Understanding Visual Disturbances: Are Brain Electrical Discharges to Blame?
Brain discharge I have been experiencing persistent flashes in the corner of my right eye for almost six months. The bright spots are more pronounced when looking at bright areas, and there are large black dots with several wavy black lines in the center. My right eye already has...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is important to first rule out ophthalmic issues such as retinal or vitreous opacities. However, if there is also a headache present, one should consider common aura-type migraines. Symptoms include visual disturbances such as seeing stars and...[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances: Are Brain Electrical Discharges to Blame?
Post-Exercise Cold Sensation and Mild Headaches: Is It Normal?
Mild body chill and slight headache after light exercise? My height is 181 cm, and my weight is 104 kg. My usual body temperature is around 36.6 degrees Celsius. I typically exercise by cycling about every two days. Three months ago, I started preparing for exams and interviews, ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, it's unclear whether you performed stretching exercises before and after your workout. The headache may be related to myofascial inflammation in the back. As for the definition of hypothermia, it is when the core temperature falls below 35 degrees ...[Read More] Post-Exercise Cold Sensation and Mild Headaches: Is It Normal?
Understanding Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Why does numbness occur? Why does my body sometimes experience numbness when I feel unwell? Sometimes it's in my face, sometimes in my hands, and sometimes in my feet. This numbness feels different from the tingling sensation I get when I sit cross-legged. Sometimes I don&#x...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is normal for individuals to experience some sensory abnormalities in their nerves occasionally during times of high stress or anxiety. However, these sensations are usually not localized and do not occur at fixed times, and they do not necessarily indicate any underlying medi...[Read More] Understanding Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Effective Strategies to Manage Frequent Headaches and Migraines
Frequent headaches? I often experience severe headaches triggered by stress or being in a stuffy environment. The pain can be intense, making it impossible for me to work. During these headaches, I frequently vomit the food I've eaten, which sometimes provides temporary reli...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be symptoms of a migraine. If it is an aura-type migraine, visual disturbances may occur, such as seeing stars and lightning-like flashes, as well as blurred or distorted vision. These are all signs of a migraine aura. A few minutes after ...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Manage Frequent Headaches and Migraines
Chronic Insomnia and Headaches: Seeking Neurology Insights
Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing chronic insomnia and migraines? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing chronic insomnia and migraines. I work in a labor-intensive job, and during my teenage years to early twenties, I was addicted to online gaming for a period of time afte...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Regarding the issue of migraines and the right eye, you can consult a neurologist. I find it difficult to understand the trigeminal nerve, but the physician will be able to assess it during the consultation and provide you with recommendations and treatment. If necessary, relevan...[Read More] Chronic Insomnia and Headaches: Seeking Neurology Insights
Experiencing Sudden Shaking Sensations While Walking: Possible Causes
Often feel sudden shaking, but the body is stable? Hello Doctor: I often experience sudden sensations of the ground shaking and blurred dizziness while walking on flat surfaces or standing still, similar to being on a boat rocked by waves, but it lasts only two to three seconds b...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is a type of episodic dizziness. If it occurs occasionally and does not affect daily life or work, it can be monitored, as some cases may resolve on their own. However, if it occurs frequently without improvement or if it impacts daily life or work, a consultation with a physi...[Read More] Experiencing Sudden Shaking Sensations While Walking: Possible Causes
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Numbness and Dizziness Explained
Dizziness and a feeling of pressure in the back of the head? Hello, Doctor! I would like to ask about an incident that occurred on the night of April 8th. I was lying in bed watching TV and used my left pinky finger to scratch my face when suddenly my left pinky became weak and u...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms seem to resemble sensory abnormalities in the distribution area of the eighth cervical nerve root caused by nerve compression, along with shoulder and neck pain. The common causes are often due to overwork or poor posture leading to...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Numbness and Dizziness Explained
Understanding Eye Twitching and Facial Muscle Spasms: When to Seek Help
Eyelid twitching and facial muscle spasms? I started experiencing frequent twitching in my left upper eyelid about three months ago. After approximately two months, the twitching has decreased but still occurs. Subsequently, my left eye's vision began to blur, and I have bee...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
There should be a lesion in the intracranial area, and prompt medical attention is necessary. It is advisable to first consult a neurologist, who may refer you to relevant specialties for further management if needed.[Read More] Understanding Eye Twitching and Facial Muscle Spasms: When to Seek Help
Understanding Numbness in Hands and Face: When to Seek Help
Numbness in the hands and face? Hello, about one or two months ago, I started experiencing numbness in the fingers of both hands (mainly in the outermost joints, with the middle three fingers being the most affected and the thumb less so). Initially, it occurred only occasionally...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider cervical disc herniation causing nerve compression, which can lead to symptoms of radiating abnormal sensations. Disc herniation can also occur due to sudden injuries, such as a rapid head turn, or due to prolonged...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Hands and Face: When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness: Insights from a Neurology Perspective
Dizziness inquiry? Hello Dr. Jiang, I previously sought help from a neurologist due to sudden dizziness. The symptoms began while sitting, with a sensation starting from the back of my head. The surroundings did not appear distorted or spinning. Later, the condition worsened, but...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the symptoms you mentioned are more likely due to syncope. Syncope is more likely to occur when a person is standing, as this position results in the least blood flow to the brain. Often, there is not enough time to react, leading to fainting. The chanc...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Insights from a Neurology Perspective
Understanding Sudden Numbness in Right Face and Hand: Possible Causes
