Understanding Pulsating Pain in the Back of the Head After Bathroom Visits
Sometimes after using the restroom, I experience a noticeable pulsating pain in the left back of my head for a few seconds? Hello, Doctor. About 4-5 years ago, I started experiencing a pulsating pain in the left posterior part of my head for a few seconds after using the restroom...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Tsai: "Regarding your question about headaches, which specialty should I consult to find out the cause... I have pulsating pain in the left posterior part of my head for a few seconds." Pulsatile headaches may initially suggest a vascular headache, particularl...[Read More] Understanding Pulsating Pain in the Back of the Head After Bathroom Visits
Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Understanding Symptoms and Diagnosis
Is this carpal tunnel syndrome? 1. I experience a tingling sensation in the interphalangeal joints, sometimes accompanied by a tearing pain that radiates downward. Additionally, when using a mouse or smartphone, I feel soreness in my wrist (the dorsal side), and my fingers are sw...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Wei, You mentioned the "tingling sensation in the metacarpophalangeal joint area... carpal tunnel syndrome will definitely cause numbness." This is because sensory nerves are usually affected first, so most patients present with a tingling sensation initially....[Read More] Is It Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Understanding Symptoms and Diagnosis
Sudden Sharp Pain in the Back of the Head When Turning: Causes Explained
Occasional sudden severe pain in the back of the head when turning the head? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing this condition for about three to four years, but it occurs only occasionally, roughly every few months. When I turn my head, I feel a sharp, concentrated pain in ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Chen Li, You mentioned that "occasionally turning my head causes intense pain concentrated at a specific point in the left back of my head," which may suggest cervicogenic headache. Symptoms of cervicogenic headache include unilateral severe headache, stiffnes...[Read More] Sudden Sharp Pain in the Back of the Head When Turning: Causes Explained
Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain After Prolonged Sitting: When to Seek Help
I would like to inquire about what condition these symptoms may indicate? Sitting for 1-2 hours (such as in a car or at a desk) causes intense stabbing pain throughout the neck, shoulders, and upper back, along with a feeling of tightness and swelling around the neck and shoulder...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. QZ: You mentioned experiencing a strong stabbing pain from your neck to your shoulders and upper back. I wonder if you also have any tingling sensations? We should first consider cervical nerve root compression, which is often related to tightness in the cervical muscle...[Read More] Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain After Prolonged Sitting: When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness and Concentration Issues: Possible Causes and Treatments
Dizziness / tightness in the back of the head / difficulty concentrating? Hello Doctor, since mid-2021, I have been experiencing intermittent tightness and numbness in the back of my head, along with dizziness (similar to motion sickness), accompanied by difficulty concentrating ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Ms. Chen: Based on the above, after a thorough examination, including an MRI, it has been confirmed that there are no organ abnormalities. It is recommended to improve sleep quality and engage in moderate exercise, in conjunction with medication treatment.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Concentration Issues: Possible Causes and Treatments
Understanding Dizziness and Dry Mouth: When to Seek Neurological Care
Dizziness and dry mouth? Recently, I have been experiencing dizziness, a feeling of pressure in the back of my head, dry mouth, tinnitus, and occasional numbness in my hands. My walking is normal. I visited a family medicine clinic where I was prescribed medication for the dizzin...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ming: You mentioned feeling "pressure in the back of your head, dry mouth, tinnitus, and occasional hand numbness." Could you clarify the numbness in your hands? Is it bilateral or unilateral? If it is unilateral, we may need to consider cervical spine issues....[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Dry Mouth: When to Seek Neurological Care
Unexplained Dizziness: Seeking Answers After Multiple Doctor Visits
After multiple consultations, the cause of the head dizziness has not yet been identified? Hello Doctor: Last month (December 21, 2023) in the evening, due to the cold weather and wearing lighter clothing, I seemed to have caught a chill. However, I did not exhibit any obvious co...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Mr. Li: There are various causes of dizziness. It is recommended to first visit a neurologist to arrange for a vascular ultrasound examination. Identifying the cause is essential for determining the correct treatment direction.[Read More] Unexplained Dizziness: Seeking Answers After Multiple Doctor Visits
Understanding Post-Surgery Calf Issues: When to Seek Medical Help
Calf issues Hello Doctor, I underwent RF (radiofrequency) calf surgery 9 days ago and have been unable to stand on flat ground since then. When barefoot, I experience the following difficulties: I cannot stand upright, my knees cannot straighten, I cannot rise onto my toes, and I...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
It is uncertain what type of surgery you underwent. Please follow up with your surgeon for a discussion, or seek evaluation from a specialist in plastic surgery or neurology at a regional hospital or higher. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Calf Issues: When to Seek Medical Help
Head Injury Concerns: When to Seek Medical Attention After Trauma
Head issues Hello, doctor. My mother is 50 years old and was hit on the back of her head by a car door this morning. She is currently on anticoagulants due to vasculitis, and I am very concerned about the possibility of microvascular rupture and other issues. Which specialty shou...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Hue: It has been over 10 days now; how is your mother doing? If she is in her 50s and has not experienced loss of consciousness or significant localized hematoma, there may not be too much to worry about. Delayed intracranial hemorrhage typically occurs within 48 hours, wit...[Read More] Head Injury Concerns: When to Seek Medical Attention After Trauma
