Physical examination, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 7

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...

Physical examination A routine physical examination typically does not include an assessment of virginity. Such examinations focus on general health, including vital signs, blood tests, and screenings for various conditions. Virginity is not a medical condition and cannot be dete...

Hyponatremia Hyponatremia, or low sodium levels in the blood, can be caused by various factors, including excessive fluid intake, certain medications (such as diuretics), hormonal imbalances (like adrenal insufficiency), and underlying medical conditions (such as heart failure, l...

Uncontrollable shaking of both hands? Hello doctor, my hands have been shaking uncontrollably, and the severity seems to be increasing. This condition has been present for about a year now. What warning signs does this indicate? Could I have any underlying disease? I would apprec...

Hypothyroidism? Hello Dr. Yang: Initially, during a physical examination, it was found that the right side of my thyroid was enlarged, but there were no visible abnormalities, and there is no family history of thyroid disease. I have a constitution that makes it difficult for me ...

It will indent when pressed? Hello, doctor. My mother is 41 years old, weighs 60 kg, and is 165 cm tall. She has a history of chronic gastritis and allergic rhinitis, and she often suffers from migraines. In recent months, she has noticed that when she presses down on her calves,...

Right lower abdominal pain? Hello, doctor. For the past two days, I have experienced pain when pressing on a specific point in my lower right abdomen, without any other gastrointestinal discomfort. What could this condition be? What kind of examination should I undergo?

Unexplained pain In the past two weeks, I initially experienced headaches accompanied by weakness in my limbs, followed by dizziness (I consulted a neurologist, and the EEG was normal; the doctor mentioned it was due to high stress). Additionally, there are some areas in my arms ...

excuse me? Hello Doctor: Last year, I felt unwell and took medication for nearly a year. Later, I experienced frequent urination, soreness in my lower back and abdomen, and my stomach has also become enlarged. A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner diagnosed me with left kid...

The whole body experiences a fever, followed by the appearance of a rash..? I often experience intense thirst almost every day, followed by a feeling of heat throughout my body. I then notice a rash appearing on my wrists, and sometimes my face also becomes red and develops a ras...

Creatinine (Creatinine) Dear Dr. Kuo, Our technical personnel stationed abroad underwent a physical examination at the National Defense Medical Center in Hualien on December 18, 2003. The examination report indicates a Creatinine level of 1.4 mg/dL, highlighted in red. Could you...

There are two small lumps in the neck? On November 1st, I accidentally discovered two small lumps on the back of my neck (approximately 0.3 to 0.5 cm in diameter). They do not cause pain when pressed and are not very hard; I can only vaguely see the two small protrusions when I s...

Is high or low blood pressure dangerous? Dr. Chen: Hello! I previously underwent a physical examination for military service at Taipei Provincial Hospital, and later they notified me to go for a re-examination! The department for my re-examination is (blood pressure xx), and the ...

Chest tightness Hello, I would like to ask about a persistent feeling of tightness in my chest. Previously, I experienced pain in the middle of my chest, slightly to the left, which improved for a while, but now it occasionally returns. I also find myself easily short of breath. ...

Thymus issues Hello, Director Zhong! I have some questions I would like to ask you: Recently, due to feeling unwell, I was introduced to a private physician by a friend who conducted a physical examination on me. His method of testing was quite unique; he used a computer software...

Arthritis or gout or other conditions? I would like to ask the doctor, I have had symptoms similar to gout since high school. It started with the joints in my feet, then moved to my knees, and later to my index finger. Currently, the most common areas of attack are my fingers, kn...

Health check-up My health check indicated the presence of blood in my urine, but I was experiencing irregular menstrual cycles and hadn't had my period for 2-3 months. What could be the reason for this?

Jaundice, scrub typhus, splenomegaly? I am from Kaohsiung and returned to Taiwan from Japan on November 23. After that, I visited Chengqing Lake in Kaohsiung, the National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium in Pingtung, Chihpen in Taitung, Chulu Ranch, Pingtung, and Cijin. On ...

It shouldn't be heart disease, right? Frequent unexplained chest pain and tightness, sometimes requiring significant effort to breathe deeply, while at other times only allowing for shallow breaths, along with palpitations, should not be dismissed as merely stress. It is imp...

Thyroid gland 1. Is thyroid tumor hereditary? There is someone in my family who has a thyroid tumor and has undergone surgery. 2. I feel like my neck is swollen, and it seems like there is something inside. Sometimes, it feels like something is coming out from inside, resembling ...