Flashing Lights Behind Closed Eyes: Possible Neurological Causes
Seeing something flashing with closed eyes? Hello doctor, I would like to ask you about something. Recently, when I sleep, I often see flashes of light in front of my eyes, sometimes blue and sometimes transparent. I went to an ophthalmologist, but no abnormalities were found. Th...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Besides the sensation of light and shadow flickering when closing your eyes, in what other situations might similar symptoms occur? Is it more likely to happen when you are fatigued or have stayed up late? Does it also occur during a midday nap, aside from nighttime sleep?...[Read More] Flashing Lights Behind Closed Eyes: Possible Neurological Causes
Understanding Persistent Headaches: When to Seek Medical Help
Persistent headache Recently, I have been experiencing mild headaches that come and go, with noticeable sharp pains at times. The pain becomes more intense during moments of excitement with my girlfriend. This has been ongoing for almost a week. I found some information online su...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the more common causes of headaches 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...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches: When to Seek Medical Help
Head Pain While Sleeping: Neurological Concerns and Solutions
Experiencing headaches while sleeping on your back? Hello, doctor. At the end of October, I experienced a headache in the back of my head. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and took some medication, which improved my condition a bit. However, I still occasiona...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms may be related to cervical nerve root compression, causing cervicogenic headaches. Clinical diagnosis must rely on physical assessment, electromyography, cervical X-rays, and even cervical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Most symp...[Read More] Head Pain While Sleeping: Neurological Concerns and Solutions
Head Injury and Pain: Which Specialist to Consult?
Headache inquiry? Hello, I experienced a head impact yesterday, resulting in a bleeding lip. I did not feel dizzy or in pain at that time. However, when I woke up today, I started experiencing intermittent headaches. Which department should I consult for an examination? Is there ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if there is no loss of consciousness following a head injury, and you are currently taking anticoagulants or have no significant local hematoma, the head injury is likely mild. However, if the following conditions occur, you should consider the p...[Read More] Head Injury and Pain: Which Specialist to Consult?
Post-Car Accident Head Injuries: Common Concerns and Recovery Tips
Car accident, head injury? I would like to ask a few questions. At the end of May this year, I was in a car accident and hit my head. I had a CT scan, and the doctor said everything was fine, and that the external bruising would gradually heal. If it doesn't heal, then it wo...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, the use of anticoagulants, or obvious local hematomas, head trauma symptoms are mostly mild. 1. Regarding headaches, migraines are common in women and typically last from 4 to 72 hours. ...[Read More] Post-Car Accident Head Injuries: Common Concerns and Recovery Tips
Understanding Ultrasound Results: Implications for Neurological Symptoms
Ultrasound examination results Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing long-term fatigue, intermittent headaches, difficulty thinking, excessive sleepiness, and blurred vision with a slightly darkened field, feeling as if I have heatstroke that just won't improve (and is gett...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
There is significant stenosis in the intracranial vertebral artery blood flow that requires treatment. Initial management can involve medical therapy. If there is improvement, including a reduction in clinical symptoms and follow-up imaging showing improved blood flow, then stent...[Read More] Understanding Ultrasound Results: Implications for Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Chronic Headaches: When to Seek Neurology Care
Persistent headache? Doctor, I would like to ask: My mother has been experiencing headaches recently, and they last for one to two months at a time. What could this be? Additionally, her headaches worsen when she has her period. Which specialty should she see for this issue? Than...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If the headache persists and does not improve, it is necessary to seek medical attention, and you can consult a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches: When to Seek Neurology Care
Persistent Headaches for a Week: Understanding Your Symptoms
The headache has been ongoing for about a week? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing symptoms similar to dizziness about a week ago. Previously, I had been sneezing and visited my usual doctor, who prescribed me cold medication (Rhin Tab) for about three days, along with stomach ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Perhaps the initial headache is not a cold, but rather a tension-type headache. The medication taken may contain analgesic components, which could provide some relief. If it is a tension-type headache, it is generally advisable to relax the shoulders and neck, take breaks from th...[Read More] Persistent Headaches for a Week: Understanding Your Symptoms
Understanding Neck Tension and Breathing Difficulties: A Neurology Perspective
Tightness in the shoulders and neck can lead to difficulty breathing? Doctor, about six months ago, I started to occasionally feel tightness in my shoulders and neck while walking, along with some difficulty breathing. Now, whenever I stand up and walk, my shoulders and neck beco...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Standing posture can lead to tightness in the shoulders and neck, making it difficult to breathe, and it can be challenging to determine the underlying issue. In neurology, if your symptoms are accompanied by orthostatic headaches that improve when lying down, it may be related t...[Read More] Understanding Neck Tension and Breathing Difficulties: A Neurology Perspective
Managing Chronic Head Trauma: Effective Strategies Beyond Medication
Head trauma I often bump my head, and it's been a long time—some of these incidents happened years ago. However, the bruising seems to have not dissipated. When I apply light pressure, it hurts, but sometimes I experience severe, sharp pain. Regardless of what I do, it hurts...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The bruising should not last this long. It typically hurts with light pressure and remains painful when at rest, but the discomfort slightly alleviates with pressure. These symptoms are indicative of tension-type headaches, which can be relieved through massage and warm towel com...[Read More] Managing Chronic Head Trauma: Effective Strategies Beyond Medication
Unexplained Dizziness and Pressure: Seeking Answers for Persistent Symptoms
