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Head Injuries in Sports: Impact on Dizziness and Cognitive Function

Head injury from sports? Sometimes when playing sports, I might hit my head, which causes temporary dizziness, but it doesn't happen often. I'm not sure if it could affect my intelligence. Is there any treatment available? Although I try to take precautions, what level ...


Dr. Huang Yongquan Reply:
Generally, unless there is long-term brain trauma like that experienced by boxers, or severe head injuries resulting in concussions or intracranial hemorrhages, minor impacts to the head do not cause significant damage to cognitive function. Severe injuries typically present with...

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Unseen Voices: Seeking Help for Mysterious Neurological Symptoms

No opening, many people hear you speaking—please help from a neurology expert? Explanation 1: Several years ago, a community experienced a collective onset of unusual symptoms, including difficulty concentrating, night sweats, tinnitus, dizziness, headaches, a sensation of an exp...


Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is recommended to seek treatment from a psychosomatic medicine specialist.

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Understanding Dizziness: Is It Related to Neurological Disorders?

Dizziness Hello doctor, I would like to ask if dizziness that is characterized as a rotational or floating sensation is related to neurological disorders? Thank you.


Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It can be classified into central and peripheral causes, specifically brainstem lesions and vestibular nerve lesions. Further diagnosis must be confirmed through an in-person examination by a physician.

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Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Emotional Triggers, and Treatment Options

Unexplained dizziness? Hello. My grandmother is 80 years old and has had high blood pressure and heart disease since her fifties. Occasionally, she experiences dizziness for a few days, which resolves on its own. When she feels dizzy, her blood pressure readings are neither too h...


Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Emotional anxiety, tension, or depression can actually be one of the causes of dizziness. However, it is essential to rule out other organic causes before making this diagnosis. If medication is prescribed solely to suppress dizziness, such as anti-vertigo drugs, it is advisable ...

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Understanding Unexplained Dizziness: Causes and Solutions

Recent strange sensations? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've suddenly been feeling dizzy, but I can't describe any specific sensations in my head. It feels like I can't concentrate, and looking at something makes me feel slightly uncomfortable and a bit pressure-like. ...


Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Jill, your question is not very easy to understand. I will try to discuss it based on the symptoms. If you notice that looking at something causes more discomfort, it may be worth considering binocular diplopia caused by differences in the two eyes, or a change in your visua...

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Blurred Vision and Weakness After Walking: Possible Causes Explained

Experiencing poor vision after walking a distance or exercising? Hello doctor, after walking a certain distance or exercising, I experience poor vision, occasional dizziness, and weakness in my limbs. I feel more comfortable when lying down. I'm not sure what the cause is. T...


Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Hello Peter, poor vision, floaters, or weakness in the limbs can actually have many possible causes. If these symptoms occur after exercising or walking a certain distance, several issues should be considered: 1. Is there any abnormality in heart function? 2. Is there any dysfunc...

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Unexplained Dizziness and Nausea: Possible Neurological Causes

Unexplained dizziness with nausea? I have been experiencing frequent dizziness, nausea, and a feeling of pressure in my head this week, making it difficult to concentrate on anything. When I lie in bed and look at the ceiling, I feel somewhat dizzy. I'm not sure what might b...


Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
To differentiate between dizziness and vertigo, true vertigo refers to the sensation of the surroundings spinning, which is most commonly associated with issues in the inner ear's semicircular canals. On the other hand, symptoms such as a heavy head, lightheadedness, visual ...

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Understanding Neck Pain and Dizziness: Is It Migraines or Something Else?

Shoulder and neck pain causing dizziness? Hello, doctor. I often experience shoulder and neck pain, which causes dizziness and headaches. Is this a type of migraine? Taking Tylenol hasn't been effective, and I'm unsure of the underlying cause. Additionally, my uric acid...


Dr. Zhuang Yumin Reply:
Shoulder and neck pain often occur together with dizziness. Migraines are indeed a possible cause. Patients with cardiovascular diseases should be particularly cautious of stenosis in the carotid and vertebral arteries. Certain cervical spine disorders can also compress the verte...

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Understanding Dizziness After Childbirth: Causes and Solutions

Dizziness-related issues? Dr. Yeh: Hello! Since giving birth to my second child in mid-August, I have been experiencing dizziness, often feeling lightheaded and extremely fatigued. I frequently feel the need to sleep, and I almost always dream when I do sleep. Could this be cause...


Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: 1. There are many causes of dizziness, including issues with the inner ear balance and intracranial pathologies, but unlike cerebral hypoxia, it is essential to prioritize good sleep hygiene and first evaluate the quality of sleep. 2. Dizziness can also occur if blood pres...

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Understanding Arachnoid Cysts in the Left Frontal Lobe: Symptoms and Treatment

Arachnoid cyst in the left frontal lobe? I recently underwent a CT scan of the brain after suddenly fainting. Prior to fainting, I had no discomfort symptoms at all. About a month before the fainting episode, I often felt dizzy, as if I hadn't slept enough. After the CT scan...


Dr. Zhuang Yumin Reply:
Most cysts in the brain are benign arachnoid cysts. Surgery is only necessary if they become too large and compress other brain tissues or cause symptoms such as seizures; otherwise, they can be monitored.

