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Zhao Xin Lan
Endocrinology
About me
Zhao Xinlan, female, Chief of the Endocrinology Department, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital, Chief Physician, and Master's Supervisor.
Serves as a member of the Elderly Endocrinology Group of the Geriatrics Branch of the Chinese Medical Association, the Islet Cell Histology Committee of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, the Deputy Director of the Women's Metabolic Disease Prevention and Treatment Professional Committee of the Hunan Female Physicians Association, a member of the Diabetes Professional Committee of the Hunan Medical Association, a special medical insurance review expert in Hunan Province, and a member of the Hunan Province Medical Accident Appraisal Expert Database.
Has undertaken 3 provincial-level projects, won a Hunan Medical Science and Technology Progress Award (ranked third), and participated in more than 10 national and provincial-level projects, with over 10 professional papers published in SCI and other journals.
Proficient in diseases
Individualized precise treatment for diabetes, adrenal diseases, secondary hypertension, thyroid diseases, pregnancy endocrinology and other endocrine diseases diagnosis and treatment.
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What tests are needed for obesity?
Obesity, also known as adiposity, is a chronic metabolic disease caused by excessive accumulation of fat or abnormal fat distribution in the body. Therefore, once obesity is diagnosed, it is necessary to conduct tests related to metabolism, such as blood glucose, blood lipids, blood pressure, and blood uric acid, which are commonly known as the "four highs" tests. Additionally, liver function tests and kidney function tests should be completed to exclude obesity caused by other diseases. It is also necessary to conduct examinations for pituitary tumors, adrenal cortex function, and thyroid function to determine whether the obesity is secondary to other diseases.
Does cholecystitis hurt?
Whether cholecystitis is painful depends on the nature of the inflammation. If it is acute cholecystitis, it often causes severe pain in the gallbladder area, which is persistent and accompanied by chills, fever, poor spirit, loss of appetite, and even jaundice. If it is chronic cholecystitis, there may not be obvious symptoms of gallbladder pain. However, it can lead to an acute attack of chronic cholecystitis under the conditions of chills, high-fat diet, or other causes, which then causes pain in the gallbladder area.
Treatment methods for leukopenia
First, it is necessary to identify the cause of leukopenia. Common causes include viral infections and poor bone marrow hematopoiesis, and some medications can also cause this condition. Therefore, symptomatic treatment mainly involves the use of medications that increase white blood cells. For mild leukopenia, oral medications commonly used include Li Xuesheng, squalene, and Vitamin B4 to promote the proliferation of white blood cells. In more severe cases, granulocyte colony-stimulating factors may be used. Of course, the main method of treatment still depends on the different causes of each patient. Once leukopenia occurs, it is necessary to go to the hospital for an examination to clearly determine the cause of the decrease in white blood cells, so that targeted treatment can be provided. (Please use medications under the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate.)
Key Points of Diabetic Foot Care
First, a daily foot examination is necessary, including the top, bottom, and toes. Carefully observe the skin's color, temperature, and moisture level, check for edema, skin lesions, and assess sensory and motor reflexes. Second, maintain a daily routine of soaking the feet in warm water. The water temperature should not exceed 40°C, with the soaking time ideally between 10 to 20 minutes. Third, regularly trim your toenails. Long toenails can easily break and damage the surrounding tissue, thus it is important for diabetic foot patients to regularly trim their nails. Fourth, the breathability of shoes and socks is important. It is advised not to wear sandals or slippers that expose the skin of the feet since exposed skin is more susceptible to injuries. Fifth, never walk barefoot. Sixth, avoid using electric blankets, hot water bottles, heating by the fire, and cupping therapy, to prevent burns on your feet. Seventh, maintain proper skin moisture. For patients with sweaty feet prone to excessive sweating, fungal infections may occur. It is recommended to wipe the spaces between toes with medical alcohol during foot baths, and to add a small amount of vinegar to the footbath water, as a bifunctional environment discourages fungal growth. Eighth, actively control blood sugar levels in diabetes. Ninth, maintain moderate exercise. Frequently elevate the affected limb to facilitate blood return and improve circulation in the lower limbs.
Gallblitis Symptoms
The symptoms of cholecystitis are divided into chronic cholecystitis and acute cholecystitis, and they present differently clinically. During acute cholecystitis, there is pain in the right upper abdomen in the gallbladder area, accompanied by fever, fatigue, decreased appetite, and even jaundice. Physical examination can reveal obvious tenderness and rebound pain in the right upper abdomen at the gallbladder. In contrast, chronic cholecystitis may not have obvious symptoms. Occasional pain may occur in the gallbladder area, but it is bearable. Typically, there is no obvious tenderness in the area, and the condition usually requires diagnosis through examinations such as an ultrasound.