Understanding Persistent Dizziness, Headaches, and Unseen Tremors
Dizziness, headache, and unseen body tremors? I would like to ask the doctor, I have been experiencing a sensation of dizziness for the past three months. It is not a spinning sensation, nor does the visual field appear to be swirling; rather, it feels like being on a boat, with ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Hong, You mentioned, "Sometimes I wake up in the morning with pain in my hands and sometimes in my feet, and the pain feels like inflammation..." Due to the presence of widespread pain, fibromyalgia should be considered. This is a complex clinical syndrome th...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness, Headaches, and Unseen Tremors
Understanding Involuntary Body Tremors: Causes and Concerns
Involuntary muscle spasms? Since around the beginning of my sophomore year in high school, I occasionally experience sudden, significant body tremors while doing everyday activities, similar to a startle response. I have been unsure of the cause and find it quite concerning. I wo...
Dr. Chen Weida Reply:
Hello Ms. Pan, your symptoms sound like a type of involuntary movement known as "myoclonus." It is recommended that you visit a neurology clinic for evaluation. Wishing you health and safety, thank you.[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Body Tremors: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Head Pain and Body Tremors: When to Seek Neurological Help
Body shaking and headache? Hello, doctor! Sometimes I suddenly feel a pressure in my head (on both sides of my temples) accompanied by a headache, and my body also shakes! Sometimes even when I am still, my body shakes. Additionally, I have some difficulty breathing! What kind of...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Dzz: You mentioned that you are experiencing "pressure on both temples" accompanied by headaches and body shaking. Your symptoms may suggest tension-type headaches, which are caused by muscle tightness in the head. Common manifestations include tight, constric...[Read More] Understanding Head Pain and Body Tremors: When to Seek Neurological Help
Understanding Body Tremors: When to Seek Medical Attention
Body tremors Hello doctor, yesterday while I was sleeping, I suddenly noticed that the left side of my body and my left hand were trembling. I was abruptly awakened by the shaking, and the symptoms lasted for several seconds. After waking up, I found that the entire left upper ha...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Song: The symptoms mentioned above may indicate a neurological disorder. It is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic for examination.[Read More] Understanding Body Tremors: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Unexplained Tremors and Fatigue: When to Seek Help
Feeling extremely fatigued and on the verge of fainting, with involuntary body tremors? I would like to consult a doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing involuntary body tremors at night before sleep. I am unsure if this is due to excessive tension. My eyelids also twitch int...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms, there are currently no specific findings and no neurological localization. Additionally, since the symptoms occur at specific times, the likelihood of a stroke is low. Furthermore, smoking is detrimental to your health, so please quit smoking immedi...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Tremors and Fatigue: When to Seek Help
Understanding Unexplained Body Tremors: A Neurological Perspective
Involuntary body shaking? Hello doctor, about a week ago while I was at work, I suddenly started feeling dizzy and unsteady. It’s not a spinning sensation, nor do I see objects moving; I don’t experience double vision. Occasionally, I feel a bit nauseous and uncomfortable, and so...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Joyce, Could you please clarify whether the "tingling sensation in the fingers of your right hand and the toes of your right foot" occurs simultaneously with the dizziness, or has this symptom been present for a long time? If they occur at the same time, we m...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Body Tremors: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Body Tremors: Causes and Treatment Options
Body tremors I would like to consult a physician regarding a persistent shaking sensation I've been experiencing in my upper body while lying down at night over the past week. It feels like a rapid, fine tremor, similar to an electric current, although it is not visibly noti...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Shi: You mentioned that you have refrained from drinking alcohol this week due to taking antibiotics for pharyngitis. You also brought up the issue of tremors, which have only recently occurred, and we should first consider whether they are medication-related. Are you t...[Read More] Understanding Body Tremors: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Seizures: Is My 16-Year-Old Experiencing Epilepsy?
Epilepsy Concerns Hello doctor, my son, who is 16 years old, suddenly experienced upper body tremors last week. He can have over 60 episodes in a day, and during severe instances, he is unable to hold onto objects, leading to drops and even a fall once. However, each episode last...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Max, Regarding your son, it may be advisable to consider juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. This condition manifests with myoclonic jerks and generalized tonic-clonic seizures in otherwise normally developing adolescents or adults. Myoclonic jerks often occur in the hands, sh...[Read More] Understanding Seizures: Is My 16-Year-Old Experiencing Epilepsy?
