Understanding Neurological Symptoms After Eating Undercooked Crab
Brain issues, neck issues, infection issues? About 3.4 weeks ago, I ate an undercooked crab. A few hours after eating, I developed a headache. The next day, I woke up feeling dizzy, and during the first week, I experienced nausea and tingling in my scalp. I then visited a neurolo...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned brain parasites, which should be quite rare in Taiwan. However, if you travel to other countries and consume undercooked food, you may become infected. For example, in the country where I am currently serving (Eswatini, Africa), traces of certain brain parasi...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms After Eating Undercooked Crab
Can Mild Concussion Lead to Dementia? Expert Insights
Will mild traumatic brain injury lead to dementia? Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to ask if a person who has been pushed and falls to the ground, experiencing dizziness similar to a mild concussion, is at risk of developing dementia?
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The causes of dementia are divided into primary degenerative dementia (accounting for about 70-80%) and secondary dementia (accounting for about 10-20%). Primary degenerative dementia refers to the degeneration or pathology of brain neurons, but the true underlying causes ...[Read More] Can Mild Concussion Lead to Dementia? Expert Insights
Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes and Treatment Options
Dizziness improves quickly with medication but then starts again? I started experiencing unexplained dizziness on June 15 of this year and visited a doctor who suggested it was due to stress, but the medication was ineffective. I then consulted an otolaryngologist who prescribed ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) should be considered first. The symptoms are characterized by brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting up, rolling over, o...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Dizziness During Sports: Possible Neurological Issues
Sudden dizziness during exercise, unable to determine direction? Hello Doctor, in the past two days while playing badminton, everything was normal for the first 10 minutes. After I squatted down to pick up a shuttlecock and stood up, I started feeling dizzy. My hands knew where t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms can be divided into two categories. The first is the cause of dizziness: 1. Neurogenic reflex leading to decreased peripheral vascular tone, resulting in blood pooling in peripheral tissues and insufficient cerebral blood flow. 2. Or...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness During Sports: Possible Neurological Issues
Could Head Symptoms Indicate a More Serious Condition Like a Tumor?
Is it possible that there is a more serious issue, such as a tumor? Head – When experiencing dizziness, it feels like a heavy, fleeting sensation. Sometimes there is blurred vision and intermittent headaches that are not severe, more like a throbbing pain, with a dull, tight sens...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: I'm not sure if your intraocular pressure is elevated. If there is a difference between your two eyes, it may be worth considering the possibility of glaucoma. Additionally, your symptoms cannot rule out vascular headaches such as migraines, although they are less com...[Read More] Could Head Symptoms Indicate a More Serious Condition Like a Tumor?
Jaw Injury: Headaches, Nausea, and Possible Concussion Symptoms
Hit on the chin, headache, and nausea? A few days ago, I bumped my chin against someone's shoulder while playing basketball. There were no external injuries, but the impact was quite strong. At the time, I did not lose consciousness or experience confusion. However, afterwar...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Head trauma with the following medical history is usually more severe and requires further head CT examination: – Vomiting 2 times or more – Age over 65 years or under 2 years – Drug or alcohol overdose – Persistent severe diffuse headache – Loss of consciousness for more ...[Read More] Jaw Injury: Headaches, Nausea, and Possible Concussion Symptoms
Understanding Recurrent Nausea and Dizziness: A Neurology Perspective
請提供您想詢問的內容，我將為您翻譯 Hello, doctor. When I was in sixth grade, I suddenly woke up feeling nauseous while sleeping. I immediately ran to the bathroom, feeling like I needed to vomit, but I couldn't. I experienced tinnitus, my vision became very bright and blurry, my limbs felt w...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description: First, it is important to consider the symptoms of syncope, with the most common causes being reflex syncope. This can occur due to excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve, leading to bradycardia and decreased cardiac output. Other triggers include pos...[Read More] Understanding Recurrent Nausea and Dizziness: A Neurology Perspective
Is Neck Cracking During Rotation Normal? Understanding Your Symptoms
Cervical rotation exercises produce cracking or popping sounds? Hello, Doctor. For the past couple of days, I've been experiencing tight pain in the left occipital region, and my neck and shoulders seem quite stiff. Therefore, I did some neck rotation exercises (similar to w...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The sounds you mentioned are primarily due to friction occurring between the joint surfaces, the cartilage pads, and the tendons and joint capsule during joint movement. In most individuals, these sounds are not prominent, while in some, they may be more noticeable. If the...[Read More] Is Neck Cracking During Rotation Normal? Understanding Your Symptoms
Managing High Blood Pressure and Dizziness: Essential Tips and Tests
High blood pressure... dizziness... how to manage it? 1. After experiencing bloating, I discovered that I have a blood pressure issue. Currently, after medication, my morning readings are mostly around 135/95, and in the evening, about 145/100. The doctor mentioned that my heart ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your age has presented issues with hypertension. In addition to external factors or physical discomfort, it may be necessary to consider the possibility of secondary hypertension. Primary hypertension, which accounts for about 90% of cases, is of unknown origin and is beli...[Read More] Managing High Blood Pressure and Dizziness: Essential Tips and Tests
Understanding Pulsating Head Sensations: When to See a Neurologist
The head may feel pulsating? Hello doctor, I started experiencing ear fullness about a month ago, followed by tinnitus. The noise from the tinnitus is really loud, and I can only sleep until around two or three in the morning. Then I began to have dizziness with a sensation of sp...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, your dizziness symptoms may suggest Meniere's disease, which is characterized by recurrent episodes of vertigo accompanied by tinnitus or hearing loss. During episodes, resting and using some antihistamine anti-vertigo medications along with anxiol...[Read More] Understanding Pulsating Head Sensations: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Your Symptoms
