Understanding Scalp Numbness: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
Scalp tingling? I've been experiencing frequent shoulder and neck pain over the past couple of days, and I feel a tingling sensation in the scalp at the back of my left head. I'm worried it might be a stroke or meningitis. My hands and feet also feel numb when I wake up...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: The most common cause of the above symptoms is poor posture or prolonged bending of the head while using a mobile phone or laptop. Please avoid these activities and see if there is any improvement. If there is no improvement, please visit a neurology clinic.[Read More] Understanding Scalp Numbness: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
Understanding Neck and Head Pain: Is It Related to Your Recent Cold?
Bending the head forward can cause significant pain? Hello, doctor: I've been experiencing persistent headaches lately. Bending down causes significant pain, which also radiates to my neck. During these episodes, I am unable to move at all. I had a cold a while ago, but my s...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Wu: You mentioned that "bending my head down is very painful, and it also hurts my neck... I feel a sensation of blood flowing through the top of my head when I bend down." Your symptoms may suggest cervical headache. This is related to tightness in the cervic...[Read More] Understanding Neck and Head Pain: Is It Related to Your Recent Cold?
Can You Transmit Meningitis After Recovery? Understanding Symptoms and Risks
Is there a possibility of transmitting meningitis to others after recovery? Does meningitis always present with symptoms? Additionally, if someone recovers from it, is there still a risk of transmission? Recently, my girlfriend learned during her examination that she had previous...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: Meningitis can be classified into infectious and non-infectious types. Non-infectious meningitis is not contagious. In mild cases of meningitis, symptoms may be subtle, leading patients to believe that no examination is necessary, and thus they may overlook it. Severe case...[Read More] Can You Transmit Meningitis After Recovery? Understanding Symptoms and Risks
Understanding Head Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Brain Issues - Headache Three days ago, I started experiencing pain in the back of my head. When I woke up today, I felt a heavy sensation in the entire area of the back of my head, and it is also painful. There is no vomiting, and my memory and balance seem fine, but whenever I ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Jim, You mentioned that "the back of my head started to hurt, and when I woke up today, I felt a heavy sensation throughout the back of my head, and it also hurts." I would like to know if you are experiencing any blurred vision or fever. If your symptoms are...[Read More] Understanding Head Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: From Limb Weakness to Dizziness
Weakness and soreness in the limbs, unilateral symptoms progressing to bilateral, along with headache, dizziness, and nausea? Hello, doctor. I will first describe my medical history. At the end of May, I experienced a severe impact on the left side of my left knee, so on May 26, ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Xiao Wu, You mentioned "1. axonal motor neuropathy in the left peroneal nerve; 2. demyelinating motor neuropathy in the left tibial nerve." These results indicate that there is neuropathy affecting the motor nerves in your left lower limb. However, they do not...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: From Limb Weakness to Dizziness
Understanding the Connection Between Meningitis and Fever Symptoms
The correlation between meningitis and fever? Last week, I suddenly had a fever of 38 degrees Celsius. I took antipyretics, but they were ineffective. However, I continued taking them for 5 days, and my body temperature gradually decreased to around 36.5 degrees Celsius. I would ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Jan, You mentioned the analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is primarily used for patients with meningitis. Common symptoms include fever, headache, photophobia, chills, tachycardia, neck stiffness, fatigue, drowsiness, and agitation. In the case of encephalitis...[Read More] Understanding the Connection Between Meningitis and Fever Symptoms
