Experiencing Dizziness and Lightheadedness: Causes and Solutions
I have been experiencing frequent dizziness lately, and even when sitting still, I feel like I'm swaying? I have been staying up late every day last week, almost going to bed around 3 AM and waking up at 6 AM. I took short naps around noon and in the late afternoon. This wee...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the headaches related to your menstrual cycle are likely migraines, characterized by visual disturbances. Symptoms may include seeing stars and lightning-like flashes, as well as blurred or distorted vision, which are all common aura symptoms of ...[Read More] Experiencing Dizziness and Lightheadedness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Involuntary Hand Tension: Causes and Health Implications
Involuntary hand clenching? Due to involuntary muscle contractions in my hand, I only realize I've been exerting force when my hand becomes very sore. Blood tests revealed a creatine phosphokinase (CPK-MM) level of 100.0 and copper level of 50.9. I would like to ask: 1. Is a...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, a disease related to copper ions that should be considered is Wilson's disease, which causes abnormal copper metabolism leading to excessive copper deposition in the liver, brain, cornea, heart, and other areas. Clinical manifestations inclu...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Hand Tension: Causes and Health Implications
Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Headache - has been painful for a long time? Hello Doctor: I often experience severe headaches that make me feel nauseous, and my eyes hurt. My blood pressure spikes to 180, my vision becomes blurry, and sometimes I feel like I might faint. I have had to take painkillers to relie...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The more common causes are tension-type headaches or migraines. The symptoms of tension-type headaches include: 1. Typically bilateral, located in the occipital and parietal regions, sometimes with widespread pain. The nature of the pain is dull, pressure-like, or tight, w...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Managing Insomnia and Headaches: Insights on Antiepileptic Medications
Insomnia, headache, antiepileptic medication? Hello, Dr. Jiang. I have sleep issues, and because my relative referred me to a clinic that specializes in insomnia, they prescribed me anticonvulsant medication to help with my sleep. Over a year ago, I was in a car accident and lost...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are very similar to cervicogenic headache, which clinically presents as pain at the site of onset, discomfort and soreness, muscle stiffness, or a feeling of heaviness. Sometimes, subcutaneous myofascial trigger points can be palpated, and there may be referr...[Read More] Managing Insomnia and Headaches: Insights on Antiepileptic Medications
Delayed Symptoms After Head Injury: Understanding Long-Term Effects
Brain issues? Hello Doctor: When I was 15 years old, I had a direct impact to my chin against the ground, which caused my entire head to feel numb and my vision to be blurry for about 1 to 2 minutes. I did not experience any discomfort in the week following the incident and did n...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms resemble those of a migraine rather than a consequence of a fall. This type of headache can last from 4 to 72 hours. The characteristics of the headache include unilateral pain, which may feel throbbing or pulsating, often accompanie...[Read More] Delayed Symptoms After Head Injury: Understanding Long-Term Effects
Severe Headaches When Standing: Possible Causes and Solutions
Severe headache upon standing up? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask a question: Yesterday, while sitting and lying on the floor doing arts and crafts, I stood up and experienced severe headaches, particularly on the right side of my head, which lasted about 5 seconds before grad...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, the symptoms of migraines often occur during the menstrual period. Common migraine symptoms include severe, unilateral throbbing pain. During an episode, it may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia, and pallor. Symptoms can be exacerbated by physica...[Read More] Severe Headaches When Standing: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Upper Eye Pain: Neuropathic Issues and Sleep Impact
Headache, neuralgia Hello Doctor, the patient is experiencing a dull, aching pain in the upper part of both eyeballs (not the eye sockets) and the area between the eyebrows, which sometimes radiates to the occipital region at the back of the head. This discomfort persists through...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, cervical myofascial pain should be considered first. Symptoms may include pain, discomfort, muscle stiffness, or a heavy sensation. (Your symptoms may be indicative of cervicogenic headache, which involves the sensory nerves near the upper cervic...[Read More] Understanding Upper Eye Pain: Neuropathic Issues and Sleep Impact
Post-Fever Right Brain Pain: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
After a fever, there may be sharp pain in the right side of the brain? Three days ago in the afternoon, I started experiencing a headache. I initially thought it was just due to fatigue from work and that resting would help. The next day, the pain intensified, so I took a pain re...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your symptoms are very similar to cervical myofascial pain syndrome, which clinically presents as pain at the affected site, discomfort, muscle stiffness, or a feeling of heaviness. Symptoms often worsen in the morning upon waking or with changes in weather, but can be all...[Read More] Post-Fever Right Brain Pain: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Your Headache: Causes and When to Seek Help
Headache issues Hello Doctor: I started experiencing headaches about three days ago, primarily in the back of my head, which also radiate to both temples and even to the area above my forehead. Coughing causes significant pain in both temples and the top of my head, and bending m...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms of your headache are very similar to those of cervical myofascial pain syndrome. Clinically, it often presents as localized pain, discomfort, muscle stiffness, or a sensation of heaviness, and sometimes palpable myofascial trigger po...[Read More] Understanding Your Headache: Causes and When to Seek Help
Headaches and Diarrhea in Diabetic Patients: What Could It Mean?
Diabetic patients experiencing headaches and diarrhea? Hello, my mother is a diabetes patient. Recently, she has been experiencing intermittent headaches accompanied by diarrhea. I am a bit worried that it might be a stroke, but she does not have any dizziness or nausea. What cou...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, your mother has hypertension and a history of cardiovascular diseases, which places her in a high-risk group for stroke. If she experiences sudden neurological deficits such as weakness in the limbs, slurred speech, or difficulty swallowing, cerebrovasc...[Read More] Headaches and Diarrhea in Diabetic Patients: What Could It Mean?
Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: When to Seek Brain Imaging?
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Or is it a brain issue? Warning signs to watch for? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing many symptoms since the beginning of January. At the onset, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my heart, followed by numbness in my limbs. For the next f...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Based on your symptoms, there are multiple issues that may complicate the identification of a brain-related problem. Many factors need to be considered, including endocrine disorders, psychosomatic disorders, autoimmune diseases, and more. It is recommended that you first ...[Read More] Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: When to Seek Brain Imaging?
Understanding Back Pain: When to See a Specialist for Relief
Back problems Initially, I experienced pain on the left side of my chest. After two days, when I slept in a more horizontal position, I felt significant pain between my left shoulder blade and spine (the pain on the left side of my chest subsided). I went for acupuncture and saw ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the most common cause of back pain is myofascial pain. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the trapezius muscle in the neck, resulting in neck and shoulder discomfort. Initially, resting may alleviate the pain, but over time ...[Read More] Understanding Back Pain: When to See a Specialist for Relief
Understanding Dizziness, Abdominal Pain, and Weakness After Sleep
Dizziness, abdominal pain, numbness and weakness in the limbs, vomiting? If you wake up feeling dizzy, have abdominal pain, experience numbness and weakness in your limbs, and are vomiting, it could be indicative of several potential issues. These symptoms may be related to sleep...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your symptoms are quite atypical and can have many causes. Lack of sleep may lead to headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Additionally, abnormal electrolyte levels can cause limb numbness and weakness. It would be advisable to undergo blood tests to rule out some acute conditi...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness, Abdominal Pain, and Weakness After Sleep
Scalp Tingling and Nausea: Understanding Neurological Symptoms in Tech Workers
Numbness in the scalp at the back of the head accompanied by nausea and a desire to vomit? Hello Doctor: I am a software engineer, so I spend most of my time sitting in front of a computer at the office. Recently, I have been experiencing a tingling sensation on my scalp accompan...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, sublingual nitroglycerin can rapidly dilate the heart's blood vessels, but it may also cause vascular headaches, which can be accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia, and pallor. Typically, these symptoms will resolve after the medic...[Read More] Scalp Tingling and Nausea: Understanding Neurological Symptoms in Tech Workers
Head Injury from Volleyball: Understanding Symptoms and Recovery
I got hit on the head by a volleyball during gym class? On May 2nd, during physical education class while practicing volleyball at around 1 or 2 PM, I was hit on the right side of my head by someone else's spike. I took a nap in the classroom around 3 PM and woke up at 5 PM ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: For head trauma, if the following conditions or medical history are present, more serious injuries should be considered, such as: – Vomiting two or more times – Drug or alcohol overdose – Persistent severe diffuse headache – Loss of consciousness for more than 30 minutes –...[Read More] Head Injury from Volleyball: Understanding Symptoms and Recovery
Understanding Headaches: Symptoms of Migraines or Something Else?
Headache issues Hello, I've been experiencing frequent sensations of swelling in my head over the past couple of days, accompanied by some dizziness. Additionally, when I sit for a while and then stand up, I feel a pulsing pain in my head. Could this be considered a migraine...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Common prodromal symptoms of migraine include visual disturbances such as seeing stars and lightning-like flashes, as well as blurred or distorted vision. These are all precursors to a migraine attack. A few minutes after the aura appears, one may experience tingling, weakness, o...[Read More] Understanding Headaches: Symptoms of Migraines or Something Else?
Understanding Left Occipital Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Pain in the left occipital region? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing pain from my left ear to the back of my left head on the morning of April 7th. The pain is not constant; it lasts about 1 to 2 seconds. It occurs when I yawn or quickly turn my head. After that, my left ear d...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, you mentioned pain in the occipital and cervical region. Myofascial disorders in the local area should be considered first, as they may present with sudden pain, muscle stiffness, or a feeling of heaviness. It is advisable to avoid maintaining the same posture for too long...[Read More] Understanding Left Occipital Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Persistent Pulsating Sensation on the Left Side of the Head: Causes and Solutions
There is a persistent pulsating sensation on the left side of my head? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing a pulsating sensation on the left side of my head, accompanied by a feeling of pressure, but there is no headache. This pulsating sensation has persisted for se...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest a common type of migraine in women. The symptoms can be categorized as migraine with aura, which includes visual disturbances such as seeing stars and flashes of light, as well as blurred or distorted vision. These are considered the aura of the m...[Read More] Persistent Pulsating Sensation on the Left Side of the Head: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Recurring Postural Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Recently, I have been experiencing recurrent postural headaches for the past two weeks? Hello, doctor. Since the beginning of January, I have been suffering from various symptoms of autonomic nervous system dysfunction. I have seen many specialists, and although I underwent an EE...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: I wonder if you excessively use electronic devices in your daily life. Your symptoms are very similar to cervical myofascial pain syndrome, which commonly presents with pain at the affected site, discomfort, muscle stiffness, or a feeling of heaviness. Symptoms may worsen ...[Read More] Understanding Recurring Postural Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Dizziness and Cognitive Issues: When to See a Neurologist
Dizziness and difficulty concentrating? Doctor! I sometimes experience dizziness and a slight headache at the back of my head. I also feel a sensation of something stuck in my throat. Today, while writing, I found it very difficult to write smoothly, and my fingers felt quite unc...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Regarding the discomfort in your neck and the numbness in your fingers, it is important to first consider cervical nerve root compression, which can present with pain, soreness, muscle stiffness, or a feeling of heaviness. Symptoms may worsen with changes in weather. I rec...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Cognitive Issues: When to See a Neurologist