Family medicine, Neurology FAQ - Page 4

Eyelid twitching accompanied by slight dizziness, a feeling of pressure in the back of the head, and a perception that things appear brighter than usual? I have been experiencing eyelid twitching for a week, accompanied by slight dizziness. There is a feeling of pressure in the b...

Dizzy and lightheaded? Hello, Doctor (I apologize for the lengthy message). I experienced stomach discomfort on New Year's Eve. After two days, I drank some enzymes and felt better. During a family gathering on the sixth day of the new year, I consumed two bottles of red win...

Parkinson's disease? Dear Doctor, My father is 66 years old and has been exhibiting the following behaviors since October of last year: 1. Weakness in the lower limbs, 2. Shuffling gait, 3. Forward stooping posture, 4. Sitting on the couch watching TV with a bent body, 5. S...

If taking medication for headaches does not improve the symptoms, it is important to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and management? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing persistent headaches lately. The pain subsides when I sleep, but as soon as I wake ...

Drinking alcohol can cause dizziness, inability to stand, pale complexion, sweating, and tinnitus? Due to my previous habit of drinking alcohol, I would experience facial flushing and an increased heart rate whenever I drank. I used to go out singing and drinking until about four...

Facial nerve dysfunction I was referred to a neurosurgeon by my family medicine doctor two weeks ago due to dizziness and vomiting. The neurologist diagnosed me with facial nerve dysfunction, as I am unable to fully close my eye and have difficulty controlling one side of my face...

If you have been struggling with sudden drowsiness for a long time, which medical specialty should you consult? Since childhood, I have experienced episodes of dozing off for a few minutes while studying, working, waiting for transportation, or even during leisure activities like...

Dizziness, neck stiffness, headache, and arrhythmia? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have been experiencing dizziness, headaches, neck stiffness, and arrhythmia frequently over the past month or two. I have seen both a neurologist and a cardiologist, and it was determined that I have arrhyt...

Dizziness On April 28th and 29th, I experienced vomiting upon waking up in the morning, along with dizziness and a darkening of my vision. I also had cold sweats. On April 30th, I visited a family medicine clinic, but the doctor was unsure of the cause of my symptoms. He prescrib...

Unexplained palpitations? 1. I frequently experience sudden headaches, and recently I've had headaches that last for more than two days. I have undergone X-rays and paid for a CT scan, both of which returned normal results. 2. I often have episodes of palpitations (occurri...

After a car accident~~~~~~~~~~ On the evening of September 8th, I was involved in a car accident where I hit my head (with no visible external injuries). At Taichung Taiping Chengqing Hospital, I was diagnosed with a concussion and was given medication for nausea and vomiting to ...

Do I have a stroke? Hello, I am currently 21 years old, weighing 145 kg and standing at 178 cm tall. I have symptoms of high blood pressure and have been taking antihypertensive medication continuously for over six months. I have not controlled my diet or exercised, and my daily ...

There is a sharp pain about two fingerbreadths below the earlobe on the neck? Hello doctor, since yesterday I have been experiencing a persistent sharp pain in my neck, about two finger widths below my right earlobe. I am very worried and don't know why this is happening. Is...

There is something unusual about the head and neck junction? Two months ago, after work, I went swimming and then worked the night shift. I started feeling a tightness in my left chest. I visited a family medicine doctor who tested my CPK levels, which were over 3000. The doctor ...

Dizziness, body numbness, nausea? Hello, Doctor. I have been suffering from insomnia for several years, and I often experience headaches, dizziness, nausea, and pain in the left side of my neck and shoulder. Since the beginning of this year, I have been seeing a neurologist and h...

Leg pain? Hello Doctor, my calf often experiences sudden pain, primarily on the inner side near the shinbone close to the knee, but the pain tends to move around. It also occurs near the knee, close to the ankle, on the sole of the foot, and in the thigh. Sometimes the pain lasts...

Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet? Hello Dr. Yeh, for the past week or two, I have been experiencing a tingling and numbness in my legs below the thighs when sitting, as if the blood is not circulating properly. Additionally, I wake up in the middle of the night with my...

I'm not sure about this? I have been experiencing difficulty concentrating and feeling lethargic lately. Sometimes, I feel dazed and unsure of what I'm doing. Additionally, I occasionally have a sensation of soreness and warmth in my head, shoulders, and back. What shou...

Dizziness, tightness in the chest, and soreness in the neck, shoulders, and back. It's really frustrating? Due to previously having an irregular day-night cycle, I have been experiencing discomfort in my body. Sometimes I feel dizzy, and my head hurts slightly. I almost fain...

Cerebellar atrophy? Hello Dr. Huang, I am nearsighted in both eyes, approximately -6.25 and -7.25 diopters, and I have noticed some shadows. I visited an ophthalmologist, and during the initial examination, my intraocular pressure was slightly elevated, but there was no retinal d...