Severe Headache After Bathing: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Headache-related issues? Hello, Dr. Jiang: My father has a habit of drying the bathroom walls and floor after showering to prevent slipping. This evening, while he was wiping the water off the walls, he suddenly experienced a severe headache and felt a heat sensation in his head...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that your father experienced "a sudden severe headache starting the moment he stood up from a squatting position... He reported feeling an unprecedented intense headache that radiated from both temples to the entire head, accompanied by the sound of his ...[Read More] Severe Headache After Bathing: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Could My Mother's Symptoms Indicate Meningitis? Seeking Guidance
Could this be a meningitis infection? I'm not a doctor, but I can provide some information based on your description. Your mother's symptoms, including severe cough, fever, confusion, and weakness, could potentially be related to meningitis, especially given her recent ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. LULU, It is likely not "meningitis." Common symptoms include fever, headache, photophobia, chills, rapid heartbeat, neck stiffness, fatigue, drowsiness, and agitation. This type of headache is caused by inflammation, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, a...[Read More] Could My Mother's Symptoms Indicate Meningitis? Seeking Guidance
Understanding Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension and Hearing Issues
Suspected spontaneous intracranial hypotension headache causing hearing issues? Hello Doctor, thank you for your response. Background information: 1. Normal weight, no hypertension. I have never had headaches in my life. 2. In 2016, I was hit from behind by a motorcycle. There wa...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms indeed raise a high suspicion of intracranial hypotension headache. The treatment for this condition primarily involves identifying the location of the cerebrospinal fluid leak and applying a blood patch to "seal the hole." Considering your relative...[Read More] Understanding Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension and Hearing Issues
Concerns About Meningitis Risk from Bird Droppings: What You Should Know
Suspected meningitis infection? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, while riding my bike, bird droppings fell on me due to gravity. The droppings first landed on my rearview mirror and then splattered onto the cuff of my jacket, the strap of my backpack, the collar, and the edge of my ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your questions can be addressed in two parts: avian influenza and cryptococcal meningitis. According to the Centers for Disease Control's reports on avian influenza, cases reported in July occurred in poultry farms in Yunlin and Changhua, and currently, there is no tr...[Read More] Concerns About Meningitis Risk from Bird Droppings: What You Should Know
Understanding Risks of Hydrocephalus Surgery: A Guide for Families
Inquiry about the risks of hydrocephalus surgery? Hello, doctor! Recently, I have read many articles that only describe symptoms, sequelae, and surgical methods. I am inquiring about the risks during the surgical process. The patient has experienced elevated intracranial pressure...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
1. General anesthesia typically involves the use of intravenous and inhalational anesthetics to block pain. In a normal human body, the brainstem's respiratory center sends signals to the respiratory muscles to facilitate breathing. However, during the administration of anes...[Read More] Understanding Risks of Hydrocephalus Surgery: A Guide for Families
Understanding Childhood Epilepsy: Is It Truly Benign After Years Without Seizures?
Inquiry about epilepsy issues? Hello, Dr. Jiang. I have a question to ask you: I had epilepsy when I was a child, and I took my medication regularly, gradually reducing and eventually stopping it around the time I was in the third year of junior high school. Since then, I have no...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms resemble benign childhood epilepsy. The clinical symptoms of benign childhood epilepsy typically occur between the ages of 3 and 13, with the most common age range being 6 to 9 years. The symptoms primarily consist of focal twitching of the face and limbs. Mo...[Read More] Understanding Childhood Epilepsy: Is It Truly Benign After Years Without Seizures?
