Stroke, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 2

Winter Blood Pressure Issues in the Elderly Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about blood pressure issues in the elderly. I found some information online stating that it is normal for blood pressure to be higher in winter. Since I work in a nursing facility, there has been signi...

Diabetes and Blood Sugar Issues (Elevated Blood Sugar Levels Before Bedtime) Hello Doctor, my father is about 58 years old and had a stroke two years ago. Hospital examinations indicated that diabetes led to hypertension. After rehabilitation, he was able to live independently an...

Diabetes issues My father, 46 years old, male, has no family history of diabetes. He was recently diagnosed with diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) after a hospital visit where his blood glucose level was measured at 486 mg/dl. Due to a lack of available beds in the hospita...

Urinary protein and blood glucose? A few days ago, my father went to the clinic for a blood test, and the results are as follows: Urine protein 1+, fasting blood glucose 125 mg/dL (after fasting for just over 7 hours), total cholesterol 127 mg/dL, triglycerides 229 mg/dL, HDL 39....

Water Intake Issues in Patients with Chronic Kidney Failure Hello Dr. Wu, My mother has a history of mild stroke, along with mild diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, high uric acid, proteinuria, and hematuria. Her estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is currently arou...

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 ...

The head often feels tingly and prickly, as if blood is rushing to it? Dr. Lee, I usually experience a tingling sensation in my head. I measured my blood pressure and it was 143/86. By noon, I still felt a bit of tingling. I would like to ask you about my current medications: I a...

Measuring blood glucose? In stroke patients, which hand is more accurate for measuring blood glucose levels? Since the affected side has poorer blood circulation, will this impact the values? Thank you.

Cholesterol issues Hello Dr. Hsiao: I have diabetes, and my total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides are all elevated. Both my doctor and diabetes health literature suggest that I should not consume too many high-cholesterol foods. However, I came across an article o...

Numbness and weakness in the arm upon waking up? Hello! Every day when I wake up, my entire hand and arm feel numb and weak, primarily in my right hand, and sometimes in both hands. After a few minutes, it returns to normal. For the past few months, while sitting on the bed befor...

Chest tightness in the upper part? This morning, shortly after arriving at the office, I suddenly felt a tightness in the upper part of my chest, accompanied by a slight numbness. After taking a deep breath and relaxing for about 10 minutes, it improved significantly. Since this ...

Numbness in the fingertips? There have been several instances where I woke up in the morning with a tingling sensation in my fingertips. Could this be a symptom of a stroke?

Cellulitis Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my boyfriend's mother, who is 59 years old and a diabetic patient. She was diagnosed with cellulitis on September 27 and has been hospitalized for two weeks. The doctors have indicated that her blood circulation has not im...

Pulmonary edema in the elderly? I would like to ask you, if an elderly person has a history of stroke and diabetes, and is currently experiencing symptoms such as skin edema and pulmonary edema, should we force them to cough up phlegm if they express that they have chest and abdo...

Polyarthritis 1. I have an ASLO index of 247 (or 274?). Is this caused by genetics or an infection? My family has a history of almost all hereditary diseases, including lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney stones, kidney disease, stroke,...

High blood sugar before bedtime and normal blood sugar upon waking? Hello Dr. Hsiao, my mother is seventy years old. She takes insulin during the day and controls her diet for three meals, but her blood sugar levels are consistently over 300 before bedtime. In the morning, her le...

Thyroid-related issues? Hello, Director Hsiao. My mother is 64 years old and experienced a mild stroke in early March 2014. She is currently showing stable and improving recovery. Due to her atrial fibrillation, her attending physician prescribed Dronedarone for treatment, and sh...

Urinary tract infection (pyelonephritis) Hello Director Wu, my mother is 64 years old and experienced a mild stroke in early March 2014. She is currently making stable progress in her recovery. In March of this year, during her hospitalization for stroke treatment, she had a urin...

After feeling unwell due to hot weather? Hello doctor, I would like to ask: A week ago, I drank too much beer one night, and the next day I vomited while on a boat. The weather was hot, and I didn't drink much water. After some activity in the afternoon, I vomited again. I t...

Sudden anuria? Hello, I usually exercise very little and spend most of my time indoors. Previously, when the temperature was high at 38 degrees Celsius, my feet suddenly swelled while walking outside. Both of my feet became edematous, and when I pressed on them, they would indent...