Dr. Cai Zongzhang reply Neurology Question - Page 18

Shoulder and neck pain? Hello doctor, I would like to ask what could be the cause of persistent numbness on the left side of my face and the back of my head for the past four days?

Chest muscle tremors? Hello Doctor, recently I have been experiencing involuntary rapid muscle twitching on the left side near my heart (similar to the vibration of a phone when someone is calling). When I touch it, I cannot feel the muscle twitching, and there is no pain in my h...

Sleep-related headache Hello doctor, my father is 55 years old and recently he has been waking up with headaches after sleeping for a certain period, especially around 7-8 AM when it is most likely to occur. A few days ago, he experienced headaches from the night until the mornin...

Which imaging method is more accurate for diagnosing dementia: CT, MRI, or PET? I have a history of type 2 diabetes for 8 years and have been taking medication for depression for 15 years: DOXEPIN 25 mg (2 tablets) and Escitalopram 10 mg (1 tablet). I have had insomnia for 20 yea...

Sleep disorders Hello Doctor, my father has been experiencing episodes of shouting in his sleep and waking up startled over the past few months. His eyes open wide, but he does not respond when spoken to. Sometimes, he even cuddles up to family members nearby. The next day, when ...

Concussion and Epilepsy Six years ago, I lost consciousness for no apparent reason, and a year later, it happened again. After seeking medical attention, the doctor suspected epilepsy. I had no idea what was happening, and both the brain MRI and EEG were normal. The sudden onset ...

Dizziness for the past two months? Hello, I noticed dizziness when I woke up on the morning of June 9th. Initially, I thought it was due to standing up too quickly, but the dizziness persisted throughout the day, occurring whether I was standing, sitting, or lying down. My balanc...

Numbness in the lower lip? Hello, I would like to ask about a recent issue I've been experiencing. When I brush my teeth, I feel a tingling sensation in my left lip, and when I touch the skin on my left jaw, I also feel a tingling sensation. Could you please explain what mig...

Could you please provide more context or specify what information you need regarding an EEG (electroencephalogram)? If I forgot to remove earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and a Xiaomi band during an EEG test, will it affect the results? I realized this after the test was completed...

Neck pain In 2019, there was an unexplained pain in the right side of the neck. After treatment by a physician, there were no major issues. However, since March of this year, any physical activity or use of neck strength leads to severe tightness and pain. For example, after abou...

Dysphagia Hello, doctor. I have mitral valve prolapse and have been experiencing palpitations for the past six months (it became particularly uncomfortable on August 7, which led to an echocardiogram diagnosis). Recently, I have been having some difficulty swallowing while eating...

Children sleeping for an excessively long duration and being difficult to wake up? A 14-year-old middle school student has been experiencing sudden excessive sleep duration of over 12 hours daily, even reaching 18 hours, since June 9. During this sleep period, the student shows n...

Weakness in the limbs (autonomic nervous system) Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a sense of weakness for the past month (it's a strange feeling, not that I can't exert force), with episodes occurring at unpredictable times, lasting anywhere from 1-2 hours to as l...

Sleep myoclonus My boyfriend often shakes his legs/body/hands while sleeping at night. It's not just a quick jolt like being startled; the shaking frequency is quite high (about 7-8 times within 5 minutes), and I can feel the movements even while lying next to him! He snores...

Genetic testing for epilepsy? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask how many types of medications are currently available for treating epilepsy in infants? Could you please advise if genetic testing for epilepsy would be helpful in quickly treating the condition? If a specific epile...

Sudden numbness and pain in the left hand and foot? Today, while taking my child out for a meal, I suddenly experienced numbness and pain in the left side of my limbs. The pain is not unbearable, but the numbness has persisted without relief. There are no issues with my facial mu...

Left facial pain, with twitching of the upper left lip? Doctor, I have been experiencing a tingling sensation in the upper left corner of my mouth recently, and sometimes it twitches like a spasm. There is also soreness around the inner side of my left cheekbone. Could this be tr...

Symptoms of epilepsy Hello, I would like to inquire whether epilepsy can lead to a vegetative state, and under what circumstances this might occur. For individuals who are already on a regular medication regimen, how can they avoid further seizures? Is it completely uncontrollabl...

Sudden dizziness? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about something. Since my job involves sitting at a desk, there have been a few instances while at work where I suddenly experience a brief moment of blankness in my vision and dizziness, lasting about one to two seconds, but ...

Weakness and pain in the right hand? Hello Dr. Tsai: About six months ago, I started feeling some pain in the area between my right elbow and shoulder. For the past three months, I have been unable to lift heavy objects with my right arm. Recently, I've noticed that the fron...