Understanding Jaw Twitching: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
The chin is constantly twitching? This morning, I woke up early and my jaw felt normal. However, after having breakfast, I noticed that my jaw has been twitching continuously! It feels similar to an eyelid twitch! It’s not painful or itchy, but it has been twitching for half a da...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Q, the symptoms you described may require a visit to a neurologist to check for potential facial nerve issues. Please go to the neurology outpatient clinic for an examination as soon as possible! Best regards, Lan Shengxing.[Read More] Understanding Jaw Twitching: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
Understanding Facial Nerve Symptoms: Do You Need Acupuncture?
Facial nerve Hello doctor, for about a week now, every evening, I experience a tingling, warm, and slightly swollen sensation on the left side of my face (from the corner of my eye to my ear and cheek). A traditional Chinese medicine doctor mentioned that my pre-existing heart co...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Hua, without observing this symptom or conducting a neurological examination, it is difficult to determine the disease and provide recommendations. I can only suggest that you follow the treatment as directed by your traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. If you wish to ...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Symptoms: Do You Need Acupuncture?
Understanding Your Headaches: When to Seek Neurology Care
Headache Consultation Hello, doctor. In the past two years, I have frequently experienced headaches, located approximately above the eyebrows, with my left eye being affected more often than the right. The trigger seems to be any time the environment becomes stuffy or hot; I will...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If headaches are occasional and can be completely avoided by steering clear of triggers, then it's advisable to adjust your living environment to prevent headaches. However, if headaches occur frequently, are severe enough to impact daily life or work, or are accompanied by ...[Read More] Understanding Your Headaches: When to Seek Neurology Care
Understanding Primary Hypersomnia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Primary hypersomnia Hello Doctor, following up on the previous questions regarding OSA and surgery, the treatment is being managed at a medical center where the doctors are mostly sleep specialists (including psychiatrists). After controlling OSA, the patient still experiences fa...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
In cases of hypersomnia related to brain nerves, narcolepsy must first be ruled out, which requires another type of sleep study called the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT). If abnormalities are found, there are several medications that physicians can consider prescribing. If me...[Read More] Understanding Primary Hypersomnia: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Is My Eye Pain a Sign of Migraine? Understanding Symptoms and Genetics
Symptoms of migraine include: 1. Intense, throbbing headache, often on one side of the head. 2. Nausea and vomiting. 3. Sens Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about a symptom that occurs once every 2 to 3 years. It starts with blurred vision and seeing shadows, followed by pain...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The nerves of the eyes are also considered part of the head. If the eye pain is not caused by conditions such as acute glaucoma or inflammation, along with other accompanying symptoms, a more reasonable explanation would be a prodromal migraine, also known as a typical migraine.[Read More] Is My Eye Pain a Sign of Migraine? Understanding Symptoms and Genetics
Understanding Sleep Jerks and Talking: When to Seek Neurology Help
Frequent movements during sleep? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my boyfriend who often experiences a big jerk or tremor in his hands or legs when falling asleep. I read on other websites that this can be normal occasionally, but he does this at least 3-5 times every time...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Occasionally twitching or jerking while falling asleep is mostly physiological and is common among many people. Talking in your sleep is also a common occurrence and generally shouldn't be a cause for concern. When chatting and on the verge of falling asleep, you may be in a...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Jerks and Talking: When to Seek Neurology Help
Understanding Dizziness and Eye Pain: When to Seek Neurology Help
Dizziness upon opening the eyes? Hello Doctor, I am inquiring about my mother's condition. She is currently 65 years old. Last night, she had a big argument with my younger brother, and afterwards, she experienced pain in one eye and slight dizziness. Since her condition imp...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello Mr. Lan: Your mother's primary symptoms include sudden onset of unilateral eye pain accompanied by dizziness, which may suggest several conditions: A. If the dizziness is characterized by a spinning sensation, it may be due to posterior circulation insufficiency, poten...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Eye Pain: When to Seek Neurology Help
Understanding Nighttime Head Pressure and Eye Pain: Causes and Solutions
Nighttime head heaviness? Hello doctor, I have a feeling of pressure and pain in my head, along with a sensation of eye strain. This has persisted throughout the night, and I notice it is more pronounced during the night or upon waking in the morning. However, after getting out o...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
It seems related to sleep itself, so it may be worth considering a sleep study at a hospital that offers sleep examinations, such as Qishan Hospital. Common symptoms of sleep apnea can present in this manner.[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Head Pressure and Eye Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Bacterial Meningitis: Recovery and Rehabilitation Insights
Bacterial meningitis My elder brother is suffering from sepsis combined with bacterial meningitis. He has been undergoing treatment for about 50 days. An MRI indicates cerebral edema, and he has had a drain placed. His inflammatory markers have returned to normal levels, but curr...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Rehabilitation is certainly necessary! But how much recovery is possible? That should still be discussed with the attending physician. However, if it has been 50 days and there is still a brain tumor, it may be quite difficult to make significant progress.[Read More] Understanding Bacterial Meningitis: Recovery and Rehabilitation Insights
Understanding Migratory Numbness and Tingling: Possible Causes and Insights
Widespread tingling, numbness, and occasional brief muscle twitching? Hello Dr. Lan! I recently visited the hospital due to unilateral numbness in my limbs and lips. An MRI revealed symptoms of moderate to severe stenosis of the middle cerebral artery. I am currently on antiplate...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Due to its systemic nature, it may be necessary to first consider factors affecting the entire body, such as metabolism, toxins, medications, and immune responses, which can present symptoms similar to neuropathic pain. It may be necessary to arrange for nerve conduction studies ...[Read More] Understanding Migratory Numbness and Tingling: Possible Causes and Insights
