Face, Neurology FAQ - Page 6

Tightness, numbness, and itching on the right side of the face? Hello, Doctor Jiang. Three months ago, I underwent a microscopic root canal treatment on my tooth, which included the final filling. I received anesthesia, but I experienced tooth pain for the next two days. On the t...

Numbness in the inner thigh of the left leg? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. Last month, I initially experienced pain in my right lower back, which after about a week progressed to pain in the upper back (around the scapula). Four days later, the pain shif...

Numbness in the inner thigh of the left leg? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my condition. Last month, I initially experienced pain in my right lower back, which then shifted to the upper back (around the scapula) after about a week. Four days later, the pain transitioned...

Numbness and swelling in the head and face? I have been experiencing numbness and swelling in my head and face every day for over ten years. Last year, I went to Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital for a facial nerve examination, and the results were normal. The doctor prescribed...

Weakness in the left foot? The current situation is as follows: Since November 2021, there has been poor walking posture. In January 2022, weakness was noted in the left foot, with an inability to press down or lift up. Additionally, there have been frequent involuntary muscle tw...

Consultation for Forehead Tics Dear Dr. Jiang, Recently, I have experienced occasional twitching in the area above my right eye on the forehead. The duration of the twitching varies; sometimes it lasts longer, and other times it disappears quickly. There are no noticeable discom...

Could you please clarify the relationship between dementia and occasional shortness of breath along with feelings of weakness? Hello Doctor, recently my father took my mother to the hospital for a neurology examination, and the doctor informed us that my mother has mild dementia....

Left-sided paresthesia? Hello, doctor. For the past few days, I've been experiencing mild tingling sensations on my left cheek, left hand, and left foot. Today, when I woke up, my fingers felt particularly sore and tingly. I'm curious about the cause, as there are no is...

Exam-related headache Hello, doctor. I don't experience pressure headaches before exams, but during long exams like midterms or finals, I feel a lot of pressure in my head and a sense of heaviness. My eyes become strained and dry from overuse, which affects my performance. I...

A sudden protrusion at the back of the head? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a change in the shape of my occipital region; there is a protrusion. Over the past year, I have also noticed changes in my vision, as my field of view seems to have expanded, making things that ...

The cheeks look strange? Hello Dr. Jiang: In February, I experienced headaches and dizziness, and I consulted a neurologist who diagnosed me with tension-type headaches. I was prescribed pain relievers and muscle relaxants. Later, I noticed that one day my left cheek felt suddenl...

Is it trigeminal neuralgia? Hello Doctor: For the past month, I have suddenly started to feel pain when pressing on the upper inner corner of my right eye socket, as if I am experiencing menstrual cramps. Raising my eyebrows also causes some pain, and pressing on the right side o...

Headache-related issues? Hello, Dr. Jiang: My father has a habit of drying the bathroom walls and floor after showering to prevent slipping. This evening, while he was wiping the water off the walls, he suddenly experienced a severe headache and felt a heat sensation in his head...

Visuals and sensations experienced before fainting? Before going to school, I felt completely normal, but suddenly at school, I started to feel unwell during the flag-raising ceremony. I initially thought it was just a mild stomachache and tried to endure it. However, after about...

Visual flicker? There were two instances in the early morning, right after waking up, when I experienced flickering in my vision under dim lighting, resembling the flickering of a failing light bulb or an old television screen malfunction (the flickering was in shades of black an...

Facial nerve paralysis Hello Doctor, my daughter (15 years old) noticed on the afternoon of February 13 that she could not fully close her lips when drinking water, and her right face felt stiff when she opened her mouth wide. She visited the doctor on February 14 and was prescri...

Numbness in the right side of the face, hands, and feet? Hello, I initially experienced numbness in my right hand's ring and little fingers, as well as numbness on the right side of my face. Sometimes, I feel saliva pooling in my mouth. I consulted a neurologist who performe...

Persistent head heaviness and dry heaving? Hello Doctor, for the past couple of days, I have been feeling a persistent pressure in my head, almost as if a specific small area in my brain (approximately the middle right side) is covered. I have been unable to muster any energy thr...

Occasionally, there is a "cool sensation at the corners of the mouth" (without saliva)? Dear Dr. Jiang, Thank you very much for taking the time to respond to my concerns. Recently, I have been experiencing a "cool sensation at the corners of my mouth" (withou...

Persistent headache, nausea, and facial muscle twitching throughout the day? Hello doctor, in recent days I have been experiencing frequent nausea and dry heaving. The left side of my face involuntarily twitches, and I constantly feel a sense of heaviness in my head, which has si...