Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Causes and Remedies
Headache and dizziness? Hello Doctor: 1. Occasionally, I experience sudden dizziness while walking or sitting, but resting for a while helps. I would like to know what might be causing this issue. 2. I want to ask on behalf of a friend who also experiences dizziness occasiona...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The first consideration would be the function of the inner ear, which can be evaluated by an otolaryngologist or a neurologist. The second possibility could be vestibular migraine, which needs to be confirmed by a neurologist to identify and avoid triggering factors.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Causes and Remedies
Managing Headaches and Muscle Pain: Insights from Neurology
Headache, muscle pain? Hello, Doctor. I went to the clinic for insomnia based on a friend's recommendation, and I was referred to a psychiatrist specializing in sleep disorders. The doctor prescribed me the following medications: 1. Nabob Capsule 0.5 mg (Mecobalamin) to be...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If a medication has side effects or if there are new discomforts in the body, it is advisable to seek medical attention for a reevaluation of symptoms and medications. You can consult a neurologist to rule out physiological and pathological issues. If the physician deems it neces...[Read More] Managing Headaches and Muscle Pain: Insights from Neurology
Understanding Deep Eye Pain: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Headache (pain deep in the eyes) Hello, Doctor Gao. I occasionally experience headaches, a condition that has persisted for over ten years. However, I have not sought medical attention frequently; it may occur two to three times a month or just once every two to three months. Som...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Your headache is a migraine, not trigeminal neuralgia. You should undergo a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis and seek appropriate treatment. It is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic. As for your eye pressure, it is advisable to have an ophthalmologist...[Read More] Understanding Deep Eye Pain: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Why Skipping Naps Leads to Headaches in Young Adults
Headache due to lack of napping? Hello Doctor, I am a 20-year-old student and I would like to ask why I start to experience headaches or feel uncomfortable and dizzy in the afternoon or evening if I do not take a nap at noon. Generally, young people have good stamina, so why do I...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Your headache may be a tension-type headache, which can be alleviated by taking a nap or resting during the afternoon, preventing an impending headache from developing. Without this mid-day break, the headache may eventually occur. Another possibility is migraine, which can be tr...[Read More] Why Skipping Naps Leads to Headaches in Young Adults
Severe Head and Eye Pain During Airplane Landings: What to Do?
Severe pain in the head and eyes during airplane landing? Hello Doctor: I typically travel abroad by plane once or twice a year. However, since the year before last, I have experienced severe pain in one side of my head and eyes during landing. It feels very sharp and throbbing, ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
This is a rare type of headache, sometimes referred to as "aeroheadache," associated with barotrauma to the sinus mucosa, leading to edema, fluid accumulation, and even bleeding. In principle, it is managed by a neurologist, although some patients may also consult an ot...[Read More] Severe Head and Eye Pain During Airplane Landings: What to Do?
Persistent Headache with Swelling on Right Side: What to Know
Chronic headache with swelling on the right side of the head? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing chronic headaches, and recently I have been having headaches every day. I have noticed that the right side of my head feels more swollen these past few days. What could this pheno...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The brain is protected by the hard skull, so any swelling issue is likely related to tissues outside the skull, such as muscles and subcutaneous soft tissue. The most common association with headaches is muscle-related, particularly tension-type headaches, where the muscles can b...[Read More] Persistent Headache with Swelling on Right Side: What to Know
Two Weeks of Dizziness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms and Treatment
Dizziness for two weeks? I have been experiencing dizziness for two weeks now, and I have seen a doctor who diagnosed me with vertigo. My symptoms are that I feel fine when I wake up in the morning, but once I get to school and start my first or second class, I begin to feel dizz...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello, Yuki: Based on your description, your condition seems to be paroxysmal dizziness, accompanied by 1) occasional headaches and 2) a leftward tilt of the body that has persisted for 3-4 years. You are concerned whether the past use of antiepileptic medication may have caused ...[Read More] Two Weeks of Dizziness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms and Treatment
Understanding Dizziness: Possible Links to Sleep Apnea and Other Conditions
Dizziness, I apologize for the previous text? Hello Doctor, on April 21st of this year, you asked me if I have sleep apnea. Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, and the doctor recommended that I use a CPAP machine. I used it for a month but stopped. Could my persist...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the physician's professional judgment requires a complete medical history and examination data. If you plan to change healthcare facilities, comprehensive medical information is essential. This ensures continuity of care. I suggest you prepa...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Possible Links to Sleep Apnea and Other Conditions
Chronic Head Pressure and Dizziness: Seeking Answers in Neurology
Long-term head pressure, heaviness in the back of the head, and a different sensation in vision compared to before the onset of symptoms? Since early 2015, I have suddenly experienced dizziness and chest tightness, leading me to visit the emergency room twice. Blood tests, X-rays...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The situation closely resembles the symptoms of tension-type headaches, except that you are not troubled by pain. You can seek medical attention from a neurologist or a psychosomatic specialist, who can evaluate your condition and formulate a treatment plan.[Read More] Chronic Head Pressure and Dizziness: Seeking Answers in Neurology
Understanding Sudden Headaches: Causes and Concerns for Night Shift Workers
Sudden onset headache Hello Doctor, I have been working night shifts for 7 years. Since mid-May, I have been experiencing sudden headaches that are irregular and do not last long. During the pain, I do not have symptoms like dizziness, vomiting, or weakness in my limbs. When I am...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the most common cause is tension-type headache. The symptoms of tension-type headache include: (1) Typically bilateral, located in the occipital and parietal regions, sometimes with widespread pain. The nature of the pain is dull, aching, with a sensati...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Headaches: Causes and Concerns for Night Shift Workers
Understanding Dizziness After Head Trauma: When to Seek Medical Help
Dizziness in the back of the head? Hello, I am currently a student. During tutoring today, a classmate with a rather excitable personality hit me on the back of the head several times. Since he tends to be very animated, I didn't stop him at the moment, but afterward, I noti...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If symptoms worsen, such as experiencing headaches, vomiting, or drowsiness, along with signs of neurological symptoms like lethargy or unsteady gait, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. If symptoms gradually subside, then there is no cause for concern.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness After Head Trauma: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Headaches: Are They Linked to Your Medication?
