Understanding Eyelid Twitching: Causes, Remedies, and When to Worry
Eyelid twitching issue? Hello Doctor, my left upper eyelid has been twitching intermittently for over a month. Sometimes it stops when I get enough sleep, but it twitches when I am sleep-deprived. Recently, I have been under significant stress due to a bereavement in the family, ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Ayou, You mentioned that "the upper left eyelid has been twitching intermittently for over a month; sometimes it doesn't twitch when I have enough sleep, but it does when I'm sleep-deprived." Your symptoms are more indicative of benign eyelid twitchi...[Read More] Understanding Eyelid Twitching: Causes, Remedies, and When to Worry
Understanding Eyelid Twitching: Causes, Management, and Recovery Tips
Eyelid twitching? Hello, my eyelid has been twitching for nearly two months, with fluctuations in severity. Recently, I started getting enough sleep and taking calcium and magnesium supplements, and for several consecutive days, it didn't twitch at all. However, after gettin...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: There are many potential causes for eyelid muscle twitching, with the most common being stress, electrolyte imbalances, insufficient sleep, dehydration, excessive intake of caffeine or stimulants, certain medications, fatigue, kidney disease, and diabetic neuropathy, among...[Read More] Understanding Eyelid Twitching: Causes, Management, and Recovery Tips
Understanding Post-Massage Head Pain: Is It a Sign of Vertebral Artery Dissection?
Headache and dizziness after massage? I went for a massage yesterday and asked the therapist to work on the muscles around the occipital area. However, he applied too much pressure, and now the massage point is painful. Is there a possibility of vertebral artery dissection? Curre...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Yi, You mentioned, "Could the pain at the massage point possibly indicate vertebral artery dissection?" Generally, issues with the vertebral artery occur after severe rotation, and localized pressure is less likely to cause such problems. More than half of p...[Read More] Understanding Post-Massage Head Pain: Is It a Sign of Vertebral Artery Dissection?
Understanding Muscle Twitching: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
Muscle tremors Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you some questions. In September, I experienced some health issues that led to anxiety. After seeing the appropriate doctors, they assured me that everything was fine and my symptoms gradually improved. However, recently, I have be...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: The body's muscles are controlled by nerves, which function like electrical wires, transmitting signals to control muscle movements. However, just like wires can become faulty over time and can be affected by external factors such as temperature and humidity, leading ...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitching: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Causes and Management Tips
Involuntary muscle twitching? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask a question. Since around October 10th, I have been experiencing some involuntary muscle twitching, starting with my left eyelid, then my right elbow joint, and my thighs and calves, which twitch intermittently for ab...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, sir: Your symptoms may suggest "benign fasciculation syndrome," which can be triggered by acute viral infections, anxiety, and medication use. Prolonged exercise is one of the main causes of muscle twitching. Common medications that can cause muscle twitching inc...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Causes and Management Tips
Understanding Facial Twitching: Concerns and Neurological Insights
Facial spasms Hello Doctor, on October 7th, I experienced a twitch near my nose, and the next day, I started to notice slight twitching in some areas of my face, both sides. By October 13th, it had improved significantly, but in the afternoon, my mouth corner twitched again. Howe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Lin, You mentioned, "Could it evolve into facial nerve dysfunction, causing my mouth to droop?" What you are concerned about likely refers to facial nerve paralysis. The clinical symptoms can include a tingling or stiff sensation in the face. Due to the inabil...[Read More] Understanding Facial Twitching: Concerns and Neurological Insights
Understanding Eyelid Twitching: When to Seek Neurological Evaluation
