Weight, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 36

Hypothyroidism Hello, I underwent thyroid nodule surgery in 1999, and a year later, I developed anemia. Since then, I have been taking iron supplements and thyroid hormone. After a few months, I developed acne on my chin, and upon re-evaluation at the hospital, it was found that ...

Please ask your question? Hello, Doctor: I have two questions I would like to ask you, and I hope you can provide some guidance! 1. Recently, I have been experiencing sharp pain in my chest, particularly in the left side around the heart area, and sometimes in the sides of my a...

Sudden weight gain In the past few weeks, I've noticed that the area below my chest down to my thighs has become quite swollen. I'm not sure if it's fat gain or edema. My diet hasn't changed significantly, and I'm unsure about the cause. Could you help me...

About steroids? My girlfriend previously suffered from a skin condition that could not be cured despite consulting various doctors. Eventually, a physician from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital prescribed a medication that helped control her symptoms. However, she gained weight as a ...

Fear of cold. Headache? Doctor, I sometimes feel very cold, and even wearing many layers of clothing or hiding under a blanket doesn't help. Then I experience headaches and body aches. I have seen a doctor who said it was a cold, and medication provided some relief, but it s...

I would like to consult a doctor? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you some questions and hope for your guidance. 1. What are the symptoms of hypertension and hypotension? How can they be prevented? 2. What are the methods for maintaining kidney health?

Complicated diabetes 1. Why do individuals with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus experience increased thirst, excessive urination, and increased appetite, yet also experience weight loss and fatigue? 2. A glucose level of 300 mg/dL, HbA1c of 8.8%, sodium of 133 mg/L, potassi...

Hypernatremia Dear Doctor, I would like to ask you about a patient with central diabetes insipidus (CDI) who has elevated sodium levels. The patient weighs 70 kg and has a sodium level of 153 mEq/L. Given that the normal range is 135-145 mEq/L, how much water should be supplemen...

Pituitary tumor Hello Doctor: Today I went to Kaohsiung Medical University to review my blood test results. I have gained 25 kg over the past year, going from 57 kg to 82 kg, and I eat very little, really very little... I consulted an endocrinologist, who suspects I might have a ...

~Adrenal gland issues~ Hello Doctor: Last week, I visited the endocrinology department at Kaohsiung Medical University because I gained 25 kg in a year. I used to weigh 57 kg, and now I weigh 82 kg. I eat very little and do not feel hungry. The doctor suspects that there may be a...

Regarding the issue of valve prolapse? Dear Doctor: Regarding some medical conditions (Anxiety, Mitral Valve Disease, VBI), I experienced dizziness and discomfort at the beginning of last year, and I underwent a cardiac ultrasound. The doctor mentioned that I might experience pal...

A netizen continues to ask, "I gained 20 kilograms after taking laxatives." I visited a family medicine doctor and also consulted with a gynecologist, who informed me that I have an ovarian fibroma. They advised me to lose weight quickly. I had blood tests done in Janua...

My father's right heart vessel is infected with Salmonella, and his condition is critical..? My father suddenly experienced chest tightness, shortness of breath, and chills around 3:40 PM on August 12. My mother urgently took him to the New Building Hospital in Tainan. After...

Taking excessive laxatives has resulted in a weight gain of 20 kg over the past year? Hello Doctor: A year ago, I used an enema for constipation, but it didn't work. Later, I bought laxatives from a pharmacy, which did help me have bowel movements, and I became dependent on ...

How to gain weight? Dr. Hong: Hello, I would like to ask: I weigh 44 kg and am 170 cm tall, which is quite thin! How can I gain weight? Could you please provide specific foods that are high in calories? I really need your advice, please. I feel that my body proportions are not go...

Height I have had my bone age assessed twice, and it was determined to be 15 years old. According to medical standards, girls typically stop growing taller around the ages of 14 to 15. However, my doctor mentioned that my bones could continue to grow until I reach 18 years old. I...

Weight loss I am 15 years old and want to lose weight. I've always wanted to take weight loss pills, but I'm afraid they might affect my growth and development. However, someone recommended Herbalife to me, saying it is a natural product that can be consumed by all age ...

How to healthily slim down the thighs and calves? How to healthily slim down the thighs and calves.

Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis characterized by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints Gout is caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to inflammation and pain. It can be triggered by factors such as high purine intake (foun...

Weight loss can lead to hormonal imbalances? Dear Dr. Tseng, At the end of last year, I started to lose weight gradually because I was dissatisfied with my body. I adopted a method of eating less and exercising more, and over several months, I lost about five kilograms. Although...