Dr. Cai Zongzhang reply Neurology Question - Page 14

Body tremors? Hello doctor, I have recently been experiencing slight tremors in my hands, especially when holding objects. I also feel a bit shaky when bending down or leaning forward, and when I lie flat, my body seems to pulse in rhythm with my heartbeat.

Due to brain hypoxia-related lesions, the doctor stated that there is abnormal electrical discharge in the brain, resulting in epilepsy? Dear Doctor, The abnormal electrical discharges in the brain following hypoxia are quite mild. The patient experienced cardiac arrest due to ...

The foot unconsciously wants to stretch forward? Hello, doctor! My right foot experiences difficulty sleeping due to an urge to stretch it forward, and even after stretching, there is no improvement. Could you please tell me what kind of symptoms this might be?

Toe neuropathy causing twitching makes it hard to sleep! Doctor, I am inquiring on behalf of my mother! This year, she was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). At night, she experiences symptoms as mentioned in the title. How can we alleviate this? She reports that...

After rapid movements, the body may exhibit involuntary jerking or twitching? Hello doctor, there is something that has been bothering me for a long time. Since I was in elementary school, whenever I quickly stand up and start moving or running from a stationary position, I exper...

Involuntary head shaking? Hello Doctor, I’m not sure when it started (maybe two or three years ago), but I’ve noticed that my mother (62 years old) has been experiencing slight involuntary head shaking, a very subtle side-to-side movement that is visible to the naked eye. I’m won...

Involuntary muscle contractions? This condition has been ongoing for a while, where every few minutes, a certain part of the body experiences what feels like muscle twitching. It is not visibly noticeable, but it can be felt. Sometimes it occurs in the arms, other times in the th...

Left chest pain? Hello Doctor, last night while I was sleeping, I experienced a slight stabbing pain in the upper left side of my chest (closer to the center). The duration felt quite long, and it also felt somewhat like a mild cramp. I'm unsure if this is related to nerve p...

Post-traumatic sequelae following head injury from a car accident? In 2018, I was involved in a car accident where I collided with a window on the left side of my head. At the time, I experienced dizziness and faintness. Although there were no external injuries at the impact site...

Parkinson's disease Hello Doctor, my father is nearly 50 years old and recently started experiencing tremors in his right hand. He also walks with his body close to his side and does not swing his arms much. Last month, he visited the China Medical University Hospital, where...

As a child, I often accidentally bumped or hit my head? I have heard about the case of boxing champion Muhammad Ali. If someone accidentally hits their head during childhood and does not show any external injuries, does that increase the likelihood of developing Parkinson's ...

Parkinson's disease Hello Doctor, my father is nearly 50 years old and recently began experiencing tremors in his right hand. He also walks with his body close to his side and doesn't swing his arms much. Last month, he visited China Medical University Hospital, where t...

Four years ago, I sustained a concussion to the right posterior part of my brain? Doctor: Hello, four years ago during my postpartum period, I fell from a table and hit the back right side of my head, resulting in a large swelling. I was taken to the emergency room, and after a C...

Nutrition and Medication in Epilepsy Hello, my son suffered from hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy due to oxygen deprivation at birth, accompanied by seizures, and underwent hypothermia treatment. Initially, he only experienced minor seizures just before falling asleep, which occur...

Numbness in the hands? I apologize for bothering you, doctor. Some time ago, I spent a long time in bed using my phone and computer, and I have been experiencing pain in my left shoulder and neck that radiates down to my ring and little fingers, which sometimes feel numb. Occasio...

Do I need to undergo an examination? Hello, Dr. Tsai. Last week, I suddenly experienced a migraine that caused dizziness and vomiting three times, and my eyes also felt uncomfortable. I called an ambulance and went to the emergency room. After assessing my condition, the doctor a...

Frequently experiencing difficulty in breathing and cerebral hypoxia? Hello Doctor, I often experience periods of difficulty breathing, as if my airways are constricted, and I feel like oxygen is not reaching my brain. It's not extremely severe, but I need to take deep breat...

Can individuals with epilepsy receive vaccinations? Currently, the pandemic is severe, and the authorities are continuously encouraging the public to get vaccinated. However, as a chronic disease patient, there are concerns that the current vaccine (AstraZeneca) may lead to death...

Sudden sharp pain behind the ear? Hello Doctor: I would like to inquire about the causes of sudden sharp pain behind the ear. I am a frontline service worker and received the COVID-19 vaccine around mid-June. About a week later, I experienced sudden sharp pain behind my right ear...

Issues with taking Ambien for autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello Doctor, I tend to be anxious and overly worried. Since March of this year, I have noticed issues with autonomic nervous system dysfunction. The most prominent symptoms include tightness in my neck leading t...