Post-Operative Challenges of Occipital Lobe Hemorrhage: Recovery Insights
Postoperative issues related to intracranial hemorrhage in the occipital lobe? Hello, my mother is currently 60 years old and recently underwent a right occipital lobectomy due to a cerebral hemorrhage. She has experienced narrowing of the visual field in her left eye (which was ...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, regarding your questions: 1. Visual field loss due to damage to the occipital lobe is relatively difficult to recover in the short term, but the brain still has plasticity, so it is advisable to observe for a period of time. During this time, please remind the caregiver to...[Read More] Post-Operative Challenges of Occipital Lobe Hemorrhage: Recovery Insights
Understanding Sudden Vision Changes: Possible Causes and Concerns
Vision problems I would like to ask the doctor under what circumstances symptoms of optic nerve compression could cause a sudden increase in my eye prescription. I primarily have issues with my eyes, but the ophthalmologist has not found any abnormalities. Here are my symptoms: ...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, regarding your question: 1. Generally, there are two types of brain lesions associated with the optic nerve. The first type involves brain lesions that cause compression of the optic nerve, with symptoms primarily manifesting as visual field defects, such as loss of peri...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Vision Changes: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding CT Scan Results for Brain Issues: Key Questions Answered
CT Report for Brain Issues After getting my new glasses, I felt an immediate increase in my prescription. I noticed a faint shadow in areas with light, and I have been experiencing some headaches. Concerned that it might be caused by a brain tumor, I underwent a brain CT scan. Th...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Li: First of all, the symptoms of "brain tumors" can vary depending on the location in the brain. You mentioned that "after getting new glasses... it feels like the prescription suddenly increased," which may require ruling out refractive issues. Cou...[Read More] Understanding CT Scan Results for Brain Issues: Key Questions Answered
Managing Visual Aura Migraines: Tips for Relief and Prevention
Dry heaving, dizziness, and migraine? Hello Doctor, this is Kevin, who asked a question previously. After your response, I have tried to avoid caffeine, alcohol, and chocolate, and I have also maintained a regular schedule (going to bed at midnight and waking up at 7 AM). I am dr...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Kevin, You mentioned the clinical recommendations for using migraine prophylactic medications for "visual aura migraines." Here are the key points: 1. Recurrent migraine attacks that significantly affect the patient's quality of life or daily activities,...[Read More] Managing Visual Aura Migraines: Tips for Relief and Prevention
Understanding Dizziness and Brain Fog: Exploring Neurological Causes
Dizziness and a feeling of heaviness in the head? Hello! I have been experiencing dizziness, a feeling of heaviness in my head, and difficulty concentrating for the past two weeks. I also feel tightness and numbness in my head. I have undergone an electrocardiogram and thyroid fu...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, general dizziness and a feeling of heaviness in the head can be related to many factors. If your current examinations are all normal, it is possible that it is caused by primary headaches. I recommend that you discuss this further with your primary physician. Thank you for...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Brain Fog: Exploring Neurological Causes
Understanding Head and Tooth Pain: When to Seek Neurological Help
Head and tooth pain? Hello Doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. I have been experiencing pain in my head and teeth for a week. The headache is located on the left side, above the ear, extending to the top of the head. Accompanying symptoms include sharp pain in the lower left teeth...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Zhyn, You mentioned that "the location of the trigeminal nerve sometimes feels like being scratched by something, with a sharp pain similar to an electric shock lasting for a second; sometimes it occurs continuously, and other times with longer intervals. However,...[Read More] Understanding Head and Tooth Pain: When to Seek Neurological Help
Understanding Your EEG Report: What High Beta Waves Mean for You
Interpretation of EEG Report Due to a headache, an EEG report was conducted. Since the follow-up appointment is in two weeks, I checked the health insurance app and the report has been uploaded. EEG description: This EEG was performed when the patient was awake and at rest (GCS =...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Yue, You mentioned, "Is the beta wave high according to the report?" Your report indicates that it is within the normal range. Typically, beta waves increase when we are engaged in thought processes. It is possible that during the EEG, you were actively thinki...[Read More] Understanding Your EEG Report: What High Beta Waves Mean for You
Understanding Non-Specific Dizziness: Symptoms and Next Steps
Non-specific dizziness has multiple symptoms? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing dizziness for a month. It started a month ago due to academic pressure, but even though the pressure has decreased, the dizziness persists. I have seen both a neurologist and an ENT specialist, ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Mr. Wang: There are many possible causes for headaches and dizziness, most of which fall under the specialties of neurology or otolaryngology. If the symptoms persist without improvement, you may consider visiting a second neurologist for an evaluation of potential underlyi...[Read More] Understanding Non-Specific Dizziness: Symptoms and Next Steps
Understanding Head Pressure: When to Seek Neurological Help
Inquiry about Head Pressure Until yesterday, I had been staying up late for a week to complete assignments, with a sleep schedule of going to bed at 8 AM and waking up at 3 PM. For the past two nights, I experienced significant swelling in my head (above the temples on both sides...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Wood, You mentioned that "after a week of continuous late nights... my head is very swollen (above the temples on both sides)," and we should first consider tension-type headache. The symptoms of this type of headache are as follows: 1. It is often bilateral...[Read More] Understanding Head Pressure: When to Seek Neurological Help
Should You Visit the ER for Severe Headaches and Nausea?
Do headaches, vomiting, and chest pain require a visit to the emergency room for evaluation? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about the symptoms I started experiencing a few days ago. I have been having intermittent headaches, and after seeing a doctor, I was told it might be du...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Xiao Hao: If your headache continues to worsen and does not improve with rest, it is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic.[Read More] Should You Visit the ER for Severe Headaches and Nausea?
