Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Causes and Solutions for Young Adults
Headache + Dizziness Earlier this year, I experienced frequent dizziness and a sensation 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 recorded at approximately 178/99 mmHg. A volu...
Dr. Zeng Kongyan Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, there are many causes of dizziness, including brain lesions, inner ear balance issues, and medical conditions such as anemia, hypotension, and fluid imbalance. For a 36-year-old individual experiencing dizziness along with high blood pressure ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Causes and Solutions for Young Adults
Understanding Monthly Headaches: Causes and When to Seek Help
Headache issues? Hello Doctor: I experience headaches for several days each month, during which I feel like crying and have the urge to vomit. I initially thought it was related to eye pressure, so I have been regularly following up with an ophthalmologist. However, the ophthalmo...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
If the headaches are recurrent and of the same nature, they may be vascular headaches. However, if the headaches have occurred recently within the past month, it is necessary to check for any intracranial diseases.[Read More] Understanding Monthly Headaches: Causes and When to Seek Help
Dizziness and Hoarseness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms in Seniors
Dizziness and hoarseness? Hello Doctor, my father is 70 years old. A couple of days ago, he suddenly experienced severe dizziness and nausea, followed by a hoarse voice. Eventually, he felt some relief after receiving an injection. He usually sleeps well, but the night before the...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Non-benign dizziness accompanied by hoarseness may be indicative of an upper respiratory infection or diseases affecting the cerebellum or brainstem (such as tumors or strokes), and further examination is recommended. Pain upon pressing the muscles on both sides of the back of th...[Read More] Dizziness and Hoarseness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms in Seniors
Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
Sometimes I experience dizziness? Hello, doctor: One time, while I was talking with my classmates, I suddenly felt dizzy, as if everything in front of me went blank, and I felt like I was about to faint. However, I do not have anemia. Can you please explain why this happened?
Dr. Jiang Hezhou Reply:
There are many reasons for dizziness and feeling faint, and it can occur even in the absence of anemia. Conditions related to the heart or nervous system, among others, can also be contributing factors. It is advisable to visit an outpatient clinic for evaluation, and further tes...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
Understanding Nighttime Headaches: Causes and Concerns for Teens
Headache before bedtime? A 14-year-old male has been experiencing frequent headaches after 11 PM, specifically pain in the area around the temples and extending to the back of the head. The pain seems to lessen when resting the back of the head against something or lying on a pil...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
This type of headache is more akin to tension-type headache. Headaches associated with hypertension typically feel like a sensation of pressure in the head, often accompanied by dizziness and high blood pressure. Sometimes, there may also be nausea and vomiting. Headaches caused ...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Headaches: Causes and Concerns for Teens
Persistent Right Forehead Pain: Seeking Answers After Medication
I have a migraine near the right forehead area. I have seen a doctor, and after taking medication, I still feel some discomfort? Hello, Doctor. I started experiencing headaches about three weeks ago on a Monday. At that time, the symptoms felt like there was a pulsating pressure ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Initially, the symptoms were consistent with migraines. After treatment, the headache should improve, but it may evolve into a tension-type headache. If discomfort persists, it is advisable to return for a follow-up appointment for reevaluation by a physician. Any necessary exami...[Read More] Persistent Right Forehead Pain: Seeking Answers After Medication
Understanding Dizziness, Neck Stiffness, Headaches, and Arrhythmia
Dizziness, neck stiffness, headache, and arrhythmia? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have been experiencing dizziness, headaches, neck stiffness, and arrhythmia frequently over the past month or two. I have seen both a neurologist and a cardiologist, and it was determined that I have arrhyt...
Dr. Jiang Hezhou Reply:
Dizziness can manifest from various diseases or discomforts. If accompanied by headaches and neck stiffness, it is advisable to visit a healthcare provider in family medicine, neurology, general internal medicine, or infectious diseases for an initial differential diagnosis. If n...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness, Neck Stiffness, Headaches, and Arrhythmia
Understanding Head Numbness: Common Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness and discomfort in the head? Hello, doctor. A few nights ago, I woke up in the middle of the night due to numbness in my head, and I still feel a bit numb today. I experience unexplained headaches every year at intervals, but taking Tylenol usually helps. I have developed...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Numbness in the head during sleep is most commonly caused by pressure on the head, which impedes proper blood circulation, leading to the sensation of numbness. Therefore, it is important to check for any issues with the pillow. If the pillow is too firm or contains hard lumps, i...[Read More] Understanding Head Numbness: Common Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding and Treating Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency: A Guide for Families
Basilar Artery Insufficiency Hello, Dr. Gao! My grandmother has been experiencing persistent dizziness lately. I did some research and found that her symptoms closely match those of vertebrobasilar insufficiency. I would like to ask you, Dr. Gao, is this condition treatable? What...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
An accurate diagnosis still relies on a professional physician's physical examination and cerebrovascular ultrasound. Subsequently, treatment will be based on the location and severity of the blood flow obstruction, utilizing different antiplatelet or even anticoagulant medi...[Read More] Understanding and Treating Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency: A Guide for Families
Understanding Heavy Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Headaches can make the head feel very heavy? Hello, Doctor Gao: I would like to ask you a few questions related to my headaches. Recently, I have been experiencing frequent headaches and dizziness, especially when the weather changes or when it is hot and humid. The pain is locat...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Tension-type headaches are generally not directly related to blood pressure. If there is hypoxia, it is likely due to prolonged tension in the neck and head muscles, leading to a sensation of heaviness or pressure in the head. To alleviate this, one can engage in outdoor activiti...[Read More] Understanding Heavy Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
About dizziness? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my dizziness. I have been experiencing dizziness for over a week. I consulted a neurologist who believes it is due to inner ear imbalance. I am currently taking Merislon, but I still feel no improvement; I continue to exper...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Inner ear imbalance mostly refers to positional vertigo. Generally, resting and recovering physical strength will lead to self-resolution, with young individuals often recovering within a week. In more severe cases, medication or canalith repositioning treatment may be considered...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness in Elderly: Causes and Solutions
My mother often experiences dizziness? Hello, Doctor: My mother has been experiencing dizziness lately, often feeling as if there is an earthquake. She feels unsteady when there are movements with elevation changes. Recently, during these dizzy episodes, she also experiences ting...
