Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: When to Seek Neurological Care
Symptoms such as dizziness and numbness in the hands? Hello Doctor: In the past week, I have often felt a sensation of pressure in my head after walking just a few steps. My eyes, temples, neck, and throat feel very tight, and my legs feel light while walking. This sensation last...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Based on your description, your issue seems to be dizziness characterized by a sensation of heaviness in the head and lightness in the feet, accompanied by cold and numbness in the limbs. These symptoms have been intermittent over the past week. Possible causes include: 1. Anemia...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: When to Seek Neurological Care
Understanding Post-Medication Dizziness and Neurological Symptoms
Two weeks after discontinuing antihypertensive medication, I feel a heaviness in my head and occasionally experience brief episodes of dizziness? Hello doctor, on March 30th, my physician prescribed me Forxiga 10mg for weight loss. On April 5th, I returned to the clinic due to di...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is unclear whether you have a problem with sleep apnea, as obstructive sleep apnea is closely related to obesity. The complications of sleep apnea primarily affect the cardiovascular system, leading to hypertension, myocardial infarction, and ...[Read More] Understanding Post-Medication Dizziness and Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Side Effects of Nicametate Citrate 50mg: A Patient's Experience
The side effects of Nicametate Citrate 50 mg may include gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Other potential side effects Since October 2015, I have experienced involuntary body jerks that wake me up during sleep, leading to insom...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Based on the process you described, it seems to be a side effect of the medication. Generally, when we prescribe this medication to patients, the experience is relatively straightforward, and only a few have reported side effects similar to yours. Typically, these side effects re...[Read More] Understanding Side Effects of Nicametate Citrate 50mg: A Patient's Experience
Understanding Sudden Dizziness: Causes and Concerns for Teens
Sudden dizziness? Hello, doctor. Since elementary school (I am now in high school), I have experienced sudden dizziness, numbness in my hands and feet, and blurred vision whenever I get an injection, have blood drawn, exercise, or stand in the sun for a while. Eventually, I can’t...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
These symptoms are more indicative of syncope, which typically involves a transient decrease in cerebral blood flow, such as a drop in heart rate and blood pressure, especially in response to certain specific stimuli. This can be related to neurological or cardiac factors. It is ...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Dizziness: Causes and Concerns for Teens
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 Muscle Twitches and Dizziness: Neurological Insights
Muscle twitching Hello doctor, I have recently been feeling like my balance is leaning to the left. Sometimes I feel dizzy, and my hands occasionally feel weak, although they can feel normal at other times. Additionally, my muscles sometimes twitch.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the most common cause of the left-sided neck symptoms is cervical myofascial pain. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the trapezius muscle in the back of the neck, resulting in neck and shoulder soreness, stiffness, and tigh...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches and Dizziness: Neurological Insights
Understanding Pashan Syndrome and Cervical Dislocation: Symptoms and Concerns
Pillars disease, cervical vertebral dislocation? At the age of 15, I was diagnosed with Chiari malformation at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, and at 14, I suffered a cervical spine dislocation due to a fall. I would like to ask: 1. Is the dizziness I experience and the neck pa...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Cervical vertebral displacement was ruled out during the MRI examination. If displacement still occurs, surgical treatment can resolve the issue, and this diagnosis will not be made. Basilar invagination is caused by changes in the distribution of venous blood within the cervical...[Read More] Understanding Pashan Syndrome and Cervical Dislocation: Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Dizziness and Loss of Consciousness: Neurological Insights
Dizziness and disorientation? After a usual day at work, I returned home, sat on the sofa to rest, and prepared to take a shower. As I stood up and stretched, I leaned forward onto the table and hit my head. After that, I experienced a loss of awareness, with my head, hands, legs...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, you are experiencing involuntary movements of your limbs while maintaining awareness, which may suggest simple partial seizures or syncope, among other causes. Symptoms of simple partial seizures can vary depending on the unstable location in the...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Loss of Consciousness: Neurological Insights
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 Numbness and Weakness in Hands and Feet: Causes and Solutions
Numbness and weakness in the hands and feet? Hello Dr. Lan, I have been experiencing persistent numbness in both my palms and the soles of my feet for the past month. Recently, I have also occasionally felt muscle weakness in my arms and calves. The numbness fluctuates, and at ti...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Airi, the symptoms of numbness and weakness require differential diagnosis for many diseases, so it is essential to consult a neurologist for answers. Best regards, Lan Shengxing.[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Weakness in Hands and Feet: Causes and Solutions
Sudden Dizziness and Numbness: Which Specialist to See?
