Dr. Ye Boshou reply Neurology Question - Page 20

Please ask your question? Is acupuncture effective in stimulating the brain for patients with brain injuries? Since brain injuries are extensive and complex, we are considering whether additional stimulation treatments would be beneficial. However, you previously mentioned that m...

Please ask your question? Hello, Director Yeh. I would like to ask whether sleep apnea can qualify for disability benefits. A friend of mine, who is only 26 years old, experiences sudden episodes of not being able to wake up. I heard that it is possible to apply for disability in...

Pain on the lateral side of the knee? Director Yeh, I apologize for bothering you. I have been experiencing pain along a tendon on the outer side of my left knee for nearly two years. I have undergone physical therapy, applied topical medications, and taken oral medications, but ...

What can be done to be helpful? A girl in the family, over five years old, suffered damage to her brainstem due to an enterovirus affecting her brain, resulting in encephalitis that occurred on September 17. Initially, she was completely unresponsive, unable to see, hear, speak, ...

Muscle soreness in the head? Hello: A friend of mine mentioned that he has a condition that causes dizziness. I would like to understand if this condition is considered serious, what might lead to it, under what circumstances it may occur, and how to prevent it in daily life. Tha...

Olfactory issues Hello Dr. Yeh, I would like to ask you about olfactory issues. I underwent brain surgery about four years ago due to intracranial hemorrhage, and as a result of the surgery, I experienced a loss of smell. I have consulted many doctors, but they have all told me...

If the mouth opens involuntarily, it could be due to several reasons, including muscle spasms, neurological conditions, or side effects from certain medications. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan? My father has been exp...

The parotid gland intermittently swells without any apparent reason? I am a 30-year-old male in good health, but I have been experiencing sleep deprivation due to a busy work schedule. About three to four years ago, I started having intermittent swelling of my parotid gland for n...

Shooting pain in the soles of the feet? Hello Dr. Yeh: For the past 1-2 months, I have occasionally felt a sharp pain in the soles of my feet after wearing shoes, and there is also a slight tingling sensation in my leg muscles. Could this be related to poor ventilation in my shoe...

Neuralgia The first episode occurred in the lower left cheek near the root of the lower jaw teeth, and it was extremely painful, to the point where I couldn't sleep. I first went to see a dentist, visiting three different dentists, all of whom said there were no cavities, no...

Eyelid twitching? About three weeks ago, I started experiencing intermittent twitching of my left lower eyelid. Initially, it was infrequent and had gaps of days in between, so I didn't think much of it. However, starting this week, it has been twitching almost every day, pa...

Please ask your question? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you about hyperbaric oxygen therapy. 1. Which is more effective for recovery: undergoing treatment immediately after a brain hypoxia event or waiting several months to receive treatment? 2. If treatment is administered ...

Headache and palpitations? Hello doctor, I experienced dizziness last night, feeling somewhat like spinning, and I couldn't stand very steadily. I took medication from the hospital and slept all day, which helped a bit, but my head still feels this way, especially for the pa...

Tremors of the body and head during conversation? If you experience involuntary shaking of your body and head while talking to others, it may be related to a neurological or movement disorder. Conditions such as Parkinson's disease or autonomic nervous system dysregulation c...

Fall Four days ago, I accidentally fell off a chair and landed directly on the floor. For the past couple of days, my legs have been sore at night; the day before yesterday, it was my right leg, and today, my left leg is also sore. I am concerned about potential issues in the fut...

Sharp pain in the upper abdomen? I have undergone the following examinations at various hospitals: 1) gastroscopy (3 times), 2) abdominal ultrasound, 3) CT scan, 4) abdominal X-ray with contrast, and 5) colonoscopy. All tests showed that the organs are normal with no abnormalitie...

Trigeminal neuralgia I often experience pain in my right eye that leads to headaches (with significant pain around my nose) and I feel very nauseous and uncomfortable. I consulted an ophthalmologist who diagnosed me with trigeminal neuralgia. I also saw a doctor, but the relief w...

Please ask your question? 1. How should cerebral hemorrhage be treated? 2. What medications should be used to treat cerebral venous thrombosis? 3. What are the potential sequelae of cerebral atrophy? 4. What is hydrocephalus?

Neurological issues I am unsure what issue my cranial nerves might have, but I feel like my face is becoming increasingly asymmetrical, and my speech seems odd. One of my eyes appears to be bulging. I have had it checked, and it is indeed protruding. An ophthalmic CT scan showed ...

Intermittent pain Hello Dr. Yeh: My right hand's ring finger at the first joint suddenly started to hurt and feel numb. Pressing on it makes it more painful, and it also swells and feels warm. After about 5-10 minutes, the pain subsides, but it still feels warmer than my oth...