Understanding Dizziness and Neck Pain: When to See a Neurologist
Dizziness and neck and shoulder pain? Frequent dizziness (floating, swaying sensation), feeling sleepy, particularly dizzy when lying on the right side, experiencing dizziness and nausea upon standing up, blurred vision when focusing on objects, and shoulder and neck pain. These ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If you experience dizziness and drowsiness, and lying on your right side worsens the dizziness while lying down makes you feel nauseous, this is more indicative of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), and you should consult an otolaryngologist or a neurologist. However, i...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Neck Pain: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Sudden Drops in Blood Oxygen Levels After Surgery
Sudden drop in blood oxygen levels..? Hello Doctor, I have a question again. Originally, I had severe obstructive sleep apnea, but after a major surgery, I have seen significant improvement in my "fatigue" and the "snoring" has noticeably decreased. However, t...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If daytime sleepiness and fatigue are not caused by sleep apnea, other underlying conditions should be considered. Blood oxygen levels are typically measured using a fingertip pulse oximeter; however, if the extremities are cold or circulation is poor, or if the sensor is misalig...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Drops in Blood Oxygen Levels After Surgery
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Advice
Brain-related questions? 1. Symptoms (Location, Description): (1) Occasionally, with a change in posture, the head will wobble slightly, but it is not dizziness and recovers quickly. What could this symptom be, and is it necessary to seek medical attention? (2) After preparing fo...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The sudden recovery from dizziness is more likely to be attributed to a mild vestibular disorder, commonly known as inner ear imbalance. This may occur occasionally with changes in posture but is quickly adjusted and suppressed by the brain's active control. Maintaining a re...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and Dietary Tips
Dizziness follow-up issues? Hello, I asked about dizziness this morning, and I later saw a doctor who prescribed the same dizziness medication, but added an anti-nausea medication. I would like to ask again about my frequent burping; is this also caused by the dizziness? How can ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Vestibular dizziness may occasionally be accompanied by initial burping, but taking medication can significantly improve the condition. If your dizziness is persistent and not related to the paroxysmal episodes or changes in posture, along with continuous burping, it is important...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and Dietary Tips
Is Your Dizziness a Sign of Concussion After a Head Injury?
Dizziness or concussion? Hello Doctor: Three days ago in the afternoon, I hit my head at work. At that time, I only experienced a headache for a while, and there were no other symptoms. However, during the night, I suddenly experienced severe dizziness and vomiting, and I was una...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If the dizziness and vomiting are episodic and related to changes in head position, it is likely due to vestibular imbalance in the inner ear rather than a concussion. Of course, inner ear dizziness can also be associated with head trauma, as external forces can cause dislocation...[Read More] Is Your Dizziness a Sign of Concussion After a Head Injury?
Managing Dizziness and Fatigue After a Head Injury: What to Do?
Feeling dizzy after a head injury? Hello Doctor, about a week ago, I was struck in the head by a soccer ball while walking. After seeking medical attention and getting an X-ray, the doctor said there didn't appear to be any major issues and advised me to monitor my condition...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, the use of anticoagulants, or obvious local hematomas, head injuries are mostly mild. However, if the following conditions occur, delayed bleeding should be considered, and you should seek...[Read More] Managing Dizziness and Fatigue After a Head Injury: What to Do?
Understanding Neck Muscle Swelling: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns
The muscles in the neck are swollen? 30-year-old female with a history of anxiety disorder (currently on medication) experiences swollen cervical lymph nodes during periods of late nights and low immunity, which typically resolves with adequate sleep. One month ago, she noticed s...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The nearby tissues could be considered for muscle inflammation, such as issues with the sternocleidomastoid muscle as assessed by an otolaryngologist, or even a portion of the area you later described may involve inflammation of the upper pectoralis major. However, thyroid enlarg...[Read More] Understanding Neck Muscle Swelling: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns
Managing Medication Side Effects in Elderly Stroke Patients
Medication consultation Hello, my father is 75 years old. In April 2013, he underwent surgery for cancer, during which he experienced thrombosis and a stroke, resulting in weakness on the right side. After more than two years of rehabilitation, he can walk slowly. He did not see ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, Piracetam has a mild pharmacological profile. Syntam (Piracetam) 1200mg: The drug's prescribing information states that Piracetam acts on the central nervous system by regulating neurotransmission, promoting neuroplasticity, and protecting n...[Read More] Managing Medication Side Effects in Elderly Stroke Patients
Understanding Unusual Facial Sensations: Causes and Solutions
The left side of my face feels strange? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing autonomic nervous system dysregulation for the past three months, but most of the symptoms have improved significantly. Currently, I am still dealing with dizziness, a sense of unreality, and fatigue. ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear A-Quan, this should be blepharospasm. You can visit a neurology clinic for treatment. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Unusual Facial Sensations: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Dizziness When Lying Down: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
I have been experiencing dizziness recently? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing dizziness that starts just as I'm lying down to sleep. It occurs at the moment I lie down, and I feel a tight sensation in the middle part of my neck, close to my body, on the r...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear, the symptoms described by A-Zheng are more similar to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). It is advisable to visit an otolaryngologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness When Lying Down: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Possible Neurological Conditions
Dizziness, headache? Hello Dr. Jiang, I often experience a feeling of pressure at the back of my head, sudden dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, and increased sleepiness. These symptoms have been ongoing for almost two months. Could you please tell me what diseases these sympt...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the first consideration should be the symptoms of migraine, which typically include visual disturbances. These may manifest as scintillating scotomas or flashes of light, as well as blurred or distorted vision as an aura. A few minutes after the ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Possible Neurological Conditions
Post-Car Accident Dizziness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Dizziness six months after a car accident? Hello Doctor, I was in a car accident on November 8th last year, and I sustained a head injury. I experienced a concussion at that time, and since then, I have been experiencing dizziness, which has worsened in the past few days. It feel...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The recent dizziness accompanied by headaches, along with a tendency to lean to one side while walking, suggests a new condition. It is advisable to return to the neurology department of the original hospital for evaluation. Generally, post-concussion symptoms tend to diminish ov...[Read More] Post-Car Accident Dizziness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Why Does Shaking My Legs Make Me Feel Dizzy? A Neurology Insight
Dizziness when shaking the legs? Hello Dr. Jiang, recently whenever I shake my leg, I experience an up-and-down sensation and feel dizzy. What could be the possible cause?