Sudden dizziness and numbness in the hands? Hello, doctor. Recently, I have experienced sudden dizziness and nausea while standing, feeling like the whole world is spinning, and it is accompanied by numbness in my hands. This has happened twice in the past month with the same sym...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Angela, regarding this issue, please visit the ENT department or the neurology department at the hospital for diagnosis and treatment.[Read More] Sudden Dizziness and Numbness: Which Specialist to See?
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 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
Understanding Numbness and Tingling in Feet and Calves: Causes and Solutions
Numbness and tingling in the soles of the feet and calves? About a week before the Lunar New Year, I started experiencing a tingling sensation in the soles of my feet and calves. It feels like a numbness, and I can sense my muscles twitching, but when I touch them, there is no ac...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello Mr. Lele: Your main issue seems to be intermittent distal numbness and pain in both lower limbs. According to your description, these symptoms occur with activity. You mentioned having used Sichuan pepper, and you wonder if there is a correlation. Based on your description,...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Tingling in Feet and Calves: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Numbness and Twitches: Insights on Bell's Palsy and Neurological Symptoms
Numbness in the hands and feet? Hello, doctor. I was recently diagnosed with Bell's palsy, but later, when discussing it with friends and family, I realized that I sometimes experience involuntary facial twitching. Could this lead to a difference in diagnosis? Additionally, ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Seizures and loss of consciousness must be evaluated by a physician to identify and control the underlying cause. The numbness, facial twitching, and even potential weakness following a seizure can be improved. As for Bell's palsy, it can only be confirmed by the physician w...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Twitches: Insights on Bell's Palsy and Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Weakness in Arms and Legs: Causes and Solutions
Weakness in the limbs? Hello doctor, I would like to ask you: Since around November, I have been experiencing weakness in my hands, and by mid-January, I could barely lift my hands. My legs are also weak, and I am unable to stand up on my own, but there is no pain in my hands or ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Ms. Huang, the weakness in your limbs to the point of being unable to stand should definitely not be taken lightly. There are many possible causes for this, ranging from central to peripheral nervous system issues, and even muscular problems. Please seek evaluation and treat...[Read More] Understanding Weakness in Arms and Legs: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Burning Sensations and Electric Shock Feelings in the Body
Burning sensation, sometimes accompanied by electric shock-like feelings, and occasionally numbness? Hello doctor, I am experiencing a burning sensation in my back. I feel like I am being shocked awake in the middle of the night, and the burning in my back becomes more severe. I ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
There seems to be abnormal neurological sensations below the head, which may suggest issues related to the cervical spinal cord or peripheral nerve problems due to specific causes, such as inflammation, metabolic disorders, compression, or hereditary factors. It is advisable to c...[Read More] Understanding Burning Sensations and Electric Shock Feelings in the Body
Understanding Finger Numbness and Heart Palpitations: Causes and Solutions
Finger numbness During bathing, I suddenly felt numbness in both my little fingers and ring fingers, as well as in my heels. Sometimes, during exercise, my heart rate suddenly accelerates and beats very fast, which feels abnormal.
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The little finger and ring finger of both hands are innervated by the ulnar nerve, which corresponds to the distribution of the eighth cervical nerve root. If the symptoms become more frequent, it is advisable to consult a neurologist for a more detailed evaluation. As for the he...[Read More] Understanding Finger Numbness and Heart Palpitations: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Hand Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Textile Workers
Hand numbness and tingling? I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask about my mother, who is in her early 50s and works in the textile industry, managing her own factory. Her job often requires her to use her hands to thread and arrange gears to achieve the desi...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is important to further understand the specific location of hand numbness, as different distributions of numbness correspond to different nerves and can indicate various lesion sites, allowing for further speculation on the underlying causes. Overuse commonly leads to carpal t...[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Textile Workers
Understanding and Managing Severe Tremors: A Neurology Perspective
It is very serious, please help me? Hello, Vice Dean. When I was around 17 or 18 years old, people started saying that my body would shake, but I didn't feel anything at the time. However, in the last 2 to 3 years, it has become increasingly severe. When I am nervous or angr...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear James, the shaking of your body may worsen during moments of excitement, so it is normal to experience tremors when you are nervous or angry. If this later develops into an inability to initiate movement, it is important to differentiate whether it is psychogenic or related ...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Severe Tremors: A Neurology Perspective