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Experiencing Dizziness While Walking: Possible Neurological Causes

Dizziness while walking? Hello, for the past two months, I've been experiencing slight dizziness when walking or making larger movements, but it doesn't occur when sitting or lying down. There is no tinnitus, just a bit of tightness in my neck. Recently, I visited a tra...


Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If there are no accompanying symptoms such as slurred speech, walking unsteadily to one side, or numbness or weakness in one side of the body or face, it is more likely to be benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, which is an inner ear issue. With adequate rest, it should improve ...

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Understanding Severe Dizziness in Elderly Patients: Causes and Concerns

Dizziness in the elderly? Hello Doctor: My father has been experiencing severe dizziness frequently over the past month. When he lies down and closes his eyes, the whole room seems to spin intensely, and he often needs an injection to recover. He had similar dizziness episodes wh...


Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Vestibular dysfunction often presents as vertigo that is typically rotational in nature and may occur with certain specific postural changes. Symptoms can become severe but usually subside within a few seconds to a few minutes. Generally, with rest for about one to two weeks, the...

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Understanding Alcohol-Related Dizziness and Health Risks: When to Seek Help

Drinking alcohol can cause dizziness, inability to stand, pale complexion, sweating, and tinnitus? Due to my previous habit of drinking alcohol, I would experience facial flushing and an increased heart rate whenever I drank. I used to go out singing and drinking until about four...


Dr. Zeng Kongyan Reply:
Hello, in response to your question, based on your description, it is possible that you are experiencing orthostatic hypotension. The abdominal pain after drinking alcohol may cause an excessive parasympathetic response, leading to low blood pressure and fainting. It is also poss...

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Understanding Facial Nerve Disorders and Their Connection to Tinnitus

Facial nerve dysfunction I was referred to a neurosurgeon by my family medicine doctor two weeks ago due to dizziness and vomiting. The neurologist diagnosed me with facial nerve dysfunction, as I am unable to fully close my eye and have difficulty controlling one side of my face...


Dr. Liu Zhiyang Reply:
Dear JOY: Hello, based on the symptoms described, it appears to be an infection by a cold virus affecting the same side ear nerve and facial nerve (which are in close proximity). These are different symptoms but caused by the same underlying issue, and there are no effective trea...

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Understanding Dizziness and Fatigue After a Severe Cold

Dizziness from a cold? Teacher, I rarely exercise, and as a result, I caught a severe cold that lasted a week. I received an injection and took medication, but it seems I’m not completely better yet. I have a cough and inflammation. Why do I always feel dizzy and lack energy? At ...


Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: Based on your concerns, there should be no major issues. Keep a positive mindset, and it's important to stay active; your ailments will naturally improve.

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Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Breathlessness and Numbness Explained

Neurology I have been feeling short of breath since this morning, and I even feel like I can't catch my breath. My whole body feels numb, including my limbs and face, and I'm experiencing severe dizziness. I have fainted before, so any sudden movements trigger similar f...


Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: 1. First, rule out heart and liver issues. 2. It may also be caused by autonomic nervous system dysfunction or stress; if the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems are normal, then consult a neurologist for evaluation and treatment.

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Understanding Neurology: Managing Fatigue and Medication Dependence

Neurology Hello, Doctor. I happened to go to the hospital to pick up my medication, but I momentarily forgot that the doctor's office hours are only in the afternoon. The work at the hospital is really busy and challenging; my previous thoughts were truly naive and overconfi...


Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: I'm glad to hear that your condition is stable and that you are staying active, which means you don't need too many medications. Wishing you peace and well-being.

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Unexplained Neurological Symptoms: Understanding Dizziness and Weakness

Unknown etiology Hello, after I sneezed (I have allergic rhinitis), I initially experienced dizziness and immediately sat down. My hands felt weak, and I wanted to grab my phone to call for help, but I felt somewhat out of control. There was a tingling sensation, sweating, and an...


Dr. Jiang Hezhou Reply:
1. Severe sneezing may potentially trigger the Valsalva maneuver phenomenon, leading to insufficient venous return and related symptoms. However, a face-to-face consultation and physical and neurological examinations are necessary to rule out other conditions! 2. Symptoms may al...

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Understanding Dizziness, Sweating, and Mental Confusion: When to Seek Help

Dizziness and other symptoms? I would like to ask you, doctor, why I often feel dizzy at times, and sometimes I get dizzy from a certain movement. Is dizziness the same as a headache? However, today I not only felt dizzy, but in the afternoon I also broke out in a slight cold swe...


Dr. Jiang Hezhou Reply:
Hello: 1. Dizziness and headaches are not entirely the same, but they can occur together! There are many possible causes! A face-to-face consultation and physical and neurological examinations are necessary to determine the underlying cause and provide targeted treatment! 2. Anxi...

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Understanding Dizziness and Heavy Head: Causes and Solutions for Young Adults

Dizziness when walking, along with a heavy head and light legs? Earlier this year, I experienced frequent dizziness and a feeling of heaviness in my head and lightness in my legs. At a blood pressure measurement station at Taipei's Xingtian Temple, my blood pressure was reco...


Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If all tests are normal but you still experience dizziness and headaches, you may want to visit a neurology clinic. It could just be a type of chronic headache, such as tension-type headache. However, it is essential to consult a neurologist who can evaluate other symptoms and pe...

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