Understanding Head Injuries: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Head trauma Yesterday, while sitting down, I hit the back of my head against a wooden podium. Occasionally, I experience pain in my left ear, which has become more frequent today. Additionally, I now have pain in my right ear and a feeling of drowsiness.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, the use of anticoagulants, or obvious local hematomas, head injuries are mostly mild. However, if the following conditions occur, delayed bleeding should be considered, and the patient should seek emergency care: (1...[Read More] Understanding Head Injuries: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Understanding Sudden Numbness in Hands, Feet, and Face: Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness in both hands, both feet, and the face? About a week ago, I suddenly experienced numbness in the backs of both hands, the upper and lower arms, the backs of my feet and toes, the calves, the inner thigh of my left leg, and a tingling sensation in my lips and face. What c...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest hyperventilation syndrome. This condition is characterized by a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood, leading to an increase in pH, medically referred to as "respiratory alkalosis." This can trigger systemic reactions and sympt...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Numbness in Hands, Feet, and Face: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Right-Sided Head Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Headache Hello doctor, I woke up this morning with a dull pain in the back of my head on the right side. The pain extends from the area below the protruding bone down to the upper part of my neck. What could be the issue?
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: If you are experiencing simple neck and upper back pain, it may be due to improper sleeping posture or an unsuitable pillow height, leading to muscle tension and strain. You can initially use pain relief patches, and symptoms should improve within 2-3 days. However, if you...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Head Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Body Shaking: Possible Neurological Concerns Explained
Recently, I have been experiencing body tremors? It has been 5 days since I started experiencing shaking. Initially, I felt a bit dizzy, but gradually it felt like my body was swaying. I perceive it as my center of gravity shifting back and forth, which is especially noticeable w...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned experiencing acute body tremors, which should first consider issues related to proprioception or metabolic disorders such as thyroid problems. Generally speaking, the cerebellum is the center for balance, responsible for fine-tuning bodily equilibrium. If sym...[Read More] Understanding Body Shaking: Possible Neurological Concerns Explained
Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Causes and Specialist Guidance
Dizziness and lightheadedness? Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from dizziness and headaches lately, primarily in the lower back area of my head, centered in the middle of the brain and below the ears. This is accompanied by difficulty focusing my eyes on a single point, follo...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: It is important to consider Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) first. The characteristic symptoms include brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting up, rolling over, or suddenly turning...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Causes and Specialist Guidance
Understanding Headaches: When to Seek Medical Attention
Headache issues? Hello, doctor. I have a headache issue that usually starts in the afternoon, and sometimes I wake up with a mild headache. The pain is located in the back of my head and my temples, and it gets worse when I strain during bowel movements. I read online that this c...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: There are many causes of headaches. If your headache worsens during straining to have a bowel movement, it is advisable to seek assistance from a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding Headaches: When to Seek Medical Attention
Head Injuries and Dementia: Understanding the Risks and Concerns
Head Trauma and Dementia Hello, Doctor. 1. I recently read that head injuries can increase the risk of dementia. I would like to ask if, when I was in the first and second grades of elementary school, I had a head injury that resulted in bleeding on a CT scan, but I did not exp...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: 1. If it is a single mild head injury, the likelihood of developing dementia is low, so there is no need to worry excessively. 2. If all other organ examinations are normal, it may be necessary to consider psychosomatic disorders. You can seek assistance from a psychosomat...[Read More] Head Injuries and Dementia: Understanding the Risks and Concerns
Head Injuries and Dementia Risk: Understanding the Connection
Head Trauma and Dementia Hello Doctor, 1. I recently read that head injuries can increase the risk of dementia. I would like to ask if, when I was in the first and second grades of elementary school, I had a head injury that resulted in bleeding on a CT scan, but I did not expe...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: 1. If it is a single mild head injury, the likelihood of developing dementia is relatively low, so there is no need to worry excessively. 2. If other organ examinations are normal, it may be necessary to consider psychosomatic disorders. You can seek assistance from a psyc...[Read More] Head Injuries and Dementia Risk: Understanding the Connection
Understanding Hand Tremors: Possible Causes and Insights
Causes of Hand Tremors Hello doctor, I've recently noticed that my hand seems to shake when I use chopsticks, but it only happens at certain angles. Specifically, when I'm trying to pick something up with the chopsticks and it's in the middle of the motion, my hand...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is important to first consider physiological and psychological tremors. The electromyography and CT scan of the head are normal. 1. Physiological tremors: These do not occur regularly and only manifest in certain situations such as stress, t...[Read More] Understanding Hand Tremors: Possible Causes and Insights
Understanding Central Nervous System Issues: When to See a Neurologist
Central nervous system issues? Hello, doctor. I have noticed since I was very young that one side of my body sweats a lot while the other side does not sweat at all. During winter, one side of my hands and feet feels cold while the other side is warm. I haven't seen a doctor...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest a autonomic nervous system disorder. Relevant tests can be conducted at a medical center. If the symptoms continue to progress, it may be necessary to consider abnormalities in brain structure, particularly with unilateral sweating. I recommend th...[Read More] Understanding Central Nervous System Issues: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Temple Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Concerns