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
According to your description, there are many causes of dizziness. If the dizziness is characterized by a spinning sensation, it may be caused by vestibular nerve dysfunction. As for the feeling of lightheadedness, common causes include anxiety, sympathetic nervous system dysfunc...[Read More] Why Does Shaking My Legs Make Me Feel Dizzy? A Neurology Insight
Understanding Dizziness and Neck Discomfort: Neurological Insights
Dizziness and discomfort in the back of the neck? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have been experiencing dizziness (a floating and swaying sensation) for two months, accompanied by a tight and swollen feeling near the back of my neck close to the occipital area. I wonder if these two issues a...
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. Since you also experience discomfort in the back of your head, issues like cervical myofascial inflammation should be considered. It ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Neck Discomfort: Neurological Insights
Understanding Head Numbness: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Numbness in the head? I had been taking sleeping pills for about three years, but switched to traditional Chinese medicine over a month ago, which has caused frequent headaches and a tingling sensation in my head. Now, I feel dizzy every day, and after a hospital examination, the...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
To assess whether the headache, head numbness, and dizziness in the center of the head are longstanding issues or have recently emerged due to medication changes, it is important to consider that, from a Western medicine perspective, there are many causes for headaches, numbness,...[Read More] Understanding Head Numbness: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Unexplained Dizziness: Causes and Solutions
Dizziness of unknown origin? I have been experiencing dizziness for about 4.5 days. Initially, it was severe enough to cause vomiting. Two days ago, I visited an otolaryngologist, which provided some relief. However, I still feel dizzy when walking or turning my head, and I often...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the symptoms are more consistent with positional vertigo, occurring when turning the head, tilting the head back, or rising from a lying position. This is likely caused by otoliths dislodging into the posterior semicircular canal. As for the drowsiness,...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Dizziness: Causes and Solutions
Post-Concussion Syndrome: Managing Persistent Dizziness and Headaches
Post-concussion syndrome after a car accident with persistent dizziness and headaches? Hello Doctor: Last year, I had a motorcycle accident that resulted in a head injury, during which I experienced about an hour of unconsciousness and cannot recall. I was taken to the emergency ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Patients who experience a head injury but have normal imaging results are classified as having post-concussion syndrome. Symptoms may include dizziness, headaches, difficulty concentrating, decreased attention or cognitive function, and sleep disturbances. Literature indicates th...[Read More] Post-Concussion Syndrome: Managing Persistent Dizziness and Headaches
Persistent Dizziness in Elderly: Exploring Unresolved Neurological Issues
An 88-year-old elderly person is experiencing dizziness? Hello, doctor. My grandmother has been experiencing dizziness for many years. She has undergone examinations by an otolaryngologist with no issues found, and the cardiologist also reported no problems. She has visited vario...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Dizziness can have many causes, and not all of them can be detected through instruments or tests. Both physiological and pathological dizziness should be considered, and if no results are found, psychological causes must also be taken into account. Generally, neurologists, cardio...[Read More] Persistent Dizziness in Elderly: Exploring Unresolved Neurological Issues
Understanding Dizziness: Causes and When to Seek Help
The sensation of dizziness? Dr. Jiang, I have been feeling lightheaded while walking sometimes, and I need to hold onto something for a moment until it passes. This has happened twice. Additionally, when I am sitting, I sometimes feel a sudden jolt in my head. Could this be due t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description: First, it is important to consider syncope, with the most common cause being reflex syncope due to excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve, which leads to bradycardia and decreased cardiac output. Other causes may include changes in posture from lying ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness: Possible Causes and Connections to Menstrual Cycle
Feeling of dizziness? Hello Dr. Lan, I have recently been experiencing a sensation of swaying, almost like being on a boat, whenever I move my head. However, I do not feel dizzy or nauseous, and the symptoms are intermittent, not lasting long. If I am tired, the sensation seems t...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Xiao Yu, your cough may be causing dizziness due to 1. interference with sleep and 2. head movement. Treating the cough may help. Additionally, it is important to maintain a regular sleep schedule and avoid high-sodium foods. If you frequently experience tinnitus, you should...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Possible Causes and Connections to Menstrual Cycle