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Preventing Infectious Diseases During Overseas Travel
#overseas travel, #travel-related infectious disease, #malaria, #yellow fever, #dengue fever, #vaccination, #travel medicine, #fever, #body feels hot, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #loose stools, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bowel movements
Overseas travel can expose you to infectious diseases that are uncommon domestically. Extra caution is needed when visiting developing countries in tropical regions. Please consult a medical specialist 3 to 4 weeks before departure and arrange any needed vaccinations and preventive medications in advance.2026-06-26
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Prostatitis
#prostatitis, #acute prostatitis, #chronic prostatitis, #chronic pelvic pain, #bacterial prostatitis, #painful urination, #pelvic pain, #antibiotics, #prostate, #fever, #having a fever, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body shaking, #chills, #feeling cold and shivering, #pain when urinating, #burning urination, #blood in urine, #red urine, #bloody urine, #hand tremor, #body tremor
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate, and about 10% to 12% of all men experience symptoms of it at some point. It is the most common prostate condition in men under age 50. Because treatment differs depending on the type, an accurate diagnosis is important. If you have symptoms, please consult a urologist.2026-06-26
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RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Infection
#RSV, #respiratory syncytial virus, #bronchiolitis, #children, #infants, #wheezing, #premature infants, #feeling feverish, #body heat, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #dry cough, #persistent minor cough, #cough that will not stop, #stuffy nose, #clear runny nose, #yellow runny nose
RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is the most common virus that causes bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways) and pneumonia in infants and young children. It is highly contagious, and most children are infected at least once before the age of 2. Premature infants, children with congenital heart disease, and people with weakened immunity need to take extra care.2026-06-26
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Scrub Typhus
#scrub typhus, #mites, #fall febrile illness, #fever, #rash, #grave visits, #outdoor activity, #headache, #a splitting headache, #migraine, #back-of-head pain, #feverish, #having a fever, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body shaking, #chills, #feeling cold and shivering, #hand tremor, #body tremor
Scrub typhus is an acute febrile infectious disease that occurs mainly in the fall. It is caused by the bite of a chigger mite larva carrying the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi. Covering the skin well during outdoor activity and showering afterward are key to prevention. If flu-like symptoms develop after outdoor activity in the fall, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Situations Requiring an Emergency Room Visit During Chemotherapy
#anticancer therapy, #chemotherapy, #emergency, #abdominal pain, #stomachache, #bellyache, #pain inside the abdomen, #headache, #severe splitting headache, #migraine, #pain in the back of the head, #fever, #feeling feverish, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body shaking, #shivering with cold, #chills, #shortness of breath, #difficulty breathing, #labored breathing, #feeling of suffocation, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swelling of hands and feet, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent bowel movements, #blood on stool, #bloody stool, #bright red stool, #blood in urine, #red urine, #bloody urine, #weakness in arms and legs, #difficulty moving one side of the body, #hand tremor
Typical situations during chemotherapy that require an emergency room visit are listed below. Other emergency situations may also occur, so do not judge on your own based on the information below; please be sure to consult a medical specialist.2026-07-13
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Sunburn
#sunburn, #ultraviolet rays, #UV exposure, #burn, #skin, #summer, #cooling, #sun protection, #fever, #having a fever, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body shaking, #chills, #feeling cold and shivering, #hand tremor, #body tremor
Sunburn is an inflammatory skin reaction caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays during outdoor activity. It can go beyond simple discomfort and lead to systemic symptoms. If symptoms are severe or persistent, please be sure to consult a dermatologist.2026-06-26
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Syncope in Children and Adolescents
#syncope, #fainting, #adolescents, #hypotension, #orthostatic hypotension, #reflex syncope, #children, #arrhythmia, #feverish, #having a fever, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #fever, #collapsing, #loss of consciousness, #passing out, #racing heart, #pounding heart, #rapid pulse, #loose stool, #watery diarrhea, #frequent trips to the bathroom
Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness that occurs when blood pressure drops suddenly and blood flow to the brain is briefly reduced. It is commonly called fainting. It occurs more often in adolescents and older adults, and caution is needed because injuries can occur when a person falls. Because there are many possible causes, if syncope occurs, please consult a medical specialist to identify the exact cause.2026-06-26
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Syphilis
#syphilis, #sexually transmitted infection, #Treponema, #ulcer, #rash, #penicillin, #sexually transmitted disease, #lack of energy, #listlessness, #persistent tiredness, #body swelling, #facial swelling, #leg swelling, #swollen hands and feet
Syphilis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which is spread mainly through sexual contact. It can be treated when detected early, but if left untreated, serious complications can develop. If you have suspected symptoms or risk factors, please consult a medical specialist.2026-06-26
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Urinary Tract Infection in Children
#urinary tract infection, #pediatric fever, #bacterial infection, #antibiotics, #emergency room, #fever, #feeling hot, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #dry cough, #minor cough, #cough that will not stop, #stuffy nose, #clear runny nose, #yellow runny nose
A young child who has a fever without cough or runny nose may have a urinary tract infection. If treatment is delayed, the kidneys may be damaged, so be sure to consult a pediatric specialist.2026-06-26
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Urinary Tract Infection in Men
#urinary tract infection, #prostatitis, #cystitis, #pyelonephritis, #urethritis, #sepsis, #antibiotics, #cranberry, #sexually transmitted infection, #men's health, #feeling feverish, #body heat, #high fever, #low-grade fever, #body shaking, #feeling cold and shivering, #cold sensation, #frequent urination, #going to the bathroom often, #hand tremor, #body tremor
Urinary tract infection is known to be more common in women, but it also occurs frequently in men, and it is increasing, especially in older men along with diabetes and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). If it is not treated appropriately at an early stage, it can become chronic or lead to sepsis, so prompt diagnosis and treatment are important.2026-06-26
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Vaccinations for Patients with Rheumatic Diseases
#rheumatic disease, #vaccination, #vaccine, #immunosuppressants, #influenza, #herpes zoster, #pneumonia, #rheumatic vaccination clinic
Rheumatic diseases involve dysregulation of the immune system and can make a person more vulnerable to infectious diseases. Immunosuppressive drugs used in treatment also increase the risk of infection. Vaccination is an effective way to help prevent infectious diseases, so please consult your doctor and receive vaccinations at the appropriate time.2026-06-26
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Viral Hepatitis
#hepatitis A, #hepatitis B, #hepatitis C, #antiviral drugs, #hepatitis vaccination
Viral hepatitis is a disease in which a harmful virus invades the liver, causing inflammation and destroying liver cells. The route of transmission and the treatment differ depending on the type of virus (hepatitis A, B, or C). Please do not judge your condition on your own; consult a gastroenterology specialist for accurate blood tests and treatment.2026-06-26