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Understanding Tension in the Temples: Causes and Solutions

Tightness in the temples? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have not experienced similar symptoms before (tightness in the temples, nausea, and a sense of imbalance). Here is a record of the process: On October 15, 2021, during a company health check (gastrointestinal endoscopy): a. Duodenal ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. William, You mentioned experiencing "headaches / slight imbalance / feelings of nausea... currently feeling tightness in the temples / forehead / between the eyebrows / back of the head" and that "lying on the sofa while using your phone" may indicat...

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Understanding Your Body's Tension: Insights on Fibromyalgia and Beyond

The body feels as if it is bound by a rope, similar to Dongpo pork? Hello, doctor. Since March of last year, I have felt as if my body is bound by a rope, similar to Dongpo pork. The thickness of this rope feels about the same as the wire of earphones (the thinner ones for the le...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Franky, You mentioned that "the sensation travels from the left side up through the neck, passing through the left ear and splitting into two paths around the left eye, then running down the right side of the back to the right palm. Although there is no obvious fe...

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Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: Symptoms and When to Seek Help

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction I would like to ask. I have stomach pain (I have undergone an endoscopy and have a gastric ulcer), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and recently I've been experiencing dizziness, tingling sensations, and stiffness in my shoulders an...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Ms. Chang: It is recommended to visit the neurology outpatient clinic for an examination to confirm the cause of your condition.

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Understanding Right Lower Occipital Pain: Causes and Insights

Pain in the lower right occipital region? Hello doctor, last Thursday while riding my bike to class, I suddenly experienced sharp pain in the lower right side of my occipital region, just below the occipital protuberance. I'm not sure if this is considered part of the occipi...


Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: This could possibly be caused by neuralgia. The scalp, particularly in the occipital region, has many nerves, and a common condition is occipital neuralgia. Environmental and emotional factors can often trigger neuralgia. If symptoms improve after a few days of rest or wit...

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Understanding Dizziness, Headaches, and Nausea: Possible Causes

Dizziness, headache, and nausea? Hello, doctor. One night, I suddenly experienced a headache, dizziness, and nausea. The pain is concentrated in the front of my head, while the back of my head feels heavy. My neck is sore, but it goes away when I lie flat. This has been ongoing f...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Ms. Hsiang: You mentioned experiencing "severe pain in the front of the head, a heavy feeling in the back of the head, and neck soreness that resolves when lying flat." In addition to common cervical myofascial inflammation, intracranial hypotension may need to ...

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Understanding Hand Numbness: Ulnar Nerve Compression and Neck Issues

Vague sensations of hand numbness? Hello Doctor, I have recently been experiencing a tingling and discomfort in my left hand fingers. Initially, it was a burning sensation in my ring and little fingers, and later the other three fingers on my left hand also started to feel numb, ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. JAM: You mentioned that "the other three fingers of my left hand also started to feel numb, and there is some weakness in my hand. I visited a rehabilitation specialist who said it is ulnar nerve compression." If it is ulnar nerve compression, it typically rel...

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Persistent Headaches After Vaccination: When to Seek Medical Attention?

I have been experiencing a persistent headache for four days after receiving the vaccine? Hello doctor, after receiving the second dose of the AZ vaccine on November 18, I experienced no symptoms and felt fine. However, four days later, I started having headaches, chest tightness...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Selene, You mentioned experiencing intermittent sharp and dull pain in the right occipital region, along with working over 8 hours a day on the computer. This may indicate cervical myofascial pain syndrome. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the tr...

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Relieving Neck and Shoulder Muscle Tension: Treatment Options Explained

Tightness in the neck and shoulder muscles, along with shoulder muscle swelling? Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing pain in my left shoulder and neck for a long time, which has caused muscle tightness in that area. I often feel soreness, and sometimes it leads to intermitten...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen: It is recommended to visit a neurologist for an evaluation of the underlying cause.

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Understanding Head and Neck Discomfort: Possible Neurological Causes

Feeling unwell? Hello, doctor. For the past couple of days, I've been feeling tightness and heaviness on both sides of my head (near the temples), and sometimes it even hurts. I also feel this sensation above my neck, including when I'm sleeping or walking, and I occasi...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Chiu, You mentioned that the "tightness and heaviness on both sides of your head (near the temples)" may suggest tension-type headache, which is caused by muscle tightness in the head. Common symptoms include a squeezing pain in the forehead and temples, resem...

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Understanding Numbness in the Thumb and Back: Causes and Concerns

Mild numbness in the right thumb and slight numbness in the back? Doctor, I started experiencing a slight tingling sensation around my right thumb yesterday (similar to the feeling of a foot falling asleep but not going away, though it's mild and only noticeable when touched...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Fook Chi, You mentioned that "there is a slight tingling sensation around the right thumb... and that you have seen a doctor for shoulder and neck pain, which was diagnosed as a herniated disc at the C6 level." It is important to consider that the C6 nerve roo...

