Toe, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 6

Which department should be consulted for a diabetic foot examination? Hello Doctor: Diabetes can lead to foot complications, and which department should one consult for a foot examination? Should it be the Department of Metabolism, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Dermat...

Can a 15-year-old still grow taller? Hello Dr. Yang, I would like to ask you about my son who is currently 14 years and 7 months old. He has mild cerebral palsy affecting his motor neurons, which prevents him from running and jumping like other children. He has a slight tendency ...

Diabetic foot problems Foot Issues: Are diabetic patients suitable for wearing sandals? Is it better to have cushioning? There are diabetic-specific shoes available on the market (with more options in sandals), are they beneficial for patients? Is it often recommended to massage ...

Multiple chronic diseases Hello Dr. Chen, My mother is 56 years old and has elevated uric acid levels, hypertension, and an allergic constitution. She has been experiencing long-term bone pain, which has now evolved into pain and stiffness in the joints of her hands. She is a he...

Is it diabetes? Hello Doctor: Since November, I have been experiencing hematuria. X-rays and ultrasounds showed no stones and were normal. Urinalysis results indicated the presence of white blood cells and red blood cells. The doctor mentioned it might be urethritis. Additionally...

Questions about joint aspiration? Symptoms: Hello, doctor. I have a history of gout! I would like to ask if joint aspiration for crystal examination can only detect crystals during an acute gout attack (redness and swelling), or is there no chance of detecting them when I am asym...

I'm not sure if it's body odor or just excessive sweating! I have a constitution that tends to sweat a lot. Every summer, when I start sweating, my body odor resembles that of a boy. Do I need to use an endoscope to eliminate the odor? Also, after wearing clothes for a ...

Can uric acid-lowering medications be discontinued? Hello Doctor, I experienced a gout attack in my right big toe several years ago. At that time, I took uric acid-lowering medication for about a year and a half, and since my uric acid levels were not high, I stopped the medicati...

Redness and swelling? I experience redness and swelling in my toes every winter. Could this be caused by gout or uric acid?

Pain in the four limbs? I have severe pain in my left hand and stiffness, and my toes and the area where my toes connect to my feet are very painful. This has been going on for two months. My mother has rheumatoid arthritis, and I am currently taking pain medication for it, but i...

Swelling of the fingers and toes? Hello Dr. Yang: My child is currently 14 years old and experienced swelling in the hands and feet (fingers and toes) around the age of 9, which was accompanied by pain. I forgot what the doctor said at that time. It occurred occasionally, but for...

I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please provide the text you would My father, who has always had a strong personality, has been suffering from diabetes for the past three years without letting any of his friends or family know. It wasn't until Decemb...

Constipation Hello, I am 16 years old and have been suffering from constipation for about 5 to 6 years since I can remember. Initially, I didn't pay much attention to it, but over the past year, I started traditional Chinese medicine treatment. It worked for the first one to...

Which specialty clinic should I visit? Dear Dr. Tseng, My daughter’s right ring finger suddenly became red, swollen, and numb about half a month ago. After about two days, all her other fingers also became red and swollen, and sometimes they would go completely numb, but then it...

I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please Hello: I would like to ask about the pathological mechanism of gout, what medications are used for treatment, and what symptoms it has?

Joint aspiration Doctor... I went to the hospital yesterday to have joint fluid extracted, but they couldn't get any. The swelling in my left foot has not gone down for 2 to 3 months; sometimes it hurts, and sometimes it doesn't. I used to have swelling in my right inde...

Systemic Sclerosis I was recently diagnosed with systemic scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease. I would like to know how to manage this condition and what precautions I should take. What is the survival rate? Where can I find support groups for patients? I'm feeling quite ...

Regarding edema? I have recently noticed swelling in my fingers and toes upon waking up for about a month. Additionally, my eyelids are also swollen. These symptoms tend to improve after noon, but recently I have been experiencing pain that extends from my neck to my head, along ...

Pain at the base of the finger? Hello, I have some questions to ask you. About four to five years ago, I suddenly experienced redness, swelling, and pain in my heel. Since then, the pain tends to occur before my menstrual cycle. Recently, I've also noticed pain at the base o...

Unexplained and non-specific swelling and pain? Hello, Doctor: I have been troubled by a problem for over six years. I often experience unexplained redness, swelling, and pain in the soles of my feet, toes, knees, or joints in my hands, accompanied by a slight fever and fatigue. ...