Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia After Gum Injury: Causes and Symptoms
After the gum hole occurred, it was originally painful in the area of the hole, but now the pain has spread to the trigeminal nerve? Yesterday, I may have injured my gums while using a water flosser, resulting in a hole. Initially, only the area around the hole was painful. Now, ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The branches of the trigeminal nerve are distributed from top to bottom in the forehead, cheeks, and chin. During tooth extraction, the dentist anesthetizes the terminal branches of the trigeminal nerve. Trigeminal neuralgia frequently occurs in the areas supplied by its l...[Read More] Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia After Gum Injury: Causes and Symptoms
Understanding Dizziness and Fainting: Neurological Insights and Causes
Dizziness, loss of vision, loss of hearing, and unconsciousness? Hello, Dr. Jiang. Early this morning, I traveled from the north to the south without any issues. While enjoying the next scenic spot, shortly after getting off the bus, I suddenly felt hot and extremely unwell. My v...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your symptoms are more indicative of fainting due to insufficient blood flow to the brain. Common causes of fainting include: 1. Neurogenic reflexes leading to decreased peripheral vascular tone, resulting in blood pooling in peripheral tissues and insufficient blood flow ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Fainting: Neurological Insights and Causes
Understanding Headaches: Symptoms of Migraines or Something Else?
Headache issues Hello, I've been experiencing frequent sensations of swelling in my head over the past couple of days, accompanied by some dizziness. Additionally, when I sit for a while and then stand up, I feel a pulsing pain in my head. Could this be considered a migraine...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Common prodromal symptoms of migraine include visual disturbances such as seeing stars and lightning-like flashes, as well as blurred or distorted vision. These are all precursors to a migraine attack. A few minutes after the aura appears, one may experience tingling, weakness, o...[Read More] Understanding Headaches: Symptoms of Migraines or Something Else?
Understanding Right Shoulder to Face Pain: Is It Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Pain radiating from the right shoulder to the right side of the face? Hello doctor, I fell and hit my right shoulder last Sunday, and starting the next day, I have been experiencing persistent pain from my right shoulder to my right face. Even the slightest touch causes severe pa...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: After an injury, tissue swelling, inflammation, and pain may occur. Generally, swelling will begin to subside and repair itself after about two weeks. If pain, numbness, or a tingling sensation persists beyond two weeks, neuropathic pain should be considered. It is advisab...[Read More] Understanding Right Shoulder to Face Pain: Is It Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Understanding Recurring Symptoms: Fatigue, Nausea, and Breathing Difficulties
Generalized weakness > Nausea > Dizziness > Difficulty breathing > Rest > Recovery to normal? Hello doctor, yesterday morning when I woke up to go to work, I felt very tired the moment I opened my eyes. I slowly got up and walked to the bathroom, still feeling very...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Thank you for your inquiry. I recommend that you first seek assistance from a neurologist to check for any organic lesions or autonomic nervous system disorders. If those are ruled out, then consider consulting a psychiatrist to evaluate for possible panic disorder. Wishing you a...[Read More] Understanding Recurring Symptoms: Fatigue, Nausea, and Breathing Difficulties
Persistent Pulsating Sensation on the Left Side of the Head: Causes and Solutions
There is a persistent pulsating sensation on the left side of my head? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing a pulsating sensation on the left side of my head, accompanied by a feeling of pressure, but there is no headache. This pulsating sensation has persisted for se...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest a common type of migraine in women. The symptoms can be categorized as migraine with aura, which includes visual disturbances such as seeing stars and flashes of light, as well as blurred or distorted vision. These are considered the aura of the m...[Read More] Persistent Pulsating Sensation on the Left Side of the Head: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Body Vibrations and Limb Numbness: Neurological Insights
There is a sensation of vibration throughout the body, and the limbs often experience feelings of numbness, tingling, and soreness? Hello, doctor~~~ Recently, I've been feeling a persistent vibration sensation in my body, like an urge to shake that I can't seem to relea...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms seem to resemble those of hyperventilation, especially if you are experiencing numbness in the face and fingertips. However, some individuals may also experience localized numbness due to cervical nerve root compression. Compression...[Read More] Understanding Body Vibrations and Limb Numbness: Neurological Insights
Understanding Dizziness and Nausea During Study Sessions: Causes and Solutions
Dizziness, hello? Hello, I have an upcoming exam and sometimes I find myself playing on the computer first. When I think about the exam, I try to study, but even in school, while attending classes, my eyes start to flicker, I feel dizzy, and I want to vomit. I’ve asked others, an...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider a migraine with aura. Symptoms include visual disturbances such as seeing stars and flashes of light, as well as blurred or distorted vision, which are all signs of a migraine aura. A few minutes after the aura app...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Nausea During Study Sessions: Causes and Solutions
Electromyography for Facial Nerve Recovery: What to Expect?
