Managing Chronic Headaches: Tips for Relief and Understanding Causes
Headache 1. I have been experiencing headaches for about 30 years. Sudden changes in weather, mental stress, and high pressure trigger my headaches. What can I do to improve this condition? 2. Does a deviated septum cause brain hypoxia during sleep, leading to headaches?
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Your headache is most likely a tension headache, which is not easily cured unless there are changes in your living environment and circumstances! However, you might consider treating it only when your headache recurs. Alternatively, you could first try methods to alleviate the he...[Read More] Managing Chronic Headaches: Tips for Relief and Understanding Causes
Understanding Migraine: Symptoms, Causes, and Relief Strategies
Migraine Frequent migraines can cause a sensation of pressure in the eyes, making them feel like they are about to burst, which is quite distressing!
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
First, it is essential to rule out the possibility of glaucoma (by measuring intraocular pressure with an ophthalmologist). If that is not the case, inflammation or tumors in the eyes and nearby sinuses, or even a brain tumor, could also present with these symptoms. However, more...[Read More] Understanding Migraine: Symptoms, Causes, and Relief Strategies
Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Causes, Recovery, and Related Risks
Facial nerve palsy The right eye cannot close, there is severe pain in the head, and the mouth is crooked. After examination by a physician, it was diagnosed as facial nerve paralysis (Bell's palsy). I would like to ask Dr. Yeh if there is a relationship between stroke and f...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Facial nerve paralysis can be classified into peripheral and central types. Facial nerve paralysis may be one of the clinical manifestations of a stroke, while peripheral facial nerve paralysis can occur as an isolated condition or may be associated with damage to the brainstem (...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Causes, Recovery, and Related Risks
Understanding Chronic Headaches: Seeking Solutions for Migraine Relief
Headache I have been experiencing intermittent headaches for the past ten years, and recently, the last two episodes were severe enough to cause vomiting, prompting me to seek medical attention at a private clinic. The two episodes were about a month and a half apart. During my m...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
There are many causes of headaches, and diagnosis relies on clinical examination and medical history, such as the characteristics of the headache and its relationship to time. Your concerns can be addressed at our neurology outpatient clinic, where we can identify the underlying ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches: Seeking Solutions for Migraine Relief