Sleep, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 24

Are these symptoms caused by diabetes? Hello, I would like to ask about a 25-year-old female with insulin-dependent diabetes who frequently experiences recurring sleep disturbances, night sweats, and often has unpleasant dreams that feel very vivid. I would like to understand the...

Throat Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a very dry throat at night while sleeping, which causes me to cough quite a bit (it's somewhat severe). However, during the day, although I do cough, it's not as severe. I do not have a fever, headache, or runn...

Is drinking a little red wine before bed harmful? Dear Doctor: My mother is 60 years old and has been having difficulty sleeping for the past two years. When necessary, she takes sleeping pills to help her sleep. Recently, she has been drinking a small glass of red wine (about 20...

Regarding the recent issue of experiencing abdominal pain before bedtime? I would like to ask the doctor about my father. Recently, he has been experiencing a sharp pain in his stomach while sleeping. He used to take antacids regularly, but he has reduced that habit. Additionally...

Thyroid disorders Hello Dr. Yang, My mother was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism 20 years ago and underwent surgery to remove her thyroid. However, in recent years, she has started to experience discomfort again, with primary symptoms including chronic insomnia, dizziness, excess...

Physical weakness Hello doctor, since last week I've been experiencing a dull pain on the right side of my lower back. Due to my history of kidney disease, I've been particularly attentive to my urination, and there haven't been any abnormalities. However, in the p...

Elevated blood sugar levels? I previously had a health check-up where my fasting blood sugar was 100, and I was advised to undergo a glucose tolerance test. The results showed a fasting blood sugar of 105 (which the doctor said is normal) and a postprandial blood sugar of 136 (wi...

Pain in the lower back, noticeable when turning over and walking? Two days ago, while I was sleeping, I turned over and felt a sharp pain in my lower back. I initially thought it was due to sitting too long at work during the day. However, the next morning, the pain persisted, an...

Lumbar issues? Hello, doctor. I have pain in the left side of my lower back. Symptoms: Initially, I felt soreness in my lower back upon waking up in the morning. After a few days, there was a day when I woke up with significant pain in my lower back, making it impossible to lie f...

Cardiac medication issues? Hello Dr. Tsai, I have congenital heart disease (valvular insufficiency) and recently discovered an issue with arrhythmia during my check-up. The doctor previously prescribed me Fludiazepam and Propranolol, but aside from side effects like drowsiness ...

Height Concerns Hello, I am a 17-year-old male, soon to be 18, but my height is only 168 cm. Compared to the boys in my school, I feel quite short, and some middle school students are even taller than me. I am not much taller than my female classmates either. I would like to ask ...

Headache Hello Dr. Chen, Around the evening of February 12th, I suddenly experienced dizziness and headaches. I took some acetaminophen on my own, and I felt much better the next day. However, on February 15th or 16th, similar symptoms reappeared, and I took acetaminophen again,...

Pulsating sensation in the back of the head? For the past two to three weeks, I have been feeling my heartbeat and a pulsing sensation in the back of my head while sleeping. I have consulted a cardiologist who mentioned that I have a slight mitral valve prolapse and that I do not...

Dark circles Hello doctor, I also have allergic rhinitis and I have very noticeable dark circles around my eyes. I haven't experienced much allergy symptoms in the past year, but the dark circles are still quite severe. Which specialist should I see? Thank you! :)

Measuring blood pressure Dear Director: Hello, may I ask when is the most accurate time to measure blood pressure? 1. Measuring while lying in bed right after waking up (regardless of time) 2. Measuring after completing morning routines (washing face, brushing teeth) (regardless ...

Should I seek medical attention for hypothyroidism? Hello, doctor. I am currently seeking treatment for mental health issues. Aside from psychological problems, I do not have any major physical illnesses. The psychiatrist mentioned that hypothyroidism might affect emotional issue...

Dizziness After washing my hair (or after showering), I always feel slightly dizzy (without a headache) and then I feel sleepy. I dry my hair with a towel but I don't use a hairdryer. The shower lasts about 5 to 10 minutes and the temperature is moderate. A few days after ge...

Appetite issues I have recently noticed an increase in my appetite. Even after eating a large meal, I find myself wanting to eat again after a while, which wasn't the case before. Could there be any medical conditions associated with these symptoms?

Feeling tired despite sleeping for a long time and needing to sleep more? Hello, Doctor. I have seen news reports stating that sleeping for at least 7 hours is generally sufficient, so I usually sleep between 7 to 8 hours. However, sometimes I still feel the urge to sleep more. I...

Finger and stomach pain? Dear Dr. Tseng, Over the past year, I have experienced cracking, bleeding, redness, swelling, and itching of the skin on my fingers. I initially thought it was a condition related to "wealthy hands" and sought treatment from both traditional Ch...