Dr. Cai Zongzhang reply Neurology Question - Page 15

Ankle pain. Numbness extending to the hand as well? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for bothering you. My child has been complaining of leg pain since he was four years old. At first, we thought it was growing pains, but after a while, it didn't seem right. When I asked him, he s...

Left-sided occipital headache? Hello, Doctor. I often experience pain in the left side of my occipital region, with a distinct sensation concentrated at a specific point. Sometimes, I even feel pain in my left eyebrow. The pain can persist even after a night's sleep, and the...

I start to feel unwell every evening? Hello Doctor: When I was 19 years old, I underwent a unilateral thyroidectomy due to a thyroid nodule. Around the same time, I developed depression (which was later diagnosed as bipolar disorder) and was subsequently diagnosed with psoriasis ...

Occasional involuntary head nodding? Hello doctor, recently (in the past two days) my head has been nodding on its own (about 6-7 times), with mild intensity and for a short duration. My fingers also sometimes twitch, but it's not shaking. I was previously diagnosed with aut...

The body trembles as if being electrocuted? Doctor, every night when I lie down to sleep, my body feels like it's trembling as if being electrocuted, which wakes me up. During the day, I also feel very uncomfortable, as if I'm about to die, and I can't rest or slee...

Forehead and eyebrow pain, headache? Recently, for about 1-2 months, I've been feeling a lot of discomfort in the area between my eyes and eyebrows. I have difficulty concentrating and sometimes feel dizzy, along with occasional headaches. Today, I feel swelling above my rig...

Pain in the back of the head and neck stiffness? Hello doctor, I recently underwent a "flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy" for kidney stones. Two days later, I experienced pure headaches and fever, which later turned into pain at the back of my head. I had a fever on th...

Genetic Issues in Fibromyalgia Hello, doctor. I have been a fibromyalgia patient since childhood. As I am preparing for pregnancy, I am concerned about the possibility of my baby inheriting my condition. What is the likelihood of this situation being hereditary? Currently, with g...

Discomfort while standing and dizziness after prolonged standing? I have a flat foot, and I tend to walk slightly to the left unless I concentrate hard to walk in a straight line. I find it difficult to maintain stability while standing, and I often experience chest tightness and...

Could this be autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, Dr. Tsai! I am currently preparing for a retest, but my attention has decreased, and I often find myself overthinking and fearing disasters. I also have nightmares almost every day and have been experiencing diarrhea for ...

Is it an autonomic nervous system issue or a heart problem? Hello, doctor. About three years ago, I visited a psychosomatic specialist who diagnosed me with panic disorder. I experienced symptoms like numbness in my hands and head, discomfort throughout my body, and rapid heartbe...

Is it an autonomic nervous system issue or a heart problem? Hello, doctor. About three years ago, I consulted a psychiatrist who diagnosed me with panic disorder. I experience symptoms like numbness in my hands and head, discomfort throughout my body, and increased heart rate in ...

Could it be a stroke? Or is it another disease? I usually use a ventilator to sleep at night due to my issue with sleep apnea. However, I also have nasal congestion (the left nostril is partially open while the right is completely blocked). When I use the ventilator, I wake up th...

Seizure (suspected absence seizure?) Hello Doctor: A family member has developed acquired epilepsy (around 30 years old) and has been on antiepileptic medication for a long time. The medication has been reasonably effective, and there have been no major seizures for nearly two ye...

Scalp tingling, tightness, and burning sensation? I have shingles on my head and right eye, which has lasted for 2 months. The neuropathic pain has resolved, and my right eye is fine. However, I still experience numbness, tightness, and burning sensations on my scalp. My neurolog...

The eyes experience oscillation or shaking? Recently, I have been experiencing noticeable shaking and discomfort in both eyes when looking at things. I have symptoms of floaters and flashes, and after seeing a neurologist, I was told that there is nothing wrong with my brain. How...

Goosebumps all over the body? Hello, doctor! Thank you for taking the time to respond to our medical-related questions amidst your busy schedule of treating patients! Here’s my situation: since childhood, whenever my hands come into contact with slightly oily metal surfaces, swea...

Facial nerve dysfunction I have been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome for seven and a half months. Since being hospitalized, I have been continuously receiving rehabilitation therapy and acupuncture treatment, and I am taking B12 supplements. However, my symptoms have been rec...

Inquiry about headaches following a car accident-related brain injury? A family member suffered a brain injury from a car accident and has been in a coma for about two weeks. They have been monitored with MRI scans for two years, and the brain condition has stabilized, so no furt...

Injury issues due to a car accident? Hello, doctor. I was sent to the emergency room due to a car accident, and I experienced pain in multiple areas, including my head, lower back, hands, ankles, and toes. The hospital performed a CT scan on my head and lower back, and X-rays on ...