I have been experiencing headaches recently? Hello Doctor: I have been taking Liyou for three and a half months. During this period, I sometimes experience headaches that feel like sharp, stabbing pain, primarily located at the back of my head. There are times when I have no issu...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms may be related to the side effects of antidepressants: approximately 20% of patients may experience headaches, which usually improve gradually. However, for depression, it typically takes 2-4 weeks for the medication to produce an a...[Read More] Understanding Headaches: Are They Linked to Your Medication?
Understanding Morning Headaches: Causes and Solutions for Neurological Issues
The first headache aside from a cold? Hello: For the past three weeks, I have been experiencing headaches almost every time I wake up. However, by noon or when I am not paying attention, the pain stops. In the evening, before going to bed, the headache starts again. The pain is l...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If you do not have a fever or cold, your headache is not the type that a physician would consider benign; it may indicate elevated pressure in the posterior fossa. It is advisable to see a neurologist for evaluation and examination as soon as possible.[Read More] Understanding Morning Headaches: Causes and Solutions for Neurological Issues
Understanding Head and Neck Issues: Post-Injury Symptoms and Concerns
Head and neck issues Hello, Doctor Gao: I have a few questions to ask. Over two years ago, while moving something under the stairs, I suddenly forgot and stood up, hitting the top center of my head against the corner of a steel beam. At that moment, I saw stars, had a headache, a...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If the head examination is normal, some of your symptoms may be indicative of tension-type headaches, but they could also suggest cervical spine issues. Given the car accident and the relatively mild symptoms in your limbs and chest muscles, it would be advisable to inform your a...[Read More] Understanding Head and Neck Issues: Post-Injury Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Scalp Tingling: Causes and When to Seek Help
Scalp tingling? Hello doctor, I am currently 17 years old. For the past couple of days, I've been experiencing a tingling sensation on my scalp, and I also feel a slight tingling when I wake up in the morning. However, there are no accompanying symptoms of headache or dizzin...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear [Name], this can be monitored to see if it continues to recur. If it persists, please visit the hospital for a consultation.[Read More] Understanding Scalp Tingling: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Body Tingling: Possible Causes and Stress Connection
Generalized paresthesia? Hello, doctor. Since last week, I initially experienced numbness in my right little finger, which later extended to my palm, arm, shoulder, and throughout my body. The primary sensation of tingling and numbness is concentrated in my hands, feet, and neck,...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description of experiencing discomfort from a tingling sensation throughout your body, it may be necessary to consider hyperventilation syndrome. Hyperventilation can lead to feelings of suffocation and shortness of breath, as well as affect organ blood flow. A decr...[Read More] Understanding Body Tingling: Possible Causes and Stress Connection
Understanding Temporal Pain: Is It Anxiety or a Medical Concern?
Temple pain Hello, Doctor. About two months ago, I had a cold along with an ear infection. One night, I suddenly felt a sharp pain near my left temple (which lasted for a second; I now think it might have been the pain from the ear infection). Since then, I have been particularly...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Inflammation of the external auditory canal or temporomandibular joint arthritis may also cause localized nerve pain. If possible, an evaluation by an otolaryngologist should be conducted to rule out symptoms caused by local inflammation or eustachian tube-related issues before c...[Read More] Understanding Temporal Pain: Is It Anxiety or a Medical Concern?
Understanding Pulsating Headaches: When to Seek Medical Attention
Headache accompanied by heartbeat? Hello, Doctor: I am currently 15 years old and in the second year of junior high school. My headache symptoms are irregular, occurring up to twice a month. Most of the time, I start feeling a dull pain around noon, which becomes quite severe by ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms resemble those of a migraine, which can last from 4 to 72 hours. The characteristics of the headache include unilateral pain, described as throbbing or pulsating, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, as well as sensitivity to li...[Read More] Understanding Pulsating Headaches: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Right-Sided Head Pain: Causes and Concerns
The issue of headaches? When crying, if you experience pain in the right posterior part of your head, it could be due to several reasons. This discomfort may be related to tension headaches, which can be triggered by emotional stress or physical strain, such as crying. Additional...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Some individuals may experience headaches while crying, which can also exacerbate pre-existing headaches. This is related to certain stress hormones, muscle tension, or swelling of the sinus mucosa. As for your usual pain in the right posterior part of your head, it could be migr...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Head Pain: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Dizziness and Nausea After a Basketball Injury
Getting hit in the jaw by a basketball can cause dizziness? Yesterday, I was hit in the jaw by a basketball and experienced symptoms of dizziness. By bedtime, I suddenly felt a bit nauseous, but I didn't think much of it and went to rest. Today, I no longer feel dizzy, but I...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If the symptoms become more pronounced, it is important to see a doctor. Headache, drowsiness, and vomiting are all signs of increased intracranial pressure.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Nausea After a Basketball Injury