Understanding Persistent Head Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
I've been experiencing a persistent feeling of pressure and dull pain in my head lately? Hello Doctor, my situation is as follows: Recently, I have been experiencing pain on the left side of my head, specifically the top and the back left side, which started in early Decembe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned "gastroesophageal reflux... I almost always sleep with my head elevated on my side (using a pillow and a body pillow to alleviate discomfort), and I wonder if my sleeping position is causing headaches." Elevating the head can indeed lead to ov...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Head Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah-Ming, You mentioned that "your back, waist, and hips feel hot and painful, and your legs feel tingling and numb while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc leading to localized inflammato...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello doctor, back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I have been feeling a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs have been experiencing tingling and numbness when I walk. I had an X-ray done, and the do...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Amin, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc, which can lead to lo...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah Ming, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause of this is a herniated disc, which can...[Read More] Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Understanding Tinnitus and Brain Noises: A Patient's Journey
Tinnitus and pulsatile tinnitus issues? Hello Dr. Tsai, I have been experiencing tinnitus for over two months. It started after the four-day Double Tenth National Day holiday and has persisted since then. The director of the traditional Chinese medicine clinic initially suggested...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: There are many causes of tinnitus, and it is recommended to consult a neurologist for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus and Brain Noises: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
The tingling sensation in the soles of the feet becomes more pronounced the longer I walk? Occasionally, there is numbness in the soles of my feet, especially after walking for more than 20 minutes, where the numbness becomes more pronounced and can extend to halfway up my calves...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Lin, You mentioned that "the numbness in the soles of your feet becomes more pronounced, and it extends to half of your calves, improving only after resting for a while, but there is still a slight numbness in your feet." Your symptoms may suggest possible sc...[Read More] Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
Unexplained Severe Body Pain: A 71-Year-Old's Medical Mystery
Intermittent generalized bone pain? Hello Doctor, my father is 71 years old. He has seen several specialists in the hospital, but we have not been able to find the cause of his condition, which has left our family and the patient feeling helpless and discouraged. He has been rece...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Mr. Dong: Based on the symptoms mentioned, it is recommended to consult with an immunology and rheumatology specialist. If the cause is still not identified, please seek a detailed examination from a neurologist.[Read More] Unexplained Severe Body Pain: A 71-Year-Old's Medical Mystery
Understanding Taste Changes: Neurological Insights for Seniors
Oral issues Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my father who has recently experienced a lack of taste for the first bite of food, but the second bite tastes normal. He is 55 years old and has a history of hypertension and myocardial infarction. He also has cold symptoms with...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
If you experience changes in taste, it is recommended to seek evaluation from a neurologist, a gastroenterologist specializing in liver and biliary disorders, or an otolaryngologist (ENT). Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Taste Changes: Neurological Insights for Seniors
Unexplained Right Leg Pain and Numbness: Possible Nerve Compression?
Unexplained tremors, pain, and numbness in the right foot? Hello Doctor, during my middle school years, I was diagnosed with a herniated disc after a classmate pulled my chair, causing me to fall. I tried physical therapy and corticosteroid injections, but they were not very effe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. W, You mentioned experiencing sudden severe pain in your right heel and persistent numbness and tingling. How should this be addressed? Thank you, doctor. Your symptoms indeed warrant consideration of lumbar nerve root compression. Typical discomfort associated with l...[Read More] Unexplained Right Leg Pain and Numbness: Possible Nerve Compression?
Understanding Toe Sensations: Possible Nerve Issues and Disc Problems
Toe problems For several months, there has been abnormal sensation on the inner side of the second toe of the left foot, with a dull feeling. Occasionally, there is a slight tingling sensation in the ball of the foot and the base of the big toe. Initially, the orthopedic speciali...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Wang, You mentioned, "If I undergo an MRI, can it be arranged to scan from the lower back to the entire leg to find the point where the nerve is compressed?" Generally speaking, peripheral nerve compression can often be diagnosed using electrophysiological stu...[Read More] Understanding Toe Sensations: Possible Nerve Issues and Disc Problems
Understanding Persistent Headaches and Dizziness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Persistent headaches and dizziness for over a month? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my condition. I have been experiencing headaches for a month now, with daily pain that feels tight and pressure-like. Recently, I've noticed a pulsating sensation in my temples and ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Eric: There are various causes of headaches, and not all of them can be identified through a CT scan. If the headache does not improve, it is recommended to continue follow-up treatment in a neurology outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches and Dizziness: Possible Causes and Solutions