Sleep, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 18

After dialysis, creatinine and liver enzyme levels remain elevated? Hello Dr. Wu: I started dialysis in March, and my most recent blood test report showed several values outside the reference range: creatinine was 8.0 before dialysis and 3.1 after; urea was 134 mg/dL before and 4...

Gastrointestinal issues Hello Doctor: Two weeks ago, I noticed that the color of my stool was very dark, but it wasn't as black as melena. I also feel that my bowel movements have decreased; sometimes I have one stool, sometimes two. Additionally, I have the urge to defecate...

Dizziness and a feeling of warmth in the body? Hello, Doctor. I often experience dizziness and have undergone numerous examinations at major hospitals, but nothing has been found. Recently, the frequency of my dizziness has increased, occurring 3-4 days a week, and I also feel a ...

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,...

Hypertension often makes me feel unwell, difficult to fall asleep, dry mouth, and fatigue? Hypertension is causing persistent discomfort, difficulty sleeping, dry mouth, and fatigue. The average heart rate is between 90 and 115 beats per minute, and the blood pressure is 162/101 ...

Frequent late nights and insufficient sleep? Doctor, I am a high school student and often stay up late due to my studies. I would like to ask if it would be better to change my sleep schedule to go to bed at 11 PM and wake up at 4:30 AM, since I usually sleep after midnight and w...

Rapid weight loss Hello doctor, on March 30th, my physician prescribed me Forxiga 10mg for weight loss. On April 5th, I returned for a check-up due to discomfort near my heart, and an ECG showed normal results, but my blood pressure was 155/101. The doctor asked if I wanted to tr...

Unable to comprehend, unsure of what strange illness it is? I wake up every time, regardless of when I fall asleep, after about 1-2 hours due to the urge to urinate and dull pain in my left lower back. It's not severe pain, but it's enough to prevent me from falling bac...

Abdominal issues? I would like to ask about my boyfriend who is 23 years old. He often drinks Powerade, almost two servings daily. His sleep pattern is irregular, going to bed as late as 4 AM, and he sleeps less than 5 to 6 hours a night, sometimes only 3 to 4 hours. Yesterday, h...

Post-cold cough rebound? Hello, doctor. I caught a cold around the end of February and recovered after a week, but I have been coughing continuously since then. Around March 10th, the cough became very severe, preventing me from sleeping at night. Following my family's advic...

Pellet-like stools Hello doctor, for the past two to three weeks, my bowel movements have been consistently pellet-like. However, everything else is normal; I don't have abdominal pain or constipation, and my bowel movements are smooth. It's just that the stools come ou...

Sweets and Body Composition Hello Doctor, I am a chef working as a pastry chef in a French dessert shop. I pay great attention to health, but due to my job, I have to taste every dessert. Of course, I know that sugar should be avoided as much as possible. Could you please advise ...

Hypersomnia Since childhood, I have always been someone who needs a lot of sleep. It is common for me to sleep 10 or even more than 12 hours. However, I always thought it was because I often stayed up late that I felt this way. After the Lunar New Year this year, I started feelin...

Chest pain Recently, I have experienced occasional chest pain, a condition that hasn't occurred for a long time. The most severe episode happened during my middle school years when I suddenly felt chest pain and difficulty breathing while asleep. I quickly drank some water, ...

Pre-diabetic symptoms in military service medical examinations? Hello Doctor: I have a few questions for you. I am 23 years old, with a BMI of 18.6 and weighing 48 kg. Before my health check, I ate half a lunch box, and the report showed urine glucose converted to 200 mg/dl, indi...

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...

The abdomen feels bloated, and there is discomfort when pressure is applied? Recently, I have noticed a sudden increase in the size of my lower abdomen. As a naturally slim woman, my abdomen used to be completely flat, but now it appears more protruded than before. When I have a ...

Body immunity after a fever? Hello Dr. Liao, I would like to ask you a question. Generally, when we get sick, it is due to a weakened immune system that allows viruses or bacteria to invade. After becoming ill, the antibodies in the body fight against the viruses or bacteria, whi...

Blood sugar issues? Hello Doctor, I seem to have a tendency to feel very sleepy after meals since childhood. It's severe enough that I often feel drowsy during tutoring, classes, and study sessions, even after eating a small amount, like a bowl of rice or a portion of rice f...

Gastrointestinal discomfort? One time, after having dinner and overeating while drinking soda, I couldn't sleep all night due to bloating. I thought I might vomit from the fish I ate that night, but I didn't. Instead, I experienced diarrhea, burping, and passing gas. Th...