Dr. Ye Boshou reply Neurology Question

Ischemic stroke? Hello, I would like to ask you about a condition I saw on a television program called "ischemic stroke." My mother (45 years old) has several symptoms that match, such as headaches, experiencing blackouts upon waking, and weakness in her limbs, especial...

There is a problem with severe tinnitus and neck stiffness? Doctor: Hello, I have been experiencing a persistent high-frequency sound in the back half of my brain, which is quite loud. This symptom has lasted for several years, and it has become more severe in the last three to f...

Left-sided back spasm? Hello. I suddenly noticed spasms in my left back today, occurring every few minutes, and they recur whenever I move. Additionally, I experience severe hiccups whenever I massage the area. What could this condition be? What risks might it pose?

Radial nerve repair issues Hello Dr. Yeh, At the beginning of April, my brother suffered a spiral fracture of the humerus, which compressed the radial nerve, resulting in numbness, weakness, and an inability to lift his right hand. He has undergone surgery to stabilize the bone...

The Confusion of Stroke Patients Regarding the "Golden 3 Hours" (Forwarded from the Director's Mailbox) My father is 79 years old. A few days ago, while riding a motorcycle to the hospital with my mother for a medical appointment, he collapsed in the hospital'...

Grandmother had a minor stroke!!! Dear Director Yeh, Hello. My grandmother was hospitalized two months ago due to a stroke caused by a blockage in the right side of her brain. Although she has been safely discharged, the doctor only recommended regular outpatient visits and medi...

Cerebellar atrophy I have a family history of cerebellar atrophy. I would like to inquire if your hospital can test whether I have inherited this condition, or if another hospital offers this service. If so, could you please provide an estimate of the testing costs? Thank you.

Tinnitus distress? Hello Dr. Yeh, I recently caught a cold again, and since then, my left ear has been continuously producing a low-frequency sound like "thumping." An ENT specialist diagnosed it as muscle spasms near the ear. I took Eisu tablets, which helped for a few...

Tingling sensation on the left side of the scalp, similar to goosebumps? Hello, Doctor: Due to my job, I have to sit for long periods while using a computer, spending over 10 hours a day on it. In the past year or two, I have noticed some discomfort in my body. I experience sudde...

Scalp tingling and itching? Hello Dr. Yeh, I have been experiencing a symptom for the past two years. When the weather is colder, my body tends to feel colder as well. When I exercise or drink hot soup and my body warms up from the inside, my scalp often becomes tingly and then...

Visual oscillation Hello, Director Yeh: Recently, I have noticed a sensation of movement when looking at things, particularly evident with the following: 1. The text and images on my computer screen (the higher the contrast, the more pronounced it is); 2. Static electronic billb...

Side effects caused by lumbar anesthesia (spinal anesthesia)? Hello, doctor. The current symptoms seem to be side effects caused by lumbar anesthesia (spinal anesthesia). (I researched online and found related cases for my judgment.) My family member went into the operating room ...

Experiencing shock with limb weakness? Hello Dr. Yeh, First of all, thank you very much for taking the time to respond to this inquiry. My wife experiences weakness in her limbs and tremors throughout her body whenever she is startled. After resting for a while, she returns to n...

Numbness and tightness in the right side of the limbs? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my father’s symptoms. He has been experiencing numbness and tightness on the right side of his body from head to toe for over three years. The tightness feels like being bound very tig...

Hello Dr. Yeh, regarding the previous question? Hello Doctor: If I have already seen a specialist and the doctor could not determine the source of my problem, only telling me that it does not affect my health, but this feeling continues to paralyze my life, how can I help myself?...

Epilepsy surgery Hello, Doctor. Ten years ago, I had a major seizure and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I underwent surgery and received radiation therapy twice. I experienced both generalized and focal seizures. Since starting medication, my seizures have been controlled, and...

Discomfort that the head cannot tolerate? I have been experiencing a persistent tight discomfort around the upper right corner of my forehead, which is almost always present and causing me significant distress. It affects my ability to think clearly, and I also find myself easily...

Which specialty to see? Based on your symptoms of severe palpitations (pain, difficulty breathing), chest tightness, insomnia, and excessive salivation, which seem to resemble autonomic nervous system dysfunction, it would be advisable to consult a specialist in either Cardiology...

The right cheek twitches when smiling? Recently, I have noticed that my right cheek twitches when I smile, and I also experience soreness near my temple when riding a motorcycle in the cold wind. Doctor, what could these symptoms indicate? Can I allow my body to recover on its ow...

Dizziness-related issues? Dr. Yeh: Hello! Since giving birth to my second child in mid-August, I have been experiencing dizziness, often feeling lightheaded and extremely fatigued. I frequently feel the need to sleep, and I almost always dream when I do sleep. Could this be cause...