Morning Headaches: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek MRI
Waking up with a headache every morning? I have been experiencing headaches for about two years, and in recent months, I have been waking up almost every morning with a throbbing pain in my head. After getting up and moving around, the pain tends to ease, but I continue to feel d...
Dr. Wu Mukhan Reply:
Hello, the most common causes of chronic headaches are migraines and tension-type headaches, which are functional issues of the nervous system. Generally, they can be diagnosed without imaging studies, and most cases can improve with outpatient treatment. If the headache is cause...[Read More] Morning Headaches: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek MRI
Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Better Health
Causes of Dizziness I have a female friend who has been unable to stay up late recently; otherwise, she feels discomfort in her head when lying down. It is said that this might be caused by insufficient blood flow to the head, possibly due to weak heart function. She drinks a lit...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Chen: You mentioned that "lying down makes my head feel uncomfortable, and I heard it might be due to blood not reaching the head, possibly because the heart isn't strong enough..." You might be referring to syncope. It is more likely to occur when standi...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Better Health
Understanding Recurrent Dizziness: Insights from Neurology and ENT
Dizziness issues? Hello, doctor. Thank you very much for your previous response. I am the person who asked question #195465. My dizziness issue has been recurring since the second half of last year. In February of this year, I consulted a neurologist who diagnosed me with vestibu...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: Vestibular migraine may be related to the pathophysiological mechanisms of migraine, such as vasoconstriction and vasodilation, neural hyperexcitability, or central nervous system dysfunction. It is recommended that you use a medication like Naoqing for prevention du...[Read More] Understanding Recurrent Dizziness: Insights from Neurology and ENT
Understanding Abnormal Sensations in Feet: Causes and Solutions
Abnormal sensation Hello Doctor, I have recently been experiencing a strange sensation in my feet, where they often feel cold (or hot? It's a peculiar feeling that starts from my toes and extends upwards). Although my feet feel cold, their actual temperature seems normal. I&...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Student H: You mentioned that "the neurologist said an MRI was not necessary, and only advised me to exercise more, maintain a regular sleep schedule, and eat more B vitamins, without prescribing any medication. At that time, I did not have the unusual symptom of coldn...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Sensations in Feet: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Unexplained Dry Heaving: Possible Neurological Causes
Frequent unexplained dry heaving? Hello Doctor, I am currently 21 years old and a university student. For the past three years, I have occasionally experienced dry heaving and nausea. Initially, I suspected that it might be due to eye strain from prolonged use of my phone or comp...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Kevin, You mentioned experiencing symptoms of bright vision and dry heaving occurring simultaneously, which typically requires a day of rest and sleep for the symptoms to resolve the next day. I wonder if you are also experiencing headaches? It may be worth considering...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Dry Heaving: Possible Neurological Causes
Understanding Unexplained Body Tremors: A Neurological Perspective
Involuntary body shaking? Hello doctor, about a week ago while I was at work, I suddenly started feeling dizzy and unsteady. It’s not a spinning sensation, nor do I see objects moving; I don’t experience double vision. Occasionally, I feel a bit nauseous and uncomfortable, and so...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Joyce, Could you please clarify whether the "tingling sensation in the fingers of your right hand and the toes of your right foot" occurs simultaneously with the dizziness, or has this symptom been present for a long time? If they occur at the same time, we m...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Body Tremors: A Neurological Perspective
Sudden Forehead Pain Above Right Eye: Causes and When to Seek Help
There is a sudden sharp pain above the right eye on the forehead? Hello, as mentioned in the topic, I sometimes experience a sudden sharp pain in the upper right part of my forehead when I turn my head, squat down, or change the position of my head. This pain feels like it is rad...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "there is a throbbing pain in the upper right part of the forehead that seems to radiate from within... the pain is always in the same location." Your symptoms may be related to your posture and could be due to myofascial issues associate...[Read More] Sudden Forehead Pain Above Right Eye: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Throat Sensation and Nausea: When to Seek Medical Help
Sensation of a foreign body in the throat with dry heaving? Hello Doctor: About two weeks ago, I started experiencing headaches... The sensation is a tightness in the forehead between the eyebrows, with pain on both sides of the head. Sometimes I feel dizzy and nauseous. After vi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Johnny, You mentioned that you feel tightness in your forehead and between your eyebrows, experience pain on both sides of your head, and sometimes feel dizzy and nauseous. After visiting the clinic and receiving pain medication, you noticed some improvement. You also m...[Read More] Understanding Throat Sensation and Nausea: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Cerebral Leukoaraiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Lifestyle Tips
Cerebral hemispheric ischemic lesions Hello Dr. Jiang, About three years ago, I started experiencing occasional headaches that are so severe I can't concentrate and feel very uncomfortable. Sometimes, these headaches are accompanied by nosebleeds. I have a history of severe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Ni, Your report mentions "scattered hyperintensity in the periventricular and deep white matter with mild juxtacortical involvement." These lesions are commonly referred to as white matter lesions, indicating that the cells along the brain's conduction pa...[Read More] Understanding Cerebral Leukoaraiosis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Lifestyle Tips
Understanding MRI Results: Implications of Cerebral Leukoaraiosis and Ischemic Changes
The MRI findings suggest suspected ischemic lesions in both cerebral hemispheres? Hello Dr. Tsai: I have been experiencing severe headaches intermittently since the year before last, with varying frequency. Most of the time, I manage the pain with acetaminophen. Earlier this year...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Aikes: The aforementioned MRI report indicates that small vessel degeneration in the brain has led to ischemic changes, which are lesions caused by reduced blood flow resulting in localized brain tissue ischemia. The common causes of small vessel diseases in the brain are ...[Read More] Understanding MRI Results: Implications of Cerebral Leukoaraiosis and Ischemic Changes