Persistent Dizziness When Sleeping on Left Side: Which Specialist to Consult?
It's been at least 10 years. I feel dizzy when I sleep on my left side? It's been at least 10 years that I experience dizziness when sleeping on my left side. Even closing my eyes can trigger it. A few years ago, I took traditional Chinese medicine and it improved for a...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Zhen, you can first consult an otolaryngologist for an examination, as there is a higher likelihood of inner ear issues. Thank you.[Read More] Persistent Dizziness When Sleeping on Left Side: Which Specialist to Consult?
Understanding Fainting Caused by Abdominal Pain: Possible Triggers and Insights
Abdominal pain leading to syncope? Hello, Doctor Gao: Today, around 11:30 AM, I experienced a sudden onset of abdominal pain that caused me to faint in the bathroom. Initially, the pain was crampy, followed by diarrhea, which occurred about two to three times. After that, I still...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
I am not certain about the cause of your abdominal pain; it could be incidental or due to other reasons. However, abdominal pain can be severe enough to cause reflex syncope, which is due to excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve, leading to suppressed heart rate and blood pres...[Read More] Understanding Fainting Caused by Abdominal Pain: Possible Triggers and Insights
Understanding Persistent Dizziness: When to Seek Neurological Help
Dizzy? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing dizziness for three consecutive days. My head feels warm, and I don't feel well overall. The symptoms persist as long as I am awake, and they disappear only when I sleep. Currently, I do not have any other symptoms such as nausea...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If you are feeling dizzy and have a warm sensation, along with a lack of energy, it is important to check your body temperature to see if it is elevated. If you have a cold or another type of infection, treatment should be directed towards that. If your blood pressure is elevated...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness: When to Seek Neurological Help
Understanding Hand Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Textile Workers
Hand numbness and tingling? I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask about my mother, who is in her early 50s and works in the textile industry, managing her own factory. Her job often requires her to use her hands to thread and arrange gears to achieve the desi...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is important to further understand the specific location of hand numbness, as different distributions of numbness correspond to different nerves and can indicate various lesion sites, allowing for further speculation on the underlying causes. Overuse commonly leads to carpal t...[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Textile Workers
Understanding Dizziness and Eye Pain: When to Seek Neurology Help
Dizziness upon opening the eyes? Hello Doctor, I am inquiring about my mother's condition. She is currently 65 years old. Last night, she had a big argument with my younger brother, and afterwards, she experienced pain in one eye and slight dizziness. Since her condition imp...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello Mr. Lan: Your mother's primary symptoms include sudden onset of unilateral eye pain accompanied by dizziness, which may suggest several conditions: A. If the dizziness is characterized by a spinning sensation, it may be due to posterior circulation insufficiency, poten...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Eye Pain: When to Seek Neurology Help
Understanding Chronic Headaches and Dizziness: Seeking Answers and Solutions
Chronic headaches, dizziness, and occasional nausea? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about my long-term headaches and dizziness. I have been experiencing headaches for several years now. I am currently a senior in college, and since my senior year of high school, I had head...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms are very similar to migraines. This type of headache can last 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 ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches and Dizziness: Seeking Answers and Solutions
Experiencing Balance Issues After an Accident? Possible Causes Explained
Feeling a lack of balance? I am the original poster and I just suddenly thought of a question (because I almost fell). After the car accident, I felt a slight weakness in my left leg, with a delayed reaction and poor balance. The next day, I fell at school (after that, I only fel...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
It is relatively uncommon for effects to manifest after thirteen years; it may be beneficial to seek a second opinion from a neurosurgeon.[Read More] Experiencing Balance Issues After an Accident? Possible Causes Explained
Understanding Dizziness and Fatigue: Neurological Insights on Stress Effects
Nervousness can easily cause dizziness? Hello Doctor: In recent months, I have been experiencing dizziness and fatigue. Two years ago, I fainted after donating blood. My usual blood pressure is around 100 to 120. However, in the past four months, I have felt dizzy whenever I go t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, if the dizziness occurs during periods of emotional instability, it may be worth considering anxiety disorders as a potential cause of the physical symptoms. Regarding neck pain, especially when accompanied by upper arm pain during certain movements or ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Fatigue: Neurological Insights on Stress Effects
Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Insights
Dizziness and numbness in the legs? Menstrual cramps are severe, and I usually don't consume cold drinks; I drink a lot of water. Recently, for the past two to three months, I've experienced sudden numbness in my legs during class, and my head often feels like it pauses...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello Ms. Lon: Numbness in the legs is a symptom that can have multiple causes: 1) Unilateral leg numbness may be attributed to poor posture, nerve compression, or inadequate blood circulation, among other factors. 2) Bilateral leg numbness requires consideration of systemic issu...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Insights
Unexplained Dizziness: Seeking Answers for Persistent Discomfort
It's really distressing to experience discomfort and dizziness without being able to identify the underlying issue? I do not smoke or drink alcohol, but due to a shift work schedule, my sleep patterns are quite irregular. Since early 2015, I have experienced occasional dizzi...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Based on your description, the initial dizziness is likely related to inner ear dysfunction, but it gradually transformed into a feeling of lightheadedness with occasional swaying. This can sometimes be attributed to anxiety stemming from the brain's perception of an unsafe ...[Read More] Unexplained Dizziness: Seeking Answers for Persistent Discomfort
Managing Home Rehabilitation After Hemorrhagic Stroke: Common Concerns
