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Severe Pain in the Back of the Head Radiating to Ear and Tongue: Causes Explained

Pain in the back of the head radiating to the ear and tongue? While lying down preparing to sleep, I suddenly experienced severe sharp pain in the lower left side of the back of my head (near the neck), which then radiated to my ear and tongue (near the throat). After a while, I ...


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Dear Miss Pei Pei, You mentioned that "after a while, I feel tightness in the muscles near the back of my head close to my neck, and the lymph nodes in my lower jaw also hurt during the process of tilting my head back." Your symptoms may suggest issues with the cervica...

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Severe Pain in the Back of the Head Radiating to Ear and Tongue: Causes Explained

Pain in the back of the head radiating to the ear and tongue? While lying down and preparing to sleep, I suddenly experienced severe pain in the lower left part of the back of my head (near the neck). The pain then radiated to my ear and tongue (near the throat). After a while, I...


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Dear Miss Pei Pei, You mentioned that "after a while, I feel tightness in the muscles at the back of my head near my neck, and there is pain in the lymph nodes of my lower jaw during the process of tilting my head back." Your symptoms may suggest issues related to the ...

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Managing Symptoms of Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction

Physical discomfort? A few days ago, I visited a doctor. After reviewing my medical records and conducting an interview, the doctor diagnosed me with autonomic nervous system dysregulation. The doctor prescribed medications to help alleviate my symptoms and assist with sleep. How...


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Dear Ms. A-Zhu, You mentioned "as well as medications that help with sleep, but once the effects wear off, uncomfortable feelings return, such as waking up in the middle of the night or feelings of restlessness." In addition to autonomic nervous system issues, conditio...

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Understanding Body Tremors: Causes and Solutions for Nervousness

The body may tremble? Hello, doctor. Since high school, I have experienced shaking when lifting objects or exerting force. My handwriting is also affected, and I shake when holding bowls or cups. I tend to get nervous, and when I do, my whole body shakes. Even when I smile, the c...


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Hello Sir: You mentioned that "when lifting things or exerting force, I tremble; writing also causes shaking, and I find it difficult to hold bowls and cups. I tend to get nervous, and my whole body shakes when I am anxious. Even when I smile, the corners of my mouth tremble...

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Understanding Elbow Pain and Numbness in the Pinky and Ring Finger

There is pain in the right elbow when bent, along with numbness in the little finger and ring finger? Hello Doctor, recently during a nap while sleeping on my side, I felt numbness in my little finger and ring finger, along with pain on the inner side of my elbow. After searching...


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Dear Mr. Wayne, You mentioned that after searching online for your symptoms, you suspect they might be due to ulnar nerve compression or inflammation. You noted that you have experienced minimal numbness since then, but occasionally feel pain on the inner side of your right elbo...

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Understanding Foot Pain: When to See a Specialist for Relief

Toe pain and forefoot pain? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing pain, tightness, soreness, numbness, and weakness in my foot for the past two years. I have undergone 12 sessions of shockwave therapy, each with 10,000 pulses, but the symptoms remain the same, although there ha...


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Dear Ms. Yang, You mentioned experiencing "foot pain, tightness, soreness, numbness, and weakness for the past two years, despite having undergone 12 sessions of shockwave therapy, each with 10,000 pulses, and still feeling the same after two years." I recommend that y...

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Understanding Finger Numbness: When to Seek Medical Attention

Numbness in the fingers? Today, after taking a shower, I noticed that all the fingers on my right hand are numb, while only my left thumb is not numb and there are no other symptoms. I can make a fist normally and there is no pain in other areas. Should I seek further evaluation?


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Hello, Miss. You mentioned that "all fingers on the right hand are numb, and only the thumb on the left hand is not numb." Your symptoms may need to rule out metabolic diseases. It is recommended to have blood tests to check general biochemical values, vitamin B12 and f...

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Understanding the Connection Between Chronic Migraines and Eye Twitching

Chronic migraines and eyelid twitching issues? Hello, Doctor! I was previously diagnosed with aura migraines at a small clinic, and it has been nine years since my first episode, occurring approximately every four months. Before an attack, I experience photophobia, blurred vision...


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Hello Mr. Lin: You mentioned that "the upper right eyelid keeps twitching, occurring every few minutes, and has been happening for four to five days." Your symptoms are more indicative of migraine-related symptoms. You also noted experiencing some visual disturbances wh...

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Understanding Muscle Twitches: Causes and Concerns for Young Adults

Muscle twitching Hello Doctor, 1. My muscles used to twitch occasionally, and I didn't think much of it at the time, but recently I've been experiencing frequent twitching in my legs. I can feel it while lying in bed or sitting, about every few seconds, and it seems t...


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Hello Mr. Chen: You mentioned that the "almost fixed places take turns twitching" is more like benign muscle twitching. This is mainly related to several factors: exercise, acute viral infections, anxiety, and medication use. Among these, prolonged exercise is one of th...

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Understanding Fainting from Abdominal Pain: Causes and Concerns

Severe abdominal pain leading to fainting? Hello Doctor, I experienced my first episode of severe abdominal pain leading to fainting when I was 21 years old. Now at 23, this has happened five times, approximately every 8-9 months. Before fainting, I only feel intense abdominal pa...


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Dear Ms. Wenwen, You mentioned experiencing "abdominal pain to the point of fainting." Your symptoms may suggest a consideration of syncope, particularly reflex syncope. The causes experienced by your mother and uncle may differ from yours. The more common causes of re...

