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Wang Ji Zhong
Internal Medicine
About me
Engaged in clinical medicine for a long time, experienced, participated in academic conferences domestically multiple times, and published several articles in domestic medical journals.
Proficient in diseases
Proficient in treating common internal diseases, especially hypertension, diabetes, mental disorders, and drug addiction, with rich experience.
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What are the symptoms of mumps?
In clinical settings, there are two types of mumps: suppurative mumps and epidemic mumps. Suppurative mumps is caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection; while epidemic mumps is caused by a mumps virus infection. Particularly severe cases of mumps can have serious complications including fever, orchitis, pneumonia, etc. Thus, it is crucial to detect and treat it early. Common symptoms of suppurative mumps include swelling and pain in the salivary glands, with redness, swelling, heat, and pain appearing prominently. When pressure is applied to the swollen gland, pus can be seen flowing from the salivary duct. Epidemic mumps usually has an acute onset and is more common in the winter and autumn. It also features enlargement of the salivary glands, accompanied by headache, fever, and loss of appetite. There will be redness and swelling around the mouth, eventually developing into central swelling at the earlobe, affecting eating, and with localized feverish skin.
How is mumps caused?
There are several causes of mumps, which can be infectious, immune, obstructive, and idiopathic. The commonly referred mumps primarily refers to epidemic mumps, a prevalent infectious disease caused by the mumps virus infection in humans. Additionally, there is suppurative mumps, an acute bacterial condition mainly caused by Staphylococcus aureus, followed by Streptococcus. Some immune types of mumps, like Sjögren's syndrome, can cause chronic, autoimmune, and immune mumps. Therefore, identifying the cause of mumps and providing timely symptomatic treatment is essential.
Oral cancer is caused by what?
Oral cancer poses a significant threat to human life, and it is important to pay attention to early oral diseases to achieve the goal of early detection and treatment. There are many causes of oral cancer, mainly including the following points: The first is the patient's poor dietary habits, such as long-term alcohol abuse and smoking. Eating hard foods frequently can also cause chronic inflammation. Moreover, neglecting oral hygiene and not having the habit of brushing teeth morning and night can lead to the growth of bacteria and fungi, causing inflammation in the mouth, which can induce oral cancer. Another cause is prolonged irritation of the oral mucosa by inflamed gums, the roots of teeth, and unsuitable dentures, which can produce chronic ulcers and carcinogenesis. A deficiency in vitamin A is also somewhat related to the development of oral cancer.
Is mumps contagious?
The mumps commonly referred to is epidemic mumps, which is highly contagious, caused by an infection of the mumps virus leading to inflammation and swelling of the salivary glands, constituting an acute respiratory infectious disease. It is primarily transmitted through saliva, with individuals suffering from mumps serving as the contagion source. Viruses can be secreted via the saliva of infected individuals about two weeks before and after the onset of infection, hence its contagious nature. After developing symptoms, patients should be promptly isolated and treated to prevent transmission to others or to individuals with low immunity. Particularly during the spring and winter seasons, efforts should be made to avoid viral infections and seek timely treatment upon symptom onset.
What are the symptoms of tongue cancer?
Tongue cancer poses a significant threat to human health, and its early symptoms are not obvious. Many cases initially present as oral ulcers and do not receive immediate attention. By the time the cancer becomes apparent, the best opportunity for treatment might have been missed, so it’s crucial to pay attention to the early signs. The symptoms of tongue cancer often start with a history of local leukoplakia, or long-term chronic irritation, manifesting as visible ulcerative and sharp foreign body growths. This type of growth is relatively fast and is accompanied by obvious pain. The movement of the tongue may be restricted, sometimes causing difficulties in eating and swallowing. Frequently, there is metastasis to the neck lymph nodes. If these conditions occur, it is vital to visit a hospital for timely examination and diagnosis.
How is tongue cancer treated?
Tongue cancer can occur in patients with chronic long-term glossitis. Initial symptoms are not obvious. When a neoplasm is discovered on the tongue, it is important to seek medical attention early, as early detection is crucial. Otherwise, the best opportunity for treatment may be lost. Early detection of tongue cancer should lead to surgical removal of the tumor focus. Surgery is the main method of treatment for tongue cancer. Since there may be lymph node metastasis, it is also necessary to clean the cervical lymph nodes during surgery. Additionally, the choice of radiotherapy and chemotherapy should be based on the clinical presentation of the tongue cancer to achieve effective treatment results.
How long is the isolation period for mumps?
The mumps we commonly refer to is an acute contagious disease caused by the mumps virus. It is transmitted through close contact with an infected individual or someone carrying the virus. Therefore, it is crucial to isolate individuals diagnosed with mumps in certain situations. Patients with mumps can shed the virus in their saliva from 7 days before until 9 days after the swelling of the salivary glands, making roughly a two-week period during which the infectiousness is at its peak. Therefore, patients with mumps need to be isolated for about two weeks to prevent the transmission of the virus to others.
The difference between hypertensive crisis and hypertensive encephalopathy
Both hypertensive encephalopathy and hypertensive crisis involve a rapid increase in blood pressure, symptoms of headache, restlessness, nausea and vomiting, palpitations, shortness of breath, and blurred vision, with systolic pressure increasing to 200 mmHg and diastolic pressure to 120 mmHg, typically presenting similar clinical blood pressure readings. The main difference between the two is that hypertensive encephalopathy is based on excessively high blood pressure in patients with severe hypertension. Furthermore, hypertensive encephalopathy can lead to clinical signs of cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure, whereas hypertensive crisis occurs when blood pressure suddenly rises over a short period, causing symptoms due to excessive secretion of catecholamines driven by increased sympathetic nervous excitement.