Headache, Neurology FAQ - Page 13

Deep pain in the left eye (radiating to the left shoulder and neck)? Hello, Dr. Jiang. Three months ago, I experienced eye pain and visited an ophthalmologist. The doctor diagnosed my intraocular pressure at the critical value of 21. I continued to use the prescribed eye drops re...

Neck pain due to neck strain? Hello: When I bend my neck to the left (not turning) at a certain angle, I feel a sharp pain extending from the left back of my neck to the left side of my head, almost like a muscle is being pulled. It is extremely painful and sometimes accompanied ...

Headache - Occipital Pain Hello, starting this Tuesday around noon to afternoon, I have been experiencing a feeling of pressure and pain in the back of my head, but it does not occur in the morning, evening, or before bed. During the episodes of pressure and pain, it sometimes af...

The cheeks look strange? Hello Dr. Jiang: In February, I experienced headaches and dizziness, and I consulted a neurologist who diagnosed me with tension-type headaches. I was prescribed pain relievers and muscle relaxants. Later, I noticed that one day my left cheek felt suddenl...

Suspected neuropathic pain - unsure which specialty to consult? Hello, Dr. Jiang. I apologize for bothering you. My mother and grandmother have both reported experiencing "neuropathic pain" after reaching a certain age. They have occasional episodes, a few times a year,...

Can neck tension cause tinnitus? Hello doctor, since mid-December last year (2021/12), I have been experiencing persistent tinnitus in my right ear, along with occasional difficulty opening my mouth. After visiting both a clinic and a major hospital, I underwent a hearing test, w...

Headache-related issues? Hello, Dr. Jiang: My father has a habit of drying the bathroom walls and floor after showering to prevent slipping. This evening, while he was wiping the water off the walls, he suddenly experienced a severe headache and felt a heat sensation in his head...

Post-concussion syndrome Fifteen years ago, I suffered a head injury and cervical spine damage in a car accident. Although I consulted a neurologist at the time, the doctor did not order detailed examinations since I was able to walk and communicate normally. As a result, my head...

Infection probability Hello, doctor. I had two upper molars extracted two years ago, and since then, I have been experiencing persistent discomfort in my head, dizziness, occasional nausea, and a lack of mental clarity. My family has always used well water for oral hygiene, and a...

Unexplained muscle pain and frontal headache? Hello, doctor. I have Marfan syndrome and have previously undergone spinal surgery. After the surgery, I began experiencing weakness and stiffness in my legs and spine, making it difficult to move, along with some pain. These symptoms...

After excessive hyperventilation, my wife has been experiencing headaches, dizziness, and a feeling of tightness in her head for several days, and lying down makes her feel even worse? Hello Dr. Jiang: As mentioned, my wife has been experiencing these symptoms for a week after th...

Feeling like the body is swaying or experiencing tremors while at rest? Since the earthquake on March 22, I have been feeling a constant sensation of my body swaying, whether I am sleeping or sitting. At night, my heart beats very strongly while I sleep, causing my body to sway e...

Visual flicker? There were two instances in the early morning, right after waking up, when I experienced flickering in my vision under dim lighting, resembling the flickering of a failing light bulb or an old television screen malfunction (the flickering was in shades of black an...

Why does seeing bloody scenes cause a narrowing of vision and dizziness? Hello Doctor, my son is 19 years old. Since he was around 11, he has experienced episodes where, after seeing graphic images, his vision narrows (he can only see clearly in the center while the periphery bec...

If you are experiencing migraines accompanied by nausea and vomiting, you should consult a neurologist? Hello Dr. Jiang, I used to experience migraines frequently, but they would usually improve after a day or two of rest. However, two weeks ago, I started having migraines again,...

Unilateral tinnitus and pulsatile tinnitus? Hello, doctor. Two years ago, I experienced dizziness and a heavy head, which led me to consult a neurologist. At that time, I was prescribed nerve repair agents and B vitamins, and after a while, I felt better. I attributed my symptoms...

Trigeminal neuralgia Hello doctor, two nights ago I experienced severe pain in the area behind my right ear, but it subsided quickly. However, yesterday the pain suddenly intensified, accompanied by severe pain in my upper right teeth and cheek. Between midnight and 9 AM, I took ...

Unable to walk, feeling weak? Your question: A child was hospitalized due to severe abdominal pain and a Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. The next day, they began experiencing continuous tremors in their hands and feet, generalized weakness, and shortness of breath. They have bee...

Questions about dizziness for my mother? Mother underwent general anesthesia for a bladder endoscopy and resection surgery from February 23 to February 25. After the anesthesia, she experienced mild headache for one night, which resolved the next morning upon discharge. However, ...

Tinnitus Hello Dr. Jiang: I have been experiencing high-frequency tinnitus for 11 years, which started suddenly a few weeks after my military discharge. I served as a private in the artillery (not sure if it's related to stress or the sound of artillery?). The tinnitus is on...