Does Long-Term Smartphone Use Increase Brain Cancer Risk?
Long-term smartphone use? I have been using my phone for more than three years, and I recently saw news reports stating that prolonged phone use can lead to brain cancer or tumors. Is this true, doctor?
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Current research findings are inconsistent; however, there may be a theoretical relationship suggesting moderate use. It is advised not to overeat but to maintain a balanced diet, engage in regular exercise, drink plenty of water, and maintain a positive mood to promote overall h...[Read More] Does Long-Term Smartphone Use Increase Brain Cancer Risk?
Two Weeks of Dizziness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms and Treatment
Dizziness for two weeks? I have been experiencing dizziness for two weeks now, and I have seen a doctor who diagnosed me with vertigo. My symptoms are that I feel fine when I wake up in the morning, but once I get to school and start my first or second class, I begin to feel dizz...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Hello, Yuki: Based on your description, your condition seems to be paroxysmal dizziness, accompanied by 1) occasional headaches and 2) a leftward tilt of the body that has persisted for 3-4 years. You are concerned whether the past use of antiepileptic medication may have caused ...[Read More] Two Weeks of Dizziness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms and Treatment
Is Sudden Stuttering a Sign of Stroke? Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Is sudden stuttering while speaking a sign of a stroke? I started experiencing some stuttering and unclear speech with muffled sounds about two months ago. Could this be a sign of a stroke? My blood pressure has always been normal, my cholesterol is on the low side, and I consume...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Hello Mr. Shaws: Based on your description, your issue is stuttering and unclear speech that has persisted for two months. Our speech production relies on the coordination of the tongue, throat, and lips, and this coordination depends on the cerebellum, brain, and local neuromusc...[Read More] Is Sudden Stuttering a Sign of Stroke? Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Left Lower Back Pain After Standing for Two Hours
Left lower back pain after standing for more than two hours? Standing for more than two hours causes pain in the left lower back. Since childhood, whenever I stand for an extended period while shopping, I experience some discomfort in the left side of my lower back. The longer I ...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Based on your description, your issue seems to be lower back pain after prolonged standing, which can be alleviated by changing positions. There are several possible causes: 1) scoliosis, 2) nerve compression in the lumbar region, 3) inflammation of the lumbar muscles related to ...[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Back Pain After Standing for Two Hours
Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: When to Seek Neurological Care
Symptoms such as dizziness and numbness in the hands? Hello Doctor: In the past week, I have often felt a sensation of pressure in my head after walking just a few steps. My eyes, temples, neck, and throat feel very tight, and my legs feel light while walking. This sensation last...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Based on your description, your issue seems to be dizziness characterized by a sensation of heaviness in the head and lightness in the feet, accompanied by cold and numbness in the limbs. These symptoms have been intermittent over the past week. Possible causes include: 1. Anemia...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: When to Seek Neurological Care
Understanding Dizziness While Hiking: When to Seek Medical Attention
Dizziness while hiking? Hello Doctor: Today I went hiking, and after a short distance, I felt dizzy and unstable, with my heart racing. I was afraid to continue because I felt like I might faint, and my vision became blurry and white. I sat down for over ten minutes before the di...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Hello: Based on your description, your issue is experiencing sudden dizziness, palpitations, and temporary vision loss (seeing white) after climbing a short distance. You have also had episodes of positional vertigo during your postpartum confinement (which has resolved). 1. Fi...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness While Hiking: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Parkinson's Disease Stages: Symptoms and Progression Insights
Parkinson's disease Hello Dr. Yang, I have been experiencing occasional twitching in my left thumb and facial muscles since I entered menopause four years ago. However, in early October last year, I began to have pain and tremors in my left calf, and by early February this y...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Hello: Based on your description, your condition is characterized by 1) progressive left-sided limb tremors accompanied by intermittent pain and increased tremors, and 2) nuclear medicine examination indicating bilateral basal ganglia dysfunction related to Parkinson's disea...[Read More] Understanding Parkinson's Disease Stages: Symptoms and Progression Insights
Why Do I Feel Dizzy Days After Tooth Extraction?
Dizziness may begin a few days after tooth extraction? After having a tooth extraction, I've been experiencing frequent dizziness for several days. It feels like everything around me is swaying, and this has been ongoing for about 3 to 4 days. What could be the reason for th...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Hello: Your issue is related to dizziness occurring after tooth extraction. 1) If the extraction took a longer time, maintaining a fixed position for an extended period may cause stiffness in the neck and shoulder muscles, leading to dizziness. You can apply local heat to the nec...[Read More] Why Do I Feel Dizzy Days After Tooth Extraction?
