Understanding Eye Socket Pain: Possible Causes and Treatments
Orbital pain? A few days ago, I woke up with pain in my left eye, specifically around the eye socket area. Sometimes, I also experienced nausea and it seemed like I was tearing up. Whenever the pain occurs, I can't sleep. I then visited an ophthalmologist who conducted sever...
Dr. Jiang Hezhou Reply:
To diagnose cluster headaches, it is essential to first rule out secondary causes. It is recommended to visit our hospital's ophthalmology and neurology departments for a definitive diagnosis and further treatment. Changhua Hospital cares about your health.[Read More] Understanding Eye Socket Pain: Possible Causes and Treatments
Understanding Head Numbness: Common Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness and discomfort in the head? Hello, doctor. A few nights ago, I woke up in the middle of the night due to numbness in my head, and I still feel a bit numb today. I experience unexplained headaches every year at intervals, but taking Tylenol usually helps. I have developed...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Numbness in the head during sleep is most commonly caused by pressure on the head, which impedes proper blood circulation, leading to the sensation of numbness. Therefore, it is important to check for any issues with the pillow. If the pillow is too firm or contains hard lumps, i...[Read More] Understanding Head Numbness: Common Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Heavy Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Headaches can make the head feel very heavy? Hello, Doctor Gao: I would like to ask you a few questions related to my headaches. Recently, I have been experiencing frequent headaches and dizziness, especially when the weather changes or when it is hot and humid. The pain is locat...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Tension-type headaches are generally not directly related to blood pressure. If there is hypoxia, it is likely due to prolonged tension in the neck and head muscles, leading to a sensation of heaviness or pressure in the head. To alleviate this, one can engage in outdoor activiti...[Read More] Understanding Heavy Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Summer Headaches: Understanding Heat-Related Pain and Health Risks
Headache due to hot weather? As summer temperatures rise, I often experience severe headaches, particularly when my head is in a lower position, such as when squatting. The pain can feel as if the blood vessels in my brain are about to burst, and there is a strong throbbing sensa...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Typical symptoms similar to migraines are triggered by high temperatures and are not directly related to cardiovascular diseases. If the symptoms worsen or affect daily life and work, one should seek treatment from a neurologist.[Read More] Summer Headaches: Understanding Heat-Related Pain and Health Risks
Managing Chronic Vascular Inflammation-Induced Headaches in Elderly Patients
Headache caused by chronic vascular inflammation? My father is 93 years old. In mid-January, he was diagnosed with chronic vasculitis, which is common in elderly males, due to headaches. The symptoms included pain on the right side of his head, extending from the temple along the...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: 1. Medication can be reduced, and then an attempt to discontinue can be made (one tablet daily for one week, then one tablet every other week → discontinue). 2. CRP or ESR can be used as a reference.[Read More] Managing Chronic Vascular Inflammation-Induced Headaches in Elderly Patients
Can Past Brain Hemorrhage Cause Chronic Headaches?
Cerebral hemorrhage Hello, I had a car accident 15 years ago that resulted in symptoms of intracranial hemorrhage (epidural hematoma, approximately 3 cm). At that time, my family chose not to undergo surgery. Over the past 15 years, I have been in several more car accidents, most...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Subdural hematomas can gradually be broken down and absorbed over time, and simple epidural hematomas do not typically cause these headache symptoms after absorption. You mentioned that you have experienced several car accidents over the past 15 years that involved head trauma, w...[Read More] Can Past Brain Hemorrhage Cause Chronic Headaches?