Eyelid twitching? Hello doctor, my left lower eyelid has been twitching for over a month. I consulted an ophthalmologist who confirmed that my eyes are normal and there are no issues. The twitching frequency varies, and it doesn't cause my entire eye to close, nor do other a...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Jill, You mentioned "twitching of the lower left eyelid." Generally, eyelid movements are 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, n...[Read More] Understanding Eyelid Twitching: When to Seek Neurological Evaluation
Understanding Dizziness and Muscle Tremors: When to Seek Neurological Help
Dizziness, muscle twitching? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing dizziness (I have taken Diphenidol but it hasn't been very effective). Since the onset of dizziness, I occasionally feel soreness in my cheeks, my limbs' muscles tend to twitch, and my eyelids also twit...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "the muscles in your hands and feet easily tremble, your eyelids also twitch frequently, and recently your lips and chin have started to tremble." This may warrant consideration of structural issues in the brain or metabolic diseases. Wou...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Muscle Tremors: When to Seek Neurological Help
Post-Vaccine Numbness: Understanding Neurological Reactions
Numbness after vaccine injection? Hello, Dr. Jiang. This morning (9/27), after receiving the BNT vaccine, I experienced a tingling sensation in my head and face in the afternoon (including the back of my head, above my mouth, and my cheeks). I looked up the vaccine information an...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. JAM: You mentioned the sensation of "numbness in the head and face (including the back of the head, above the mouth, and the cheeks)" which is different from facial nerve paralysis. Facial nerve paralysis primarily affects the seventh cranial nerve, mainly cha...[Read More] Post-Vaccine Numbness: Understanding Neurological Reactions
Sudden Paralysis, Tinnitus, and Eye Twitching: Neurological Concerns
Inability to move the entire body, eyelid twitching, and tinnitus? I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. Earlier today, I felt a bit tired and decided to lie down for a rest. Just as I was getting up, I suddenly experienced tinnitus, followed by an inability t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Tony, You mentioned experiencing "tinnitus, inability to move, eyelid twitching, and being unable to make sounds," which may suggest the possibility of "syncope." The primary cause could be vasodilation of the skin microvasculature in a hot outdoor ...[Read More] Sudden Paralysis, Tinnitus, and Eye Twitching: Neurological Concerns
Persistent Throat Discomfort and Vision Issues: A Neurological Perspective
Feeling of a lump in the throat, sensation of foreign body, difficulty breathing, blurred vision, eyelids often feel sticky as if sweating, fatigue, hair loss, and poor skin condition? Hello, doctor. My family member is experiencing significant discomfort, so I would like to inqu...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: I see that your family has undergone numerous examinations. I would like to suggest a principle to follow, which is the concept of "local healthcare." As we age and experience various symptoms, the recommended approach is to find a nearby hospital with an emergen...[Read More] Persistent Throat Discomfort and Vision Issues: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Eyelid Twitching: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns
Right eyelid twitching? Doctor, my right upper or lower eyelid has been twitching for about three weeks (the upper eyelid twitches several times a day, while the lower eyelid twitches continuously for a few hours and then stops). 1. The twitching is only in my right eyelid; there...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Xiao Fen, You mentioned eyelid twitching, which is typically related to peripheral nerve issues. If it were a brain tumor, there would generally be additional symptoms related to dysfunction in nearby brain tissue. Eyelid movement is controlled by the facial nerve; if ...[Read More] Understanding Eyelid Twitching: Causes, Treatments, and Concerns
Understanding Occasional Facial Numbness: Is It Related to Nerve Issues?
Occasional facial numbness? Last night, while lying flat in bed, I suddenly felt a tingling and numb sensation on the left side of my face and around my ear. It felt somewhat cool and was different from the numbness caused by posture issues. It was only slightly uncomfortable, bu...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Cherry, You mentioned that "facial movements are normal," which is less indicative of facial nerve damage. Facial nerve damage primarily affects the seventh cranial nerve, with clinical symptoms including a sensation of stiffness in the face and loss of motor ...[Read More] Understanding Occasional Facial Numbness: Is It Related to Nerve Issues?