Unexplained dizziness and a feeling of heaviness in the head? Hello Doctor, for the past month and a half, I have been experiencing a constant feeling of dizziness. It's not the spinning type of dizziness, but rather a dull, pressure-like sensation in the back of my head tha...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The neurologist's examination is aimed at ruling out some tumors and inflammation in the posterior cranial fossa, particularly in the brainstem. Sometimes, tension-type headaches or emotional stress, including anxiety, can present symptoms similar to yours. If these issues c...[Read More] Unexplained Dizziness and Pressure: Seeking Answers for Persistent Symptoms
Understanding Leg Tremors: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
The left leg is shaking? A month ago, I noticed that my legs started shaking after waking up, which I had never experienced before. The shaking only occurs when I'm standing. Previously, I also had headaches and occasional fevers. I have undergone many tests, all of which ca...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Walking may also be interrupted; there has been a trend of improvement in just one month. It is recommended to visit a neurology clinic for a detailed consultation and physical examination to determine whether the issue is due to central nervous system discharges or involuntary m...[Read More] Understanding Leg Tremors: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
Understanding Headaches, Dizziness, and Vision Issues: When to Seek Help
Headache accompanied by dizziness and difficulty focusing vision? Doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. A few months ago, I experienced severe headaches for the first time, and I had difficulty focusing my vision while using the computer screen. After taking painkillers...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The symptoms resemble those of a visual aura migraine. The subsequent symptoms are less specific and may not necessarily indicate a problem. For the headache component, it would be advisable to consult a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding Headaches, Dizziness, and Vision Issues: When to Seek Help
Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Treatments, and Nerve Compression
Acute chronic headache I have had issues with headaches and dizziness since childhood, starting from the back of my neck and skull. When the pain intensifies, I am unable to do anything. However, after undergoing spinal manipulation at a chiropractic clinic, the headaches and diz...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Your symptoms are indicative of neuropathic pain, but it is necessary for a neurologist to determine which specific nerve is involved. It could be the lesser occipital nerve emerging from the cervical spine or the trigeminal nerve originating from the brainstem. Additionally, neu...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Treatments, and Nerve Compression
Understanding Left-Sided Head Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Headache Today I woke up with a severe pain on the left side of my head, which persisted into the evening. Coughing forcefully causes pain, and bending over also triggers discomfort. However, looking down, walking, and sitting do not cause any issues, and I am not sensitive to li...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many potential causes for headaches, such as neck muscle inflammation and vascular headaches, among others. If accompanied by fever, neurological deficits, or rapid progression of symptoms, conditions like meningitis, which can be life-...[Read More] Understanding Left-Sided Head Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Chronic Fatigue and Brain Fog: Seeking Answers for Persistent Symptoms
Excessive sleepiness and mental fatigue? Hello Doctor... The patient's condition is as follows: They do not experience insomnia at night, fall asleep normally, sleep for 8 hours, but still wake up feeling very fatigued, with slight headaches and persistent brain fog througho...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It would be advisable to have a neurologist reassess whether the issue is related to intracranial pressure. If none of the neurologists can provide a reasonable explanation, chronic fatigue syndrome could be considered, which seems to be an area of expertise for family medicine p...[Read More] Chronic Fatigue and Brain Fog: Seeking Answers for Persistent Symptoms
Understanding Sudden Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
Dizziness of unknown origin? I have generally been in good health, but recently I've experienced some increased stress due to exams. A couple of days ago, I engaged in some more intense physical activity. Today, while dining at an all-you-can-eat restaurant with my family, I...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the causes of dizziness should consider several factors such as anemia, inner ear imbalance, or insufficient cerebral circulation. Syncope may also need to be considered. When blood flow to the nervous system decreases, symptoms such as headaches and bl...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
Understanding Tension Headaches: Causes and Remedies for Occipital Pain
Pain in the back of the head with a feeling of tightness? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing pain in the back of my head (the area where the bone behind the ear protrudes), along with a tight feeling in my head and some dizziness. I tend to be more anxious, and I am currentl...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
What you mentioned is possible. You can avoid direct exposure to the air conditioning, and additionally, make sure to get up regularly to move your shoulders and neck. Consider trying local massage and heat therapy as well.[Read More] Understanding Tension Headaches: Causes and Remedies for Occipital Pain
Understanding Chronic Neck Pain: Seeking Solutions for Persistent Discomfort
This issue is really troubling me? I would like to ask the doctor for some guidance. For the past year or two, I have been experiencing a sensation of heaviness and dizziness in the back of my head and neck. I used to spend a lot of time on the computer, and I wondered if I had a...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If the neurological examination shows no significant issues, you may consider a rehabilitation assessment to evaluate your shoulder and neck muscle condition and receive recommendations for some lifestyle maintenance strategies. Additionally, it is important to consider stress ma...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Neck Pain: Seeking Solutions for Persistent Discomfort
Understanding Persistent Headaches: When to Seek Medical Help
Continuous headache lasting more than 48 hours? Hello Doctor: I am currently on a business trip in mainland China and had to resort to online resources for consultation. About a week ago, I experienced mild fever and headache due to a cold, but after taking over-the-counter medic...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, does the headache worsen when you exert yourself (for example, during bowel movements or when holding your breath, known as the Valsalva maneuver)? Have you experienced waking up in the early morning due to headache pain in the past few days? If ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches: When to Seek Medical Help