Insomnia, Neurology FAQ - Page 2

Sleep disorders Hello Doctor, I usually have a habit of staying up late and drinking red tea and milk tea from aluminum foil packages. Recently, I have experienced insomnia for three consecutive days, poor appetite, constipation, occasional heart pain, and shortness of breath. I ...

Head injury Hello, Doctor. About four years ago, I was physically abused by a family member who struck me on the head and forcefully pulled my hair. At that time, the injured area swelled, and I experienced headaches and dizziness. However, due to threats from other family member...

Can a head injury lead to mental illness? When my brother was in the second year of junior high school, we were playing basketball, and in a moment of anger, I pushed him while he was in the air. This caused him to fall face-first onto the ground. At that moment, he had facial br...

Insomnia has persisted since June 5th? Hello Doctor: I am an office worker who usually engages in weight training. Last month, on June 5th, I suddenly developed insomnia that has persisted until now. I am unable to sleep at night, and I also cannot take a nap during the day. Init...

Sleep breathing disorders Hello Doctor, yesterday while I was sleeping, I woke up gasping for air due to a lack of oxygen. This situation occurs about once every six months; although the frequency is low, it is always very uncomfortable, and I worry about the possibility of suffo...

Dizziness, increased heart rate, and a sensation of weightlessness? Hello doctor, for the past six months, I have often felt inexplicably anxious over minor issues, with an increased heart rate, sometimes accompanied by cold sweats and nausea. Recently, I have also experienced di...

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...

How to differentiate between various types of headaches that last for several months? I have been experiencing pain for six months in the area between my temple and ear, sometimes accompanied by a feeling of pressure or a sensation of a foreign body, as if something is pressing i...

Feeling severe shaking while sleeping and experiencing tinnitus? This issue has persisted for over 10 years, with the first episode occurring during middle school. I have documented common symptoms. 1. On the night of an episode, I initially experience insomnia, tossing and turni...

Conscious syncope Hello doctor, my mother is 65 years old and has a history of low blood pressure, chronic moderate insomnia, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and headaches. She often relies on sleeping pills to fall asleep and takes acetaminophen to alleviate her headaches....

Abnormal nerve sensations on the left side of the body? Hello, doctor. A year ago, I underwent a craniotomy for a right brain surgery, which resulted in numbness on the left side of my body. I have diminished sensitivity to temperature and pain, and at times, I experience a burni...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction causing dizziness and lightheadedness? Hello, Dr. Jiang. I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask for your advice. Three years ago, I suddenly experienced autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Initially, I had occasional prematur...

Abnormal brain waves Hello Doctor: For the past six months, I have been experiencing a feeling of pressure in my head, and occasionally when I look down, my vision becomes blurry on both sides. Yesterday, the EEG report showed abnormalities with localized slow waves. I was diagno...

Dizziness, autonomic nervous system issues? Hello Doctor, Subject: 1. I experienced several episodes of fainting in early December 2022 after performing 100 sit-ups in a short period as part of my exercise routine. A few days later, while walking on the street, I suddenly lost...

Tinnitus issues? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing pulsatile high-frequency tinnitus in my left ear for the past three months. The tinnitus is persistent throughout the day, but it usually diminishes briefly after taking a hot shower, only to return shortly afterward. A mont...

The eye perceives pulsations that are in sync with the heartbeat? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a pulsating sensation in my eyes that seems to coincide with my heartbeat since high school. It becomes more pronounced when I lie down or close my eyes. Sometimes my heartbea...

Parkinson's disease Dear Dr. Jiang, My mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease last August at the age of 66. She has had long-standing insomnia issues and has a naturally introverted and anxious personality. It wasn't until last year that she experienced wea...

Numbness and pain in the hands and feet? Hello Dr. Jiang, I previously underwent rehabilitation treatment for my cervical spine issues, during which the numbness and tingling in my fingers were not as severe. However, after moving, I have had less opportunity to continue rehabil...

Numbness in the hands and brief episodes of mental blankness? Hello, my father is 68 years old and has been experiencing insomnia and numbness in his hands for about six months. Recently, while playing Mahjong with friends at night, he found it difficult to arrange the tiles. He ...

Hallucinations upon falling asleep, difficulty breathing, and a feeling of pressure? Hello Doctor: I am currently a senior high school student preparing for the university entrance exam, and I often feel a lot of pressure from studying, which leads to feelings of inexplicable sad...