Neurology Q&A - Page 7

A question posed by a patient with a hairy cell vascular condition? On March 25th, I accidentally fainted and hit my head against the wall, resulting in a laceration that bled. The stitches have been removed and it is healing well, but there is a small bruise nearby that is sligh...

Questions regarding the leisure use of Keppra? Hello Doctor: I have already learned some information about Keppra from the Q&A, but I haven't seen anyone ask how long it typically takes for this medication to achieve the effect of suppressing abnormal discharges (I am cu...

Heat sensation on the outer side of the right palm (near the upper side of the little finger)? Hello Dr. Jiang, During the Qingming holiday, I suddenly noticed that the outer side of my right little finger near the top felt warm while I was cooking. It only lasted for a short ti...

Involuntary muscle spasms? Since around the beginning of my sophomore year in high school, I occasionally experience sudden, significant body tremors while doing everyday activities, similar to a startle response. I have been unsure of the cause and find it quite concerning. I wo...

Cervical spine dysfunction I have been experiencing shoulder and neck pain for a long time. Since the end of September last year, I started having some difficulty swallowing. I went to an otolaryngologist who confirmed that there were no growths in my throat. I was then referred ...

How to supplement with cranberry and related nutrients while taking Lisinopril? Hello, doctor. My family member had a stroke three years ago and is currently taking anticoagulant medication, Rivaroxaban. However, they have been experiencing recurrent urinary tract infections over...

Is the stroke test accurate? Hello, Doctor. I have a few questions to ask you. 1. Recently, when I am working or talking to others, I sometimes suddenly speak with a regional accent or experience a slip of the tongue, similar to a verbal error. Could this be due to speaking too...

Dizziness and dry mouth? Recently, I visited a clinic due to symptoms such as loss of appetite, bloating, and nausea, and was diagnosed with gastritis. I also mentioned to the physician that I have been experiencing dizziness, which the doctor believes may be caused by allergic r...

Syncope while sitting? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, my father fainted, which has caused me a lot of worry. I was originally going to the hospital to pick up a relative who was being discharged, but the discharge process took longer than expected. My father had been walking in th...

Syringomyelia I have symptoms of syringomyelia, including pain in my right neck, right shoulder, the area below the right shoulder, and pain in the right hand's thenar eminence, along with numbness in my left foot. Are there hospitals or doctors in the northern region that c...

Muscle twitching Hello Doctor, I asked you the same question about three years ago. I am very concerned about frequent muscle twitching, and I fear a serious illness may be affecting me. The situation is as follows: my muscles occasionally twitch (some areas are particularly freq...

Intermittent headache Recently, I have been experiencing occasional headaches, and bending over also triggers the pain. What could be the issue?

Dementia Issues - Mild Cognitive Impairment Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my mother, who is currently 82 years old. Her memory has significantly declined over the past few years. Recently, she underwent a series of tests at the neurology department, where blood test re...

Suspected autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing episodes of physical agitation about 1 to 2 times a month. Even though I feel like I’m not thinking about anything in particular and don’t feel anxious, my body becomes agitated involuntarily. ...

Tingling and prickling sensation on the outer side of the calf? Hello Doctor, my father is 75 years old and has been experiencing numbness and tingling on the outer side of his calf for the past five days. Pain relievers and injections have not alleviated the pain, which has prev...

The toes on the left foot are experiencing recurrent cramping pain? Hello Dr. Jiang, since the end of last year, I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain between the 3rd and 4th toes on my left foot. Sometimes it occurs 5-6 times within an hour, and other times it happens...

Occasionally experiencing tingling on both sides of the head? A few weeks ago, I started experiencing chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and a tingling sensation in the area of my left shoulder blade. After a chest X-ray and listening to my heartbeat, the doctor said there we...

Abnormal electrical discharge in the brain? Recently, it feels like there is abnormal electrical activity in my brain. I have been consistently taking my epilepsy medication (morning and evening), but my face feels numb. Why is that?

Twitching of the left fingers and twitching of the left eye? The patient is currently 28 years old and has a chronic condition of allergic rhinitis, with no family history of hereditary diseases and no history of major surgeries. The left eyelid has been twitching, and the left t...

Temporomandibular joint disorder causing trigeminal neuralgia? Hello, my symptoms began four years ago when I bit down on a hard object, resulting in a sudden electric shock-like pain in the left side of my face. Over the past few years, I have consulted with neurosurgeons, denti...