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Understanding Balance Issues: The Impact of Stress on Neurological Health

Body swaying, unstable center of gravity? Hello, doctor. Two months ago, I was under a lot of stress and only sleeping six hours a day. I often experienced nasal congestion, had canker sores on my tongue, and noticed white spots on almost every fingernail (which I hadn't exp...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: I have been experiencing dizziness for over a month. Ear examinations showed no abnormalities, and I was advised to see a neurologist for further evaluation.

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Understanding Nighttime Headaches: When to Seek Medical Attention

Nighttime headaches Hello, I have been experiencing headaches and dizziness around 11 PM recently, but it does not affect my sleep and I have no other symptoms. Should I specifically seek medical attention? Thank you.


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that you start experiencing headaches and dizziness around 11 PM. There are many causes of headaches, and if your headaches are related to your menstrual cycle, the likelihood of migraines is higher. However, conditions such as anemia, autonomic nervous...

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Understanding Your Facial Pain: Possible Neurological Issues Explained

Could you please specify which symptoms you are referring to in order to determine which aspect of the nervous system may be involved? Hello Doctor, for the past few months, I have been experiencing pain in the gums of the last tooth on the left side at the back. Sometimes the pa...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Lee, You mentioned that "the acidic pain in the mouth can extend to the cheeks and then to the ears, and it can also radiate to the muscles of the tongue and the upper and lower jaws," which suggests trigeminal neuralgia. The diagnostic criteria for trigeminal...

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Persistent Headaches After Head Injury: When to Seek Help?

Intermittent headaches following a head contusion? Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with a head contusion after a car accident, and over a month later, I am still experiencing headaches. Recently, the frequency has increased, and I have pain about five days a week, all in the same ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss Xiaoshan. You mentioned, "I experience severe headaches during these exercises. What should I do? Which specialist should I see?" Your symptoms may suggest cervical spine disorders. External factors such as traffic accidents, falls, head impacts against hard...

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Understanding Occipital Pain: Headaches and Neck Issues Explained

Occipital pain, headache, cervical spine issues? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my condition. I have been experiencing headaches for over four days (I usually do not have headaches). I have taken pain relievers, but the pain persists. The pain is mostly located at the ba...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Jun, You mentioned that "the pain feels dull and tight, and the area where I lie down also hurts" due to localized pain points. This may indicate cervical myofascial pain syndrome. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the trapezius muscle i...

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Neck Issues and Migraines: Understanding the Connection for Relief

It seems that the neck is causing the migraine? My symptoms have persisted for 4-5 years. I experience migraines when I wake up at night, and the frequency has increased in recent years. I don't take medication, and the pain usually subsides after noon. Taking pain relievers...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Bob, It seems you may have misunderstood the diagnosis of "migraine." The symptoms of a migraine typically last from 4 to 72 hours. The characteristics of the headache include unilateral pain, which can be throbbing or pulsating, often accompanied by nausea a...

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How to Alleviate Nighttime Headaches: Tips for Relief and Management

Recently, I have been frequently awakened at night by headaches? Hello Doctor, I have been waking up in the middle of the night due to pain that extends from my temples to my eyes and the back of my head. In the mornings, I often feel a heavy, dull sensation in my head. I have pr...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: Based on the symptoms mentioned, the headache may be caused by neuroinflammation. It is recommended to continue follow-up treatment with a neurologist.

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Understanding Chronic Dizziness: Seeking Answers Beyond Blood Pressure

Chronic dizziness with no identifiable cause? Hello Doctor, I am the person who previously asked about <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/186643">#186643</a>. You mentioned orthostatic hypotension, but I don’t feel particularly dizzy when I first get up or ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
You mentioned, "I have had my autonomic nervous system tested and found to have dysregulation. The medication prescribed by my doctor hasn't been effective, and I thought about exercising, but it made me feel even more dizzy, so I can't really exercise properly now...

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Understanding Intracranial Hemorrhage: Symptoms, Risks, and Recovery

Intracranial hemorrhage Hello Doctor, After having two upper molars extracted two years ago, I started feeling unwell. Later, at work, I was struck on the head by a heavy iron pipe that fell from above. 1. I am uncertain if I have hypertension; my company health check-ups hav...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Allen, You mentioned, "If there was a brain hemorrhage that was absorbed by itself, can it be seen on a CT scan? If the skull had previously fractured and healed, can a CT scan show that there was a prior injury?" Typically, in cases of severe brain injury, s...

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Understanding and Managing Occipital and Temporal Headaches: Tips for Relief

Occipital and temporal headache? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing chronic and intermittent migraines, mostly occurring around 4 PM. Usually, taking Panadol or other pain relievers provides relief. However, the day before yesterday, upon waking, I felt a throbbing pain regar...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "the pain usually occurs around 4 PM, but it typically alleviates after taking Panadol or other pain relievers... The pain is located around the back of the head and the temples, and I would like to know how to relieve it." Your symptoms ...