Understanding Eye Movement Disorders: Causes and Treatment Options
Nystagmus and visual oscillation? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing involuntary eye (eyelid) twitching since February of last year, but it does not occur when my eyes are open. Starting in May, I noticed a slight tremor when looking at objects, especially when viewing grid ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
This symptom makes it difficult to rule out neurological disorders. Nystagmus is an external observation and may not necessarily align with personal sensations; it is also harder to accurately observe true nystagmus when the eyes are closed. Therefore, it is advisable for you to ...[Read More] Understanding Eye Movement Disorders: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Chronic Headaches and Dizziness: Seeking Answers and Solutions
Chronic headaches, dizziness, and occasional nausea? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about my long-term headaches and dizziness. I have been experiencing headaches for several years now. I am currently a senior in college, and since my senior year of high school, I had head...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms are very similar to migraines. This type of headache can last 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 ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches and Dizziness: Seeking Answers and Solutions
Understanding Left Facial Numbness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Numbness in the left cheek? Hello Doctor, my question is that initially I felt like there was a foreign body in my eye, but after visiting an ophthalmologist, they said there was no foreign body. I have also experienced a tingling sensation in the left side of my cheek. The ophth...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
According to your description, the facial sensation abnormalities you mentioned are primarily governed by the trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve). The area extending from below the left eye to the left side of the lip corresponds to the second division of the trigeminal ne...[Read More] Understanding Left Facial Numbness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Facial Twitching: Causes and When to Seek Help
Facial nerve twitching? Doctor, I've been experiencing sudden body tremors frequently, my eyelids keep twitching, and the corners of my mouth also twitch. When I stand up after sitting for a long time, I feel very dizzy and my vision gets blurry. Doctor, am I sick???
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
According to your description, eyelid movement is controlled by the facial nerve. If the eyelid is twitching continuously, the physician will first carefully observe the patient's face. If, aside from the eyelid, there is no twitching in other facial muscles, it is classifie...[Read More] Understanding Facial Twitching: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Facial and Hand Numbness: Causes and Concerns
Intermittent numbness around the eyes, mouth, and hands? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about experiencing intermittent numbness in my face and hands over the past year, primarily around the eyes, mouth, and fingers. The numbness gradually intensifies, leading to twitching ar...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The symptoms are similar to mild hyperventilation syndrome, occurring during emotional stress or pressure. The sensation of insufficient breathing increases the respiratory rate, leading to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood and causing vasoconstriction, which may r...[Read More] Understanding Facial and Hand Numbness: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Strange Sleep Symptoms: Possible Links to Sleep Disorders
Strange Symptoms When Falling Asleep Hello, Doctor Gao: I've been experiencing a noticeable symptom for about the past six months. When I lie down to sleep, just as I'm about to fall asleep, I encounter what I can only describe as a sort of "dream," although m...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Based on your description, it is likely a type of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep disorder that occurs upon falling asleep, where one transitions directly into the dreaming phase, experiencing sleep paralysis and hypnagogic hallucinations. Many people occasionally experience this,...[Read More] Understanding Strange Sleep Symptoms: Possible Links to Sleep Disorders
Why Melatonin Isn't Working for Your Sleep Issues?
Ineffective Melatonin Supplementation? Hello, Doctor Gao: I have struggled with unstable sleep since childhood, and I wonder if it is related to my severe ADHD. As an adult, the problem has only worsened. I often cannot fall asleep at the designated time, regardless of whether I ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Insomnia can have many different causes. If you have taken the maximum dosage without any response, it is still advisable to consult a psychiatrist to evaluate whether there are other secondary factors interfering with your sleep.[Read More] Why Melatonin Isn't Working for Your Sleep Issues?
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Facial Numbness and Eye Pain Explained
Recently, I have been experiencing numbness on the left side of my face, eye pain, and numbness in my legs? Previously diagnosed with migraine, left facial numbness, and left mouth corner twitching. An MRI showed small white spots in the cerebellar region, and after consultation,...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello, Miss: After reviewing your description, your condition seems to involve paroxysmal sensory and motor abnormalities on the left side of your face, along with frequent pauses in thought and expressive difficulties. Possible clinical causes include: 1) Paroxysmal neurological...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Facial Numbness and Eye Pain Explained
Understanding Facial Nerve Paralysis: Signs of Recovery Explained
Facial nerve paralysis Hello Doctor: On December 16, I experienced twitching in my right lower eyelid and the corner of my mouth. My facial nerve paralysis began on December 17, resulting in an inability to furrow my brow, leakage while drinking, and an inability to close my righ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many causes of facial nerve paralysis, with Bell's palsy being the most common. The onset of the condition is usually rapid, with the degree of facial nerve paralysis reaching its peak within two days. Prior to the onset, patients ...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Paralysis: Signs of Recovery Explained
Understanding MRI Options for Neurological Symptoms: What You Need to Know
How to check...2 Hello, doctor. Due to insufficient sleep (I have undergone surgery for sleep apnea), I am experiencing symptoms such as pressure and hardness in the upper part of my eyeballs, mental confusion, fatigue, and excessive sleepiness on a daily basis. I have already pa...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
When examining the brain for abnormalities, MRI can already reveal a lot of information. Changes in large blood vessels and small arteries due to ischemia can mostly be observed. However, no single examination can visualize everything with 100% accuracy. Ultimately, whether to fo...[Read More] Understanding MRI Options for Neurological Symptoms: What You Need to Know