Feeling dizzy and bloated every day? Hello Dr. Jiang: About two years ago, I experienced similar symptoms where I felt dizzy every day, especially when moving or turning my neck, and even while chewing food. Although I felt dizzy, it wasn't severe enough to cause nausea or v...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) should be considered first. The characteristic symptoms include brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting up, rolling over,...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Your Symptoms
Understanding Vertebral Artery Issues: Symptoms and Diagnostic Options
Vertebral artery-related issues? Hello Doctor: Thank you very much for your detailed response in the previous article (#129126). Currently, my situation is that I experience a sharp pain in the right posterior occipital region whenever I swallow (it only hurts during swallowing, ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your examination is very detailed. If your cardiovascular risk is relatively low (with normal results for the three highs), the likelihood of experiencing vertebral artery dissection is relatively small. If your health check budget allows, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) ...[Read More] Understanding Vertebral Artery Issues: Symptoms and Diagnostic Options
Understanding Right Occipital Pain: Causes and Concerns After Throat Issues
Pain in the right occipital region? Hello Doctor: I would like to briefly describe my situation. About three months ago, I experienced severe pain while swallowing due to a purulent infection in my right tonsil. At that time, I also felt tightness and pain in the occipital region...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The most common cause of right occipital pain is cervical myofascial pain. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the muscles at the back of the neck, resulting in pain in the occipital region. This condition may become more rigid, tense, and painful, esp...[Read More] Understanding Right Occipital Pain: Causes and Concerns After Throat Issues
Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia Symptoms and Treatment Options
Trigeminal nerve symptoms Doctor, two months ago I experienced a dull pain in the area of the second-to-last tooth on the upper left side. I also felt numbness and a throbbing sensation from the lower left corner of my left eye to my left temple. However, the pain was not severe....
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems more like trigeminal neuralgia affecting the second branch of the trigeminal nerve. There are many causes of trigeminal neuralgia, with approximately 80% attributed to compression of the trigeminal nerve by vascular structures as it exit...[Read More] Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Dizziness and Neck Pain After Chiropractic Adjustment
Dizziness, headache, and cervical spine tenderness? Hello, doctor. A week ago, I had my cervical spine adjusted, and about twenty minutes later, I experienced symptoms of dizziness. Concerned about the possibility of vertebral artery dissection, I underwent a CTA (with contrast),...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, regarding the tender points in the cervical spine, myofascial pain syndrome should be considered first. Symptoms may include pain, discomfort, muscle stiffness, or a heavy sensation. If a nerve is compressed, neurological symptoms such as numbness and altered temperature s...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Neck Pain After Chiropractic Adjustment
Understanding Dizziness and Heaviness in the Head: When to Seek Help
Dizziness, heaviness in the head? Recently, I've been feeling a heaviness in my head, and I experience some dizziness when I move my head, but I don't feel as dizzy when my head is still. This has been ongoing for about 4 to 5 days, and I haven't had any cold sympt...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) should be considered first. The characteristic symptoms include brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting up, turning over,...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Heaviness in the Head: When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Insights
Dizziness and hand numbness? Hello: Here are my symptoms. It feels like my head has been knocked (a brief moment), but there is no pain, somewhat like the sensation of a pirate ship ride during the downward plunge. I experience dizziness and lightheadedness, which occurs both whe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your symptoms may suggest Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), characterized by brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting up, rolling over, or suddenly turning your head. These episodes ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Insights
Unraveling the Mystery of Unexplained Neurological Symptoms
Unknown etiology? Around June 14, I suddenly experienced a jolt of dizziness, the kind that made it hard to stand, but it was not accompanied by headaches or nausea. I thought it was just due to lack of sleep, as I had been under a lot of stress from final exams and had hardly ea...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Student Chang: You have done a lot of homework, which is impressive. Myofascial pain syndrome in the neck should be considered first. Symptoms may include pain, discomfort, muscle stiffness, or a heavy sensation. Symptoms may worsen with changes in weather and can be allev...[Read More] Unraveling the Mystery of Unexplained Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Numbness in Limbs: Causes and Self-Care Tips
Numbness in all four limbs? Hello, I have a question! My hands and feet often feel numb, and the timing and location of these episodes are quite irregular, but they have been occurring frequently lately. Last month, it was only occasional, but recently, it happens quite often, mo...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description: The symptoms of dizziness and numbness you mentioned are more likely caused by syncope or hyperventilation. A rapid drop in blood pressure or vasoconstriction can lead to decreased cerebral blood flow, which may trigger symptoms such as dizziness or blu...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Limbs: Causes and Self-Care Tips
Understanding Dizziness and Disorientation: When to Seek Medical Help
Dizziness and disorientation? Hello Doctor: About two weeks ago, I had inflammation of the right tonsil, which also caused pain in my right ear. I visited an ENT specialist, and the doctor prescribed medication for three days. After completing the medication, the pain in my tonsi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, I hope you are doing well. I'm not sure about your sleep situation, but insomnia can lead to autonomic nervous system dysfunction, which may present similar symptoms. I recommend consulting with a neurologist or a sleep medicine specialist for evaluation and treatment...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Disorientation: When to Seek Medical Help