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Unexplained Tremors and Weakness in Children: A Neurological Concern

Continuous shaking of the limbs (weakness in the extremities), headache, and difficulty breathing? The child was hospitalized due to severe abdominal pain and a cough caused by a mycoplasma infection. Starting the next day, they experienced continuous tremors in their hands and f...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned "Mycoplasma infection, which led to hospitalization, and starting the next day, there has been continuous trembling of the hands and feet, general weakness, and difficulty breathing." Some species of mycoplasma can potentially affect the nervous sys...

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Understanding Unusual Brain Sensations: When to Seek Neurological Help

Cerebrovascular events feel like an electric shock? Doctor, I have been experiencing sensations in my head that feel like pressure on my blood vessels or like an electric shock. It's similar to the feeling of stepping on a water pipe or compressing it, and it happens frequen...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Hsiao-Yu, You mentioned that your head feels like it's being compressed, similar to pressure on a blood vessel or an electric shock, akin to stepping on a water pipe and squeezing it. This may warrant consideration of cervical headache. The small muscles connected...

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Managing Severe Headaches During Pregnancy: Tips and Solutions

Headaches in Pregnant Women I have often experienced migraines even before pregnancy, especially when I go out and don't sleep well; they usually occur about twice a month. A single pain reliever or Eve (a brand of pain medication) typically resolves the issue quickly. Howev...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Miss QQ: You mentioned that you often experience migraines, especially when traveling or not sleeping well, and that usually one painkiller or Eve resolves it quickly. Eve contains the active ingredient ibuprofen, along with Anhydrous Caffeine - 80 mg and Allylisopropylacet...

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Understanding Post-Accident Nausea: Is It Normal After a Car Crash?

Nausea after a car accident? Hello, a couple of days ago I was in a car accident where I did not hit my head and was wearing a helmet. At the time, I did not experience any nausea or dizziness. However, when I got home that evening, I started to have a loss of appetite and felt n...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Miss W522: Generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, the use of anticoagulants, or obvious local hematomas, head injuries are usually mild. However, the following conditions should be considered for delayed bleeding, and you should seek emergency care: (1) D...

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Understanding Headaches and Dizziness: Causes and Concerns

Headache and feelings of dizziness or brain fog? Hello Dr. Jiang, Last Monday, while I was taking a shower, the water might have been too hot, and I suddenly felt a rush to my head. After showering, I felt a bit dizzy. A few days later (around last Wednesday), I started experien...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. K: I would like to know if you have a smoking habit? This may increase the risk of cerebrovascular diseases. You mentioned that "I feel like my right eye's vision has declined; I have to strain to see things that were once clear." This may warrant conside...

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Facial Pain After Drinking: Is It Related to Trigeminal Nerve Issues?

Sore cheeks after drinking alcohol? Hello: Recently, I've noticed that my cheeks feel sore when I drink alcohol, but it doesn't happen every time, even with the same type of alcohol. Could this be related to the trigeminal nerve? Should I avoid alcohol completely or see...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. WH, You mentioned that you experience a tingling sensation in your cheeks when drinking alcohol. I would like to know if you also experience headaches during this time. Is it more pronounced when you drink red wine? The combination of red wine and cheese may trigger mig...

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Understanding Head Pain: Causes and Concerns in Neurology

Head issues Hello, doctor. I experience headaches when I lie back on a specific spot on the back of my head while sitting in a chair. The pain is not located at the area in contact with the chair, but rather closer to the top of my head. I haven't hit my head or experienced ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ren, You mentioned that "lying back on a certain spot on the back of your head causes headaches, and the pain is not at the point of contact but rather closer to the top of your head..." This symptom may suggest cervical myofascial pain. Prolonged periods of ...

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Understanding Anxiety and Discomfort: A Neurology Perspective

Anxiety and multiple discomforts? I have mitral valve prolapse, and my doctor prescribed medication for palpitations, which helped a lot. The doctor didn't mention the need for a follow-up appointment, so I stopped taking the medication after finishing it. However, about a m...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Ms. Jan: It is recommended to visit the neurology and psychiatry outpatient clinics for examination and treatment.

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Understanding Neck Stiffness: When to See a Neurologist or ENT

Neck stiffness Recently, I have been experiencing stiffness in my cervical spine, making it difficult to turn my head. It feels tight and rigid, and I sometimes feel dizzy, but the dizziness passes quickly. I'm not sure what the issue could be. Should I see a neurologist or ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Chen, You mentioned experiencing "stiffness in the cervical spine, difficulty turning your head, tightness, and dizziness that comes and goes." I would like to know if your dizziness is accompanied by any other neurological symptoms, such as hearing abnormali...

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Persistent Head Pressure and Nausea: Possible Neurological Concerns

Persistent head heaviness and dry heaving? Hello Doctor, for the past couple of days, I have been feeling a persistent pressure in my head, almost as if a specific small area in my brain (approximately the middle right side) is covered. I have been unable to muster any energy thr...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Sir: You mentioned feeling lethargic all day and experiencing constant dry heaving (almost feeling like vomiting every 10 minutes), and that you suddenly woke up after less than three hours of sleep tonight... It may be necessary to consider intracranial structural abnorma...

