Understanding Excessive Salivation: Causes and When to Seek Help
What causes drooling? Recently, I have been experiencing excessive salivation that causes drooling. I consulted a psychiatrist who mentioned that it is just a stress-related issue and will not affect my health. Is it really that simple? I am a bit worried... I would like to ask i...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Causes of drooling: 1. Excessive saliva production: such as when seeing acidic foods. 2. Difficulty swallowing: inability to swallow food, often accompanied by choking incidents. 3. Facial nerve paralysis: this can usually be identified externally. If drooling is the only symptom...[Read More] Understanding Excessive Salivation: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes and Treatment Options
Could you please clarify if you are experiencing a pounding sensation on both sides of your head every day? My mother has a history of dizziness (with a history of facial nerve paralysis and hearing impairment). She has been treated in the neurology department and has a condition...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Tinnitus is currently a rather challenging issue. Some patients may improve after a period of time, either through natural resolution or pharmacological intervention. It is recommended that they continue to be monitored and treated by a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Facial Nerve Issues in Young Children: A Parent's Guide
Facial nerve Hello doctor, I have a daughter who is 1 year and 10 months old. Around 7 to 8 months, I noticed that when she cries, laughs, or opens her mouth, her mouth appears to be crooked. I have consulted several doctors, and each had a different opinion. Some said it would r...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
The treatment for T0-kiki facial nerve paralysis is most crucial in the first 1-2 weeks. Additionally, it is important to investigate whether the cause is due to "trauma." However, generally speaking, if there is no improvement after 1-2 months, the prognosis may be les...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Issues in Young Children: A Parent's Guide
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?
Understanding Facial Nerve Issues: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Suspected facial nerve issues? Hello Dr. Yeh, My symptoms are as follows: whenever I open my mouth, I experience pain in the area of my cheeks, which makes eating uncomfortable. Although it is not severe enough to prevent me from eating, it is still quite distressing. Initially,...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
This is not related to the facial nerve; it may be due to temporomandibular joint inflammation or malocclusion. It is recommended to consult a neurologist to identify the underlying cause. Dr. Yeh Po-Shou from Hsinchu Hospital, Neurology Department.[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Issues: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Left Facial Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Left facial pain? Hello Dr. Huang: I have been experiencing pain in my left cheek when I open my mouth. Initially, it was just occasional tightness that made it difficult to open my mouth, but now it has progressed to pain when opening my mouth, making it painful to eat. I previo...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Your issue seems to resemble TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction (Costen’s syndrome), which is often caused by dental malocclusion. If oral medications are not effective, local drug injections may be considered! You can consult either a neurologist or a pain management spec...[Read More] Understanding Left Facial Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Causes, Recovery, and Related Risks
Facial nerve palsy The right eye cannot close, there is severe pain in the head, and the mouth is crooked. After examination by a physician, it was diagnosed as facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy). I would like to ask Dr. Yeh if there is a relationship between stroke and f...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Facial nerve paralysis can be classified into peripheral and central types. Facial nerve paralysis may be one of the clinical manifestations of a stroke, while peripheral facial nerve paralysis can occur as an isolated condition or may be associated with damage to the brainstem (...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Causes, Recovery, and Related Risks