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Understanding Persistent Throat Pain: Is It a Neurological Issue?

Is there a problem with the nervous system? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body and sharp pain in my oral and pharyngeal walls, which becomes particularly pronounced when swallowing saliva. There is also sharp pain and a foreign body sensation nea...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Lin, Regarding the "medication for post-nasal drip" you mentioned, it may cause discomfort such as dry mouth. Additionally, it is important to consider female hormones and autoimmune issues. Since your symptoms are atypical and you have sought multiple medica...

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Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes and Consultations for Ear Sounds

Regular sounds in the left ear? Hello Dr. Hong, I need to work on the computer for long periods. Occasionally, I hear a chirping sound in my left ear that syncs with my pulse. I have undergone carotid and intracranial ultrasounds twice (at different hospitals two years apart), ...


Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Generally speaking, if you hear a sound that is synchronized with your pulse and vascular abnormalities have been ruled out, it may indeed be the vascular pulse being transmitted to your ears. The conduction of sound waves relies on a medium, and bones, muscles, and skin a...

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Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: Symptoms and Concerns

Suspected autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello doctor, I started experiencing intermittent tingling, numbness, and weakness in my limbs at the beginning of September, which lasts for about a few seconds. I have visited many clinics and had blood tests to check my electroly...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, it is recommended to visit the neurology and rheumatology clinics for examination.

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Understanding Right-Side Pain and Numbness: Causes and Solutions

Pain and numbness on the right side of the body? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing these symptoms for over a year. The main issues are soreness and tightness in the right side of my neck and shoulder, along with numbness and tingling that radiates from my right arm to my fin...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Tsao, You mentioned that "the soreness and tightness in the right shoulder and neck, along with numbness and tingling extending from the right arm to the fingers," may indicate a potential issue with cervical nerve root compression. It is important to consider...

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Understanding Intermittent Headaches and Dizziness: When to Seek Help

Intermittent headaches and dizziness? Hello Dr. Jiang, In the past week, I have been experiencing recurrent headaches that are different from my usual migraines caused by staying up late until 2 or 3 AM. Sometimes the pain is unilateral, while other times it affects my entire h...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. You, You mentioned that "the night before last, I suddenly experienced blurred vision, dizziness, and a feeling of impending fainting, with my vision becoming increasingly dark. This lasted for about 5 minutes before gradually returning to normal, primarily occurri...

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Understanding Swallowing Difficulties: A Neurological Perspective

Swallowing difficulties Hello, five months ago I suddenly experienced chest pain and neck pain while sleeping. I went to the hospital, and the doctor prescribed muscle relaxants. After taking them for two to three days, I began to have difficulty swallowing, but this improved on ...


Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Swallowing difficulties are related not only to neurological issues but also to muscle coordination. If a swallowing study shows that food remains on the tongue and in the throat during swallowing, there may be a muscular problem. It is recommended to seek assistance from ...

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Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Head pressure/pain/nausea? I have been experiencing headaches for over a year. Initially, I thought it was just a migraine, and taking painkillers and resting would help. However, the more I slept, the more intense the pain became, accompanied by nausea and a feeling of wanting t...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Fei, You mentioned that "the pain location can vary, usually it is unilateral, occasionally in the middle of the forehead or associated with high eye pressure, and whenever a headache occurs, there is a feeling of nausea." First, we should consider typical mi...

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Understanding Muscle Tremors: Causes and Solutions for Your Concerns

Muscle twitching Hello, I have noticed that my arms and thighs experience slight tremors when they are suspended, exerted, or stretched at certain angles, similar to the shaking sensation when stretching. Essentially, I can feel the tremors while exerting myself and when my limbs...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen: You mentioned that "after playing the piano, my fingers shake more severely after movement or exertion." Your symptoms may suggest benign muscle tremors. Certain situations in daily life can trigger this issue, such as exercise, acute viral infections, a...

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Uncontrollable Neck Movements and Arm Spasms After Vaccination: What to Know

Uncontrolled neck movement backward or forward? Hello Doctor, a few days ago during noon, my neck involuntarily moved backward and forward, and I couldn't will it to straighten. My right hand also raised involuntarily. I received the BNT vaccine on September 29, and I had ga...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Zhang Zhang-Min: It is recommended to visit the neurology outpatient clinic for an evaluation of the underlying cause.

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Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Numbness, Pain, and Anxiety in Young Adults

Four limbs numbness, neck pain, headache, various minor ailments? Hello Dr. Jiang, this is Ms. Li who inquired about some issues at the beginning of September. Since early September, I have been experiencing tingling and numbness in my entire arms and legs, along with occasional ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Li, I am not sure if there is a medical center near your residence. The examination of neurological diseases requires a period of follow-up for comparison. For instance, if a score drops from 80 to 70, it may still be considered passing from a 60-point perspective. The ...

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