Weight, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 10

Is it prediabetes? Hello Dr. Lin, sometimes about two hours after lunch, I feel hungry and experience symptoms similar to hypoglycemia (but this does not happen after dinner). Six months ago, I had a fasting blood glucose test that showed 101 mg/dL, and my blood glucose two hours...

Blood glucose recheck results? Hello Dr. Lee! A few days ago, I consulted you about my blood sugar issues and followed your advice to do another blood test. I had dinner at 8 PM the night before the test and did not drink any water after midnight. The blood draw was done around 9...

Fever of unknown origin? Hello, doctor. Last October, I was hospitalized for a week due to a fever. At that time, I had no other symptoms, just persistent fever, chills, and muscle weakness in my limbs. My temperature was around 38 degrees Celsius, and despite undergoing rapid te...

In recent months, there has been an unexplained fever? Hello, doctor. Since December of last year, I have experienced fever in December, March, May, August, and this week. The longest duration of fever was about three days, while the shortest was an afternoon fever that resolved ...

Diabetes Treatment Guidelines Hello Dr. Lee, My basic information is as follows: I have a family history of diabetes and was diagnosed with diabetes two years ago, with a fasting blood sugar of 113 and an HbA1c of 7.1 at that time. My weight was in the 80s (kg). Since then, I ha...

Blood test? Hello, Dr. Hong. I apologize for bothering you. I would like to ask if, when doing a 12-hour fasting blood test that includes cholesterol testing, I should avoid drinking any water at all for the full 12 hours. Previously, there was a nurse who told me that because I ...

Persistent high fever every morning accompanied by weight loss? Hello, Doctor. Thank you for taking the time to read this amidst your busy schedule. My father, who is 70 years old, has been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He ...

Kidney function tests Hello Doctor: In the past few months, I have been experiencing discomfort, including chest tightness and pain, occasional shortness of breath, and unexplained nausea, although I haven't actually vomited. My daily routine has not changed, and there has b...

Consultation Inquiry Hello, Doctor. I have some questions to ask you. 1. My mother is 65 years old and has been experiencing frequent abdominal pain, so she underwent an ultrasound and a colonoscopy. The results showed some gallstones and that her pancreatic duct is slightly la...

Obesity issues Hello doctor, I am 160 cm tall and weigh 73-74 kg, which indicates mild obesity according to my BMI. I have been controlling my diet, but my weight hasn't changed much. I drink more than 2000 cc of water daily and have bowel movements 1-2 times a day. I had bl...

Regarding overweight and obesity in children and adolescents and their impact on genital development? Hello, doctor. I have had issues with being overweight and obese since childhood. I later learned that fat can convert to estrogen, which affects development. Is there really a c...

Please consult a doctor regarding blood sugar issues. Thank you! This year, at 42 years old, I have a standard build (166 cm / 55 kg) and a history of gallbladder removal surgery as well as kidney stones. My father and grandmother have a history of diabetes. In early January, a b...

Mild cough and upper abdominal pain? There is a feeling of slight discomfort in the middle of the clavicle, which may lead to occasional mild coughing (about one or two coughs). Aside from in the morning upon waking, there is no production of phlegm or dry cough, and there is no ...

Slightly elevated body temperature over a prolonged period? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing slightly elevated body temperature since before my vacation, particularly feeling uncomfortable when it reaches around 37.5 to 37.8 degrees Celsius, while my usual temperature is ab...

Could you please tell me if I am experiencing endocrine dysfunction? Hello Doctor: Since last summer, due to my internship, I have been sitting in the office handling tasks, which led to a uterine fungal infection and abnormal bleeding that took two months to seek treatment. My s...

Unexplained fever with low-grade temperature, unintentional weight loss, and joint and muscle pain? Hello, doctor. I have undergone numerous tests in the infectious disease department, and the only abnormal finding was a slightly elevated cancer marker (for reference only) and a ...

Urinary protein issue? Hello, doctor. I was born with one kidney, and recently I noticed bubbles in my urine, so I went to a nearby clinic for blood and urine tests. A few days later, when I reviewed the results, the doctor informed me that I had mild proteinuria (+30 mg/dL), whi...

During the military service physical examination, it was reported that the blood sugar levels were elevated? On November 16, I was informed that I needed to undergo a re-examination due to high blood sugar levels. Prior to that, my weight was 80 kg and my height was 167 cm. After...

Diabetes issues Hello Dr. Chen: I have been suffering from diabetes for about 5 to 6 years. My highest recorded HbA1c was 11.2, and my highest fasting blood glucose was around 250. Recently, I have been actively losing weight, and my latest test results show an HbA1c of 5.8 and a...

Unexplained weight loss? Hello doctor, I am 163 cm tall and my weight fluctuates between 85-86 kg. I have been controlling my diet, consuming about 1200-1500 calories per day, but I only drink around 1500 cc of water daily, so my weight hasn't changed much. Recently, I notic...