Dr. Huang Yingzhe reply Neurology Question

A three-year-old child suddenly experiences involuntary shoulder jerking? Dear Dr. Huang, Thank you for taking the time to respond despite your busy schedule. I am currently abroad and would greatly appreciate your advice. My three-year-old child has suddenly developed involunta...

Bilateral lumbar pain? I would like to ask the doctor: I experience severe pain in my lower back, specifically around the lumbar region, when I stand up after sitting for less than a minute. Sometimes the pain is so intense that I cannot move forward. Previously, I consulted a ne...

Nerve damage Smoking can significantly impair the healing process after nerve repair surgery. It can reduce blood flow, hinder tissue regeneration, and increase the risk of complications. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid smoking to promote optimal recovery.

Pediatric epilepsy Hello, doctor. My child is currently 3 years old and has mild developmental delay. In March of this year, an EEG showed abnormal discharges (currently not on medication). In February, during an episode, he blinked his eyes and had a slight head nodding twice, b...

Dizziness, like being in an elevator? Hello doctor, for the past two or three days, I have been feeling dizzy. It feels like I'm in an elevator, going up and down. It's very uncomfortable. Could you please tell me what might be the problem?

Dizziness and dry heaving upon waking up: Could it be a post-concussion syndrome? Dear Dr. Huang, Hello. In late August 2014, I experienced a direct impact to the back of my head when I hit the floor. That day, I had severe vomiting and unsteadiness while walking. I went to the ...

Why take epilepsy medication if there is no epilepsy? Hello Dr. Huang, I recently discovered that the medication I have been taking is for epilepsy. I initially visited a clinic due to dizziness, vomiting, and insomnia. Despite visiting other clinics, I continued to experience di...

Yawning causes a jolt to the head? Hello, doctor. Recently, when I yawn, I feel a sensation like an electric shock near the right side of my head, close to the temple. It happens occasionally. What could be the problem? I have no family history of genetic diseases.

During the use of aspirin, is there still a risk of having a stroke? Hello, in mid-October last year, I experienced a right brain vascular embolism, which resulted in my left foot being unable to bear weight. I received TPA injection in the emergency department and was diagnosed ...

Facial numbness, trigeminal nerve issue? Hello, Dr. Huang. I previously consulted with you at Tainan Hospital. My issue began in early January of this year when I suddenly experienced numbness on the left side of my face. Subsequently, I underwent an MRI at Tainan Hospital, which...

Bacterial meningitis My elder brother is suffering from sepsis combined with bacterial meningitis. He has been undergoing treatment for about 50 days. An MRI indicates cerebral edema, and he has had a drain placed. His inflammatory markers have returned to normal levels, but curr...

Full body pain! Help! Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my limbs and lower back for over ten years. However, in the past year or two, the pain has intensified, occurring almost every two to three days, and I have been relying on painkillers to get through my daily li...

Postoperative complications of epilepsy? Hello Doctor, my father-in-law has a benign brain tumor and has undergone five surgeries for tumor resection. After the first four surgeries, he recovered normally and was in good health. However, after the fifth surgery, which was less th...

Childhood hand numbness Hello, Dr. Huang. I would like to ask about my child. Since she was little, when she gets upset and cries, her fingers tend to become stiff and spasm, and I can't straighten them out for her; she has to recover on her own. Although it hasn't caus...

Unexplained headache? A few days ago, I was lying on the back seat of a car (I wasn't sleeping), and shortly after I got up, I developed a severe headache that lasted for a long time. However, I haven't had a headache in the past two days. Do I need to see a doctor?

Regarding the impact of intracranial hemorrhage from a car accident on hearing loss in my father? Hello Dr. Huang, Last October, my father was involved in a car accident near his home and was admitted to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's neurology department. Initially, the d...

Drug Inquiry Tegretol, also known as carbamazepine, is a medication primarily used to treat epilepsy and certain types of nerve pain, such as trigeminal neuralgia. It works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain and reducing the frequency of seizures. Additionally, it ma...

Medication Consultation (Supplementary Questions) First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to Dr. Huang for answering my questions. However, I would like to further inquire about my mother's situation. Our attending physician has expressed concerns that increasing ...

Medication Consultation Hello Dr. Huang, my mother is 64 years old and experienced a mild stroke in early March of this year. Her overall recovery status is stable (she can walk and manage daily activities independently without a catheter). However, due to atrial fibrillation, he...

Medication consultation Hello Dr. Huang, my mother is 64 years old. She was hospitalized for acute ischemic stroke (suspected in the midbrain region) one and a half months ago and has been receiving treatment. Her recovery is going well, and she has returned home to rest and acti...