Dr. Cai Zongzhang reply Neurology Question - Page 3

Tinnitus and pulsatile tinnitus issues? Hello Dr. Tsai, I have been experiencing tinnitus for over two months. It started after the four-day Double Tenth National Day holiday and has persisted since then. The director of the traditional Chinese medicine clinic initially suggested...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction Hello Dr. Tsai, I have a question to ask you. In 2015, I was diagnosed with left coronary artery atherosclerosis. Since the narrowing was less than 25%, I was prescribed medication for control. In July and October of 2020, I underwent catheter...

Intermittent generalized bone pain? Hello Doctor, my father is 71 years old. He has seen several specialists in the hospital, but we have not been able to find the cause of his condition, which has left our family and the patient feeling helpless and discouraged. He has been rece...

Persistent headaches and dizziness for over a month? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my condition. I have been experiencing headaches for a month now, with daily pain that feels tight and pressure-like. Recently, I've noticed a pulsating sensation in my temples and ...

Head tremors + unexplained anxiety, rapid heartbeat? I experience unexplained anxiety and symptoms such as rapid heartbeat and head tremors in certain situations where I don't understand the reason for my nervousness. For example, during a routine vision test when I have to ...

Inquiry about issues related to blood flow in the brain during turning over, along with numbness in the hands, feet, shoulders, neck, and back? Hello Doctor: From November 27 to 29, I often felt tingling in my fingers, palms, and soles, mostly very mild and almost unnoticeable, w...

Cervical ultrasound and cranial ultrasound? The physician who performed the neck and transcranial ultrasound indicated that there is turbulence in the blood flow on both sides of the neck and transcranial areas, with the ultrasound showing a mixture of red and blue colors. The ma...

Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you some questions? Hello, doctor. I have three questions to ask: 1. When I was 20 years old, I slipped down the stairs and hit the back of my head, resulting in continuous bleeding. At that moment, I felt dizzy and had a loss of consciousness...

The causes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the interruption. On November 21, I visited a clinic due to static tremors in my hands and feet, where I underwent four X-rays—two of my cervical spine and two of my lumbar spine. It was found that ...

Head injury? Last night, I stood up and bumped into the door handle of the dryer. At the moment, I didn't experience severe head pain, but when I woke up the next day, I noticed some dizziness and a slight tenderness when I touch my head. I would like to know if I need to se...

Suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Hello Dr. Tsai, thank you for your previous response despite your busy schedule. My mother's test results show that her inflammatory markers have not decreased, and her liver enzymes are slightly elevated. She is currently experiencing stom...

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Hello Dr. Tsai, my mother is currently 74 years old and was previously an active person. Last year's blood test results were normal except for high cholesterol. On October 20, she had a mild cold with a runny nose and slight cough. Starting October 23...

Heart rate issues, hypertension medication concerns, pulsatile tinnitus? Hello, doctor. I have been taking 5mg of Metoprolol for almost a year now. Recently, I have been experiencing mild chest pain and a sensation of pressure in my head, as if it is being squeezed. It feels like...

Could you please clarify your question regarding dizziness? Hello Dr. Tsai: In my twenties, I experienced occasional dizziness, but it was mild. Recently, over the past month, the symptoms have become particularly pronounced, with a feeling of pressure in my head and dizziness. I...

Involuntary twitching of the left index finger? Hello, doctor. For about a week now, my left index finger has been experiencing sudden involuntary twitching, occurring both during the day and while sleeping, with a frequency of about five times a day, sometimes more. The twitchin...

Feeling unwell? Hello doctor, about three months ago, while I was using my phone, I suddenly experienced a moment of darkness (not sure if it was a hallucination). Later, after waking up in the afternoon, I felt my heart racing and noticed a flickering sensation in my vision, whi...

Non-facial neuralgia issues Hello, I would like to inquire if it is possible to receive Botox injections for non-facial neuralgia (gingival neuralgia).

Occasional tingling and pain in the hands and feet? Hello, doctor. When I turn my neck to the left, I experience tightness and pain. Sometimes, my left arm also hurts, and my fingers occasionally feel numb. Additionally, I have soreness in the left side of my lower back, and my s...

Can a person with spontaneous intracranial hypotension fly on an airplane? In December 2022, I experienced spontaneous intracranial hypotension due to cerebrospinal fluid leakage and was hospitalized for 10 days. A blood patch was performed, but I was discharged the day after the...

Dizziness or occasional pain in the limbs? Hello, doctor. I have ulcerative colitis (diagnosed last May) which is currently well-controlled, and my mucosa has healed. Additionally, I have a cervical disc herniation at C3-C4-C5-C6 (as shown in an MRI). Occasionally, I experience p...