Dizziness and Hoarseness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms in Seniors
Dizziness and hoarseness? Hello Doctor, my father is 70 years old. A couple of days ago, he suddenly experienced severe dizziness and nausea, followed by a hoarse voice. Eventually, he felt some relief after receiving an injection. He usually sleeps well, but the night before the...
Dr. Lin Zijing reply Neurology
Non-benign dizziness accompanied by hoarseness may be indicative of an upper respiratory infection or diseases affecting the cerebellum or brainstem (such as tumors or strokes), and further examination is recommended. Pain upon pressing the muscles on both sides of the back of th...[Read More] Dizziness and Hoarseness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms in Seniors
Understanding Headaches Before Sleep: Could It Be a Brain Tumor?
Headache Before Sleep (Part 1) Is brain tumor common in a 14-year-old boy? Sometimes I experience pain accompanied by nausea, but I can't vomit. Could this be a sign of a brain tumor? Although I don't wake up in pain and have no seizures, lying down doesn't make th...
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The likelihood of an average person (without a family history) developing a brain tumor is low. Young individuals may be prone to specific types of brain tumors, while older adults may also have certain types that are more common. Symptoms such as gait disturbances, unilateral nu...[Read More] Understanding Headaches Before Sleep: Could It Be a Brain Tumor?
Understanding Nighttime Headaches: Causes and Concerns for Teens
Headache before bedtime? A 14-year-old male has been experiencing frequent headaches after 11 PM, specifically pain in the area around the temples and extending to the back of the head. The pain seems to lessen when resting the back of the head against something or lying on a pil...
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This type of headache is more akin to tension-type headache. Headaches associated with hypertension typically feel like a sensation of pressure in the head, often accompanied by dizziness and high blood pressure. Sometimes, there may also be nausea and vomiting. Headaches caused ...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Headaches: Causes and Concerns for Teens
Understanding Head Numbness: Common Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness and discomfort in the head? Hello, doctor. A few nights ago, I woke up in the middle of the night due to numbness in my head, and I still feel a bit numb today. I experience unexplained headaches every year at intervals, but taking Tylenol usually helps. I have developed...
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Numbness in the head during sleep is most commonly caused by pressure on the head, which impedes proper blood circulation, leading to the sensation of numbness. Therefore, it is important to check for any issues with the pillow. If the pillow is too firm or contains hard lumps, i...[Read More] Understanding Head Numbness: Common Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Muscle Cramps: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment Options
Muscle cramp (pain) Since I gave birth to my two children (10 years ago), I have been experiencing muscle cramps (pain). Previously, it would only happen occasionally, typically in one area, such as the sides of my abdomen and the triceps area, which would improve with the applic...
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Common causes of muscle cramps: 1. Fatigue or overexertion: When the body is fatigued or overexerted, there is a significant accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles, which can trigger cramps. 2. Electrolyte imbalance or calcium deficiency: Excessive sweating and loss of electr...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Cramps: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment Options
Understanding Calf Pain: When to See a Doctor or Use Muscle Relief
Calf pain Thank you, doctor, for your response. My calf has been hurting for four days, and it hurts a lot when I walk. I'm not sure if I need to go to the hospital or if I just need to use a muscle relaxant spray.
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If there is joint swelling and pain or muscle soreness due to overuse, rest and apply ice for three days, followed by heat therapy for one week. If it is simply joint pain (without swelling), rest and apply heat therapy.[Read More] Understanding Calf Pain: When to See a Doctor or Use Muscle Relief
Left Neck Stiffness and Head Tightness: Is Sleep Disruption the Cause?
Stiffness on the left side of the neck and swelling of the head? Recently, I've been feeling tightness and stiffness in the left side of my head, and my left neck also feels stiff, but there is no pain. It seems to become more noticeable the longer I sit, but I don't fe...
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It may be related to tightness in the neck muscles and the muscles around the temples, which can occur from maintaining the same posture for too long or from poor posture (such as watching TV, studying, or using a computer). If this continues for an extended period, it may lead t...[Read More] Left Neck Stiffness and Head Tightness: Is Sleep Disruption the Cause?
Understanding Body Vibrations: Are They a Form of Palpitations?
Body vibrations, are they considered palpitations? Hello Doctor, I previously asked about the issue of body vibrations. All health checks and tests have not revealed any problems, but I occasionally feel vibrations in my body. I had a period where it improved, but recently it has...
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The body experiences a sensation of vibration that coincides with the heartbeat, which feels like palpitations. However, true palpitations usually involve an increased heart rate and may sometimes be accompanied by shortness of breath or chest tightness. Your sensation of palpita...[Read More] Understanding Body Vibrations: Are They a Form of Palpitations?
Understanding Nighttime Leg Cramps: Causes and Solutions
Nocturnal leg cramps Hello doctor, this week I have been experiencing cramps in my left calf almost every night while sleeping, which are painful enough to wake me up. I have tried changing positions, elevating my legs, and relaxing as much as possible, but the pain in my calf pe...
Dr. Lin Zijing reply Neurology
Poor blood circulation in the legs, reduced temperature leading to vasoconstriction, excessive metabolic waste in the leg muscles (such as after intense exercise), or calcium deficiency can all contribute to muscle cramps. It is recommended to drink a glass of milk in the evening...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Leg Cramps: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Concussions and Seizure Risks After Head Injuries
Concussion and epilepsy..? I would like to ask a question. About six months ago, I hit the back of my head quite hard. At that moment, I felt a bit dizzy, but my consciousness was clear because I was still able to write the exam questions (the incident happened after class). I ju...
