Understanding Kidney Tumors: Heredity and Cancer Risks Explained
Renal tumor Can kidney tumors be hereditary? Can kidney tumors be cancer? Could you please tell me? Thank you. T__T
Dr. Lin Hexing Reply:
Hello, Liu Xiaodi: Renal tumors have some hereditary characteristics, but not all renal tumors indicate cancer. Renal tumors can be classified into benign and malignant types. Benign renal tumors include: 1. Polycystic kidney disease, which is hereditary; 2. Simple renal cysts; 3...[Read More] Understanding Kidney Tumors: Heredity and Cancer Risks Explained
Understanding Meningitis: Risks, Recovery, and Long-term Effects
Questions regarding meningitis? Yesterday, my uncle fainted at home and was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment. After blood tests, the doctor diagnosed him with meningitis. I would like to ask Dr. Yeh about the dangers associated with this condition and whether there ...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
To: Meningitis is a central nervous system infection that may be caused by bacteria, filterable viruses, fungi, etc. The prognosis varies depending on the causative agent. Examination of cerebrospinal fluid only provides white blood cell counts and cannot determine the possible p...[Read More] Understanding Meningitis: Risks, Recovery, and Long-term Effects