Understanding Alcohol-Related Dizziness and Health Risks: When to Seek Help
Drinking alcohol can cause dizziness, inability to stand, pale complexion, sweating, and tinnitus? Due to my previous habit of drinking alcohol, I would experience facial flushing and an increased heart rate whenever I drank. I used to go out singing and drinking until about four...
Dr. Zeng Kongyan Reply:
Hello, in response to your question, based on your description, it is possible that you are experiencing orthostatic hypotension. The abdominal pain after drinking alcohol may cause an excessive parasympathetic response, leading to low blood pressure and fainting. It is also poss...[Read More] Understanding Alcohol-Related Dizziness and Health Risks: When to Seek Help
Understanding Post-Injury Complications: Chest Trauma and Neurological Issues
Post-injury complications of chest trauma..? Dear Director Jiang, I have experienced compression in my left chest and upper back due to gravitational force. My chest was impacted by a mechanical device, specifically a screw with a diameter of 1.8 cm and a length of approximately...
Dr. Jiang Hezhou Reply:
Hello: 1. Your symptoms and condition sound quite complex, with many important internal organs affected! It is recommended that you have an in-person consultation and undergo physical and neurological examinations to determine the cause and provide targeted treatment. 2. Regardin...[Read More] Understanding Post-Injury Complications: Chest Trauma and Neurological Issues
Understanding Dizziness and Heavy Head: Causes and Solutions for Young Adults
Dizziness when walking, along with a heavy head and light legs? Earlier this year, I experienced frequent dizziness and a feeling of heaviness in my head and lightness in my legs. At a blood pressure measurement station at Taipei's Xingtian Temple, my blood pressure was reco...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If all tests are normal but you still experience dizziness and headaches, you may want to visit a neurology clinic. It could just be a type of chronic headache, such as tension-type headache. However, it is essential to consult a neurologist who can evaluate other symptoms and pe...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Heavy Head: Causes and Solutions for Young Adults
Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Causes and Solutions for Young Adults
Headache + Dizziness Earlier this year, I experienced frequent dizziness and a sensation of heaviness in my head and lightness in my legs. At a blood pressure measurement station at Taipei's Xingtian Temple, my blood pressure was recorded at approximately 178/99 mmHg. A volu...
Dr. Zeng Kongyan Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, there are many causes of dizziness, including brain lesions, inner ear balance issues, and medical conditions such as anemia, hypotension, and fluid imbalance. For a 36-year-old individual experiencing dizziness along with high blood pressure ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Causes and Solutions for Young Adults
Feeling Heavy Head Without Pain: Understanding Neurological Concerns
No headache, but a feeling of heaviness in the head? Hello, Doctor Gao: I would like to ask you some questions. I have high blood pressure, which causes me headaches, but after recently visiting a doctor and taking antihypertensive medication, my condition has gradually improved....
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If the headache is related to hypertension, it should improve once the blood pressure is managed. Therefore, you can compare your blood pressure readings when experiencing a heavy head with those when you have no symptoms. If they are similar, it is possible that your initial hea...[Read More] Feeling Heavy Head Without Pain: Understanding Neurological Concerns
Understanding Nighttime Headaches: Causes and Concerns for Teens
Headache before bedtime? A 14-year-old male has been experiencing frequent headaches after 11 PM, specifically pain in the area around the temples and extending to the back of the head. The pain seems to lessen when resting the back of the head against something or lying on a pil...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
This type of headache is more akin to tension-type headache. Headaches associated with hypertension typically feel like a sensation of pressure in the head, often accompanied by dizziness and high blood pressure. Sometimes, there may also be nausea and vomiting. Headaches caused ...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Headaches: Causes and Concerns for Teens
Understanding Heavy Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Headaches can make the head feel very heavy? Hello, Doctor Gao: I would like to ask you a few questions related to my headaches. Recently, I have been experiencing frequent headaches and dizziness, especially when the weather changes or when it is hot and humid. The pain is locat...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Tension-type headaches are generally not directly related to blood pressure. If there is hypoxia, it is likely due to prolonged tension in the neck and head muscles, leading to a sensation of heaviness or pressure in the head. To alleviate this, one can engage in outdoor activiti...[Read More] Understanding Heavy Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
About dizziness? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my dizziness. I have been experiencing dizziness for over a week. I consulted a neurologist who believes it is due to inner ear imbalance. I am currently taking Merislon, but I still feel no improvement; I continue to exper...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Inner ear imbalance mostly refers to positional vertigo. Generally, resting and recovering physical strength will lead to self-resolution, with young individuals often recovering within a week. In more severe cases, medication or canalith repositioning treatment may be considered...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Summer Headaches: Understanding Heat-Related Pain and Health Risks
Headache due to hot weather? As summer temperatures rise, I often experience severe headaches, particularly when my head is in a lower position, such as when squatting. The pain can feel as if the blood vessels in my brain are about to burst, and there is a strong throbbing sensa...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Typical symptoms similar to migraines are triggered by high temperatures and are not directly related to cardiovascular diseases. If the symptoms worsen or affect daily life and work, one should seek treatment from a neurologist.[Read More] Summer Headaches: Understanding Heat-Related Pain and Health Risks
Understanding Dizziness and Nausea: When to See a Neurologist
Please ask your question? Hello Doctor: Since the beginning of this month, I have been experiencing dizziness and nausea (actually, I have had these symptoms before). The symptoms are milder during the day but I still feel dizzy and nauseous. In the evening, the symptoms become m...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Symptoms caused by anemia or low blood pressure are more likely to occur when standing or being active, and tend to improve when lying down. Based on your symptoms, in addition to dizziness, the presence of nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, loss of appetite, and bloating suggest...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Nausea: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Severe Headaches and High Blood Pressure: When to Seek Imaging
excuse me? Hello Dr. Lin: Five years ago, I was diagnosed with hypertension and have been regularly taking Cozaar, maintaining a blood pressure of about 130/85. However, recently I have been experiencing severe headaches, with throbbing pain in both temples that wakes me up at ni...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Hypertension and headaches are related in certain ways; sometimes hypertension causes headaches, while at other times the reverse is true. In addition to medication, blood pressure control requires a low-sodium diet and regular exercise. If there is overweight, weight loss can he...[Read More] Understanding Severe Headaches and High Blood Pressure: When to Seek Imaging
Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
I feel a bit lightheaded? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, after washing clothes and lifting my head to hang them up, I felt a bit uncomfortable and experienced a sensation of dizziness. This has happened a few more times since then. Although it’s not very frequent, I still feel une...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The common condition is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which is, as the name suggests, benign. It may occur intermittently and is related to certain positional movements. Typically, the discomfort lasts for a few seconds and resolves on its own once the individual s...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: When to Seek Specialist Help
excuse me? Hello Dr. Huang: My father is 57 years old. Last night he experienced dizziness, nausea, weakness in his legs, and chills. Recently, he has also been experiencing nausea and vomiting frequently. He has seen many specialists, including gastroenterology, hepatology, neur...