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A concussion refers to a temporary loss of function in the brain following a blow to the head, which may manifest as disturbances in consciousness, vision, balance, and other functions. These changes are fully reversible, and clinical and imaging examinations typically do not rev...[Read More] Understanding Concussions and Seizure Risks After Head Injuries
Understanding Head Pain: Insights on Brain Injury and Recovery
The previous issue of experiencing headaches..? Hello, doctor. Previously, I mentioned that I experience pain when pressing on my head, and you indicated that it was due to damage to my right hemisphere, which caused weakness in my left limbs. However, I was actually hit on the r...
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If the right hemisphere of the brain is damaged, it may result in weakness of the left side of the body, but not weakness on the right side. Therefore, your injury to the right hemisphere and the weakness on the right side of your body are not related. There is no need to worry a...[Read More] Understanding Head Pain: Insights on Brain Injury and Recovery
Understanding Body Vibrations: Anxiety and Neurological Insights
Feeling vibrations in the body? Hello Doctor: I am a first-year college student. When I was in the second year of junior high, I often experienced dizziness (similar to the sensation of being on a boat) or felt vibrations in my body. At that time, I frequently went to the hospita...
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If tests have been conducted without identifying any issues, and the symptoms are intermittent rather than persistent, along with triggering factors such as stress, insomnia, or racing thoughts, anxiety disorder is a reasonable consideration. It is recommended that you start a re...[Read More] Understanding Body Vibrations: Anxiety and Neurological Insights
Understanding Right-Sided Head Pain: Causes and Concerns
Head pressure can be painful? About a year ago, I felt like something hit or bumped into the right side of my head. Since then, whenever I apply pressure to that area, it hurts—it's a sharp, nerve pain sensation. Only that specific area hurts, and after pressing on it, I fee...
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Brain damage typically results in symptoms on the contralateral side of the body (e.g., right hemisphere damage leading to weakness in the left limbs). Intracranial hemorrhage will usually see the blood clot being broken down and absorbed after a period of time; it should not per...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Head Pain: Causes and Concerns
Managing Side Effects of Epilepsy Medications: A Patient's Concerns
Adverse symptoms of epilepsy medications (Divalproex + Lamotrigine)? Hello, Doctor. I am a patient with epilepsy. When I first started treatment, I was prescribed one tablet of Depakote in the morning and evening. After about four months, I experienced dizziness and drowsiness. T...
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The most common side effect of Keppra (levetiracetam) is drowsiness, while less common side effects include fatigue, dizziness, and agitation. Keppra has minimal sedative effects, and symptoms such as dizziness and unsteady gait typically occur only with excessive dosing. Therefo...[Read More] Managing Side Effects of Epilepsy Medications: A Patient's Concerns
Can Past Brain Hemorrhage Cause Chronic Headaches?
Cerebral hemorrhage Hello, I had a car accident 15 years ago that resulted in symptoms of intracranial hemorrhage (epidural hematoma, approximately 3 cm). At that time, my family chose not to undergo surgery. Over the past 15 years, I have been in several more car accidents, most...
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Subdural hematomas can gradually be broken down and absorbed over time, and simple epidural hematomas do not typically cause these headache symptoms after absorption. You mentioned that you have experienced several car accidents over the past 15 years that involved head trauma, w...[Read More] Can Past Brain Hemorrhage Cause Chronic Headaches?
Is My Head Shaking a Sign of Parkinson's Disease?
My head shakes involuntarily? Hello Dr. Lin, I have recently noticed that when I look down at something, my head gently sways side to side. I only became aware of this condition because others pointed it out to me; I don't feel it happening myself. Could this be a precursor ...
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Generally, this is a type of primary tremor (of unknown cause), with only a small portion being initial symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The tremors associated with Parkinson's disease are typically characterized by unilateral limb tremors occurring at rest, and some in...[Read More] Is My Head Shaking a Sign of Parkinson's Disease?
Effective Strategies to Boost Cognitive Function and Intelligence
Intellectual issues Hello, doctor. What methods are available to enhance intelligence?
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Regular exercise, maintaining a normal routine, keeping a positive mood, interacting with others, reading more, playing chess, playing cards, having a balanced diet, reducing the intake of processed or refined foods, and focusing consistently on tasks or work.[Read More] Effective Strategies to Boost Cognitive Function and Intelligence
Understanding Unexplained Foot Twitches: Causes and Concerns
The area of the sole of the foot (the plantar region) experiences intermittent twitching? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing intermittent twitching in the soles of my feet (the arches). I'm unsure if it's related to blood vessels or nerves. There is no...
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Blood vessels can only produce sensations similar to heartbeats. Peripheral neuropathy, such as localized compression, can lead to discharges that cause muscle twitching.[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Foot Twitches: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Persistent Dizziness and Headaches: When to Seek Help
Initially, there was dizziness, which progressed to dizziness and headache after a few days? Hello Doctor, I have never experienced dizziness or headaches before! At the beginning of January this year, I suddenly felt a bit dizzy while reading (not the spinning type) and it laste...
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Head pain is primarily felt in the walls of blood vessels, scalp nerves, and muscles. Brain imaging studies can only rule out certain conditions (such as larger tumors or bleeding) but cannot diagnose the cause of headaches. Most headaches are classified as tension-type headaches...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness and Headaches: When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness and Nausea: When to See a Neurologist
Please ask your question? Hello Doctor: Since the beginning of this month, I have been experiencing dizziness and nausea (actually, I have had these symptoms before). The symptoms are milder during the day but I still feel dizzy and nauseous. In the evening, the symptoms become m...
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Symptoms caused by anemia or low blood pressure are more likely to occur when standing or being active, and tend to improve when lying down. Based on your symptoms, in addition to dizziness, the presence of nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, loss of appetite, and bloating suggest...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Nausea: When to See a Neurologist