Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Numbness and Dizziness Explained
Dizziness and a feeling of pressure in the back of the head? Hello, Doctor! I would like to ask about an incident that occurred on the night of April 8th. I was lying in bed watching TV and used my left pinky finger to scratch my face when suddenly my left pinky became weak and u...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms seem to resemble sensory abnormalities in the distribution area of the eighth cervical nerve root caused by nerve compression, along with shoulder and neck pain. The common causes are often due to overwork or poor posture leading to...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Numbness and Dizziness Explained
Post-Influenza Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Dizziness after influenza? Hello, doctor. Last week, I contracted influenza B and took Relenza. On the third day after the onset of the illness, I experienced dizziness, which subsided when I lay down to rest. Today is the eighth day (I have finished the Relenza), and while the o...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many factors that can cause symptoms of dizziness, such as anemia, autonomic dysfunction, and inner ear imbalance. Since your symptoms appeared after the flu, it may be important to first rule out side effects from medications or sympto...[Read More] Post-Influenza Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Understanding Sudden Dizziness: Causes and Concerns for Teens
Sudden dizziness? Hello, doctor. Since elementary school (I am now in high school), I have experienced sudden dizziness, numbness in my hands and feet, and blurred vision whenever I get an injection, have blood drawn, exercise, or stand in the sun for a while. Eventually, I can’t...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
These symptoms are more indicative of syncope, which typically involves a transient decrease in cerebral blood flow, such as a drop in heart rate and blood pressure, especially in response to certain specific stimuli. This can be related to neurological or cardiac factors. It is ...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Dizziness: Causes and Concerns for Teens
Understanding Dizziness and Weakness: Symptoms and Prevention Tips
Dizziness, numbness throughout the body, and generalized weakness? I often experience sudden dizziness, numbness throughout my body, and a lack of strength. Then I squat down and lean against the wall, and after a while, I feel better. What could these symptoms indicate? Could it...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
There are several possibilities: one is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which is triggered by changes in position or certain movements; another is abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, leading to symptoms in the head and body; and the last is anxiety-induced s...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Weakness: Symptoms and Prevention Tips
Understanding Dizziness and Body Tremors: A Neurological Perspective
Dizziness, whole body tremors? Hello, Doctor. Today, when I stood up from a chair to walk, I felt dizzy. I thought it would gradually improve, so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, it didn't get better, so I stopped to rest and leaned against the wall. After th...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Tremors and the inability to produce sound are not typical symptoms of common positional vertigo. These may indicate a transient focal neurological deficit caused by other issues in the brain, and both electrical discharges and ischemia should be considered. It is recommended to ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Body Tremors: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Headaches and Dizziness: Key Neurological Insights
Headache and dizziness? For the past two weeks, I have experienced occasional sharp pain in my head. Starting yesterday, I feel very dizzy whenever I apply pressure to the left side of my head. What should I be concerned about?
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the most common cause is tension-type headache. The symptoms of tension-type headache include: 1. Typically bilateral, located in the occipital and parietal regions, sometimes with widespread pain. The nature of the pain is dull, aching, with a sensatio...[Read More] Understanding Headaches and Dizziness: Key Neurological Insights
Understanding Headaches and Dizziness: Neurology Insights
Headache and dizziness? For the past two weeks, I've experienced occasional sharp pain in my head, and since the day before yesterday, I've been feeling very dizzy whenever pressure is applied to the left side of my head.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the most common cause is tension-type headache. The symptoms of tension-type headache include: 1. Typically bilateral, located in the occipital and parietal regions, sometimes with widespread pain. The nature of the pain is dull, aching, with a sensatio...[Read More] Understanding Headaches and Dizziness: Neurology Insights
Dizziness, Blurred Vision, and Leg Pain: Neurological Concerns Explained
Dizziness, blurred vision, and calf pain? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have recently been experiencing symptoms as described in the subject. I am hesitant to go to the hospital for an examination because I fear that nothing will be wrong, so I am here to inquire. Note: I have previously ha...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description: You mentioned symptoms of dizziness and leg cramps, which are likely indicative of two potential issues. If the dizziness occurs primarily when standing, it may be due to reduced cerebral blood flow when standing, as the heart may not be able to immedia...[Read More] Dizziness, Blurred Vision, and Leg Pain: Neurological Concerns Explained
Understanding Dizziness While Hiking: When to Seek Medical Attention
Dizziness while hiking? Hello Doctor: Today I went hiking, and after a short distance, I felt dizzy and unstable, with my heart racing. I was afraid to continue because I felt like I might faint, and my vision became blurry and white. I sat down for over ten minutes before the di...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, your issue is experiencing sudden dizziness, palpitations, and temporary vision loss (seeing white) after climbing a short distance. You have also had episodes of positional vertigo during your postpartum confinement (which has resolved). 1. Fi...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness While Hiking: When to Seek Medical Attention
Dealing with Dizziness and Nausea: Understanding Neurological Causes
Dizziness and nausea? Hello, I used to get motion sickness easily when I was younger, and it improved with age. However, recently I've been feeling nauseous and dizzy every time I ride in a car, to the point that even riding on a motorcycle makes me feel dizzy and want to vo...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many factors that can cause symptoms of dizziness, such as anemia, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and inner ear imbalance. Recently, with the hot weather, it is important to consider dehydration leading to fluid deficiency, which...[Read More] Dealing with Dizziness and Nausea: Understanding Neurological Causes
Understanding Dizziness: Insights from Neurology and Cardiology
Regarding dizziness, please ask again? Hello Dr. Jiang, the link above contains your explanation from April 5th. I would like to add a few additional questions for your clarification. 1. During episodes of dizziness, I experience slight body warmth and an increased heart rate. ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, I believe that the relevant specialists have provided effective pharmacological treatment. However, I'm unsure about your lifestyle and exercise habits. How is your autonomic nervous system functioning? I recommend consulting a rehabilitatio...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Insights from Neurology and Cardiology
Understanding Dizziness: Insights from a Neurology Perspective
Dizziness inquiry? Hello Dr. Jiang, I previously sought help from a neurologist due to sudden dizziness. The symptoms began while sitting, with a sensation starting from the back of my head. The surroundings did not appear distorted or spinning. Later, the condition worsened, but...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the symptoms you mentioned are more likely due to syncope. Syncope is more likely to occur when a person is standing, as this position results in the least blood flow to the brain. Often, there is not enough time to react, leading to fainting. The chanc...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Insights from a Neurology Perspective
Understanding Muscle Twitches and Dizziness: Neurological Insights
Muscle twitching Hello doctor, I have recently been feeling like my balance is leaning to the left. Sometimes I feel dizzy, and my hands occasionally feel weak, although they can feel normal at other times. Additionally, my muscles sometimes twitch.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the most common cause of the left-sided neck symptoms is cervical myofascial pain. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the trapezius muscle in the back of the neck, resulting in neck and shoulder soreness, stiffness, and tigh...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches and Dizziness: Neurological Insights
Can Hirayama Disease and Spinal Injuries Cause Headaches and Dizziness?
