Blood pressure, Neurology FAQ - Page 4

Medication issues Grandma had a stroke in the past, so she takes one tablet of Lipitor (5 mg/10 mg) daily. Her blood pressure has been stable; however, during her follow-up appointment at the end of August, her systolic blood pressure was only in the 90s when measured at the hosp...

Numbness in the hands and brief episodes of mental blankness? Hello, my father is 68 years old and has been experiencing insomnia and numbness in his hands for about six months. Recently, while playing Mahjong with friends at night, he found it difficult to arrange the tiles. He ...

Headache CT scan? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my recent visit due to headaches. The doctor arranged a CT scan without the use of contrast dye, stating that the contrast would be more effective in detecting tumors. However, based on my symptoms, the doctor believes it...

Vibrations in the brain, feeling like microcurrents? Hello, doctor. I am 20 years old and, unfortunately, due to a history of consuming a lot of rich foods, I have developed hereditary hypertension. My blood pressure at home is around 130/75, but it surprisingly rises to 150/90 a...

Questions about vertebral artery dissection? Holding your breath for 5 to 10 seconds and then breathing again, or practicing diaphragmatic breathing to extend the inhalation and exhalation times, without engaging in other physical activities, may carry some risks. There have been...

Dizziness for two months, with fluctuations in severity? Hello Doctor: My condition began when I developed a stiff neck (twisted to the right) from sleeping while sitting, which caused dizziness with a spinning sensation and eye twitching when I moved. I could only lie flat in be...

Sudden weakness in the back of the head and limbs? Hello, doctor. Over the past month, I have experienced two episodes of symptoms similar to what I described in the subject. It feels like I am about to lose my balance, but my consciousness remains clear. Additionally, I have bee...

Dizziness, inability to measure blood pressure in the right arm, cold fingers, and numbness and soreness in the hand? The mother, aged 83, suffered a stroke while sleeping before the Mid-Autumn Festival. The doctor determined that it was beyond the 3-hour window for administering...

Right arm swelling and pain extending to finger numbness? Hello, I have been working in the food industry for a long time, and recently my right wrist appears more swollen compared to my left wrist and is less flexible. It hurts whenever I exert force, and I even struggle to push...

I'm not sure if it's autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, Dr. Tsai. I have a symptom where I sometimes feel a swaying sensation while sitting. I have visited an otolaryngologist, but there were no findings related to vestibular imbalance. Recently, I had blood t...

Chronic dizziness with no identifiable cause? Hello Doctor, I am the person who previously asked about <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/186643">#186643</a>. You mentioned orthostatic hypotension, but I don’t feel particularly dizzy when I first get up or ...

Intracranial hemorrhage Hello Doctor, After having two upper molars extracted two years ago, I started feeling unwell. Later, at work, I was struck on the head by a heavy iron pipe that fell from above. 1. I am uncertain if I have hypertension; my company health check-ups hav...

Chronic dizziness with no identifiable cause? Hello Doctor, I am the person who previously asked question #186643. You mentioned orthostatic hypotension, but I don’t feel particularly dizzy when I first get up or get out of bed; instead, I feel dizzy while walking, accompanied by...

Unilateral tinnitus + dizziness + paresthesia of the head? Hello Doctor, 1. On the evening of August 22, 2022, I began to feel a slight pressure in my left ear, followed by the onset of tinnitus. While walking, I occasionally experienced brief episodes of dizziness (similar to ...

When sitting or walking, it feels like there is an up-and-down motion, similar to being on a boat? Hello doctor, I have high blood pressure, and I experience tingling in my scalp while masturbating. I often look down while using electronic devices, which has led to a condition kn...

Numbness in the left palm, with no sensation when touched? I often wake up around 2:30 to 3:30 AM, and I have experienced numbness in my left hand 3 to 4 times. Today, I noticed that my left palm has no sensation, and even when I press my fingers hard, there is no feeling. Before...

Numbness and weakness in the limbs? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that the numbness in my hands and feet has become increasingly severe. I usually sit cross-legged, and previously, if I sat for less than half an hour, my feet would definitely go numb. However, in the pas...

Inability of the right eye to focus and the eyelid being partially open? Hello, for the past week, I have been unable to focus with my right eye. After seeing an ophthalmologist, both eyes showed no abnormalities, and my vision is normal at 1.0. The ophthalmologist suggested that...

Consulting various hospitals and clinics has been ineffective? In recent months, I have been feeling unwell and have visited multiple hospitals for medical advice, but the answers I received were inconclusive. My X-rays showed no issues, and my heart and lungs were in good condit...

Consulting various hospitals and clinics has been ineffective? In recent months, I have been feeling unwell and have visited multiple hospitals seeking medical attention, but the answers I received were inconclusive. X-rays showed no issues, and my heart and lungs were in good co...