Understanding Neck Sounds: What Your Doctor Wants You to Know
There is a sound in the back of the neck? Hello Doctor: My father is 65 years old, and recently he told me that he feels a sound in the back of his neck similar to a "ticking" noise, like a second hand ticking. I'm not sure what this could be. Is there any warning ...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Hello, I would like to know if the sounds your father hears are in sync with his heartbeat or if they are more like a whooshing sound. Sounds similar to vascular pulsations could indicate a vascular malformation or an aneurysm. Further auscultation and diagnostic tests are necess...[Read More] Understanding Neck Sounds: What Your Doctor Wants You to Know
Understanding Headaches: When to See a Neurologist and How to Describe Symptoms
Headache issues? If you frequently experience headaches that are sharp and located at the temples, occurring about twice a week while maintaining a normal lifestyle, you should consider seeing a neurologist. When you visit the doctor, you can explain that you experience these h...
Dr. Zhuang Yumin Reply:
Your symptoms are most likely indicative of "tension-type headache." However, a proper diagnosis can be made by visiting a neurology outpatient clinic for a detailed examination. During the visit, it is important to describe the location of the headache, the nature of t...[Read More] Understanding Headaches: When to See a Neurologist and How to Describe Symptoms
Understanding Chronic Headaches: Symptoms, Causes, and When to Seek Help
Recurrent headaches? Hello, I often experience recurrent headaches! Shaking my head also causes pain! The pain is located on both sides of the top of my head! Sometimes the pain lasts for one or two days, and when it intensifies, it feels really uncomfortable. Activities like cli...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
There are many causes of headaches, and some dangerous conditions to be aware of include intracerebral hemorrhage, meningitis, and brain tumors. The first two types of headaches tend to present acutely and are more severe, while the latter is characterized by chronic, progressive...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches: Symptoms, Causes, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Facial Numbness and Headaches: When to See a Neurologist
Headache and facial numbness? Hello, Doctor! I would like to ask about some symptoms I've been experiencing. For the past year, I've had frequent numbness on the left side of my face. Previously, I also experienced headaches that felt like pressure and dizziness. I took...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Numbness on one side of the face may be caused by issues or dysfunction of the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for facial sensation. Sometimes, it can be a precursor to facial nerve paralysis, peripheral circulation disorders, or may have no identifiable cause. In a small ...[Read More] Understanding Facial Numbness and Headaches: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Retrograde Neurotherapy: A Breakthrough in Neurological Treatment
Inquiry about retrograde neurotherapy? Here is the clinic information I found regarding Retrograde Neural Therapy for your reference and assessment to assist me in determining if it is the correct medical approach. Thank you. **Dr. Huang Chong-Hsin's Profile** **Education...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Hello, this therapy (retrograde neurotherapy) does not fall within the scope of traditional neurology that I have studied, so I cannot comment or compare it. I recommend consulting other advanced physicians. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Retrograde Neurotherapy: A Breakthrough in Neurological Treatment
Reversing Nerve Disorders: An Overview of Retrograde Neurotherapy
Retrograde Neurotherapy Inquiry: Retrograde Neurotherapy Below is the clinic information regarding Retrograde Neurotherapy for your reference and assessment to assist me in determining if this is the correct medical approach. Thank you. **Dr. Huang Chung-Hsin's Profile** *...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
I apologize! I have no knowledge of the so-called retrograde neurotherapy and cannot provide an answer. Please contact Dr. Huang Chong-Hsin directly.[Read More] Reversing Nerve Disorders: An Overview of Retrograde Neurotherapy
Persistent Left-Sided Head Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Persistent throbbing pain on the left side of the head? Dr. Lin: Hello, I have been experiencing migraines for nearly half a month, and I can only fall asleep at night by lying on one side. Additionally, my upper eyelid has been twitching intermittently. My blood pressure is arou...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Hello, for adults aged 18 and older, if blood pressure readings consistently exceed or equal a systolic pressure of 140 mmHg or a diastolic pressure of 90 mmHg, this is classified as hypertension. However, according to the latest standards, hypertension is defined as a systolic p...[Read More] Persistent Left-Sided Head Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Which Specialist to See for Dizziness and Nausea Issues?
If you are experiencing dizziness and nausea, you should consult a physician in the field of Internal Medicine or a specialist in Neurology? Hello, doctor. Since I started teaching at the age of 23, I have been experiencing dizziness and nausea. Initially, I consulted a specialis...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Basilar-type migraine is a condition that commonly occurs in young women and is associated with genetics and the menstrual cycle. It is caused by abnormal secretion of neurotransmitters leading to abnormal spasms of the basilar artery. Patients may experience dizziness, tinnitus,...[Read More] Which Specialist to See for Dizziness and Nausea Issues?
Understanding Unexplained Palpitations and Persistent Headaches
Unexplained palpitations? 1. I frequently experience sudden headaches, and recently I've had headaches that last for more than two days. I have undergone X-rays and paid for a CT scan, both of which returned normal results. 2. I often have episodes of palpitations (occurri...
Dr. Zhuang Yumin Reply:
If sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity is present and thyroid hyperactivity or concurrent arrhythmias are ruled out, it is likely a benign condition. You may consider consulting a trusted psychosomatic medicine physician for follow-up and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Palpitations and Persistent Headaches
Understanding Chronic Headaches: A Guide to Menstrual-Related Pain
Headaches before menstruation..? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my condition. I have been experiencing intermittent and unpredictable headaches since my middle school years. I am currently 32 years old, and the frequency of my headaches has been increasing over the year...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Hello, headaches around the menstrual period are often related to changes in the secretion of female hormones, which cause blood vessel dilation and constriction. This type of vascular pain tends to have a fixed pattern and frequency. However, any pain that persists for a long ti...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches: A Guide to Menstrual-Related Pain
Understanding Persistent Headaches: Could Past Injuries Be the Cause?