Understanding Involuntary Movements: Causes and Concerns in Teens
Involuntary movements When I first started high school, my right leg would sometimes start to twitch involuntarily, and I thought it was probably nothing serious. Recently, I've noticed that it has become more frequent, and now my left pinky finger also twitches involuntaril...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Based on your description, your issue seems to involve intermittent involuntary movements in your right leg and left foot. Common possible causes include: 1) focal epilepsy 2) paroxysmal movement disorders 3) hyperthyroidism 4) myoclonus 5) cramps: this condition may involve pain...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Movements: Causes and Concerns in Teens
Understanding Numbness and Tingling in Feet and Calves: Causes and Solutions
Numbness and tingling in the soles of the feet and calves? About a week before the Lunar New Year, I started experiencing a tingling sensation in the soles of my feet and calves. It feels like a numbness, and I can sense my muscles twitching, but when I touch them, there is no ac...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Hello Mr. Lele: Your main issue seems to be intermittent distal numbness and pain in both lower limbs. According to your description, these symptoms occur with activity. You mentioned having used Sichuan pepper, and you wonder if there is a correlation. Based on your description,...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Tingling in Feet and Calves: Causes and Solutions
Frequent Headaches and Dizziness: Understanding Balance Issues and Vision Loss
Headache, dizziness, loss of balance, and sudden blackout? I have been experiencing frequent headaches and dizziness lately. Sometimes, I suddenly lose my balance while walking, or my vision goes completely black. I have had episodes of sudden vision loss in the past, but they ha...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Hello Ms. Chen: Based on your description, your main issues are: - Intermittent headaches - Accompanied by dizziness, blurred vision/visual field loss, and balance disturbances. Common possible causes include: 1. Syncope due to anemia: Pay attention to whether there are short men...[Read More] Frequent Headaches and Dizziness: Understanding Balance Issues and Vision Loss
Understanding Dizziness and Eye Pain: When to Seek Neurology Help
Dizziness upon opening the eyes? Hello Doctor, I am inquiring about my mother's condition. She is currently 65 years old. Last night, she had a big argument with my younger brother, and afterwards, she experienced pain in one eye and slight dizziness. Since her condition imp...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Hello Mr. Lan: Your mother's primary symptoms include sudden onset of unilateral eye pain accompanied by dizziness, which may suggest several conditions: A. If the dizziness is characterized by a spinning sensation, it may be due to posterior circulation insufficiency, poten...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Eye Pain: When to Seek Neurology Help
Managing Antiepileptic Drug Side Effects After Surgery
Issues with Antiepileptic Medications Hello Dr. Yang, my mother-in-law underwent a chronic subdural hematoma drainage surgery in December last year. After the surgery, she successfully regained consciousness. She has been taking antiepileptic medication since then, but she has be...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Hello Mr. A-Chung, chronic subdural hematoma is one of the many causes of epilepsy, but it does not necessarily occur in every case. If a neurosurgeon prescribes antiepileptic medications, it is primarily to prevent the occurrence of seizures, as seizures can adversely affect the...[Read More] Managing Antiepileptic Drug Side Effects After Surgery
Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Insights
Dizziness and numbness in the legs? Menstrual cramps are severe, and I usually don't consume cold drinks; I drink a lot of water. Recently, for the past two to three months, I've experienced sudden numbness in my legs during class, and my head often feels like it pauses...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Hello Ms. Lon: Numbness in the legs is a symptom that can have multiple causes: 1) Unilateral leg numbness may be attributed to poor posture, nerve compression, or inadequate blood circulation, among other factors. 2) Bilateral leg numbness requires consideration of systemic issu...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Insights
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Facial Numbness and Eye Pain Explained
Recently, I have been experiencing numbness on the left side of my face, eye pain, and numbness in my legs? Previously diagnosed with migraine, left facial numbness, and left mouth corner twitching. An MRI showed small white spots in the cerebellar region, and after consultation,...
Dr. Yang Shenggong reply Neurology
Hello, Miss: After reviewing your description, your condition seems to involve paroxysmal sensory and motor abnormalities on the left side of your face, along with frequent pauses in thought and expressive difficulties. Possible clinical causes include: 1) Paroxysmal neurological...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Facial Numbness and Eye Pain Explained