Regarding the situations encountered during home rehabilitation after a hemorrhagic stroke? Dear Doctor, My father suffered a cerebral hemorrhage stroke two weeks ago and was observed in the intensive care unit for about a week. Fortunately, he was able to return home for self-r...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description of the discomfort and pain in the area behind your ear and neck, if there are no new neurological symptoms such as unilateral limb weakness or changes in consciousness, it is generally advisable to consider local neuromuscular issues. Since rehabi...[Read More] Managing Home Rehabilitation After Hemorrhagic Stroke: Common Concerns
Understanding Transient Ischemic Attacks: Symptoms and Diagnosis Insights
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing dizziness for the past six months. It is not a spinning sensation, but rather a feeling of unsteadiness while walking, along with a sensation of swaying and falling. Occasionally, I have neck pain. My blood pr...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, due to the thickening of your carotid artery intima, it is important to pay attention to other risk factors such as passive smoking and metabolic syndrome. Many factors can cause symptoms of dizziness, such as anemia, autonomic dysfunction, inner...[Read More] Understanding Transient Ischemic Attacks: Symptoms and Diagnosis Insights
Understanding Brain Microvascular Malformations: Risks, Treatment, and Management
Cerebral microangioma Hello, my girlfriend, who is 37 years old, often experiences dizziness and headaches. After undergoing a brain MRI at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (without contrast agent), it was found that she has a cerebral microaneurysm with signs of hemorrhage (i...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Based on your description, it seems more like a cavernous hemangioma, but the actual situation should be explained by your attending physician, as there doesn't appear to be a specific term that corresponds to cerebral microangioma in the medical terminology. From what I und...[Read More] Understanding Brain Microvascular Malformations: Risks, Treatment, and Management
Understanding Dizziness and Nausea: Common Neurological Concerns
Dizziness and nausea? I have recently been experiencing dizziness, nausea, and fatigue when I wake up and when I return home from work in the afternoon. I usually get about 7 to 8 hours of sleep. What could be the cause? Sometimes, after squatting for 1 to 2 minutes, I stand up a...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Ms. Chou, there are many potential causes for dizziness and nausea, and the information provided is insufficient for making a recommendation. Regarding the dizziness and blurred vision upon standing up, it is important to consider conditions such as anemia or low blood press...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Nausea: Common Neurological Concerns
Understanding Dizziness and Neck Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Dizziness and issues with the neck and shoulders? I'm not very good at describing it, but right now I feel a bit dizzy, though not extremely so. It feels somewhat like having a heavy head and light feet, with a sensation that my head might drop off, almost like being startle...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Mr. Pan, many of the symptoms you mentioned are common among neurology patients. I recommend that you directly schedule an appointment with a neurologist, as the conditions you mentioned cannot rule out the possibility of multiple sclerosis.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Neck Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Sudden Drops in Blood Oxygen Levels After Surgery
Sudden drop in blood oxygen levels..? Hello Doctor, I have a question again. Originally, I had severe obstructive sleep apnea, but after a major surgery, I have seen significant improvement in my "fatigue" and the "snoring" has noticeably decreased. However, t...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If daytime sleepiness and fatigue are not caused by sleep apnea, other underlying conditions should be considered. Blood oxygen levels are typically measured using a fingertip pulse oximeter; however, if the extremities are cold or circulation is poor, or if the sensor is misalig...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Drops in Blood Oxygen Levels After Surgery
Understanding Dizziness: Causes and When to Seek Help
The sensation of dizziness? Dr. Jiang, I have been feeling lightheaded while walking sometimes, and I need to hold onto something for a moment until it passes. This has happened twice. Additionally, when I am sitting, I sometimes feel a sudden jolt in my head. Could this be due t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description: First, it is important to consider syncope, with the most common cause being reflex syncope due to excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve, which leads to bradycardia and decreased cardiac output. Other causes may include changes in posture from lying ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Sudden Dizziness and Weakness: When to Seek Neurological Help
Dizziness and weakness? I experience sudden dizziness followed by a loss of consciousness for about 1 to 2 seconds, during which my body feels weak and limp. I have high blood pressure that is being managed with medication. This can happen while driving or even when watching TV a...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Bobo, it is essential to identify the cause of these symptoms to prevent any danger while driving. Please seek immediate consultation with a cardiologist or a neurologist. Best regards, Lan Shengxing.[Read More] Sudden Dizziness and Weakness: When to Seek Neurological Help
Managing Intermittent Headaches: When to Seek Neurology Help
Intermittent headaches I have a history of hypertension and experience intermittent headaches. I also had a head injury five years ago when I fainted after a long drive and was taken to the hospital for stitches. I have had an EEG that showed no abnormalities. Recently, the frequ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description: The symptoms you mentioned are more likely caused by syncope. Loss of consciousness can occur when cerebral blood flow drops below 30 ml per minute, typically due to rapid drops in blood pressure or vasoconstriction leading to reduced cerebral blood flo...[Read More] Managing Intermittent Headaches: When to Seek Neurology Help
Understanding Brain Congestion and Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Attention
Cerebral congestion and dizziness issues? Hello, Doctor Gao. In the past, I would often experience symptoms such as "tingling, congestion, and dizziness" in my brain due to anger, and at times, my vision would go completely black. I also tend to have migraines. Recently...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If you have a blood pressure monitor, you can measure your blood pressure during normal times and when symptoms occur. If there are issues with your blood pressure, further examination and management should be pursued. If there are no issues, it is likely a manifestation of tensi...[Read More] Understanding Brain Congestion and Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Attention