Temporalis pain Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing headaches for the past year, and I also have symptoms of anxiety. Occasionally, I get headaches in the afternoon, with pain on both sides of my temples, forehead, eye sockets, and the back of my neck. Could this be a serious...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest hyperventilation syndrome, as the decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood leads to an increase in pH, causing systemic reactions and symptoms. Common manifestations include vasoconstriction and decreased calcium levels in the blood. The red...[Read More] Understanding Temple Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Concerns
Understanding Tension Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Tension headache Doctor, I occasionally experience headaches that usually start in the afternoon and persist. The pain is located in my temples, forehead, eye sockets, and the back of my neck. It worsens with exertion, but I don't have any other symptoms. This has been going...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest tension-type headache, which is caused by muscle tightness in the head. Common manifestations include tight, constricting pain in the forehead and temples, resembling the feeling of wearing the Monkey King's golden headband. Since it is cause...[Read More] Understanding Tension Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Pain deep in the buttocks and right thigh? Hello, doctor. I am overweight and also have issues with muscle tightness (the therapist mentioned they have never encountered such tight muscles). Ten days ago, I suddenly rode a motorcycle for 90 minutes (I haven't ridden one in 2...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is important to consider symptoms of nerve compression due to a herniated disc, which may also result from sudden injuries such as twisting the waist, bending to lift heavy objects, or experiencing excessive force, for example, falling from a ...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Persistent Headaches and Dizziness: A Neurology Perspective
Headache, head pressure, dizziness? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing dizziness and headaches for the past one to two months. Two months ago, I had an unknown cause of severe head pressure and pain that made it impossible for me to work properly for several days. It improved...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms resemble those of a migraine. This type of headache lasts from 4 to 72 hours. The characteristics of the headache include unilateral pain, which may feel throbbing or pulsating, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, as well as se...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches and Dizziness: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Persistent Headaches: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Persistent headache Hello Doctor, On a certain day in May, I suddenly experienced a severe headache accompanied by nausea and the urge to vomit. At that time, I was undergoing treatment in the obstetrics and gynecology department for recurrent candidiasis, and I had taken multi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest a vascular headache. Consider the following criteria: (a) recurrent migraine attacks that significantly affect the patient's quality of life or daily activities, with triggers ruled out, and appropriate use of acute treatment medications and ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Neck Discomfort: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Discomfort in the head and neck? I would like to ask the doctor, two months ago I underwent chiropractic treatment for my neck, but it seems it wasn't done properly. A few days later, I started experiencing mild dizziness when turning my head, and a tingling sensation on the...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it may be necessary to consider cervical spine disorders. The causes could include external factors such as traffic accidents, falls, head impacts against hard objects, or excessive force during cervical rotation, which may lead to cervical insta...[Read More] Understanding Neck Discomfort: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Pain at the Back of the Head: Causes and Concerns
Pain in the posterior part of the head? 1. Doctor, I have been experiencing pain in the back of my head along with dry heaving and nausea. Could this be a sign of a brain hemorrhage? 2. Besides imaging studies, are there any other characteristics or methods to detect arterioven...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: 1. Doctor, I have been experiencing pain in the back of my head along with dry heaving and nausea. Is this a precursor to a brain hemorrhage? A: These symptoms are more indicative of a vascular headache; typically, a brain hemorrhage would present with focal neurological s...[Read More] Understanding Pain at the Back of the Head: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Recurrent Dizziness: Causes and Solutions
Recurrent dizziness? Hello, doctor: I would like to inquire about a recent issue I've been experiencing. I've been having frequent episodes of dizziness, where I suddenly feel lightheaded while walking, and at times my vision becomes blurry. I have to squat down to alle...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest a consideration of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). The characteristic symptoms include brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting up, rolling over, or sudde...[Read More] Understanding Recurrent Dizziness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Occasional Numbness in the Back of the Head During Urination
Numbness in the scalp during urination? I would like to ask, I often experience numbness in the right back of my head when urinating, but there is no pain, and it goes away after I finish urinating. What could this situation be? Thank you.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest cervical myofascial tightness. The primary concerns could be cervical disc degeneration, facet joint degeneration, and cervical disc herniation. Once there is pathology in the cervical spine joints, it can lead to neck pain and stiffness, as well ...[Read More] Understanding Occasional Numbness in the Back of the Head During Urination
Understanding Burning Sensations in the Back of the Head: Causes and Solutions
The back of the head feels like it's burning? 1. The sensation of heat in the back of the head, resembling a burning feeling, could be caused by various factors such as tension headaches, migraines, or even anxiety. It is advisable to manage stress, ensure proper hydration, ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Regarding the issues you mentioned, 1. The sensation of heat in the back of the head feels somewhat like burning; what could be the possible causes? How can it be improved? (It started around the afternoon of October 9th) A: It may be necessary to consider cervical myofasc...[Read More] Understanding Burning Sensations in the Back of the Head: Causes and Solutions