Understanding Occasional Seizures in Long-Term Epilepsy Management
Epileptic seizure Hello Dr. Junyi, I have been taking medication for epilepsy for nearly 6.7 years. It has been relatively well-controlled, but I still experience occasional focal seizures. My medication dosage has been increasing; initially, I was taking one tablet of Lamotrigin...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: I am not sure what the cause of your epilepsy is. Typically, epilepsy can be triggered by various specific conditions that affect brain tissue. For example, head injuries that lead to brain tissue damage, injuries at birth or high fever, certain medications or toxic substa...[Read More] Understanding Occasional Seizures in Long-Term Epilepsy Management
First Seizure: Understanding Recurrence Risks and Follow-Up Care
Will a first seizure lead to recurrence? Doctor, a few days ago, I suddenly experienced a seizure with convulsions in my limbs, foaming at the mouth, and collapsed. After being taken to the hospital, the doctor determined it was likely epilepsy, but brain scans, chest X-rays, and...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: If you have only experienced one seizure, it may not yet be diagnosed as epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by a tendency to have sudden seizures (epileptic seizures). Seizures occur due to a sudden and temporary disruption of normal electrical act...[Read More] First Seizure: Understanding Recurrence Risks and Follow-Up Care
Understanding Headaches Triggered by Head Movement: When to Seek Help
Headache caused by shaking the head? Hello doctor, in the past week, I have frequently experienced pain in the back of my head due to head shaking, which is also accompanied by neck stiffness. Additionally, I have had low-grade fevers at night. However, during times without head ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: A common cause of tension-type headaches is the common cold. During a cold, the body produces a large amount of lactic acid and inflammatory substances, leading to muscle soreness and discomfort. Usually, adequate hydration and rest can improve the condition. However, if t...[Read More] Understanding Headaches Triggered by Head Movement: When to Seek Help
Understanding Left-Sided Head Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Headache Today I woke up with a severe pain on the left side of my head, which persisted into the evening. Coughing forcefully causes pain, and bending over also triggers discomfort. However, looking down, walking, and sitting do not cause any issues, and I am not sensitive to li...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many potential causes for headaches, such as neck muscle inflammation and vascular headaches, among others. If accompanied by fever, neurological deficits, or rapid progression of symptoms, conditions like meningitis, which can be life-...[Read More] Understanding Left-Sided Head Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Persistent Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Pain in the temples and forehead, with a tight, throbbing sensation throughout the entire head, which worsens with pressure? Hello, doctor. At the beginning of April, a classmate who had just recovered from the flu invited me to dinner. After I got home that night, I noticed a sl...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the more common causes are tension-type headache or cervical myofascial inflammation. The symptoms of tension-type headache include: (1) Typically bilateral, located in the occipital and parietal regions, sometimes with widespread pain. The nature of th...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
New Hope for Parkinson's: Ceftriaxone Shows Promise in Treatment
New drugs for Parkinson's disease? Hello Dr. Jiang: Recently, I came across information online stating that a team led by Professor He Ying-Rui from Chung Shan Medical University has spent 10 years researching and discovered that the antibiotic ceftriaxone, used for treating...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, according to your description, Professor He’s article "Ceftriaxone prevents the neurodegeneration and decreased neurogenesis seen in a Parkinson’s disease rat model: An immunohistochemical and MRI study" was published in "Behavioural Brain Research" in ...[Read More] New Hope for Parkinson's: Ceftriaxone Shows Promise in Treatment
Understanding Bacterial Meningitis: Recovery and Rehabilitation Insights
Bacterial meningitis My elder brother is suffering from sepsis combined with bacterial meningitis. He has been undergoing treatment for about 50 days. An MRI indicates cerebral edema, and he has had a drain placed. His inflammatory markers have returned to normal levels, but curr...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Rehabilitation is certainly necessary! But how much recovery is possible? That should still be discussed with the attending physician. However, if it has been 50 days and there is still a brain tumor, it may be quite difficult to make significant progress.[Read More] Understanding Bacterial Meningitis: Recovery and Rehabilitation Insights
Understanding the Aftermath of Meningitis: Eye Issues and Recovery
Sequelae of meningitis? Hello, Dr. Huang... Recently, I was admitted to Taichung Veterans General Hospital due to sudden strabismus in my right eye, which made it difficult to focus and caused severe double vision. My physician arranged for an MRI, and the results indicated menin...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Dear Dr. Huang Ying-Che from the Neurology Department of Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Hello. There are numerous causes of ocular muscle paralysis (you are referring to the lateral rectus muscle, right?), and many of them remain undetermined. The primary purpo...[Read More] Understanding the Aftermath of Meningitis: Eye Issues and Recovery