Numbness in the right hand and right side of the face? Hello, Doctor. Last night before bed, I suddenly experienced pain behind my right ear, and gradually I felt a tingling sensation in my right cheek. About 10 minutes later, my right hand also started to feel numb, which lasted...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If there are symptoms on the right side of the face along with the right hand, the lesion is likely located in the brain. Transient symptoms could indicate ischemia or electrical discharge. If there is simply pain in the right ear followed by unusual sensations in the right cheek...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Numbness in Right Face and Hand: Possible Causes
Understanding Persistent Head Pressure in Children: A Neurological Perspective
Children experiencing persistent head heaviness? A third-grade child frequently complains of dizziness, describing a persistent feeling of pressure in the center of the upper part of the brain for the past four months. He does not experience true vertigo but feels a constant dull...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
I can't say for sure that there are no issues, but if the activity level is good and appetite is normal, it is commonly seen as tension-type headaches. If the symptoms show a trend of becoming more severe, I would recommend scheduling an appointment with a pediatric neurolog...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Head Pressure in Children: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Hand Cramps and Stiffness: Causes and Solutions
Hand cramps and stiffness? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask you why, during times of heightened emotions or excitement, I tend to experience muscle cramps and stiffness in my hands. In severe cases, I feel restless, and there is a slight numbness and stiffness in my face and abd...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Being busy or stressed can sometimes trigger heightened sympathetic nervous system activity, leading to symptoms such as hand tremors, stiffness in certain limbs, or difficulty swallowing. These are phenomena that can occasionally occur in the general population. However, if thes...[Read More] Understanding Hand Cramps and Stiffness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Muscle Twitches and Weakness: A Neurological Perspective
Muscle twitching and weakness? Hello, doctor. For the past 5 or 6 days, I've been experiencing muscle twitching starting from my left calf, and now it has spread throughout my body, including my soles, face, and neck, with the primary area being my calves. Sometimes the twit...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Mr. Lin suggests that you visit a neurologist for a thorough examination. The incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is extremely low, and sometimes these symptoms can also appear in individuals who are prone to anxiety. A detailed examination to rule out any concerns i...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches and Weakness: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Intermittent Pain in the Armpit: Causes and When to Seek Help
Axillary pain? Recently, I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain from my right armpit to the area near my right rib cage for the past two days. I have not experienced anything like this before. When I raise my arm to examine the area near my breast or armpit, I do not no...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the lower right side of the chest consists of skin, muscles, ribs, pleura, lungs, and liver. All of these structures, except for the internal part of the liver which lacks pain receptors, have nerve distributions. Any inflammation or pathological...[Read More] Understanding Intermittent Pain in the Armpit: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: When to Seek Medical Help
Numbness on the right side of the body? Hello Doctor: Three months ago, I woke up one day with sudden numbness on the right side of my body. I went to a large hospital, and the doctor said it was not a stroke because I still had sensation and pain on the right side, so it should ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Numbness on the right side has improved over the course of a month, but has recurred. The right side of the face and head are affected, which may indicate a central nervous system issue or a precursor to seizures. An electroencephalogram (EEG) can be used to assess for abnormal e...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Unexplained Neurological Decline: A Patient's Journey
Central nervous system degeneration? In March 2014, my weight inexplicably dropped from 70 kg to 58 kg within a month (and eventually down to 48 kg over the last six months) with no abnormalities found during health check-ups, and it was not due to intentional weight loss. Betwee...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
You described your condition in great detail, and the persistent symptoms on one side of your body primarily suggest a central nervous system issue. However, your electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies also show abnormalities, indicating that there may be peripheral ...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Neurological Decline: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Post-Trauma Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Frequent headaches? Doctor, about 5 to 6 years ago, I was in a car accident where the left side of my face swelled up to the point that my eye became nearly a straight line. I also suffered a concussion. Before the accident, I never had any issues with headaches, but since then, ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is important to consider that common migraine symptoms in women may include visual disturbances. These can manifest as scintillating scotomas or flashes of light, as well as blurred or distorted vision, which are often precursors to a migraine...[Read More] Understanding Post-Trauma Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Occasional Tingling Sensation in Right Face: Possible Causes and Tests
Occasionally, I experience a tingling sensation on the right side of my face throughout the day (but it is not painful)? (1) Duration: Approximately one month since onset. (2) Symptoms: Occasionally experiencing a tingling sensation on the right side of the face throughout the ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider trigeminal neuralgia. I recommend first consulting a dentist to rule out any dental issues. You may also want to see a neurologist to discuss further evaluation and treatment options. Wishing you good health and pe...[Read More] Occasional Tingling Sensation in Right Face: Possible Causes and Tests
Understanding Facial Asymmetry While Speaking: Causes and Concerns
Facial asymmetry while speaking? Hello, doctor. I have never paid attention to the asymmetry of my mouth when I speak, but I recently noticed that my cheeks are symmetrical when I smile. However, when I try to lift both sides of my face, the left side feels tighter than the right...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If there has been asymmetry in photos from a long time ago, it is possible that it has been this way since childhood. Many people are born with slight asymmetry in their facial features, which is not necessarily indicative of a medical condition. However, if the asymmetry was not...[Read More] Understanding Facial Asymmetry While Speaking: Causes and Concerns