Hirayama disease Can cervical spondylosis and nerve compression due to acquired injuries lead to headaches and dizziness?
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the possible cause of cervical spondylotic myelopathy may be repetitive or sustained neck flexion, which causes abnormal anterior displacement of the cervical dura mater in the lower neck, leading to compression of the cervical spinal cord. Repea...[Read More] Can Hirayama Disease and Spinal Injuries Cause Headaches and Dizziness?
Understanding Dizziness and Unusual Sensations: Neurological Insights
Dizziness and a feeling of discomfort on one side of the body? I have been experiencing a strange sensation on the right side of my body that I can't quite describe. Initially, I suspected it was weakness, but later it felt more like stiffness. This condition has persisted f...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many factors that can cause symptoms of dizziness, such as anemia, autonomic dysfunction, and inner ear imbalance. Additionally, your symptoms combined with neck pain may suggest myofascial pain syndrome, which can present with pain, di...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Unusual Sensations: Neurological Insights
Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Morning Lightheadedness
Dizziness and lightheadedness? This morning, when I got up and went to the bathroom to brush my teeth, I suddenly felt dizzy and weak in my limbs after finishing. I collapsed on the floor and tried to exert myself to get up, but I couldn't. I had to slowly crawl back to my r...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description: You mentioned symptoms of fainting, which are more likely caused by syncope. A decrease in cerebral blood flow can lead to loss of consciousness. Prior to losing consciousness, symptoms such as nausea, yawning, dizziness, a feeling of warmth, swe...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Morning Lightheadedness
Understanding Persistent Head Pressure in Children: A Neurological Perspective
Children experiencing persistent head heaviness? A third-grade child frequently complains of dizziness, describing a persistent feeling of pressure in the center of the upper part of the brain for the past four months. He does not experience true vertigo but feels a constant dull...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
I can't say for sure that there are no issues, but if the activity level is good and appetite is normal, it is commonly seen as tension-type headaches. If the symptoms show a trend of becoming more severe, I would recommend scheduling an appointment with a pediatric neurolog...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Head Pressure in Children: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Pashan Syndrome and Cervical Dislocation: Symptoms and Concerns
Pillars disease, cervical vertebral dislocation? At the age of 15, I was diagnosed with Chiari malformation at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, and at 14, I suffered a cervical spine dislocation due to a fall. I would like to ask: 1. Is the dizziness I experience and the neck pa...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Cervical vertebral displacement was ruled out during the MRI examination. If displacement still occurs, surgical treatment can resolve the issue, and this diagnosis will not be made. Basilar invagination is caused by changes in the distribution of venous blood within the cervical...[Read More] Understanding Pashan Syndrome and Cervical Dislocation: Symptoms and Concerns
Managing Dizziness, Nausea, and Shortness of Breath: A Guide
Dizziness, nausea, and mild shortness of breath? Hello Doctor: Today, while I was on the bus, I suddenly felt dizzy and nauseous, and I also experienced some shortness of breath. I have a history of mild asthma and have been dealing with a cold recently. Could you please advise m...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many factors that can cause dizziness, such as anemia, autonomic dysfunction, and inner ear imbalance. Your symptoms occur while riding in a vehicle; if there is no sudden head movement causing vertigo, it may be necessary to rule out a...[Read More] Managing Dizziness, Nausea, and Shortness of Breath: A Guide
Understanding Dizziness and Loss of Consciousness: Neurological Insights
Dizziness and disorientation? After a usual day at work, I returned home, sat on the sofa to rest, and prepared to take a shower. As I stood up and stretched, I leaned forward onto the table and hit my head. After that, I experienced a loss of awareness, with my head, hands, legs...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, you are experiencing involuntary movements of your limbs while maintaining awareness, which may suggest simple partial seizures or syncope, among other causes. Symptoms of simple partial seizures can vary depending on the unstable location in the...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Loss of Consciousness: Neurological Insights