Electromyography (EMG) of the facial nerve? Hello, doctor. About a month and a half ago, I received treatment for facial nerve paralysis, and I believe I have recovered over 95% so far (especially when raising my eyebrows or squinting, there is still a slight difference between t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Facial paralysis is believed to be caused by unknown reasons or viral infections, which lead to impaired blood flow in the vessels supplying nutrients to the facial nerve, resulting in paralysis. Improving blood flow to the facial nerve is the principle of treatment. This ...[Read More] Electromyography for Facial Nerve Recovery: What to Expect?
Can I Take Mycobal for Facial Nerve Paralysis Recovery?
Medications for Facial Nerve Palsy Hello, about a month ago I experienced facial nerve paralysis on the left side of my face. I have been taking steroids and B vitamins, and my symptoms have improved by more than 90% so far. I am currently on the lowest dose of steroids (one pill...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Mecobalamin, the main component of which is vitamin B12, has the following functions: 1. Improves nucleic acid and protein metabolism in nerve cells: It participates in the synthesis of nucleic acids and nucleoproteins, activating the metabolism and biosynthesis of amino a...[Read More] Can I Take Mycobal for Facial Nerve Paralysis Recovery?
Could Trigeminal Nerve Issues Cause Tooth Pain, Eye Strain, and Allergies?
Is toothache, eye strain, and nasal allergies caused by the trigeminal nerve? Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to ask you a question. My father is in his fifties and has been experiencing unilateral tooth pain for some time. He went to the dentist, who said there were no cavities. ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Trigeminal neuralgia can be triggered in certain situations, such as touching the skin on the face, eating, yawning, brushing teeth, or exposure to cold air. This pain is extremely distressing, and some patients may avoid washing their face, shaving, applying makeup, or ev...[Read More] Could Trigeminal Nerve Issues Cause Tooth Pain, Eye Strain, and Allergies?
