Head, Neurology FAQ - Page 5

Headaches and vascular-related issues? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing frequent headaches and fatigue. Here are my detailed symptoms: I have two types of headaches; one is unilateral (more often on the left side, but sometimes on the right) accompanied by a feeling of pre...

Recurring headaches, chills, and vomiting over the course of a month? Hello Dr. Jiang, My mother began experiencing chills and forehead pain at the beginning of January this year, with her temperature rising from 36.5°C to around 37.1°C. This was followed by vomiting within 1 t...

Intraocular pressure, intracranial pressure, and visual field loss? Hello, doctor. Since 2021, I have been regularly monitored at a hospital in central Taiwan due to elevated intraocular pressure. During this period, my eye pressure was normal for a while. After returning to Taip...

Sometimes after using the restroom, I experience a noticeable pulsating pain in the left back of my head for a few seconds? Hello, Doctor. About 4-5 years ago, I started experiencing a pulsating pain in the left posterior part of my head for a few seconds after using the restroom...

There is swelling and numbness from the left big toe to the left leg? There is a slight numbness and swelling sensation in the left big toe, but it is not completely devoid of feeling. The nerve sensation extends all the way to the left groin. Although it is uncertain if there is...

Occasional sudden severe pain in the back of the head when turning the head? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing this condition for about three to four years, but it occurs only occasionally, roughly every few months. When I turn my head, I feel a sharp, concentrated pain in ...

Recently, I have been frequently experiencing dizziness and lightheadedness? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing frequent dizziness during the day, usually lasting one to two seconds. The situation worsens at night, where I feel increasingly dizzy, culminating in a sensation o...

Dizziness / tightness in the back of the head / difficulty concentrating? Hello Doctor, since mid-2021, I have been experiencing intermittent tightness and numbness in the back of my head, along with dizziness (similar to motion sickness), accompanied by difficulty concentrating ...

CT Report Hello Doctor, I have diabetes and have been experiencing frequent headaches lately, which makes me worry about a stroke. I had a neck ultrasound and a brain MRI done in June, and I would like your assistance in understanding any important points to note. Thank you. Car...

Dizziness and dry mouth? Recently, I have been experiencing dizziness, a feeling of pressure in the back of my head, dry mouth, tinnitus, and occasional numbness in my hands. My walking is normal. I visited a family medicine clinic where I was prescribed medication for the dizzin...

Headache medication Hello Dr. Jiang, I have recently been experiencing headaches and dizziness, and I have consulted with you twice. During the first visit, you prescribed medication for my heart rhythm and Cerebrolysin, to be taken once in the morning and once in the evening. My...

After multiple consultations, the cause of the head dizziness has not yet been identified? Hello Doctor: Last month (December 21, 2023) in the evening, due to the cold weather and wearing lighter clothing, I seemed to have caught a chill. However, I did not exhibit any obvious co...

Examination Report Hello Doctor, this is the examination I had done in June last year. I would like to ask for your help in reviewing it for any issues that I should be aware of, as I have diabetes and have recently been experiencing headaches, which makes me fearful of a stroke....

Right shoulder and neck tightness and pain? Hello Doctor: For the past six months, I have been experiencing a tight and painful sensation on the right side of my neck, extending from my head down to a certain point on my shoulder, similar to a nerve issue. I have difficulty turni...

Feeling of body swaying? Hello, doctor. Recently, I spent too much time at the computer maintaining a posture, and after getting up, I noticed stiffness in my neck muscles along with dizziness. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who said my muscles were inflame...

Head issues Hello, doctor. My mother is 50 years old and was hit on the back of her head by a car door this morning. She is currently on anticoagulants due to vasculitis, and I am very concerned about the possibility of microvascular rupture and other issues. Which specialty shou...

I've been experiencing a persistent feeling of pressure and dull pain in my head lately? Hello Doctor, my situation is as follows: Recently, I have been experiencing pain on the left side of my head, specifically the top and the back left side, which started in early Decembe...

Cerebrospinal fluid leak Hello, doctor: I received epidural analgesia during my natural childbirth, and since then, I have been experiencing unexplained headaches that do not improve with pain medication and can only be alleviated by lying down. I came across similar symptoms in ...

It has been a year since the facelift surgery, but the head still feels tight, numb, and uncomfortable, causing unbearable pain? Hello Dr. Peng, I underwent a facelift surgery in November 2022. Since February 2023, I have been experiencing tightness and electric shock sensations...

Persistent dizziness and vertigo? Hello Doctor, I discovered over a year ago that I have poor hearing in my left ear, along with unilateral tinnitus, a feeling of fullness in the ear, and headaches. I began visiting an otolaryngologist for examinations, during which I underwent A...