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Understanding the Differences Between Brain MRI and Head MRI: A Comprehensive Guide

The difference between a brain MRI and a head MRI lies primarily in the focus of the imaging. A brain MRI specifically targets the brain tissue, providing detailed images of the brain's structure, including the cerebral cortex, cerebellum, and The first time I sought medical...


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Hello, Miss: You mentioned "dizziness, vertigo, unilateral tinnitus, and wanting to check for Alzheimer's atrophy, whether there is a stroke, acoustic neuroma, or brain tumor; what kind of imaging should be done for a comprehensive evaluation?" These issues can gen...

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Understanding Abdominal Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help

Numbness in the abdominal area? Hello, doctor. This has never happened before, but recently it has occurred twice. In the left side of my abdomen, a relatively small area suddenly feels very numb, almost like there is a thick layer of skin over it. There is no pain or tingling se...


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Hello Mr. Zheng: You mentioned that "the area on the left side of the abdomen is not large, but suddenly there is a lot of numbness, feeling like there is a thick layer of skin on top." This symptom may suggest a possible compression of the lumbar nerves due to peripher...

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Understanding Sleep Disturbances: When You Feel Someone Touching You

Feeling like someone is moving you while you are sleeping? Hello Doctor: My mother sometimes feels like someone is hitting her or pulling her blanket while she is sleeping, but she says she doesn't wake up to see it, only feels it. However, my father, who sleeps next to her,...


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Hello Mr. BB: You mentioned that "when sleeping, I feel like someone is hitting me or pulling my blanket, etc., but my mom says she didn't wake up to see it but felt it." This may need to be considered as sleep paralysis. It typically occurs when a person is transi...

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Understanding Balance Issues and Dizziness: Causes and Solutions

Sometimes when sitting, I feel unsteady, and occasionally when lying down, I experience dizziness? Hello doctor, I have poor posture and often find myself looking down. One day, while lying on a chair, I started to feel unsteady, as if my body was leaning forward. Then, another d...


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Hello Mr. QWZ: You mentioned that "when turning over, I feel a pull in my back and start to feel dizzy," which may suggest the need to rule out cervicogenic dizziness. The symptoms of dizziness could originate from the cervical spine. You may experience nausea during mo...

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Feeling Dizzy Like on a Boat: Understanding Your Symptoms and Solutions

When sitting or walking, it feels like there is an up-and-down motion, similar to being on a boat? Hello doctor, I have high blood pressure, and I experience tingling in my scalp while masturbating. I often look down while using electronic devices, which has led to a condition kn...


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Hello Mr. H: You mentioned that "sometimes when sitting or walking, it feels like you're swaying up and down like being on a boat." Your symptoms may suggest cervicogenic dizziness, which could originate from the cervical spine. Symptoms may include dizziness, ligh...

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Why Is My Finger Numb After a Deep Cut? Understanding Nerve Healing

The tip of the finger was punctured by scissors and has become numb after healing? At the end of January this year, I accidentally punctured the tip joint of my middle finger with scissors, resulting in a deep wound (leaving a one-centimeter scar on the surface). Initially, I onl...


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Hello, Miss Shui Xin: You mentioned that "the wound healed but the tip of the middle finger became numb," which may be due to peripheral nerve damage. 1. Do you still need to seek medical attention, or should you just leave it as is? Which specialty should you consult...

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Understanding Involuntary Facial Twitches: When to Seek Medical Advice

Twitching of the left corner of the mouth? Hello, doctor. For the past few days, I've been experiencing involuntary twitching at the corner of my left mouth. How long should I wait before seeing a doctor? (It has been about 2 to 3 days already.) Is there any way to improve t...


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Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "the left corner of your mouth involuntarily twitches repeatedly," which may indicate symptoms of nerve inflammation. Some metabolic disorders, such as hyperthyroidism and electrolyte imbalances, can also present with similar symptoms. Th...

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Could It Be a Stroke? Understanding Symptoms and Risks

Is it a stroke? In recent months, I have experienced occasional unsteadiness while walking, sudden drooling from the right corner of my mouth while doing tasks, slight tremors in my hands when holding objects, and an increased sense of fatigue. My daily routine is chaotic, often ...


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Dear Mr. Ating, You mentioned that your hands tremble slightly when holding objects and that you easily feel fatigued, and you are concerned about a possible stroke, which is a cerebrovascular disease. Given your age, if you experience persistent neurological deficits, it is imp...

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Understanding Hand Tremors: Causes, Diagnosis, and Management

The issue of hand tremors? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. Since high school, I have often experienced tremors in my right hand. When I eat and try to pick up food, my hand shakes; sometimes it also shakes when I write. If I am nervous while carrying dishes,...


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Hello: You mentioned that "after high school, my right hand often shakes, especially when I'm eating and trying to pick up food, sometimes it shakes when I write, and it shakes even more when I'm nervous while carrying dishes." This should be evaluated by a ne...

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Understanding Numbness and Pain in Limbs After Sleep: Causes and Solutions

Experiencing numbness in the limbs during sleep, with persistent soreness upon waking that does not alleviate? Hello Doctor, recently I have been experiencing discomfort when waking up due to numbness in my limbs, whether I am sleeping at night or taking a nap at my desk. The are...


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Hello Ms. B: You mentioned that you wake up feeling uncomfortable with numbness in your limbs, which may warrant consideration of some metabolic disorders, such as hyperthyroidism or electrolyte imbalances. I recommend that you consult a neurologist to discuss potential examinati...

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