Understanding Headaches and Nausea: When to Seek Medical Help
Headache with nausea? I woke up in the morning with a headache, thinking it was due to lack of sleep, so I rested a bit more. However, when I got up, the headache worsened and was accompanied by a feeling of nausea. The pain was concentrated around my temples, and I felt like vom...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the common type of headache in young women is vascular headache (migraine). During an attack, there may be sensations of tingling or weakness in the face, hands, or legs. This is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia, an...[Read More] Understanding Headaches and Nausea: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Headaches and Nausea: Causes of White Foam Vomiting
Frequent headaches occasionally accompanied by nausea, mostly resulting in the vomiting of white foam with a gastric acid taste? I have been experiencing frequent headaches lately, sometimes severe enough to make me feel nauseous. When I vomit, it mostly consists of white foam wi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider the symptoms of a migraine. During an episode, symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia, and pallor. There is typically severe, unilateral throbbing pain in the head. These migraine symptoms ...[Read More] Understanding Headaches and Nausea: Causes of White Foam Vomiting
Understanding Frequent Headaches and Memory Loss: A Neurological Concern
Frequent headaches, occasional mental fog, and recently experiencing brief episodes of amnesia? Hello, doctor. I am asking on behalf of my boyfriend because I am very worried about his condition and cannot accompany him to the hospital. I kindly ask for your assistance. At the en...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
According to your description: You mentioned that amnesia lasting more than 30 minutes following a head injury is indicative of a more severe brain injury. As for the subsequent multiple seizures, one should consider abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, the most well-know...[Read More] Understanding Frequent Headaches and Memory Loss: A Neurological Concern
Is Your Neck Discomfort a Sign of Stroke? Understanding the Symptoms
Is the risk of stroke high? Hello, Dr. Jiang: On October 14th, I felt a pressure in the left side of my neck below the ear, which was uncomfortable. On the morning of October 15th, when I woke up, my vision suddenly went black for about 20 seconds before turning white, and I felt...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Neck compression can be a sensation or the presence of a palpable mass. If there is an issue with the neck vessels, the most concerning condition is arterial dissection, such as carotid or vertebral artery dissection, which can occur due to external trauma or severe neck twisting...[Read More] Is Your Neck Discomfort a Sign of Stroke? Understanding the Symptoms
Post-Emergency Complications in Neurology: A Caregiver's Dilemma
Post-emergency complications Hello Doctor, my father has been living in a nursing home for nearly eight or nine years due to complications from a brain injury that has affected his condition and self-care abilities. In addition to having a urinary catheter, he also relies on a na...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
You may need some time for him to gradually recover.[Read More] Post-Emergency Complications in Neurology: A Caregiver's Dilemma
Understanding Neuromuscular Symptoms: Insights from Brain MRI Findings
Neuromuscular, brain MRI? Hello, doctor. In recent months, I have undergone examinations related to neuromuscular issues at a large hospital, including thyroid tests, EEG, and nerve conduction studies, all of which showed no abnormalities. However, due to the persistence of my sy...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Generally, both sides should be symmetrical, but it is possible for one side to be slightly stronger, which can be normal but may also indicate a central nervous system abnormality. This physician is quite responsible and has arranged for tests to rule out brain diseases; we will...[Read More] Understanding Neuromuscular Symptoms: Insights from Brain MRI Findings
Understanding Sudden Dizziness and Sweating: Is It Low Blood Sugar?
Low blood sugar!? While at work, I suddenly experienced dizziness and profuse sweating (more than sweating under the sun in summer), followed by a feeling of cold that lasted for almost half an hour. I've had these episodes since high school, although they occur infrequently...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Experiencing dizziness after eating or consuming chocolate does not necessarily indicate hypoglycemia. Dizziness can be accompanied by autonomic nervous system symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, sweating, or palpitations. Additionally, it is important to be cautious of other issu...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Dizziness and Sweating: Is It Low Blood Sugar?
Could Muscle Pain and Weakness Indicate Parkinson's Disease?
Prolonged muscle soreness and weakness in the limbs could be symptoms of Parkinson's disease? Hello, Doctor Gao! I am 40 years old. Three months ago, after going out, I returned home feeling extremely fatigued. Since then, my condition has fluctuated, with a decline in physi...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is recommended to visit a neurology clinic for further evaluation to determine if there is a motor neuron disease or other movement disorder issues. Parkinson's disease is also a possible cause, but a face-to-face neurological examination by a physician is necessary to id...[Read More] Could Muscle Pain and Weakness Indicate Parkinson's Disease?
Understanding Neurological Pain: Symptoms and Next Steps for Relief
Generalized pain and numbness? I am experiencing persistent pain and numbness on the left side of my body, starting from my left calf and thigh, extending to my left hand fingers, lower back, neck, and left side of my face. Now, the right side has also begun to show similar sympt...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Hello, if all current tests are normal, you can still undergo evoked potential testing to determine if there are any issues with the central nervous system. If both the central and peripheral nervous systems show no abnormalities, it is recommended that you engage in appropriate ...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Pain: Symptoms and Next Steps for Relief