Headache Hello Doctor, I often experience intermittent headaches that can last for quite a long time. However, I don't take over-the-counter pain relievers; I just try to rest more. Sometimes, I even sleep for most of the day. Recently, I have also been experiencing excessiv...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Headaches are a bothersome issue and can range from minor to serious conditions, with each individual's experience varying to some extent. Concerning and dangerous headache-related conditions include intracranial hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, brain tumors, and encephaliti...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches: Could Past Injuries Be the Cause?
Severe Headaches with Vomiting: Understanding Potential Neurological Issues
Severe pain accompanied by vomiting? Since childhood, headaches have been a common occurrence for me, but in the past, I would often wake up after a nap without any pain. Now that I am 17 years old, the headaches have become increasingly severe. Recently, each headache has been e...
Dr. Huang Yongquan Reply:
Hello: In response to your question. There are many misconceptions about migraines; people often think that pain on one side of the head is a migraine, while pain all over the head is not. This is incorrect. A migraine refers to a type of recurrent vascular headache, which is usu...[Read More] Severe Headaches with Vomiting: Understanding Potential Neurological Issues
Chronic Headaches and Vomiting: Seeking Answers Beyond Pain Relief
Chronic headaches with vomiting that are unresponsive to medication? Hello doctor, my mother has been experiencing severe headaches for several months now, with pain so intense that it causes vomiting. She has been vomiting all night long. We went to Fengyuan Hospital for an exam...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Not all headaches are ruled out by a normal MRI. Some headaches may be due to chronic meningitis or changes in intracranial pressure (either elevated or decreased), which must be evaluated through a lumbar puncture for pressure measurement and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. Howeve...[Read More] Chronic Headaches and Vomiting: Seeking Answers Beyond Pain Relief
Understanding Tension in the Temples: Signs of Potential Stroke?
Tension in the temples? Chronic sleep deprivation, extremely poor sleep quality, and frequent dreaming (always dreaming during sleep). Today, I feel tightness in my temples, with a sensation as if they are about to burst (especially on the right side). My heart rate is slightly e...
Dr. Huang Yongquan Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, based on the symptoms you described, it seems you are experiencing tightness in the temples and stiffness in the neck and shoulders, which is more indicative of tension-type headaches. This discomfort is caused by excessive tightness in the mu...[Read More] Understanding Tension in the Temples: Signs of Potential Stroke?
Understanding Tension in the Temple Area and Stroke Warning Signs
excuse me? Hello, I would like to ask if my mother (45 years old) sometimes feels tightness in her temples; could this be related to sleep issues? Also, what are the warning signs of a stroke?
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Tension in the temples may indicate a tension-type headache, which can affect sleep. There are many symptoms of a stroke, but they often include unilateral numbness and weakness.[Read More] Understanding Tension in the Temple Area and Stroke Warning Signs
Understanding Changes in Chronic Migraines and Hearing Issues
Chronic migraines have recently changed in pattern? Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing chronic headaches for a long time and have undergone examinations at the hospital, but my EEG results were normal. I have been taking antipyretic analgesics and peripheral vasodilators. Ho...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Long-term headaches that have a similar pattern are generally less concerning. However, if you gradually notice the emergence of other symptoms or an increase in headache frequency, it is advisable to seek consultation with a neurologist. If there are auditory issues, the physici...[Read More] Understanding Changes in Chronic Migraines and Hearing Issues
Managing Dual Antiepileptic Medications: Dosage, Differences, and Side Effects
Simultaneous use of two antiepileptic drugs? Hello Dr. Lin, My brother was originally taking the antiepileptic medication Depakene, three times a day at a total of three pills. However, he still occasionally experiences absence seizures and has episodes of generalized tonic-clon...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Antiepileptic drugs are intended to prevent the occurrence of seizures, as seizures are caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, which can lead to brain damage, inflammation, atrophy, and even life-threatening situations during severe episodes. Doctors regularly mon...[Read More] Managing Dual Antiepileptic Medications: Dosage, Differences, and Side Effects
Understanding Headaches: When to See a Specialist for Relief
The issue of headaches? Doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing headaches and dizziness. I visited the neurology department at Far Eastern Memorial Hospital last week. The doctor said it was caused by neck and shoulder pain. He only prescribed medication, but I'm still...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
There are many types of headaches, each with different symptoms. Neck and shoulder pain is often caused by prolonged fixed postures, leading to muscle stiffness and subsequently triggering headaches. The pain is usually located at the back of the neck and extends upward to the to...[Read More] Understanding Headaches: When to See a Specialist for Relief
Post-Car Accident: Understanding Concussion Symptoms and Recovery
After a car accident~~~~~~~~~~ On the evening of September 8th, I was involved in a car accident where I hit my head (with no visible external injuries). At Taichung Taiping Chengqing Hospital, I was diagnosed with a concussion and was given medication for nausea and vomiting to ...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: What does it mean when the eyes feel strange? Could it be double vision? If dizziness and numbness persist, it is recommended to see a neurologist for an evaluation, and further tests will be arranged if necessary.[Read More] Post-Car Accident: Understanding Concussion Symptoms and Recovery
Understanding Headaches and Nausea: When to Seek Medical Attention
Headache and dizziness can lead to nausea? Hello, I would like to ask a question. I often experience headaches when I spend too much time in the sun, feel stressed, or feel stuffy and irritated. When I have headaches or dizziness, I sometimes feel nauseous (not every time, but it...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: Headaches caused by prolonged sun exposure and high stress are often tension-type headaches. Changing the environment and managing emotions can help improve the condition, but if the headaches persist, it is advisable to see a doctor for evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Headaches and Nausea: When to Seek Medical Attention