Understanding Hypertension and Heart Issues: A Guide for Concerned Families
Issues Related to Hypertension and the Heart Hello, my father has hypertension, which is usually controlled with medication, maintaining around 150/100 mmHg. Recently, he has been experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath. However, sitting or lying down for about 3 to 4 min...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
If your father has a smoking habit or any lung-related issues, it is recommended that he continue to follow the exercise stress test scheduled by his cardiologist. Additionally, it is advised that he visit a pulmonology clinic for pulmonary function tests to rule out any lung pro...[Read More] Understanding Hypertension and Heart Issues: A Guide for Concerned Families
Understanding Dizziness: Neurological Insights and Treatment Options
Dizziness and Neurology Hello, physician: My father is 53 years old and experiences significant dizziness, especially when getting up in the morning and before going to bed, without accompanying tinnitus. He has a history of dizziness from May 1999, when he suddenly felt the worl...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
The manifestations of dizziness can originate from peripheral sources (such as the inner ear organs, semicircular canals, Meniere's disease, etc.) as well as central sources, such as lesions in the brainstem or cerebellum. Central ischemia, in addition to dizziness, may also...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Neurological Insights and Treatment Options
Understanding Stroke Risk Factors: What Tests Should You Consider?
What are the risk factors for stroke? Hello Dr. Huang, my father is sixty years old and in good health, although he has sinusitis and mild hypertension. He fainted twice in 1998 and 1999. During the first incident in 1998, he insisted that it was due to a mouth ulcer that caused ...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
There are many reasons for sudden fainting. In addition to a detailed medical history, a thorough physical examination is necessary. It's difficult to provide an answer here; it would be best for you to take your father to see a neurologist or cardiologist, as these specialt...[Read More] Understanding Stroke Risk Factors: What Tests Should You Consider?
Managing High Blood Pressure: Concerns and Remedies for Seniors
Regarding high blood pressure? My mother has recently been experiencing stiffness and pain in the back of her neck, and upon checking her blood pressure, it was found to be over 150, whereas she previously had low blood pressure (around 60 to 80). This change may be related to he...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Before deciding whether to take blood pressure medication, it is essential to monitor blood pressure over a long period to establish a baseline. Cardiologists recommend maintaining systolic blood pressure below 140 mmHg. Sudden drops in temperature can also affect blood pressure....[Read More] Managing High Blood Pressure: Concerns and Remedies for Seniors
Stroke Recovery: Chances of Full Healing and Essential Care Tips
Stroke Hello: Is there a chance for stroke patients to fully recover? What should they eat for better recovery? What lifestyle considerations should they keep in mind? Thank you.
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
There is a chance of recovery! It largely depends on the location and nature of the stroke. As for dietary and lifestyle considerations, they should focus on avoiding risk factors for stroke: in terms of medication, blood pressure and blood sugar levels need to be controlled. If ...[Read More] Stroke Recovery: Chances of Full Healing and Essential Care Tips
Understanding Stroke Aftereffects: Dizziness and Unusual Sensations
Stroke sequelae Hello, my father had a stroke last December, affecting his right hemisphere. He has recovered very well and is almost like a normal person, but occasionally feels dizzy when walking, and sometimes his left calf feels warm, although it does not feel warm to the tou...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Your father's symptoms may or may not be directly related to a stroke. Symptoms like dizziness could be due to changes in blood pressure or issues with the inner ear's balance. The sensation in his left calf might be related to lumbar spine problems, among other possibi...[Read More] Understanding Stroke Aftereffects: Dizziness and Unusual Sensations
Managing Mild Stroke Symptoms: Tips for Family Caregivers
Stroke Hello Dr. Huang: My father is 58 years old and has high blood pressure. A month ago, he traveled to Australia, and after a long flight, he lost his balance and was unable to stop moving after disembarking. Upon returning home, he was examined at China Medical University an...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
ANSWER: What is the location of your father's stroke? Has he undergone rehabilitation? Was it a hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke? At first glance, I would think that medication (for symptom management, seizure control, and stroke prevention) and rehabilitation should be the mo...[Read More] Managing Mild Stroke Symptoms: Tips for Family Caregivers
Understanding the Causes of Stroke Recurrence and Prevention Strategies
What are the causes of stroke recurrence? Hello Doctor: My father suddenly had a stroke in mid-March (he had been taking medication for high blood pressure), which affected his speech. After a period of rehabilitation, the function of his right limbs, which were impacted, has sli...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
ANSWER: The recurrence of stroke is mostly due to the underlying causes that led to the initial stroke not being addressed, such as poorly controlled blood pressure or sudden fluctuations, poorly managed blood sugar levels or long-standing diabetes, failure to take preventive ant...[Read More] Understanding the Causes of Stroke Recurrence and Prevention Strategies
Understanding Chronic Headaches: Seeking Solutions for Migraine Relief
Headache I have been experiencing intermittent headaches for the past ten years, and recently, the last two episodes were severe enough to cause vomiting, prompting me to seek medical attention at a private clinic. The two episodes were about a month and a half apart. During my m...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
There are many causes of headaches, and diagnosis relies on clinical examination and medical history, such as the characteristics of the headache and its relationship to time. Your concerns can be addressed at our neurology outpatient clinic, where we can identify the underlying ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches: Seeking Solutions for Migraine Relief