Sleep, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 6

Weakness in the feet accompanied by unexplained blisters? Dear Dr. Lin, My mother is 58 years old. Over the past six months, she has experienced weakness in her legs (mainly feeling unsteady while walking, as if she is walking on cotton). In the last three months, she has develo...

Please ask your question? Hello, I would like to ask the doctor about something. After waking up today, I noticed that after having breakfast, there is a slight pain when I press on the area below my right ear where it connects to my jaw. I also feel a bit of discomfort when yawn...

Severe headache? Sometimes I experience severe and tight headaches that are unbearable, but they are not constant. The pain is not something that can be described as a typical headache; it comes in intense bursts. When I was in elementary school, I saw my name followed by the ter...

Medication consultation, laboratory consultation? Thank you for your response, Doctor. I would like to ask, in addition to the blood tests I previously underwent, what other tests would you recommend to confirm whether I need to start treatment with quinine? By the way, I have be...

Diabetes issues Hello Doctor, I was diagnosed with diabetes in early February. I would like to ask you about my blood sugar levels. On the evening of February 23rd, after taking my blood sugar medication following dinner, my blood sugar was 94 two hours post-meal. However, my fas...

Kidney problems? Hello Doctor, I recently had a blood test and my kidney function indicators were slightly elevated: Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) was 17 (normal range is within 20), Creatinine was 1.16 (normal range is within 1.20), and Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) was 83 (norma...

Numbness in the lower half of the body, including the neck and abdomen? In recent months, the symptoms have become more frequent, especially when lying down, which significantly affects sleep quality. There is a tingling sensation from the abdomen down to the legs; it's not ...

Very thin with high cholesterol? Hello doctor, I am 22 years old, 176 cm tall, and weigh 49 kg, which is quite thin. However, my total cholesterol is 201, which exceeds the standard. Due to my work schedule, I often have irregular sleeping patterns and eat convenience store food....

Lower back pain with hand numbness? Hello, I have been experiencing a dull pain in my left lower back since Tuesday. At night, whether I sleep on my side or on my back, I feel pain, but it is less when I lie on my right side. Additionally, I have mild numbness in my left hand. Wh...

Please ask your two questions? Hello, I would like to ask the doctor about something. When I sneeze or blow my nose forcefully, I sometimes feel a connection in the area just above the left side of my neck. Today, I felt a slight dizziness or pain at the top of my head, but it on...

Nasal and throat issues? Hello doctor, sometimes when I stay up late at night working on design assignments, I suddenly feel an itch in my throat before going to sleep, so I take throat lozenges and go to bed. The next morning, when I wake up and touch the area at the back of my ...

Thyroid index The laboratory tests showed a TSH level of 1.90 (normal reference range: 0.27–4.20) and a Free T4 level of 1.73 (normal reference range: 0.93–1.70). You mentioned experiencing insomnia the day before the blood draw and having poor sleep quality throughout the week. ...

Cushing's syndrome endocrine disorder Hello, doctor. For the past month, I have not had my period. My face appears round, and I have what seems to be "buffalo hump" at my collarbone. My mood has become depressed and irritable. My hands have become dry and even crac...

Discomfort after receiving the BNT vaccine? Hello Dr. Hong, I received my first dose of the BNT vaccine on June 20 at 15:58, and I began experiencing pain under my left clavicle at 16:08. Twelve hours after the first dose, I developed a fever and redness and swelling at the injec...

Please consult the outpatient clinic for significant weight loss evaluation? Hello, doctor. In February of this year, I weighed 116 kg, and I currently weigh 87 kg (I have lost 30 kg over 8 months). My current BMI is 25.9. During my weight loss journey, I have made the following ...

Sleep duration and sleep length? It is commonly heard from doctors or elders that one should go to bed early and wake up early, with the advice to be in bed before 11 PM, otherwise it is considered staying up late. However, modern lifestyles have significantly changed compared to...

Chronic pain in the left chest area and underarm? Hello Dr. Hong, about a week ago I suddenly experienced pain in the upper left back, specifically in the area of the scapula. Subsequently, I began to feel sharp pain in the corresponding left anterior chest. Over the past two day...

The finger joints are swollen and painful, but the doctor said it is not rheumatoid arthritis? Hello Doctor, since late last year, I have noticed stiffness in my finger joints upon waking up, which was mild at first. Recently, the frequency has increased, and almost every day my ...

My mother is 52 years old and has various health issues. Which specialty should she see? Symptoms: I often smell irritating odors (such as sewage, chili pepper, and a cool scent) and sometimes cough due to these irritating smells. Occasionally, it feels like I am being burned by ...

Sleep issues I have always gone to sleep around 2 AM, but recently, after sleeping for about an hour, I wake up from dreaming. In the morning, I keep waking up and only feel rested after noon. For the past couple of days, I've been trying to adjust my sleep schedule, but I f...