Understanding Persistent Dizziness and Chest Discomfort: A Patient's Journey
Dizziness issues? Hello, Doctor. I am the person who asked question #191468. Thank you for your advice. I later underwent HRV testing, and the report was normal. However, I have recently felt that my condition has worsened, both physically and mentally. Currently, I feel dizzy wh...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Miss Enola: "The HRV test results are normal." Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is actually a dynamic data point. It is recommended to monitor it using wearable devices like the Apple Watch. You mentioned, "I have always wanted to find the cause, but it’s contrad...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness and Chest Discomfort: A Patient's Journey
Uncontrollable Upper Body Tremors: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Involuntary movements of the upper body? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if I need to get an examination. Since elementary school, I have experienced sudden shaking in my upper body. It occurs whether I am standing or sitting, and it happens suddenly and uncontrollably, with a ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to undergo a neurological examination to check for any underlying neurological disorders.[Read More] Uncontrollable Upper Body Tremors: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Understanding Body Tremors: Causes and Solutions for Nervousness
The body may tremble? Hello, doctor. Since high school, I have experienced shaking when lifting objects or exerting force. My handwriting is also affected, and I shake when holding bowls or cups. I tend to get nervous, and when I do, my whole body shakes. Even when I smile, the c...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Sir: You mentioned that "when lifting things or exerting force, I tremble; writing also causes shaking, and I find it difficult to hold bowls and cups. I tend to get nervous, and my whole body shakes when I am anxious. Even when I smile, the corners of my mouth tremble...[Read More] Understanding Body Tremors: Causes and Solutions for Nervousness
Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Pulsatile tinnitus I experience pulsatile tinnitus in my right ear every night. I had an EEG done, which showed no issues, and the medication prescribed has not improved my condition. My hearing is fine. I am scheduled for an MRI on the 24th, but due to the peak of the pandemic a...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Lin, You asked, "Can a metal dental implant undergo MRI?" The imaging from an MRI may be affected by metal, potentially causing artifacts. However, the physician will interpret the results based on the available data. You also mentioned, "Straining durin...[Read More] Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Does Forceful Yawning Cause Body Tremors? When to Seek Medical Advice
When yawning vigorously, the body may experience slight tremors? When yawning forcefully, I experience slight body tremors, although I have no issues with gentle yawning. Additionally, I have a family history of café-au-lait spots and currently have scoliosis. I'm uncertain ...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Yawning causing slight body tremors is a normal physiological phenomenon and not a pathological condition.[Read More] Does Forceful Yawning Cause Body Tremors? When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Body Tremors When Rising: Causes and Concerns
Whole-body tremors when rising from a sitting or lying position? The frequency of episodes is very low, occurring about two to three times a year. I often experience dizziness and blackouts after squatting or sitting, but I can still manage to stand steadily until the blackout en...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Ms. Jiu: Your symptoms may suggest a concern regarding syncope. The most common causes are reflex syncope, which can occur due to excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve, leading to bradycardia and decreased cardiac output. Other triggers include transitioning from a supi...[Read More] Understanding Body Tremors When Rising: Causes and Concerns
Unexplained Body Tremors: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
The body trembles as if being electrocuted? Doctor, every night when I lie down to sleep, my body feels like it's trembling as if being electrocuted, which wakes me up. During the day, I also feel very uncomfortable, as if I'm about to die, and I can't rest or slee...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Liu Chen! It is recommended to visit the neurology outpatient clinic for an examination.[Read More] Unexplained Body Tremors: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Understanding ALS: Your Concerns and Next Steps for Diagnosis
The last time I asked you about the issue of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? Hello, doctor. I am the one who asked you about ALS last time. Based on your response, do you mean that it is possible I might have it, and I should go get checked? Should I schedule an electromyogr...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: It is advisable not to consider amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at this time, as this disease is more commonly seen around the age of 40, peaking at 70 years old. It is recommended that you engage in more stretching exercises to reduce body tremors. It would also be be...[Read More] Understanding ALS: Your Concerns and Next Steps for Diagnosis
Understanding Body Tremors: Possible Causes and Concerns
Body tremors Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing a tremor-like sensation in the bones on the side of my right breast and in the area around my armpit. I can also feel movement when I press on it with my hand. I would like to ask what possible causes this could be...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest benign muscle twitching. Certain situations in daily life can contribute to this issue, such as exercise, acute viral infections, anxiety, and medication use. Among these, prolonged exercise is one of the primary causes of muscle twitching. Additi...[Read More] Understanding Body Tremors: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Body Tremors: Possible Causes and Connections to Scoliosis
Body tremors Hello Doctor: For the past six months, I have been experiencing a pulsating sensation on the upper right side of my body. I can feel it by touch, and sometimes it feels not only like a pulsation but also like rolling or shifting. Occasionally, I also experience numbn...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, we should first consider the possibility of spinal nerve compression. The uncomfortable sensations you are experiencing, such as crawling, pain, itching, and tingling, are indicative of this condition. Typically, clinical judgment is sufficient f...[Read More] Understanding Body Tremors: Possible Causes and Connections to Scoliosis
Understanding Body Shaking: Possible Neurological Concerns Explained
Recently, I have been experiencing body tremors? It has been 5 days since I started experiencing shaking. Initially, I felt a bit dizzy, but gradually it felt like my body was swaying. I perceive it as my center of gravity shifting back and forth, which is especially noticeable w...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned experiencing acute body tremors, which should first consider issues related to proprioception or metabolic disorders such as thyroid problems. Generally speaking, the cerebellum is the center for balance, responsible for fine-tuning bodily equilibrium. If sym...[Read More] Understanding Body Shaking: Possible Neurological Concerns Explained
Understanding Facial Twitching: Stress and Neurological Concerns
Facial twitching at the corners of the mouth may be related to stress issues? I personally have polycystic ovary syndrome (related to stress, obesity, and hormones). I have experienced sudden involuntary body tremors for a long time without paying much attention to them since the...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the causes of facial muscle twitching can include not only muscle and nerve issues but also some metabolic disorders such as thyroid dysfunction and sleep disorders. It is recommended that you consult a neurologist to discuss examination and trea...[Read More] Understanding Facial Twitching: Stress and Neurological Concerns