Understanding Dizziness, Headaches, and Nausea: Possible Causes and Solutions
Dizziness, headache, nausea, and eye discomfort? Recently, I've been experiencing pain around my eye sockets, dizziness, nausea after eating, and occasional headaches. I researched online and found that it might be acute glaucoma, so I visited an ophthalmologist. However, th...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, in addition to the eye issues, it may be necessary to consider factors such as migraines. Common symptoms of migraine with aura include visual disturbances. These may manifest as bright lights resembling stars or lightning, as well as blurred or ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness, Headaches, and Nausea: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Neck Tension: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Neck problems Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing a persistent tightness on the left side of my neck around the C4-C5 vertebrae, which feels like there is something there. Sometimes when I lower or nod my head, it feels like it’s being pulled, and when it gets really uncomfor...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: If the rehabilitation results are not satisfactory, it may be advisable for the rehabilitation physician to refer you to a neurosurgeon to assess for any nerve root compression, and you may need to wear a cervical collar for protection. In addition to rehabilitation, I rec...[Read More] Understanding Neck Tension: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Neck and Head Tension: Causes and Concerns
Head and neck Hello doctor, I used to have a tight spot on the left side of my neck, which would occasionally feel sore. Recently, I've been experiencing tightness in my scalp, forehead, and even around my eyes, which sometimes feel achy. Occasionally, I also feel a bit of w...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the most common cause of left-sided neck pain 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 discomfort. Initially, resting may al...[Read More] Understanding Neck and Head Tension: Causes and Concerns
Managing Headaches: When to Use Pain Relievers and Seek Medical Advice
Headache and Medication Consultation Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing headaches that last almost all day. When the pain is mild, I feel a slight pressure and pain around both temples and the sides of my eyes. At its worst, the pain affects the entire right side o...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the headache you mentioned may initially be related to cervical nerve root compression, which is often associated with tightness in the cervical muscles and degeneration of the cervical spine. Symptoms typically include pain at the affected site,...[Read More] Managing Headaches: When to Use Pain Relievers and Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Dizziness and Floating Sensations: Possible Causes and Solutions
Dizziness and a floating sensation? Hello, doctor. I have been keeping track of the days. About six months ago, while I was squatting at work, I suddenly felt dizzy and had to lean against the wall for about a minute until it stopped. However, since then, whenever I squat, I feel...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Young people are often busy with their careers, which can lead to irregular sleep patterns. Based on your description, it seems to be peripheral vertigo, which has various causes generally attributed to inner ear imbalance. I recommend that you see an otolaryngologist or a...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Floating Sensations: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Fainting After Running: Causes and Next Steps
Fainting after running occurred again a year later? Hello Doctor: Last March, I fainted after running (I had already eaten dinner, ran about 5 km, and fainted while walking home; I had been running normally for about two months). I was taken to the emergency department of a hospi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Experiencing dizziness and nearly fainting, squatting down to rest, and seeing darkness in front of your eyes. These symptoms are more indicative of insufficient cerebral circulation due to fluid deficiency. Symptoms can be improved by replenishing fluids and electrolytes,...[Read More] Understanding Fainting After Running: Causes and Next Steps
Understanding Eye Floaters: When to Consult a Neurologist
The mysterious eye abnormalities and issues related to neurology? Hello Doctor: I have floaters, and after a car accident, I felt that my condition worsened, so I immediately went to the hospital's ophthalmology department to check for any eye-related issues. After the consu...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, what could be the reason for this? If the ophthalmologist has ruled out floaters or papilledema, a common possibility is a migraine with aura, which typically presents with visual disturbances before the headache occurs. Additionally, abnormal el...[Read More] Understanding Eye Floaters: When to Consult a Neurologist
Understanding Your Headache: Is It Migraine or Sinus Pain?
Is it a migraine? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about the types of headaches. Throughout my life, my headache experiences mostly start with a dull pain in the forehead, just above the eyebrows. This pain then shifts to either side of my head or the top of my head, accomp...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Migraines are more common in women. Sinus headaches typically present with localized percussion pain. Your symptoms should first consider the more common tension-type headache. The characteristics of tension-type headache include: (1) It is often bilateral, located in the ...[Read More] Understanding Your Headache: Is It Migraine or Sinus Pain?
Is Weakness in Right Hand, Foot, and Eye a Stroke Warning Sign?
Weakness in the hands, feet, and eyes? Hello: I usually sleep on my right side. Recently, I have felt weakness in my right hand and foot. In the past few days, I suddenly noticed that the strength to close my right eye and mouth tightly is weaker than on the left side. My cholest...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, weakness in the hands and feet may be related to muscle or nerve issues. You should consider visiting a hospital for relevant examinations. As for maintenance, it is recommended to maintain a regular routine and a balanced diet.[Read More] Is Weakness in Right Hand, Foot, and Eye a Stroke Warning Sign?
Understanding Increased Headache Frequency: When to Seek Medical Advice
Increased frequency of headaches? Hello Doctor: I have experienced headaches since childhood, especially during stressful times. In the fourth grade, I underwent an EEG due to frequent headaches, which showed no abnormalities. Recently, the frequency of my headaches has increased...