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Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology

Dizziness and lightheadedness, feeling like being on a boat? Hello Dr. Jiang, thank you for clarifying things for the public; you are a great doctor, and I appreciate your hard work! Dr. Jiang, for the past week, I have been experiencing sudden dizziness while standing, similar t...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Nick, You mentioned experiencing a sudden dizziness lasting 2-10 seconds after bending down, sometimes feeling a swaying motion. Your symptoms may suggest Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), characterized by brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head p...

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Understanding Headaches: Pain from Temples to Neck in Older Adults

Dull pain in the temples radiating to both sides of the neck? Hello Doctor: My mother is 59 years old and has recently been experiencing headaches in the afternoon to evening. The pain is felt from the temples to both sides of the neck, occasionally with a throbbing sensation. Th...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Yu, You mentioned your mother's symptoms of "experiencing a dull headache from the afternoon to evening, with pain extending from the temples to both sides of the neck, occasionally accompanied by throbbing pain, and the headache sometimes being unilateral and...

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Understanding Symptoms: Sweating, Numbness, and Neck Stiffness Explained

Numbness in the hands, dizziness (or headache), stiffness in the cervical spine, sweating on the head, and headaches? Hello Doctor, about a few months ago, I started experiencing excessive cold sweats on my head, even more than after exercising. Following that, I have had numbnes...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Ms. Huang: The symptoms mentioned above are suspected to be autonomic nervous system symptoms. It is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic for examination.

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Understanding Chronic Headaches and Neck Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions

Headache and neck pain? Hello, doctor. Since I hit the back of my head on a stone step corner in sixth grade, I have been experiencing persistent headaches. I have been to a large hospital for examinations, but they all said there was no problem. After that, I often find myself e...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, the symptoms mentioned may be related to cervical spine disorders or hypotension. It is recommended to visit a neurology clinic for an examination to determine the underlying cause.

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Understanding Dizziness and Confusion: When to Seek Neurological Help

Dizziness and a feeling of mental confusion? Around July 28, I started experiencing a feeling of pressure on the top of my head and intermittent nausea in my forehead. My shoulders and neck initially felt very tight, and I could hear sounds when I moved them. I also experienced i...


Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it is possible that you have been experiencing high levels of stress and poor sleep quality recently. I recommend that you take some time to rest and relax both your body and mind. If the situation persists, you may want to seek assistance from a...

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Understanding Balance Issues and Headaches: When to Seek Help

A few days ago, I posted about the issue of headaches? Hello, I asked a question here a few days ago, and Dr. Jiang's response was that if I am very concerned, I can pay for an examination. Over the past few days, my headache has indeed improved, but last night I suddenly fe...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Wang: You mentioned that you suddenly feel as if your balance is unstable and you might fall to the side. If you are concerned, I recommend the following principle for seeking medical attention: find a nearby hospital with an emergency department where you can have inte...

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Understanding Sharp and Throbbing Head Pain: Possible Causes and Insights

Sharp and throbbing pain in the head? Hello, Dr. Jiang. Recently, I've been experiencing occasional sharp and throbbing pain in the upper left side of my head over the past two days. Each episode lasts about a second. When I press on a specific point, I feel the same pain (s...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Sir: You mentioned that "pressing on a certain point also causes the same pain." It is important to first consider the possibility of tissue inflammation, particularly related to cervical myofascial inflammation. Additionally, tension-type headache should be cons...

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Understanding Persistent Headaches: Causes and When to Seek Help

Headache issues Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing headaches for about a month now, without interruption. Initially, over-the-counter pain relievers were ineffective. The pain is located between the back of my head and the top, generally towards the upper left side, and it fe...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Hsin, You mentioned that "the headache has been persistent for about a month without interruption." Your symptoms may suggest chronic migraine, characterized by experiencing migraine on more than 15 days per month, with varying severity. This condition can eas...

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Persistent Headaches and Dizziness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms

Headache for several weeks? At the end of June, I suddenly woke up with moderate dizziness accompanied by a headache, which has persisted until now, the end of July (the dizziness has improved). The headache is usually located at the back of my head and extends to the occipital r...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, the symptoms mentioned may indicate a peripheral nerve disorder. If the headache persists, it is recommended to visit a neurology clinic for evaluation.

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Understanding Sudden Headaches: When to Seek Further Evaluation

A few days ago, I experienced an unexplained headache right before going to bed at midnight? As described in the title, there is a sudden pain sensation that occurs approximately every few seconds, but it is not particularly intense and does not last long. In the following days, ...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Mr. Wang: Headache is not the most common symptom of a brain tumor. It is recommended that if the headache persists and does not improve with medication, further evaluation should be conducted.

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