in the inner posterior area of the right thigh, and pain in the sole of the right foot? Hello doctor, I work long hours on the computer, am unmarried, and my blood pressure is around 80-90/5...

Can patients with thyroid cancer consume iodine-containing dietary supplements? Dear Dr. Hsiao, My mother needs to undergo iodine-131 treatment and a whole-body scan due to papillary thyroid cancer. After completing the iodine-131 whole-body scan, is it permissible to consume io...

Endocrinology A family member has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and is currently taking medication for it. They are now experiencing occasional symptoms such as tinnitus, tongue numbness, loss of taste, and neck cramps. Are these symptoms related to the thyroid condition?

Rapid heartbeat and dizziness? About a week ago, I consulted a doctor at a clinic due to chest tightness. The doctor noted that my heart rate was quite fast and suggested that it might be due to stress or other psychological factors, prescribing medication to help slow it down. H...

Tumors have been a constant concern for me? Hello, Doctor. Recently, my mother discovered she has a thyroid nodule and needs surgery. While arranging for her hospitalization after the New Year, the doctor mentioned that my neck seemed a bit abnormal and scheduled blood tests and ...

Thyroid nodule Three months ago, during a health check-up, a lump was found in my neck. I was referred to a physician at Tri-Service General Hospital who diagnosed it as a thyroid goiter. The lump feels somewhat soft and is not painful. No further ultrasound or biopsy was perform...