Dr. Ye Boshou reply Neurology Question - Page 21

Frequent involuntary twitching of the eyelid? Hello Dr. Yeh: For the past month, I have been experiencing involuntary twitching of my right eyelid. Initially, I didn't pay much attention to it, but recently the twitching has become more frequent, and I feel a "tightenin...

The soreness and cracking sounds in the lumbar joints during movement may be related to a herniated disc? About six months ago, I was diagnosed with a herniated disc. Medication has not shown any improvement. Recently, I often feel soreness around my lumbar spine and pelvis, but ...

Numbness in the big toe? Hello doctor, my boyfriend is currently serving in the military and has been experiencing numbness in his big toes (from the toe to the base of the toe) since he started his service (the numbness has lasted for almost a month!). He has tried using hot wat...

Temporalis headache? Regarding the area near the left temple that extends upward and backward, there is a palpable band-like structure distributed in a fan-shaped region, with a particularly painful spot approximately 5 cm x 5 cm in size located just behind the temple, near the i...

It should be neurology, right? Hello Doctor, in the past few days, I have been experiencing mild tingling sensations in the left side of my body, including my shoulder, arm, back of the hand, and toes. My left hand feels slightly weak when gripping, although the strength seems un...

Pain on the sides when opening the mouth? Last time I visited the dentist, I noticed that when I opened my mouth wide, there was a lot of pain in the area near my ear where my jaw meets. It also hurts when I press on it normally. When I was a child, I once cried so loudly that I ...

What is the condition after the treatment of meningitis? Hello, I would like to ask if adults who have been treated for meningitis can still be carriers of the infection. A colleague of mine was infected and has now been discharged. What precautions should I take in daily life? T...

Lower back to the right knee? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing nerve-related pain in the back of my right thigh for a long time. In early July of this year, I had an X-ray taken in Hualien focused on my lumbar region, which revealed a slight curvature on the right side of m...

Occasional strange sounds in the head? Recently, while sleeping (during quieter times), I occasionally perceive strange sounds in my head that I'm not quite sure about. It seems to be near my eyes, on the outer side close to my face, where I hear a sound similar to a "p...

Is it applicable? The patient originally had symptoms of epilepsy, which led to encephalopathy due to enterovirus affecting the brainstem, resulting in meningitis. Currently, the patient is unconscious at the age of five years and two months. Is hyperbaric oxygen therapy an optio...

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello Doctor: I often experience muscle twitching, which is not localized but occurs throughout my body. I do not feel any pain, only the sensation of muscle twitching. I have previously consulted a traditional ...

Often feel short of breath? Hello doctor, I have recently experienced pain below the left shoulder blade and difficulty breathing, but no suitable cause has been identified. Could you please provide a response? Thank you.

Is DHA useful? There is a five-year-old child who experienced seizures that led to viral damage in the brainstem, resulting in meningitis. Initially, the child had a nasogastric tube in place and exhibited continuous movements of the head, hands, and feet, along with kicking. The...

May I ask the doctor? Doctor, I have been feeling a persistent thinning of the muscles in both of my shoulders, especially in the back of the shoulders where I can feel the bones and see indentations. Over the past few months, I have been supplementing my nutrition and consuming ...

Discomfort in the nape of the neck? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing discomfort and pain in the back of my neck for about 6 to 7 years. I often feel dizzy and mentally fatigued, and the pain occurs at irregular intervals. Therefore, I am considering getting checked at the h...

Muscle atrophy When I was in middle school, I was injured in an explosion, which severed the tendon on the inner side of my right upper arm. After the incident, I lost sensation in the area below my ring finger on the inner side of my forearm, but I can still move it. Over the ye...

Excessive tension Hello, I would like to ask about my girlfriend's condition. Recently, she often feels tightness in her neck, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, lower back pain, and sometimes nausea. This situation has persisted for almost a month. A few weeks ago, the sy...

Numbness in the fingers? Why does the tip of my left index finger always feel numb after exercising?

Tremors in the hands? Dr. Yeh: Hello, my mother (70 years old) has recently experienced tremors in her hands. The more she tries to grip a pen or chopsticks, the more pronounced the shaking becomes. What could be the possible causes? How can we alleviate the symptoms? Is it likel...

Is this a symptom related to neurology? Hello Doctor! My mother (65 years old) has recently experienced a symptom where she sees bright spots on the outer sides of her eyes in completely dark environments (such as a dark room). In reality, there is no light present. She previousl...