Understanding Cryptococcal Meningitis: Symptoms, Prognosis, and Treatment
Cryptococcal meningitis with lethargy and unresponsiveness? Hello, my father was diagnosed with possible meningitis by his regular clinic physician due to headaches and fever on March 15. He is currently hospitalized at National Taiwan University Hospital, Yunlin Branch. After th...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: 1. The treatment of meningitis relies on early diagnosis and medication use. 2. Your father's current condition is serious, but the available medications have been administered. 3. We can only wait for a response. 4. Wishing you all the best, stay strong![Read More] Understanding Cryptococcal Meningitis: Symptoms, Prognosis, and Treatment
Understanding Persistent Dizziness and Headaches: When to Seek Help
Initially, there was dizziness, which progressed to dizziness and headache after a few days? Hello Doctor, I have never experienced dizziness or headaches before! At the beginning of January this year, I suddenly felt a bit dizzy while reading (not the spinning type) and it laste...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Head pain is primarily felt in the walls of blood vessels, scalp nerves, and muscles. Brain imaging studies can only rule out certain conditions (such as larger tumors or bleeding) but cannot diagnose the cause of headaches. Most headaches are classified as tension-type headaches...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness and Headaches: When to Seek Help
Understanding Severe Headaches and High Blood Pressure: When to Seek Imaging
excuse me? Hello Dr. Lin: Five years ago, I was diagnosed with hypertension and have been regularly taking Cozaar, maintaining a blood pressure of about 130/85. However, recently I have been experiencing severe headaches, with throbbing pain in both temples that wakes me up at ni...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Hypertension and headaches are related in certain ways; sometimes hypertension causes headaches, while at other times the reverse is true. In addition to medication, blood pressure control requires a low-sodium diet and regular exercise. If there is overweight, weight loss can he...[Read More] Understanding Severe Headaches and High Blood Pressure: When to Seek Imaging
Understanding Postural Headaches: Causes and When to Seek Help
Headache, change in posture? Hello, doctor. My question is that when I change my posture, usually from sitting to standing, I experience a brief headache that lasts about 5 seconds. It feels like pressure on the top of my head, but it doesn't happen every time; it occurs a f...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The most well-known headache associated with posture changes is low cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure headache. This condition typically arises from specific causes that lead to CSF leakage, such as lumbar puncture for anesthesia or contrast imaging, spinal trauma, or excessive ...[Read More] Understanding Postural Headaches: Causes and When to Seek Help
Effective Recovery Strategies for Post-Concussion Symptoms
Concussion recovery? Hello, on December 15, 2009, I sustained a significant blow to the left side of my temple. At the time, I did not lose consciousness, and a CT scan of my brain showed only mild edema with no bleeding. I was hospitalized for three days for observation, and asi...
Dr. Zeng Kongyan Reply:
Dear A-Zhi, Regarding your inquiry, the brain CT scan showed no abnormalities. Furthermore, after half a month (from December 15, 2009, to early January 2010), clinically, there were no symptoms such as limb weakness or headaches, which indicates that there is likely no increase...[Read More] Effective Recovery Strategies for Post-Concussion Symptoms
Understanding Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Headache issues? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing headaches for a long time, which occur at specific times, but not every time. For example, they can happen after climbing stairs, suddenly standing up, or even sometimes while urinating. The pain is mainly located near the t...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
There is no clear correlation between high blood pressure and headaches; most people experience headaches only when there is a rupture of blood vessels or a sudden spike in blood pressure. Anemia is mostly associated with dizziness or an inability to tolerate moderate to intense ...[Read More] Understanding Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Managing Neck Pain and Tinnitus: A Guide for Long-Distance Drivers
Neck pain accompanied by chronic tinnitus? Hello Dr. Lin: I used to be a small truck driver and often had to carry heavy loads up and down stairs. Three years ago, I became a professional large truck driver, and I can get in and out of the truck dozens of times a day—I'm 171...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
1,2. Occupational activities that involve frequently lifting heavy objects and prolonged driving can lead to poor posture or degeneration and deformity of the cervical and lumbar spine, which may compress nerves. The most common symptoms include soreness, numbness, and pain in th...[Read More] Managing Neck Pain and Tinnitus: A Guide for Long-Distance Drivers
Understanding Severe Headaches After Masturbation: Causes and Solutions
Masturbation Once I finished masturbating, I suddenly experienced a severe headache. The next day, it was gone. However, I haven't been able to masturbate lately because just when I'm about to finish, I suddenly get a headache like the last time. Moreover, I'm only...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
This condition may be referred to as orgasmic headache, which is classified as a benign headache of unknown origin. Although the patient experiences headache, the pain is unrelated to migraines or intracranial hemorrhage. There are two basic patterns of this type of headache: one...[Read More] Understanding Severe Headaches After Masturbation: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Neurological Pain and Cognitive Impairment: A Patient's Guide
Neuropathic pain, paralysis, and cognitive sluggishness? Hello Dr. Liu: In the past few months, I have been experiencing nerve pain and numbness in the front part of my left brain. When I think for too long, these symptoms appear, leading to cognitive difficulties (dementia, memo...
