Stroke, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 3

Triacylglycerol levels inquiry? Hello Doctor, my mother is 55 years old, 160 cm tall, and weighs 65 kg. Recently, she has experienced a loss of sensation in her feet, and after undergoing tests at a hospital, the doctor informed her that she is at risk of a stroke due to her trig...

Complications caused by diabetes? Hello Doctor: My friend is 56 years old and was diagnosed with uremia caused by diabetes at the end of last year. He has been experiencing continuous vomiting and has now started dialysis. Will the vomiting symptoms decrease after starting dialys...

Headache and eye pressure? Hello Director Lin: Happy New Year and best wishes for prosperity. Please help me with some guidance, thank you. (Since I am temporarily working in Malaysia, the doctors here only mentioned that my cholesterol is high and advised me to watch my diet wit...

Diabetes and Liver Cirrhosis Your father has liver cirrhosis and diabetes, and he is currently using insulin. He experiences frequent hunger, so what foods can he eat that won't raise his blood sugar levels? Additionally, what juices are suitable for people with diabetes? Ho...

Fainting or syncope? Hello, I would like to ask if sudden fainting with loss of consciousness and vomiting (at the age of 53) could be caused by heatstroke? There are no significant discomfort symptoms, and there is no family history of hereditary heart disease or hypertension. I...

Postoperative Recovery After Peritoneal Dialysis Surgery Dear Dr. Yang, My father has been undergoing peritoneal dialysis for over a year. Recently, due to some exposure of the dialysis catheter, the doctor recommended a surgical procedure to fix the catheter. We initially thoug...

Stroke complicated by pneumonia and gastrointestinal bleeding? Hello, Doctor: My uncle had a stroke three weeks ago, complicated by pneumonia, and three days ago he experienced gastrointestinal bleeding and fell into a coma (with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 7). I would like to ...

Essential hypertension Hello Dr. Yang, My boyfriend recently went to the emergency room due to high blood pressure exceeding 170. He has a hereditary form of essential hypertension. Does this mean he will need to take medication for life? He was diagnosed early on, and his usual...

Am I suffering from amaurosis fugax? I visited the ophthalmology department for a Q&A session, and here is our conversation: Doctor, hello! I am a 21-year-old female. Last Friday, my left eye suddenly saw only a white area (my right eye is fine). I did not experience any tr...

Why can't I lose weight? Hello Dr. Yang: I am a working professional who eats out for breakfast and lunch, and has dinner at home. I am 174 cm tall and weigh 97 kg, and I have been diagnosed with fatty liver disease. Both of my parents have had strokes and are on diabetes me...

Can it be cured? Diabetes is a chronic disease; however, can the prognosis of diabetes be cured?

Autoimmune antibodies Thank you for your response, Doctor. I would like to ask Dr. Tseng again: does the term "autoimmune antibodies" mean that surgery cannot be performed temporarily or at all? My doctor mentioned that there could be some complications if surgery is do...

Autoimmune antibodies __ vasculitis At the age of 29, I was diagnosed with "cardiovascular disease" (currently, there is no pulse in my left arm due to an issue with the aorta). I was scheduled for bypass surgery in September 2007, as the area requiring bypass connects ...

Hand Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my hands occasionally shaking involuntarily. Is this a sign of a problem in my body? Which part might be affected? Thank you!

Individuals with hyperlipidemia should pay attention to the following aspects in their daily lives: 1. **Dietary Choices**: Adopt a heart-healthy diet that is low in saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol. Focus on consuming fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean prote...

Dietary Management of Hypertension Dr. Hollo Tsai: 1. My mother's blood pressure has been close to 200 for many years, approximately ten years, and she is currently 53 years old. 2. She recently started taking antihypertensive medication - Prazosin, but she is afraid to meas...

How much water should elderly individuals drink daily during the summer? Hello, doctor. My grandmother had a stroke nearly a year ago and is unable to speak or move. Now that it's summer, she is at home on the first floor where there is good ventilation. She is being fed wit...

Leg weakness feels as if they weigh a thousand pounds? My mother has been complaining about pain in her right thigh for the past six months. She feels as if it is extremely heavy, especially when she is sleeping, and experiences pain even without pressure. Additionally, she feels...

Is this a symptom of heatstroke? A couple of days ago, after finishing my stall, I went home and developed a fever for two days (I have a medication allergy, so it wasn't severe, and I just rested). My throat was sore, and today after the fever subsided... while standing at ...

I'm not sure where the problem lies..? Hello, doctor... About three months ago, my tongue has been continuously numb. What could be the cause of this tongue numbness? Additionally, I have experienced palpitations and arrhythmia. The numbness is persistent, although it has im...