Understanding Eye Twitching: Causes and When to Seek Help
Left eyelid twitching or spasms? Hello Dr. Jiang, Since July of last year, I have been experiencing twitching in my left lower eyelid. Initially, it was just the eyelid twitching, but it later developed into a pulling sensation in the skin around my left eye. I have consulted th...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Chang: Your symptoms may suggest blepharospasm. The majority of cases have unknown causes, and it is more common in females, approximately three times more than in males. Common causes include dry eye syndrome, high levels of stress, eye inflammation, light sensitivity,...[Read More] Understanding Eye Twitching: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Pulsating Sensation in the Left Occipital Region
Twitching of the muscles near the left ear and occipital region? Hello Doctor, since last Friday night, I have been experiencing a pulsating sensation in the left side of my occiput (just above the left side). It feels similar to an eyelid twitch, but now it is in the back of my ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Hsiao-Chieh, In this era where everyone uses electronic devices, such issues are relatively common. The most common cause of muscle spasms in the left cervical region is nerve root compression in the cervical spine, leading to muscle tension. Prolonged periods of looki...[Read More] Understanding Pulsating Sensation in the Left Occipital Region
Sudden Facial Drooping After Injury: Understanding Possible Causes
Waking up suddenly with a crooked mouth? Hello Doctor: I have a history of hypertension. Last Wednesday, I was hit on the left big toe by a piece of wood, which turned black and caused me intense pain that nearly made me faint. That evening, I noticed some twitching on the left s...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Ms. Juan: Your symptoms are very similar to peripheral facial nerve palsy, primarily affecting the seventh cranial nerve. The clinical symptoms include occasional numbness or stiffness in the face. Due to the inability to close the eyelids, tearing may also occur. Sometim...[Read More] Sudden Facial Drooping After Injury: Understanding Possible Causes
Understanding Eye Twitching and Facial Muscle Spasms: Causes and Solutions
Eyelid twitching and facial muscle spasms? I have been experiencing eyelid twitching in my right eye for about two weeks. After a week of twitching, I visited an ophthalmologist who reassured me that the twitching would eventually resolve and advised me not to worry. A few days l...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The majority of causes of eyelid spasms are unknown, with females being affected approximately three times more than males. Common causes include dry eye syndrome, high levels of stress, eye inflammation, light sensitivity, consumption of caffeine and tobacco, dysfunction ...[Read More] Understanding Eye Twitching and Facial Muscle Spasms: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Symptoms, Treatments, and Next Steps
Hello, I would like to inquire about facial nerve paralysis? Hello, thank you very much for taking the time to respond. About two days ago, I noticed some abnormalities in my face, which I would like to describe: I am experiencing weakness on the right side of my face, such as be...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are very similar to peripheral facial nerve palsy, primarily affecting the seventh cranial nerve. The clinical symptoms include occasional numbness or stiffness in the face. Due to the inability to close the eyelids, tearing may also occur. Sometimes, patient...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Symptoms, Treatments, and Next Steps
Persistent Eye Twitching: Causes and Solutions for Lasting Discomfort
Eyelid issue: Right lower eyelid twitching for two and a half months? Doctor: My right lower eyelid has been twitching for two and a half months. I visited the ophthalmology department at Taipei Medical University Hospital, and they said everything is normal. The doctor mentioned...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
According to your description, eyelid movements are controlled by the facial nerve. If the eyelid is twitching continuously, the physician will first carefully observe the patient's facial muscles. If only the eyelid is affected and there are no involuntary movements in othe...[Read More] Persistent Eye Twitching: Causes and Solutions for Lasting Discomfort
Understanding Lip Twitching: When to See a Neurologist
Lip twitching Hello Doctor, I have recently noticed that my upper lip has been twitching frequently. It's not a shake, but rather a spasm similar to an eyelid twitch. When I look in the mirror or when friends observe me closely, they can see that my upper lip is continuously...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: If you are experiencing abnormal sensations, it may be necessary to consider issues with structures near the brainstem. Generally, benign muscle twitching can be triggered by various factors in daily life, such as exercise, acute viral infections, anxiety, and medication u...[Read More] Understanding Lip Twitching: When to See a Neurologist