Wound, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 19

Same-day follow-up appointment? Hello, doctor. Continuing from my previous question, that night I felt anxious and restless. After having dinner, about two hours later, I went to one of the clinics to self-pay for a blood glucose test. The nurse cleaned my finger with alcohol and...

Rabies infection issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, if my hand came into contact with the saliva of a stray dog and I only washed my hands normally afterward, touching water 2-3 times during that period, and then handled fruit for my child to eat (with my hands touching t...

Injury caused by a chest drainage tube? Today, I accidentally got stabbed by a broken glass tube while cleaning the chest drainage bottle. Should I see an infectious disease specialist for blood tests? The drainage bottle has already been rinsed with clean water and has been left...

Could you please provide more context or specify what type of infection you are referring to? 1. The risk of contracting HIV from the activities described is generally low, especially since you used a condom during intercourse. However, the risk is not zero, and factors such as t...

Scratched by a stray cat at Dayeh University? Since I have diabetes, I was scratched by a stray cat while feeding it. The wound is small, but what should I pay attention to? Should I get a tetanus shot? I'm a bit worried about the risk of infection or cat scratch fever.

In February, I had unprotected oral sex with a sex worker? Hello, doctor. In February of this year, I had unprotected oral sex and genital rubbing with a sex worker, but there was no complete vaginal penetration. The encounter lasted only a few minutes. Last week, I noticed some ...

Issues related to HIV and Hepatitis B virus infection? Hello, doctor. I accidentally got splashed by toilet water on my anus while using the restroom, and there is a wound on my anus (there is blood when I wipe with toilet paper). If the previous user had HIV or Hepatitis B and l...

This symptom is somewhat severe..? Hello Dr. Liao, on October 10th, I went to a hotel with my girlfriend for the first time. The bathroom was dry, and we took about 40 minutes before using the toilet. That day, I did not have an erection or penetration, but I did use my tongue to...

I can't get out of bed in the morning..? Hello, Doctor Wu. I would like to ask about my mother, who has been taking chemotherapy medication, specifically Capecitabine, for the past two months. She has gradually started experiencing some physical discomfort, including difficu...

Recovery from renal failure Hello Dr. Wu, in May of this year, I underwent blood tests due to feeling unwell. The first test results showed BUN: in the 120s and Cr: around 5.5 (with no proteinuria present). Two days later, I had another blood test, and the results were BUN: in th...

Cauliflower issues and cleaning aspects? Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you with a few questions. Today, I went for a gynecological check-up, and during the ultrasound, I inquired about a small bump at the vaginal opening that I initially thought was folliculitis. Howev...

Could you please clarify if this could be a tetanus infection? Hello doctor, a few weeks ago I had some small wounds on my body and I'm not sure if they got infected. Last week, the wounds healed and there were no issues, but recently I've been feeling strange in the mo...

Is the risk of HIV high? Hello, I would like to ask about an incident that happened yesterday while I was riding my motorcycle at approximately 40 km/h. Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain in my back. I immediately touched the area but didn’t feel anything. Later, a person rode past me...

Infection issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about an incident that happened last Tuesday. While I was riding my motorcycle at a speed of about 30 km/h, I suddenly felt a sharp pain near my right knee. At that moment, I didn't notice anything hitting me, and I don...

After dialysis, creatinine and liver enzyme levels remain elevated? Hello Dr. Wu: I started dialysis in March, and my most recent blood test report showed several values outside the reference range: creatinine was 8.0 before dialysis and 3.1 after; urea was 134 mg/dL before and 4...

Safety issues If both vaginal and oral intercourse were performed with a condom, but the condom was removed during manual stimulation without a condom and the person's hand came into contact with vaginal fluids, is there a risk of contracting HIV? Also, can wounds on the pen...

Encountering a strange person who splashes liquid while walking? Hello Doctor, on Wednesday, May 11, I was chatting with a friend in an alley when a group of strange individuals walked by, seemingly under the influence of drugs. After they slowly passed in front of me, I felt an ...

Fear of contracting HIV? Hello, doctor: I had sexual intercourse with a foreign girl the day before yesterday, and her vagina accidentally bled when I used my hand. I also had a wound on my hand. After that, we had protected vaginal intercourse, but afterward, I felt dizzy and we...

Questions about HIV transmission? I would like to ask the doctor if HIV can be transmitted through contact with hands or objects. Today, I saw a convenience store clerk with a wound on their hand, and I suddenly had this question. The wound looked quite fresh. If their blood came...

Questions about wounds related to HIV/AIDS? I have a question. A friend told me that wounds in HIV patients, such as cuts or bleeding, are difficult to heal. 1. If it's just a minor cut or burn, can it still heal on its own in about a week like in a healthy person? 2. If we ...