Dr. Huang Yongquan Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, there is indeed a risk of cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease. Please bring your recent medical records, medication history, and regular blood pressure readings to the outpatient clinic for further examination. If you experience any discom...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: When to Seek Specialist Help
Understanding Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Headache issues? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing headaches for a long time, which occur at specific times, but not every time. For example, they can happen after climbing stairs, suddenly standing up, or even sometimes while urinating. The pain is mainly located near the t...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
There is no clear correlation between high blood pressure and headaches; most people experience headaches only when there is a rupture of blood vessels or a sudden spike in blood pressure. Anemia is mostly associated with dizziness or an inability to tolerate moderate to intense ...[Read More] Understanding Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Severe Headaches After Masturbation: Causes and Solutions
Masturbation Once I finished masturbating, I suddenly experienced a severe headache. The next day, it was gone. However, I haven't been able to masturbate lately because just when I'm about to finish, I suddenly get a headache like the last time. Moreover, I'm only...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
This condition may be referred to as orgasmic headache, which is classified as a benign headache of unknown origin. Although the patient experiences headache, the pain is unrelated to migraines or intracranial hemorrhage. There are two basic patterns of this type of headache: one...[Read More] Understanding Severe Headaches After Masturbation: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Hand Numbness: When to See a Neurologist or Rehab Specialist
The mother often experiences hand numbness? Hello Dr. Huang, I would like to ask a question. My mother is in her fifties and has been experiencing shoulder and neck pain along with numbness in her hands. She previously received massage therapy, but recently went to a Western medi...
Dr. Huang Yongquan Reply:
Hello: Neurology and neuromedicine are the same. There are many causes for hand numbness, and if it has persisted for a while, the most common conditions are carpal tunnel syndrome or cervical nerve compression. You can visit either a neurology or rehabilitation clinic for an exa...[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness: When to See a Neurologist or Rehab Specialist
Is There a Link Between Surgery and Stroke After Colon Cancer?
I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please provide the text you would My father underwent two surgeries for colon cancer and subsequently suffered a thrombotic stroke, which affected a large area of the left hemisphere. I would like to ask the doctor if this...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Risk factors for stroke: 1. Elderly individuals 2. Hypertension 3. Heart disease 4. Diabetes mellitus 5. Transient ischemic attack or previous stroke 6. Hyperlipidemia 7. Polycythemia vera 8. Smoking 9. Oral contraceptives 10. Carotid artery stenosis. Surgical procedures do not i...[Read More] Is There a Link Between Surgery and Stroke After Colon Cancer?
Understanding the Link Between Surgery and Stroke Risks
Could you please provide more details regarding the issues related to surgery and stroke? Could you please tell me if there is a connection between the rectal surgery and the occurrence of a thrombotic stroke, particularly a large one in the left hemisphere?
Dr. Huang Yongquan Reply:
Hello: General anesthesia for surgery carries certain risks, including stroke, heart disease, arrhythmias, and even sudden death. The likelihood of these events is related to various factors such as the patient's age, blood pressure, cardiopulmonary function, presence of arr...[Read More] Understanding the Link Between Surgery and Stroke Risks
Understanding Sudden Dizziness and Fainting in Stroke Patients
Occasionally, I experience sudden dizziness that leads to fainting? Hello: My mother is 68 years old and has had a stroke for 5 years, resulting in weakness on her right side and occasional coughing. Since last year, she has experienced sudden dizziness that prevents her from get...
Dr. Zeng Kongyan Reply:
Dear Ying-Ying, Based on the symptoms described, there could be many potential causes, including the simplest ones such as inner ear imbalance, low blood pressure, or cough syncope. These causes are generally not life-threatening and can be managed with symptomatic or pharmacolo...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Dizziness and Fainting in Stroke Patients
Preventing Stroke: Key Strategies for High Blood Pressure Patients
Can stroke be prevented? Hello Doctor: For a patient with hypertension undergoing any surgery (such as colorectal surgery), what is the likelihood of experiencing a stroke? Are there methods to prevent a stroke? What preventive measures can be taken before, during, and after the ...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Stroke prevention involves identifying and managing controllable risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, smoking, carotid artery stenosis, and lack of physical activity. Uncontrollable risk factors include age, gender, race, and personal or family history of...[Read More] Preventing Stroke: Key Strategies for High Blood Pressure Patients