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Repeated Concussions: Concerns About Future Cognitive Decline

Multiple concussions: Fear of future dementia? Hello doctor, I have experienced five mild concussions within the past two years, the most recent one occurring in mid-November. However, since my third concussion in March, I have been experiencing ongoing issues with attention, jud...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Liu, You mentioned that "the third concussion started at the end of March, with ongoing issues related to attention, judgment, and memory, and the CT scan showed no problems, so the physician believes it is a psychological issue..." Dementia is usually caused ...

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Persistent Nausea and Facial Tremors: Should You Worry About Brain Issues?

Persistent headache, nausea, and facial muscle twitching throughout the day? Hello doctor, in recent days I have been experiencing frequent nausea and dry heaving. The left side of my face involuntarily twitches, and I constantly feel a sense of heaviness in my head, which has si...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, sir: You mentioned that "your mental state is poor and you lack motivation at work, which severely affects your daily life." Since this impacts your life, I recommend seeking medical advice for discussion and examination. The brain tumor you are concerned about i...

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Understanding Dizziness and Fatigue: Signs of Brain Issues or Just Fatigue?

Brain issues Hello, Doctor. Recently, I've been feeling a bit dizzy at times, but it doesn't last long. I don't have much headache, but there's just a strange sensation. I've also been feeling quite fatigued lately, and my concentration and memory seem to...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Lin: You mentioned feeling "a bit dizzy... for a short duration, not much headache, but just a strange feeling... Is it a precursor to a brain tumor? Or is it simply due to lack of sleep?" The symptoms are more indicative of sleep deprivation or other causes s...

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Understanding Tension in the Temples: Causes and Solutions

Tightness in the temples? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have not experienced similar symptoms before (tightness in the temples, nausea, and a sense of imbalance). Here is a record of the process: On October 15, 2021, during a company health check (gastrointestinal endoscopy): a. Duodenal ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. William, You mentioned experiencing "headaches / slight imbalance / feelings of nausea... currently feeling tightness in the temples / forehead / between the eyebrows / back of the head" and that "lying on the sofa while using your phone" may indicat...

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Can You Get Vaccinated After Facial Nerve Paralysis? Expert Insights

Can a person who has had facial nerve paralysis receive a vaccine? In early 2019, I experienced stiffness on the right side of my face, could not close my right eye, and my mouth was slightly crooked. After receiving injections, medication, heat therapy, and facial exercises, my ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Hsiao-Mi, You mentioned, "Given my current situation, can I get vaccinated? Which vaccine should I choose? How should I decide? If I cannot get vaccinated, are there any other protective injections I can receive? I am hesitant to get vaccinated due to the side effe...

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Understanding Persistent Numbness in the Back of the Head

Numbness in the left posterior part of the brain for several days? Hello, doctor! A few days ago, I woke up with a sudden numbness in the back of my head! It felt like the kind of numbness you get after being hit! It doesn't hurt, but sometimes I experience headaches and fee...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Ms. Qiao: If the above symptoms persist without improvement, it is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic for evaluation.

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Understanding Dizziness, Headaches, and Nausea: Possible Causes

Dizziness, headache, and nausea? Hello, doctor. One night, I suddenly experienced a headache, dizziness, and nausea. The pain is concentrated in the front of my head, while the back of my head feels heavy. My neck is sore, but it goes away when I lie flat. This has been ongoing f...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Ms. Hsiang: You mentioned experiencing "severe pain in the front of the head, a heavy feeling in the back of the head, and neck soreness that resolves when lying flat." In addition to common cervical myofascial inflammation, intracranial hypotension may need to ...

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Persistent Headaches After Vaccination: When to Seek Medical Attention?

I have been experiencing a persistent headache for four days after receiving the vaccine? Hello doctor, after receiving the second dose of the AZ vaccine on November 18, I experienced no symptoms and felt fine. However, four days later, I started having headaches, chest tightness...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Selene, You mentioned experiencing intermittent sharp and dull pain in the right occipital region, along with working over 8 hours a day on the computer. This may indicate cervical myofascial pain syndrome. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the tr...

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Evening Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Nighttime Symptoms

Experiencing dizziness in the evening? Hello: I often feel dizzy in the evening, especially around 6 or 7 PM when I start to feel lightheaded. When I lie down to sleep (without changing my position), I experience a sensation of impending dizziness, and I can easily be awakened by...


Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: It is suggested that if it only occurs in the evening and not at other times, it may be a sign of excessive fatigue. Your body might be signaling the need for adequate rest. Additionally, it could be a case of vestibular migraine, and you may want to seek assistance from a...

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Understanding Head and Neck Discomfort: Possible Neurological Causes

Feeling unwell? Hello, doctor. For the past couple of days, I've been feeling tightness and heaviness on both sides of my head (near the temples), and sometimes it even hurts. I also feel this sensation above my neck, including when I'm sleeping or walking, and I occasi...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Chiu, You mentioned that the "tightness and heaviness on both sides of your head (near the temples)" may suggest tension-type headache, which is caused by muscle tightness in the head. Common symptoms include a squeezing pain in the forehead and temples, resem...

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