Understanding Chest Pain and Nerve Issues: A Neurology Perspective
Please clarify your question! Yesterday, after waking up from sleep, I experienced pain in my left chest. When walking on my right leg, the pain in my left chest intensified. By the afternoon, I noticed that my left arm had some difficulty extending, and by the evening, I felt di...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
To: Vivien, Due to the unclear description of your symptoms, it is difficult to provide an accurate answer. For instance, how is the discomfort on the left side? Does it involve the left upper limb, left face, left lower limb, or the left side of the torso, etc.? However, your ...[Read More] Understanding Chest Pain and Nerve Issues: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms and Management Strategies
Parkinson's disease Walking with small steps, weakness in the limbs, poor mental state, vacant gaze, weight loss, occasional drooling when drinking, soreness in the legs, expressionless face, and slowed movements.
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Ms. Wang, please see a neurologist for a detailed examination and treatment, as you exhibit symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. Dr. Yeh Po-Shou, Neurology Department, Hsinchu Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms and Management Strategies
Understanding Facial Color Changes After Exercise: A Neurology Perspective
I have a problem with my face..? After exercising, my face becomes half red and half white, with no signs of redness on the white side. This symptom has persisted for almost ten years. What should I do? Even when my face is flushed, only one half feels warm, while the other half ...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
To Ms. Qian Wanru, if the left side of your face does not sweat, please pay attention to whether your pupils are constricted, if there is facial drooping, or if there are signs of autonomic nervous system dysfunction. It is advisable to consult a neurologist to investigate the ca...[Read More] Understanding Facial Color Changes After Exercise: A Neurology Perspective
Is Facial Twitching a Sign of Facial Nerve Paralysis?
I'm sorry, but it seems that Is the intermittent twitching of the left side of the face a sign of facial nerve paralysis?
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
To-GRACE: Left facial twitching may be related to fatigue and sympathetic nervous system activation, rather than a phenomenon of the facial nerve.[Read More] Is Facial Twitching a Sign of Facial Nerve Paralysis?
Emergency Care for a 28-Year-Old with Severe Burns and Spinal Injuries
Emergency Department Patient Ms. Yang, 28 years old, was found with 60% total body surface area burns, unconscious, and with multiple fractures including a cervical spine fracture. Vital signs are TPR 25°C, 10 bpm, 28 breaths per minute, BP 65 mmHg to 35 mmHg. At this time, what ...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Hello, the situation you described does not align with reality. If a person has 60% of their body burned but has a body temperature of only 25 degrees Celsius, and if there are multiple cervical spine fractures, they should be considered as having no signs of life. I recommend th...[Read More] Emergency Care for a 28-Year-Old with Severe Burns and Spinal Injuries