Other, Rare Disease FAQ - Page 8

Cat Cry Syndrome Have you heard of Cri du Chat syndrome? How should I handle it? I gave birth to a baby with Cri du Chat syndrome this June, and it has been a significant blow for me. What should I do?

Where is the best place to receive treatment for congenital adrenal hyperplasia? Hello Dr. Jian, My child is a boy, currently 5 years and 8 months old, attending kindergarten. He is not yet six years old. Due to his height growth, we recently took him to the hospital for an exa...

Children's temper and behavior? Hello Dr. Lin, I would like to discuss some concerning behaviors exhibited by my child. For instance, there was an incident at my sister's house where, while playing with cousins, my child suddenly hit his cousin in the face with a comput...

Illnesses without a specific diagnosis? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question. My nephew was born in 2003. When he was 2 to 3 months old, we noticed some abnormalities, and my sister took him to the hospital for examination. The result showed that he has an extra half ...

Propionic acidemia I have a two-month-old baby who was born on July 21. He has gas and a swollen belly; should we do further examinations? His newborn screening sent to National Taiwan University Hospital indicated propionic acidemia, and they asked us to do a second test. Since ...

Tyrosinemia I gave birth to a child who was diagnosed with tyrosinemia after screening. She is currently on a special formula for treatment. Will this condition improve? The doctor mentioned that my daughter's condition is mild. Why does my child have this disease when both ...

Brain diseases My sister had a car accident before, but she was fine, so we didn't pay much attention to it. After a year, one day she suddenly started to react slowly, and then she couldn't recognize who you were or say your name. We took her to the hospital for examin...

Vaginal infection!!! I experience vaginal infections 1 to 2 times every month, and this has been ongoing for several years. Each infection is accompanied by white and yellow-green chunky discharge, and there is also itching in the vulvar area. This year, I had one instance of hav...

Could you please clarify the question regarding the students in the class? I would like to ask you about a student of mine who frequently steals from other students. He mentioned that he steals items from girls he likes almost every day, and he doesn't just like one girl at ...

Please consult about developmental issues in a 1-year-old child? My son just turned one year old. He can roll over but doesn't sit up well and needs support to walk slowly. His left hand is often clenched into a fist with the palm facing backward and the arm extended straigh...

Neuralgia Hello Doctor: I am a patient with multiple sclerosis, and one of the sequelae of my condition is neuropathic pain, which is very difficult to endure. The doctor has prescribed me antidepressants and anticonvulsants, and I have been taking them for a while now; however, ...

Elderly individuals - weakness in the limbs? An elderly man in his eighties is experiencing weakness in his limbs, unsteady walking (with swaying), and occasionally knocking things over. His medical history includes: 1. Hypertension, heart disease, and diabetes. 2. In May of this...

Insulinoma Is pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor considered a rare disease? Are there other names for it within the category of rare diseases? Recently, our institution admitted a patient with this diagnosis. Currently, the patient's blood glucose levels are maintained between ...

Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Hello, doctor: My brother previously sought medical attention for ulceration under his armpit, and the doctor diagnosed him with "Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis." The doctor mentioned that this is a rare disease with very few actual cases. H...

Unknown etiology A student is currently hospitalized elsewhere, but the cause of their illness remains undetermined. The symptoms are generally as follows: 1. Incoherent expression (repetitive, non-fluent, but with intact comprehension; sentences are fragmented and mixed with o...

Regarding Behçet's disease? Hello Dr. Lin: I have had poor health since childhood, and my mother suffers from Behçet's disease. She is very concerned that I may have inherited her condition. My first question is: Is this disease hereditary? I am now experiencing some si...

Medications for Involuntary Movements Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with restless legs syndrome and currently prescribed Sinemet 25-100. However, another physician suggested that I switch to Requip FC 0.25 mg (Ropinirole). What is your opinion?

Fat pad syndrome Dear Doctor, could you please explain what fat pad syndrome is and whether it can occur in the soles of the feet? Are there any websites or resources with more in-depth information about this condition? Thank you.

Systemic electric shock-like pain? Symptoms: Hello, I experience a tingling, electric shock sensation and a crawling pain in my limbs and back when exposed to higher temperatures or during times of stress. I have been hospitalized multiple times for tests, including blood tests, ...

Inquire about the patient's condition? Dear Dr. Chen, I hope this message finds you well. My wife has been suffering from a persistent illness for the past few years, and we are unsure of how to approach her treatment. I would like to seek your advice on this matter. My wi...