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 a widespread area of pain. The nature of the pain is dull, aching, with...[Read More] Understanding Increased Headache Frequency: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Chronic Discomfort: A Year of Neurological Challenges
It has been a year, and recently, my daily routine has been affected by discomfort during waking hours? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing discomfort for over a year. Initially, I felt unusually unwell at home on weekends, with persistent dizziness and chest tightness throug...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description and age, it may be necessary to first consider the symptoms of migraine. Common aura symptoms of migraine include visual disturbances such as seeing bright lights resembling stars or lightning, as well as blurred or distorted vision. These are all...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Discomfort: A Year of Neurological Challenges
Numbness Around the Right Eye: Causes and When to Seek Help
There is a tingling sensation around the area from the eye to the temple on the right side? Sometimes I experience this symptom, mostly after I am very tired (after surfing or finishing work). It usually occurs while sitting and looking at the computer, where I feel a tingling se...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, you might be feeling a bit tired. I recommend that you take a good rest and relax. If the discomfort persists, please seek medical attention for further evaluation.[Read More] Numbness Around the Right Eye: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Eye Twitching: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Eyelid twitching has persisted for a year? Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing intermittent twitching of the muscles in my right upper and lower eyelids for a year, and recently I have also felt a ringing in my ears. I have seen doctors who said that I am under a bit of stres...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the MRI report indicates: no significant intracranial lesions. There are localized changes anterior to the left ear canal, which may represent pneumatization of the left temporal bone apex. You mentioned that the muscles of your right upper and l...[Read More] Understanding Eye Twitching: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain: When to Seek MRI for Diagnosis
Head trauma and shoulder-neck issues! Hello, doctor. I've loved using computers since I was young and often stayed up late with poor posture, which has led to frequent sharp pain in my right neck and shoulder. Over time, the pain has subsided, but my right neck and shoulder ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The symptoms you mentioned are more indicative of cervical spine issues. In addition to an MRI, I recommend consulting a rehabilitation specialist for physical therapy and electromyography (EMG) testing. Wishing you good health and peace. Dr. Jiang, Neurology, Taoyuan Hosp...[Read More] Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain: When to Seek MRI for Diagnosis
Understanding Facial Twitching: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Facial twitching? Hello Doctor: Since yesterday, I have been experiencing involuntary muscle twitching on the right side of my face. During the twitching, the muscles under my right eye also twitch, and my right upper eyelid feels like it is drooping. The duration of the twitchin...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest blepharospasm, which often has an unknown cause and is three times more common in females than in males, typically occurring after the age of forty. Common causes include dry eye syndrome, high levels of stress, eye inflammation, light sensitivity...[Read More] Understanding Facial Twitching: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Managing Post-Concussion Symptoms: A Guide for Patients
Post-concussion syndrome Hello Doctor, about three years ago, I accidentally fell while playing basketball and hit the back of my right head. At that time, I did not lose consciousness and had no external injuries, but the next day I suddenly felt unsteady while walking and began...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the cause of the right-sided neck pain radiating to the right eye socket is commonly due to cervical myofascial pain. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the muscles in the back of the neck, resulting in neck and shoulder dis...[Read More] Managing Post-Concussion Symptoms: A Guide for Patients
Does Parkinson's Disease Cause Weight Loss? Understanding Symptoms and Solutions
Can Parkinson's disease cause weight loss? Hello, may I ask if Parkinson's disease causes continuous weight loss? A woman in her 60s is eating normally but is still losing weight, often experiences hiccups (gastroscopy showed no findings), has severe memory decline, her...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: If there is unintentional weight loss, such as losing more than 5% of body weight in one month or 10% within six months, it may be necessary to investigate other causes of weight loss. The most concerning possibility is malignant tumors, such as lung cancer or colorectal c...[Read More] Does Parkinson's Disease Cause Weight Loss? Understanding Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Your Symptoms: Neurological Issues or Autonomic Dysfunction?
Is it a brain issue or autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, Dr. Jiang: Recently, I have been feeling unwell, and the following symptoms have been occurring frequently: 1. Sometimes under bright lights, I perceive a flicker (as if the light is malfunctioning). I have a h...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest "migraine with aura." This type of headache lasts from 4 to 72 hours. The characteristics of the headache include unilateral pain, which may feel throbbing or pulsating, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, as well as sensitivity to...[Read More] Understanding Your Symptoms: Neurological Issues or Autonomic Dysfunction?
Understanding Involuntary Movements: Causes and Concerns
Involuntary movements? Hello, Dr. Jiang. About a week ago (on October 9), I suddenly noticed that before closing my eyes to sleep, I experience involuntary movements in my limbs or twitching in my head and neck (it feels like a muscle is moving), but the location is not fixed. In...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The muscle twitching you mentioned is often associated with exercise, acute viral infections, anxiety, and medication use. Prolonged exercise is one of the main causes of muscle twitching. In clinical practice, we frequently observe many patients caught in a vicious cycle ...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Movements: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Left-Sided Numbness and Eye Pressure: Possible Neurological Issues
Numbness and tingling in the left side of the limbs? Hello doctor, sometimes I feel numbness in my left hand and left foot, and my right eye feels swollen. I'm not sure if these two symptoms are related. What could be the issue? Is it possible that there is something growing...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, a brain computed tomography (CT) scan is generally performed to rule out significant lesions such as intracranial hemorrhage or obvious brain tumors. If clinical symptoms such as vomiting, headaches, seizures, or neurological deficits are present...[Read More] Understanding Left-Sided Numbness and Eye Pressure: Possible Neurological Issues