Dr. Cai Zongzhang reply Neurology Question - Page 12

Occasionally experiencing a dull pain in the armpit? Hello Doctor: I often experience unexplained pain in my left armpit. I consulted a doctor, and upon examination, no lumps were found. The doctor could not determine the cause, and later, a biopsy of the armpit showed no abnorma...

Drug interactions Hello, doctor! I have been taking Yu Hsien for 7 years, and I would like to know if using the Mirena IUD will affect the efficacy of Yu Hsien or the effectiveness of the IUD itself? Thank you!

Lower back pain? Hello, doctor. I occasionally experience sharp pain in my lower back. I have seen a dermatologist who said my skin is fine, and an orthopedic specialist who also said there is nothing wrong. However, when I'm not lying down, I sometimes feel a bit of sharp p...

Anxiety and multiple discomforts? I have mitral valve prolapse, and my doctor prescribed medication for palpitations, which helped a lot. The doctor didn't mention the need for a follow-up appointment, so I stopped taking the medication after finishing it. However, about a m...

Occipital neuralgia? Every time I experience gum inflammation and ulceration, I feel a sharp pain in the back of my head. The pain is located slightly above the center of the back of my head, and it feels like an electric shock, occurring intermittently every few seconds. Once th...

Unilateral tinnitus in the right ear? Hello, doctor. I have unilateral tinnitus in my right ear that is synchronized with my heartbeat. I also feel a sensation of airflow in my right ear, but when I went to the clinic to measure my ear pressure, it was normal. The clinic physicia...

Severe pain and numbness in the left dorsum of the foot? Dr. Tsai: Hello. I drove home for over an hour, and after getting out of the car, I took just two steps when I suddenly felt a tingling pain in the top of my left foot. The pain feels like a cramp and has been persistent, e...

Questions related to respiratory arrest? Hello Doctor, I occasionally experience a heart rate of around 100 beats per minute while lying down at night, and during the day, when sitting at the computer, my heart rate ranges from 100 to 120 (measured with a fingertip pulse oximeter...

Can a congenital hypoplasia of the vertebral artery be improved by taking Xunli Ning to enhance cerebral blood circulation? I currently have symptoms due to cervical spondylosis affecting the C3, C4, and C5 vertebrae, which has led to related symptoms, one of which is dizziness. ...

Experiencing continuous internal tremors while sleeping at night? Doctor: I want to know why my body shakes all over every night when I sleep. I can't stop trembling and I'm really afraid of dying suddenly; it feels like I'm close to death. I've seen a neurolo...

Suspected altitude sickness? Hello, Dr. Tsai. Recently, I went hiking in Gu Guan at an altitude of about 1500 meters without reaching the summit. During the hike, I suddenly experienced severe throbbing pain in my temples, nausea, vomiting, chills, weakness, fatigue, numbness in ...

Muscle twitching and discomfort in the limbs? Hello Doctor: In February 2021, I suddenly experienced muscle twitching, initially in my limbs and later spreading to my face, neck, abdomen, lower back, and other areas. These symptoms have persisted to this day. During this time, I ...

Back problems Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing a tingling sensation in my right back after bending over for a long time. This sensation starts after I get up from a bowel movement, and recently it begins to occur as soon as I bend over to a certain point, with the area of ...

Left upper abdominal pain? Autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello Doctor: I started experiencing occasional mild pain in the upper left abdomen near the rib cage around the end of July. The pain lasts about one second and occurs about 2 to 3 times a day, with no other sympto...

Numbness in the left posterior part of the brain for several days? Hello, doctor! A few days ago, I woke up with a sudden numbness in the back of my head! It felt like the kind of numbness you get after being hit! It doesn't hurt, but sometimes I experience headaches and fee...

Dizziness a few days after drinking alcohol? Hello, doctor: A few days ago, I consumed an excessive amount of sorghum liquor, and the next day I only experienced dizziness and slight nausea. On the second and third days, my condition improved, but I still felt a sense of dizzines...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction I would like to ask. I have stomach pain (I have undergone an endoscopy and have a gastric ulcer), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and recently I've been experiencing dizziness, tingling sensations, and stiffness in my shoulders an...

Eyelid and mouth corner twitching? Hello, doctor! A few months ago, my right upper eyelid started twitching for no apparent reason, and I wasn't sure if the frequency was excessive. At that time, I thought it might be due to fatigue, so I didn't pay much attention to it...

Lip twitching? On December 24th, I noticed twitching in my upper right lip while sleeping. During the day, my upper right lip twitches intermittently, stopping for a few moments before starting again. When I look in the mirror, I don't see any visible movement, but it feels ...

Issues with the left index finger? Hello Doctor, on Monday I worked at an all-you-can-eat barbecue restaurant where I had to frequently change the grill mesh. My index finger often got pressed by the mesh-changing tool. After work, I noticed that half of the first joint of my lef...