Dr. Jiang Hezhou Reply:
Dear Mr. Hundred Thousand Clouds, Your daughter is experiencing symptoms of dizziness and a sense of imbalance, which are common in middle-aged and older adults. The causes can be numerous, and it is important to first establish a diagnosis. Therefore, during the outpatient visi...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness in Elderly: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Body Vibrations: Anxiety and Neurological Insights
Feeling vibrations in the body? Hello Doctor: I am a first-year college student. When I was in the second year of junior high, I often experienced dizziness (similar to the sensation of being on a boat) or felt vibrations in my body. At that time, I frequently went to the hospita...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
If tests have been conducted without identifying any issues, and the symptoms are intermittent rather than persistent, along with triggering factors such as stress, insomnia, or racing thoughts, anxiety disorder is a reasonable consideration. It is recommended that you start a re...[Read More] Understanding Body Vibrations: Anxiety and Neurological Insights
Understanding Right-Sided Head Pain: Causes and Concerns
Head pressure can be painful? About a year ago, I felt like something hit or bumped into the right side of my head. Since then, whenever I apply pressure to that area, it hurts—it's a sharp, nerve pain sensation. Only that specific area hurts, and after pressing on it, I fee...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Brain damage typically results in symptoms on the contralateral side of the body (e.g., right hemisphere damage leading to weakness in the left limbs). Intracranial hemorrhage will usually see the blood clot being broken down and absorbed after a period of time; it should not per...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Head Pain: Causes and Concerns
Managing Side Effects of Epilepsy Medications: A Patient's Concerns
Adverse symptoms of epilepsy medications (Divalproex + Lamotrigine)? Hello, Doctor. I am a patient with epilepsy. When I first started treatment, I was prescribed one tablet of Depakote in the morning and evening. After about four months, I experienced dizziness and drowsiness. T...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
The most common side effect of Keppra (levetiracetam) is drowsiness, while less common side effects include fatigue, dizziness, and agitation. Keppra has minimal sedative effects, and symptoms such as dizziness and unsteady gait typically occur only with excessive dosing. Therefo...[Read More] Managing Side Effects of Epilepsy Medications: A Patient's Concerns
Understanding Persistent Dizziness and Headaches: When to Seek Help
Initially, there was dizziness, which progressed to dizziness and headache after a few days? Hello Doctor, I have never experienced dizziness or headaches before! At the beginning of January this year, I suddenly felt a bit dizzy while reading (not the spinning type) and it laste...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Head pain is primarily felt in the walls of blood vessels, scalp nerves, and muscles. Brain imaging studies can only rule out certain conditions (such as larger tumors or bleeding) but cannot diagnose the cause of headaches. Most headaches are classified as tension-type headaches...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness and Headaches: When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness and Nausea: When to See a Neurologist
Please ask your question? Hello Doctor: Since the beginning of this month, I have been experiencing dizziness and nausea (actually, I have had these symptoms before). The symptoms are milder during the day but I still feel dizzy and nauseous. In the evening, the symptoms become m...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Symptoms caused by anemia or low blood pressure are more likely to occur when standing or being active, and tend to improve when lying down. Based on your symptoms, in addition to dizziness, the presence of nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, loss of appetite, and bloating suggest...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Nausea: When to See a Neurologist
Is My Hand Tremor a Sign of Early Parkinson's Disease?
Could this be a sign of Parkinson's disease? Hello Doctor: I am 29 years old and about two years ago, I noticed that my right index finger would occasionally tremble slightly. This usually occurs after actions that engage the muscles of the index finger, such as opening bott...
Dr. Zeng Kongyan Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, based on the description provided in your letter, it does not appear to be Parkinson's disease, as the tremors associated with this condition typically occur at rest and have a frequency of 4-8 Hz. If Dr. Mackay diagnosed it as essential ...[Read More] Is My Hand Tremor a Sign of Early Parkinson's Disease?
Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
I feel a bit lightheaded? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, after washing clothes and lifting my head to hang them up, I felt a bit uncomfortable and experienced a sensation of dizziness. This has happened a few more times since then. Although it’s not very frequent, I still feel une...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The common condition is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which is, as the name suggests, benign. It may occur intermittently and is related to certain positional movements. Typically, the discomfort lasts for a few seconds and resolves on its own once the individual s...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
Understanding Visual Disturbances: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
The eyes are dazzled? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing strange visual disturbances. It's not like the dizziness associated with anemia; my mind is clear and normal, and I don't feel faint or see things moving. However, I do feel a slight heaviness behin...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Visual symptoms may have the following causes: 1. Ocular issues: retinal detachment, elevated intraocular pressure, corneal disease, etc. 2. Optic nerve problems: inflammation, multiple sclerosis, etc. 3. Cerebrovascular issues: transient ischemic attacks, migraines, etc. 4. Brai...[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances: Causes and Concerns in Neurology