Dr. Cai Zongzhang reply Neurology Question - Page 8

I would like to ask a very peculiar question regarding the relationship between tinnitus and neck muscles? Hello Doctor: About a month ago, I suddenly experienced tinnitus in my left ear. I subsequently underwent hearing tests, tympanometry, and nasopharyngoscopy at two major hos...

Neck ultrasound examination? Hello Doctor, since August of this year, I have been experiencing a series of physical discomforts. I have undergone many tests, and I frequently have pain in my shoulders and neck, along with numbness in my left hand. Recently, I have also experience...

Do I have epilepsy? Could I possibly have a brain tumor? Hello Doctor, I have two questions to ask you, regarding headaches and epilepsy. Most importantly, I am very worried that I might have a brain tumor or something similar, and I hope to receive some advice. Regarding epile...

Neck pain Hello Doctor, for the past month, I have been experiencing soreness when tilting my neck backward and downward to the left. When I touch the painful area, it is located on the left side of my neck, and while I can't pinpoint a specific spot on the back, there is a ...

Involuntary muscle twitching? Hello, doctor! Recently, I have been experiencing occasional muscle twitching and facial spasms. It feels like my face is on the verge of twitching, causing discomfort, particularly around the area near my eye socket close to my nose and the masseter...

Sleep issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a recent experience during sleep where I feel like my hands are moving on their own in a half-awake, half-asleep state. I am unable to control these movements, and sometimes when there are objects nearby, I feel as if I am pic...

Weakness in the limbs after diagnosis? Dear Dr. Tsai, During my diagnosis on September 2, I experienced weakness in my limbs, which gradually evolved into weakness only when exerting force. I can normally pick up objects, but I have noticed that when performing fine motor tasks,...

Methycobal Hello, Dr. Tsai! My mother is 90 years old and regularly takes medication for heart disease and hypertension, as well as vitamins and fish oil supplements. However, friends and relatives have been giving her additional medications without any reason, and she has been t...

Which specialty should I see? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my condition: I have been experiencing noticeable dizziness 24 hours a day for the past few days, and since yesterday, I have been feeling a distinct swelling and pain in the back right side of my head. My brea...

Neurodisorder Hello Doctor, my recent condition is as follows: On the night of November 2nd, I experienced tinnitus and dizziness. On the morning of November 3rd, I woke up with muscle cramps and palpitations, and I began to feel numbness in my tongue. On the night of November 6t...

What is the difference between sleep aids, sedatives, and hypnotics? Are the above three medications classified as prescription drugs that can only be prescribed by a physician? What are the differences in their ingredients? Do over-the-counter sleep aid supplements qualify as sl...

Facial twitching or facial spasms? Is there a danger if the facial muscles are constantly twitching? How should it be treated? A friend told me that continuous facial twitching could harm the brain nerves. Thank you.

Involuntary facial twitching and facial spasms? Involuntary facial twitching of the facial nerve raises concerns about potential life-threatening conditions. Continuous twitching may not directly cause brain damage or lead to the death of brain neurons; however, it can be indicat...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction, trigeminal neuralgia? Hello Doctor, my recent condition is as follows: On the night of November 2, I experienced tinnitus and dizziness. On the morning of November 3, I woke up with muscle cramps and palpitations, and I began to feel numbness...

Previously, it was epilepsy caused by encephalitis? Hello, I had encephalitis in 2017 that led to epilepsy, and I was hospitalized and treated with medication until around 2020. I have been regularly following up with my doctor and have had no seizures, gradually tapering off the...

My left pinky finger feels strange? While taking a shower, I suddenly noticed that my left pinky finger felt strange and uncoordinated, without any numbness or pain. When I extended my fingers, my right hand could easily touch my left pinky, but the left pinky couldn't smoot...

Left hand finger coordination issues while using the keyboard? In the past two months, I have experienced a slight resistance sensation in my left hand fingers, particularly the index and middle fingers, when using the keyboard. While typing, my left hand unconsciously bends the ...

Regarding the issue of discontinuing medication for neuropathy? Hello Dr. Tsai, I would like to ask about my father who has diabetes. About a month ago, he experienced discomfort with symptoms such as pain and cramps in his limbs, as well as headaches, and he visited a neurologis...

Back muscle cramps Hello doctor, I have suddenly started experiencing muscle cramps that feel like someone is squeezing my fascia, and my arm and leg muscles are also twitching involuntarily. Three doctors have diagnosed me with fibromyalgia, and I have a dry mouth, raising suspi...

Dizziness for two months, with fluctuations in severity? Hello Doctor: My condition began when I developed a stiff neck (twisted to the right) from sleeping while sitting, which caused dizziness with a spinning sensation and eye twitching when I moved. I could only lie flat in be...