Dr. Liu Zhiyang Reply:
Headaches and facial nerve paralysis may be unrelated symptoms. It is recommended to visit a neurology clinic for examination and treatment. Sincerely, Dr. Liu Chih-Yang, Attending Physician, Taoyuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare.[Read More] Understanding Neurological Pain and Cognitive Impairment: A Patient's Guide
Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Chronic headache Hello Dr. Lin, I have some issues I would like to consult you about. I have been experiencing headaches for about 10 years. Initially, the pain was localized in the back of my head, but now it has extended to the top of my head. Generally, the pain is on the left...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
It sounds like a vascular headache, which is caused by the excessive dilation of extracranial arteries (such as the cranial arteries, occipital artery, and frontal artery). The main symptom is severe pulsating headache on one side of the head. Some individuals may have triggers s...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Understanding Sleep Jerks: Causes and Solutions for Nighttime Disturbances
Body jerks during sleep! Hello, I have a question! I am currently troubled by involuntary body jerks while trying to sleep. Before these symptoms appeared, I experienced headaches, dizziness, neck and shoulder pain, and gastrointestinal discomfort. After taking medication, I felt...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Involuntary body shaking can sometimes be related to certain medications, and discontinuing the medication often leads to improvement. The twitching that occurs just before falling asleep is usually physiological, meaning many normal individuals experience it as well. However, co...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Jerks: Causes and Solutions for Nighttime Disturbances
Understanding Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Cervical spine pain Hello Doctor, the patient has the following conditions: 1. On June 19, there was localized pain in the left posterior thorax (the area around the scapula) that did not respond to corticosteroid injections. Subsequently, the patient experienced numbness in th...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
According to Scenario 1, it truly resembles typical symptoms of cervical radiculopathy; however, I find it difficult to understand why the cervical MRI is normal. Additionally, traction has been ineffective. If this is indeed the case, one should consider isolated neuritis or neu...[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Should We Consult a Neurologist for Mom's Dizziness and Pain?
Could you please provide more details or specify your question? I would like to ask, my mother has recently reported a feeling of heaviness in her head, along with episodes of intermittent dizziness that occur at no specific time. In the past two nights, she has experienced gener...
Dr. Zeng Kongyan Reply:
Dear Xiao Zhou, In the situation described, if the symptoms have recently occurred, it is likely that there is an issue with the inner ear balance. Common symptoms include dizziness and vomiting, which may worsen with changes in posture. Possible causes could be vestibular neuri...[Read More] Should We Consult a Neurologist for Mom's Dizziness and Pain?
Understanding Left Occipital Neuralgia: When to Seek Medical Attention
Painful spasms in the left occipital region? I have recently experienced nerve pain in the left posterior part of my head, which I have never had before. The pain lasts about three to four seconds each time, with variable intervals between episodes. It also hurts when I apply pre...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Pain that occurs from the back of the neck to the occipital region can feel like a tight band constricting the head, with dull pain radiating from the back of the neck to the back of the head, pulsating or throbbing pain, or a sensation of pressure as if the head is covered by a ...[Read More] Understanding Left Occipital Neuralgia: When to Seek Medical Attention