Dr. Ye Boshou reply Neurology Question - Page 22

Which type of vitamins are suitable? There is a little girl at home who is five years and one month old. She has viral meningitis that has affected her brainstem and cranial nerves. Her legs kick involuntarily, and she struggles to fall asleep, relying on sedatives and sleeping p...

Examination of Tremors I have been experiencing hand tremors, and even when I try to hold a pen tightly, my hand still shakes, making it difficult to write. After a short while, my hand becomes very weak. I went to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital for an EEG and had blood tests done;...

Does steroid treatment really help with migraines? Hello Dr. Yeh, I have been suffering from migraines for over a decade, and I have been relying on Tylenol to manage the pain. Recently, I could no longer tolerate the pain and went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor ...

Numbness in the left thumb? Hello Dr. Yeh, In the past few days, I have been experiencing numbness in the first two joints of my left thumb (on the side of the nail). When I touch it, the sensation underneath the skin feels normal, but the surface of the skin seems to have a lay...

Tightness in the back muscles? Dear Doctor: Yesterday, I visited a rehabilitation specialist due to sharp pain in my lower right back. The director of the rehabilitation department diagnosed it as muscle tightness in my back, which led to the pain. Later, he had me lie face down ...

I still have some questions to ask? Hello, I have some questions based on our previous discussion. (1) Is it sufficient to just talk to him? Are there any other actions needed? (2) Once he regains consciousness, will the movements of his hands, feet, and mouth stop, or will they ...

Hand tremors? Since the night before last, my right hand has been trembling. It's particularly noticeable when I make a fist or hold something (like a pen), but it doesn't affect my strength when I open my hand. When I press my palms together, I can feel my right hand t...

What is the chance of recovery? I have a five-year-old girl at home with a history of epilepsy. The day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, she suddenly developed a fever and complained of discomfort, then started having seizures. She was immediately taken to the emergency room, but ...

Numbness in the foot? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my father who is 62 years old. When he stands, he experiences numbness on the outer side of his calf extending to his toes and thigh (the calf is the most affected), but he does not experience this numbness when sittin...

Right cervical pain? Dear Doctor: Yesterday evening, after finishing my computer work, I suddenly experienced sharp pain in my right neck. The pain occurred approximately every 50 seconds to 1 minute, initially lasting for 0 seconds, then extending to 5 minutes per episode. The p...

Localized numbness in the arm? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing a sensation in my left arm for twelve days that feels like it has been numbed or as if there is a damp tissue covering it. There is no pain or loss of sensation, but today the same sensation has appeared in my ...

Knee pain Hello Dr. Yeh: This morning, I suddenly experienced sharp pain in my knee while sleeping, which woke me up. Since then, I have been having intermittent sharp pains at irregular intervals. Sometimes the intervals are very short, and at other times they are longer. When I...

If you are experiencing headaches, lower back pain, and chest tightness, it is advisable to seek medical attention from a primary care physician or an emergency room. They can evaluate your symptoms and determine if you need to see a specialist, such as a neurologist for headache...

If you are experiencing headaches and chest tightness, it is advisable to seek medical attention from a primary care physician or an emergency department. They can evaluate your symptoms and determine if you need to see a specialist, such as a neurologist for headaches or a cardi...

Drug dependence Hello Dr. Yeh, thank you for your response. Continuing with my walking exercises seems to have improved my heart condition. However, I still rely on sleep medications to fall asleep peacefully. I am very grateful for my doctor’s ongoing patience and listening. Wil...

There is something unusual about the head and neck junction? Two months ago, after work, I went swimming and then worked the night shift. I started feeling a tightness in my left chest. I visited a family medicine doctor who tested my CPK levels, which were over 3000. The doctor ...

Regarding dizziness? Hello Dr. Yeh, I would like to ask some questions about dizziness. I previously experienced dizziness upon changing positions, and later I started feeling dizzy even when I was still. I often feel like the room is spinning when I turn over in bed. Could this ...

Recurrence of a pre-existing condition? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I apologize for bothering you with a question. My mental state has improved a lot; I walk regularly, go to bed early, wake up early, and I am also working hard on managing my temper and being polite to others. I've been...

Doctor, I have a problem with my facial nerve? Dear Dr. Yeh, my facial nerve issue began around the fifth grade. At that time, my parents thought it would heal on its own, so I only saw a doctor once or twice. Now, I still haven't recovered, and there is a significant differ...

How to prevent the onset of Tourette syndrome? How can Tourette syndrome be prevented? Is it inherited across generations? If one identical twin has Tourette syndrome, what is the likelihood that the other twin will develop it? Can diet help manage the condition? How can symptoms...