Understanding Neck and Head Pain: Is It Related to Your Recent Cold?
Bending the head forward can cause significant pain? Hello, doctor: I've been experiencing persistent headaches lately. Bending down causes significant pain, which also radiates to my neck. During these episodes, I am unable to move at all. I had a cold a while ago, but my s...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Wu: You mentioned that "bending my head down is very painful, and it also hurts my neck... I feel a sensation of blood flowing through the top of my head when I bend down." Your symptoms may suggest cervical headache. This is related to tightness in the cervic...[Read More] Understanding Neck and Head Pain: Is It Related to Your Recent Cold?
Understanding Mild Numbness in the Feet: Causes and Concerns
Slight tingling in the soles of the feet? Hello, doctor. Recently (about two weeks ago), I suddenly noticed a slight tingling sensation in the soles of my feet while sitting at work. However, I had not experienced this phenomenon before while sitting in the same chair and positio...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Hou, You mentioned experiencing slight numbness in your feet, which may be a symptom of plantar fasciitis and indicates peripheral nerve compression. Prolonged fixed positions, repetitive motions, and overtraining can lead to peripheral nerve compression. Activities su...[Read More] Understanding Mild Numbness in the Feet: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah-Ming, You mentioned that "your back, waist, and hips feel hot and painful, and your legs feel tingling and numb while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc leading to localized inflammato...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello doctor, back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I have been feeling a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs have been experiencing tingling and numbness when I walk. I had an X-ray done, and the do...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Amin, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc, which can lead to lo...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah Ming, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause of this is a herniated disc, which can...[Read More] Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Understanding Knee Pain: When to Seek Neurological Evaluation
Knee pain Hello, Dr. Jiang... My mother has been experiencing knee pain for the past three months, with symptoms fluctuating. However, in the last two weeks, not only has the knee pain worsened, but she is also experiencing pain throughout her entire leg, making it difficult for ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "knee pain" may need to consider knee joint inflammation. Pain or swelling in the joint, especially during excessive activity or when going up and down stairs, or when standing up after prolonged sitting, can be more pronounced. In the m...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: When to Seek Neurological Evaluation
Understanding Tinnitus and Brain Noises: A Patient's Journey
Tinnitus and pulsatile tinnitus issues? Hello Dr. Tsai, I have been experiencing tinnitus for over two months. It started after the four-day Double Tenth National Day holiday and has persisted since then. The director of the traditional Chinese medicine clinic initially suggested...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: There are many causes of tinnitus, and it is recommended to consult a neurologist for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus and Brain Noises: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Nerve Pain and Sensory Abnormalities: Recovery Insights
Neuropathic pain and sensory abnormalities? Hello, doctor. At the beginning of May, I experienced discomfort in my right eye due to bright flashes while taking pictures of the moon at night, which led to photophobia and nerve adhesion near my right brow bone, causing swelling and...
Dr. Wu Mukhan Reply:
Hello, neuropathic pain is usually accompanied by symptoms such as paralysis, electric shock sensations, or abnormal feelings when touched. Bright flashes of light typically do not cause neuropathic pain, and based on your description, it is currently not possible to determine if...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Pain and Sensory Abnormalities: Recovery Insights
Persistent Pain After Facelift Surgery: Is It a Long-Term Side Effect?
It has been a year since the facelift surgery, but the head still feels tight and numb, causing unbearable pain? In November 2022, I underwent a facelift surgery. Starting in February 2023, I experienced tightness and electric shock-like sensations in my head, along with recurren...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Cheng, You mentioned that the "tightness and electric sensation in your head" may indicate peripheral sensory nerve compression. These symptoms could be exacerbated by tightness in the cervical myofascia. It would be beneficial for you to supplement with B vit...[Read More] Persistent Pain After Facelift Surgery: Is It a Long-Term Side Effect?
Post-Stroke Numbness and Tingling: Causes and Treatment Options
After recovering from a stroke, there may be a tingling or numb sensation on one side of the body? Hello, Dr. Jiang! My father is 72 years old and had a stroke six months ago. After lying in the hospital for two weeks, he was able to walk slowly with support, and two months later...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Uber, You mentioned that your father has been experiencing a persistent tingling sensation on one side of his body (including his hand and foot), accompanied by a warm feeling and dulled temperature perception, which has intensified in recent days. These symptoms may su...[Read More] Post-Stroke Numbness and Tingling: Causes and Treatment Options
Can MRI Detect Cerebellar Atrophy in Hereditary Cases?
Cerebellar atrophy Can cerebellar atrophy be detected through MRI? It is known that several family members have cerebellar atrophy, and the father has shown some symptoms in recent years. However, after undergoing an MRI at the hospital, the doctor did not indicate any cerebellar...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, I'm sorry but your question cannot be answered through online consultation. I recommend visiting a hospital for genetic counseling to confirm. Thank you.[Read More] Can MRI Detect Cerebellar Atrophy in Hereditary Cases?
Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
The tingling sensation in the soles of the feet becomes more pronounced the longer I walk? Occasionally, there is numbness in the soles of my feet, especially after walking for more than 20 minutes, where the numbness becomes more pronounced and can extend to halfway up my calves...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Lin, You mentioned that "the numbness in the soles of your feet becomes more pronounced, and it extends to half of your calves, improving only after resting for a while, but there is still a slight numbness in your feet." Your symptoms may suggest possible sc...[Read More] Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Causes and Solutions
Involuntary muscle twitching? Hello doctor, I am currently 26 years old. In the past few months, I have been experiencing shoulder and neck twitching just as I am about to fall asleep at night. This often causes me to wake up suddenly, and it happens multiple times throughout the...
Dr. Wu Mukhan Reply:
Hello, your description may be indicative of myoclonus, which can occur in some individuals upon falling asleep and is usually a normal physiological phenomenon. However, if the frequency of these episodes is high and affects your sleep or daily life, it is advisable to consult a...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation After Surgery
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction Hello Dr. Tsai, I have a question to ask you. In 2015, I was diagnosed with left coronary artery atherosclerosis. Since the narrowing was less than 25%, I was prescribed medication for control. In July and October of 2020, I underwent catheter...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Albert: The cardiovascular system gradually deteriorates with age and becomes sensitive to temperature changes. It is recommended to keep warm before going out on cold days. This symptom is unrelated to the surgery.[Read More] Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation After Surgery
Unexplained Severe Body Pain: A 71-Year-Old's Medical Mystery
Intermittent generalized bone pain? Hello Doctor, my father is 71 years old. He has seen several specialists in the hospital, but we have not been able to find the cause of his condition, which has left our family and the patient feeling helpless and discouraged. He has been rece...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Mr. Dong: Based on the symptoms mentioned, it is recommended to consult with an immunology and rheumatology specialist. If the cause is still not identified, please seek a detailed examination from a neurologist.[Read More] Unexplained Severe Body Pain: A 71-Year-Old's Medical Mystery
Exploring Causes of Leg Weakness: Beyond MRI and Dopamine Imaging
The left foot feels weak when starting to walk, and MRI, electromyography, and dopamine imaging have all shown no abnormalities? Hello Doctor, my family member has experienced foot drop for the past five years. When changing positions (from sitting to standing, starting to walk, ...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
It is recommended to take your family member to a neurosurgery department for evaluation. Thank you.[Read More] Exploring Causes of Leg Weakness: Beyond MRI and Dopamine Imaging
Understanding Taste Changes: Neurological Insights for Seniors
Oral issues Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my father who has recently experienced a lack of taste for the first bite of food, but the second bite tastes normal. He is 55 years old and has a history of hypertension and myocardial infarction. He also has cold symptoms with...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
If you experience changes in taste, it is recommended to seek evaluation from a neurologist, a gastroenterologist specializing in liver and biliary disorders, or an otolaryngologist (ENT). Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Taste Changes: Neurological Insights for Seniors
Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Triggers, and Relief Strategies
Dizziness caused by high blood pressure or multiple factors? Process Review: Last Monday: I sought medical attention for a hand strain caused by exercise, which severely disrupted my sleep at night. The physician prescribed pain relief medication sulindac (200 mg) and muscle rela...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Li, You mentioned, "prescribing the pain reliever sulindac (200 mg) and the muscle relaxant phenprobamate (400 mg)... the episodes often occur during times of stress and fatigue." The dizziness you are experiencing may be related to your menstrual cycle, which...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Triggers, and Relief Strategies
Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: A Case Study
Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. Jiang, I would like to inquire about my mother's medical condition. Here is a detailed description: In February and March of last year (2022), my mother suddenly experienced rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, cold hands, and shaking. She we...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Kris, The treatment for hypertension is usually multifaceted. If there is a tendency for sympathetic nervous system overactivity, a beta-blocker may be added. If a single antihypertensive medication is insufficient to control blood pressure, a combination therapy (such ...[Read More] Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: A Case Study
Why Wearing Headphones While Moving Can Cause Dizziness
I feel dizzy when I move while listening to a story? Wearing headphones for a long time can cause dizziness, especially when driving, where the sensation of weightlessness is most pronounced. Listening to stories while baking with the sound on can also lead to dizziness. I have t...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
It is recommended to visit an otolaryngology or neurology outpatient clinic for evaluation and early treatment to improve your quality of life. Thank you.[Read More] Why Wearing Headphones While Moving Can Cause Dizziness