Dr. Cai Zongzhang reply Neurology Question - Page 9

Body swaying, unstable center of gravity? Hello, doctor. Two months ago, I was under a lot of stress and only sleeping six hours a day. I often experienced nasal congestion, had canker sores on my tongue, and noticed white spots on almost every fingernail (which I hadn't exp...

Involuntary muscle twitching? Hello Doctor, I have recently been experiencing involuntary muscle twitching throughout my body (in my feet, calves, thighs, lower back, buttocks, etc.), with the highest frequency occurring in my right foot. The amplitude of the twitches varies, and...

Sensation of swaying, feeling of an earthquake, heaviness in the back left side of the head? Hello Doctor, for the past two weeks, I have been experiencing a sensation of my head shaking throughout the day, whether I am sitting or standing. Sometimes, I feel like there is an eart...

Legs twitching before falling asleep? Hello Doctor, I am currently four months pregnant. Recently (over the past month), I have been experiencing involuntary leg movements just before falling asleep at night, which wakes me up and makes it difficult to fall back asleep. I am genu...

I would like to confirm whether I need to see a doctor? Sometimes I experience sudden blurred vision that lasts for about 15 to 30 minutes before recovering, followed by dizziness and nausea. This occurs even outside of physiological conditions. During the period of blurred visio...

Recently, I have been frequently awakened at night by headaches? Hello Doctor, I have been waking up in the middle of the night due to pain that extends from my temples to my eyes and the back of my head. In the mornings, I often feel a heavy, dull sensation in my head. I have pr...

I'm not sure if it's autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, Dr. Tsai. I have a symptom where I sometimes feel a swaying sensation while sitting. I have visited an otolaryngologist, but there were no findings related to vestibular imbalance. Recently, I had blood t...

Can tinnitus be caused by a tumor? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing tinnitus for some time. Initially, I thought it was due to anemia, but I have since treated my anemia, and the tinnitus persists. It usually occurs after maintaining a fixed posture for a while (for example...

Sudden weakness in both hands? Hello Doctor, my mother was born in 1947 and has recently experienced sudden weakness in both hands (she describes it as a feeling like blood is not flowing to her hands). This has occurred 2 to 3 times in September. She mentioned that there is no s...

Numbness in the hands, dizziness (or headache), stiffness in the cervical spine, sweating on the head, and headaches? Hello Doctor, about a few months ago, I started experiencing excessive cold sweats on my head, even more than after exercising. Following that, I have had numbnes...

Headache and neck pain? Hello, doctor. Since I hit the back of my head on a stone step corner in sixth grade, I have been experiencing persistent headaches. I have been to a large hospital for examinations, but they all said there was no problem. After that, I often find myself e...

Dizziness and a feeling of pressure or pain in the head, along with numbness in the hands and feet? Hello Doctor: I have been taking sleeping pills for a long time and am currently tapering off. Recently, I have been experiencing poor sleep, but I have returned to my normal dosag...

When my mother’s arm hangs down, she experiences pain in her upper arm? Hello, Dr. Tsai! My mother previously experienced neck and shoulder pain, which was suspected to be due to a stiff neck. After receiving treatment from a massage therapist, she developed pain in her right upp...

Numbness in the limbs extending to the face? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, while using my computer, I suddenly experienced numbness in my limbs. I had a similar episode in March and consulted a rehabilitation physician. Due to insurance coverage limitations, they only performed an X-...

Neck pain Hello, I am a dialysis patient. Recently, I have been experiencing stiffness in the front left side of my neck. After consulting with a cardiologist, they indicated that it is likely not heart-related. However, I am concerned it might be due to carotid artery stenosis, ...

Numbness in the left palm, with no sensation when touched? I often wake up around 2:30 to 3:30 AM, and I have experienced numbness in my left hand 3 to 4 times. Today, I noticed that my left palm has no sensation, and even when I press my fingers hard, there is no feeling. Before...

Numbness in the right chest and a feeling of tightness in the chest? Last month, I experienced insomnia and poor sleep quality, along with noticeable anxiety and palpitations (I have mitral valve prolapse, which usually causes mild palpitations). About two weeks ago, I also start...

Regarding suspected mini-strokes? Hello, doctor. The day before yesterday afternoon, while I was using my phone, I suddenly felt dizzy (a light-headed sensation) and nauseous. I also felt unsteady while walking, leaning towards the left side. Other than that, I had no other sympt...

Numbness and weakness in the limbs? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that the numbness in my hands and feet has become increasingly severe. I usually sit cross-legged, and previously, if I sat for less than half an hour, my feet would definitely go numb. However, in the pas...

Feeling sleepy all day? Recently, I lost weight, but then my weight returned to what it was! I feel sleepy all day and lack energy. I don’t have a habit of staying up late; I usually sleep from around 11 PM to just after 6 AM. I had my liver checked, and it’s fine; my lungs are a...