Family medicine, Nutrition FAQ

Can running help someone who is underweight gain weight? Doctor, my height and weight are 175 cm and 53 kg, which is too light. Can I gain weight by jogging? How many times a week should I run to avoid losing more weight? Is running for 30 minutes enough? I read an article that s...

Prediabetes Fasting blood glucose level is 101 mg/dL and HbA1c is 6.2%. I want to ask, the family medicine doctor said to first lose weight and control my diet, aiming for a 10% weight reduction in three months before retesting blood. I have achieved the 10% weight loss but haven...

Does skipping a meal or not eating when not hungry affect health? Recently, I may have indulged too much and gained several kilograms, so I started trying to skip a meal or not eat if I don't feel hungry. Will this affect my health? Additionally, I'm concerned whether s...

Food issues Hello, I am currently seeing a psychiatrist regularly, have moderate fatty liver, weigh about 67 kg, and am 161 cm tall. I have a strong preference for bubble tea, consuming about two 1250 cc bottles daily. I do not exercise, believing that my work-related physical la...

Which type of dietary supplements is more suitable for the elderly? Currently, my grandfather is 80 years old, has a poor appetite, easily fatigues, and experiences weakness in his legs, often leading to falls. Despite multiple suggestions, he is reluctant to see a doctor and is ...

Weight gain, body weight Hello Doctor: I am currently about 185 cm tall but weigh only 52 kg. I have undergone an endoscopy and other related examinations in the gastroenterology department, and there were no signs of parasites or other issues. However, I often lack appetite and ...

Questions about body fat scales and visceral fat index? Hello, Dietitian Tsai: Today, I visited a medical facility to measure various body data using a "bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)" scale (similar to a regular scale, which can simultaneously measure weight, b...

Nutritional Consultation Hello, I have been experiencing issues such as insomnia, joint pain, and a weakened immune system. I was sold a bottle of high-dose vitamins containing 1500 mcg of Vitamin A, 125 mcg (5000 IU) of Vitamin D3, and 500 mcg of Vitamin K2. After researching on...

How can individuals with a fast metabolism gain weight? I am 160 cm tall and weigh 43.8 kg. I have been very thin since childhood, and even when I eat a lot or consume high-calorie foods, it is still difficult for me to gain weight. However, in the past few months, I noticed that...

Height and weight Hello doctor, I am 18 years old, 171.5 cm tall, and weigh 70 kg. I want to grow taller and also lose weight, and I'm not sure if I can achieve both. I go to bed before 11 PM, play basketball every day, and drink a cup of milk in the morning and evening.

Health check-up I am experiencing continuous weight loss despite having a normal lifestyle and diet, along with persistent hair loss. Which medical specialty should I consult for a physical examination, and what would the cost be?

Allergen testing Hello, Nutritionist: I would like to ask, I recently underwent an allergy test (for allergenic foods: oranges, almonds, brewer's yeast, egg yolk). I used to experience allergic reactions to seafood, so I believed I was allergic to it. However, the test resul...

Deficiency I have recently been experiencing sharp pain in my chest and general body aches, particularly in my shoulders and lower back, which leaves me feeling fatigued all day. From February 10 to February 26, I recorded that my calves cramp two to three times a night (about th...

Microvessels are prone to rupture? Hello: Recently, I have been experiencing frequent microvascular ruptures in my fingers and calves, sometimes just from lifting something or swatting a mosquito, which causes significant pain. Could this be due to a deficiency in certain nutrien...

How can I gain weight? Hello Dr. Ke, I have been troubled by this issue for a long time. It seems that since I entered puberty, I have never gained weight, and I am even below the standard weight (I am currently 180 cm tall and weigh only 54 kg). I used to not care much about it,...

Hepatitis Hello, Doctor: Recently, I've been feeling unwell, experiencing fatigue and poor complexion. When I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, the doctor mentioned that my liver function tests were elevated. After taking the prescribed medication for a mo...

Skinny Doctor: I am in the third year of junior high school, 165 cm tall, and weigh 49 kg. I have always struggled to gain weight. Could it be related to stress? How can I gain weight and become stronger?

Abdominal distension with thin legs, accompanied by leg pain? Hello Doctor: My father's abdomen is getting larger, but his legs are becoming thinner, which gives a feeling of atrophy. The overall proportions look strange. Additionally, this year he has started experiencing p...

Weight gain I would like to ask, I have always struggled to gain weight, and I try various methods to put on some pounds, but no matter how much I eat, I can't seem to gain weight. My height is 162 cm, and my weight fluctuates between 37 to 45 kg. Sometimes it goes up, somet...

The effects of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom)? Hello, I hope you're doing well. Recently, I read in a book that the benefits of reishi mushrooms include anti-aging properties, the ability to reduce central nervous system excitability, treatment for insomnia and neurasth...