Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: Seeking Expert Advice
Dr. Cheng, I would like to ask you again? Hello, since my head was injured from a collision on July 14, 2020, I have experienced dizziness, blurred vision, a feeling of pressure in my head, vomiting, numbness in my limbs, tongue numbness, left facial numbness, and high blood pres...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you seek treatment at the same hospital for more comprehensive information. If there are physical injuries caused by trauma, you may consider adding hyperbaric oxygen therapy to accelerate the body's healing process. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is...[Read More] Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: Seeking Expert Advice
Understanding Tension-Related Dizziness: Causes and Concerns
Tightening dizziness (pain?) Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to ask you a few questions. Several years ago, after changing jobs (in a typical office setting with extensive computer use), I started experiencing dizziness on the right side of my head a few times each year. It's ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The tension-type headache you mentioned is caused by tightness in the muscles of the head. Common manifestations include a constricting pain in the forehead and temples, similar to wearing a tight headband. Since it is caused by muscle fatigue, it typically begins in the a...[Read More] Understanding Tension-Related Dizziness: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Headaches During Straining: Causes and Concerns
Headache during exertion? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing headaches, and recently I noticed that when I strain while using the restroom, I feel a tightening in my temples along with the headache. I looked it up online, and it seems to be a symptom of increased intracrania...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, cervical myofascial pain syndrome should be considered first. Symptoms may include pain, discomfort, muscle stiffness, or a feeling of heaviness. Symptoms tend to worsen with changes in weather and can be alleviated with stretching activities, of...[Read More] Understanding Headaches During Straining: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Headaches During Straining: Causes and Concerns
Headache during exertion? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing headaches for a while, and recently I noticed that when I strain while using the restroom, I feel a tightening in my temples along with the headache. I looked it up online, and it seems to be a symptom of increased...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the more common cause is tension-type headache. The symptoms of tension-type headache include: (1) Typically bilateral, located in the occipital and parietal-temporal regions, sometimes with widespread pain. The nature of the pain is dull, aching, with ...[Read More] Understanding Headaches During Straining: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Headaches During Straining: Causes and Concerns
Headache during exertion? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing headaches, and recently I noticed that when I strain while using the restroom, I feel a tightening in my temples along with the headache. I looked it up online and it seems to be a symptom of increased intracranial...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, cervical myofascial pain syndrome should be considered first. Symptoms may include pain, discomfort, muscle stiffness, or a feeling of heaviness. Symptoms may worsen with changes in weather and can be alleviated with stretching activities, often ...[Read More] Understanding Headaches During Straining: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Finger Pain and Numbness from Gaming: Causes and Solutions
Long-term use of the index finger on the keyboard can lead to pain in the finger joints and numbness in the index finger when holding objects while standing? Due to playing some online games, I may have caused pain in the joint of my index finger from excessive clicking. Now, whe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms seem to resemble sensory abnormalities in the distribution areas of the sixth and seventh cervical nerve roots caused by nerve compression. Shoulder, neck, and back pain are common ailments in modern individuals, especially among th...[Read More] Understanding Finger Pain and Numbness from Gaming: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Right-Sided Head Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Headache Hello doctor, I woke up this morning with a dull pain in the back of my head on the right side. The pain extends from the area below the protruding bone down to the upper part of my neck. What could be the issue?
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: If you are experiencing simple neck and upper back pain, it may be due to improper sleeping posture or an unsuitable pillow height, leading to muscle tension and strain. You can initially use pain relief patches, and symptoms should improve within 2-3 days. However, if you...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Head Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Temple Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Concerns
Temporalis pain Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing headaches for the past year, and I also have symptoms of anxiety. Occasionally, I get headaches in the afternoon, with pain on both sides of my temples, forehead, eye sockets, and the back of my neck. Could this be a serious...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest hyperventilation syndrome, as the decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood leads to an increase in pH, causing systemic reactions and symptoms. Common manifestations include vasoconstriction and decreased calcium levels in the blood. The red...[Read More] Understanding Temple Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Concerns
Understanding Tension Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Tension headache Doctor, I occasionally experience headaches that usually start in the afternoon and persist. The pain is located in my temples, forehead, eye sockets, and the back of my neck. It worsens with exertion, but I don't have any other symptoms. This has been going...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest tension-type headache, which is caused by muscle tightness in the head. Common manifestations include tight, constricting pain in the forehead and temples, resembling the feeling of wearing the Monkey King's golden headband. Since it is cause...[Read More] Understanding Tension Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Persistent Headaches and Dizziness: A Neurology Perspective
Headache, head pressure, dizziness? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing dizziness and headaches for the past one to two months. Two months ago, I had an unknown cause of severe head pressure and pain that made it impossible for me to work properly for several days. It improved...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms resemble those of a migraine. This type of headache lasts from 4 to 72 hours. The characteristics of the headache include unilateral pain, which may feel throbbing or pulsating, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting, as well as se...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches and Dizziness: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Persistent Headaches: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Persistent headache Hello Doctor, On a certain day in May, I suddenly experienced a severe headache accompanied by nausea and the urge to vomit. At that time, I was undergoing treatment in the obstetrics and gynecology department for recurrent candidiasis, and I had taken multi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest a vascular headache. Consider the following criteria: (a) recurrent migraine attacks that significantly affect the patient's quality of life or daily activities, with triggers ruled out, and appropriate use of acute treatment medications and ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Symptoms of Autonomic Nervous System Disorders in Teens
Similar to autonomic nervous system dysfunction? My symptoms began in December 2019 when I experienced pain in my jaw and a clicking sound when opening my mouth. I thought it was nothing serious, so I ignored it. However, after catching a cold in January, my condition has worsene...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Based on the described symptoms, it is recommended to consult a neurologist for evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Symptoms of Autonomic Nervous System Disorders in Teens
Understanding Neck Discomfort: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Discomfort in the head and neck? I would like to ask the doctor, two months ago I underwent chiropractic treatment for my neck, but it seems it wasn't done properly. A few days later, I started experiencing mild dizziness when turning my head, and a tingling sensation on the...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it may be necessary to consider cervical spine disorders. The causes could include external factors such as traffic accidents, falls, head impacts against hard objects, or excessive force during cervical rotation, which may lead to cervical insta...[Read More] Understanding Neck Discomfort: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Occasional Numbness in the Back of the Head During Urination
Numbness in the scalp during urination? I would like to ask, I often experience numbness in the right back of my head when urinating, but there is no pain, and it goes away after I finish urinating. What could this situation be? Thank you.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest cervical myofascial tightness. The primary concerns could be cervical disc degeneration, facet joint degeneration, and cervical disc herniation. Once there is pathology in the cervical spine joints, it can lead to neck pain and stiffness, as well ...[Read More] Understanding Occasional Numbness in the Back of the Head During Urination
Understanding Muscle Pain and Twitches: Causes and Solutions
Muscle pain and twitching? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing soreness in my left hand and left foot for the past two months. A few days later, my right hand also started to hurt, and my fingers are painful as well. I have also noticed muscle twitches throughout my body (in m...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description of limb weakness and muscle twitching pain, the causes may include not only muscle and nerve issues but also some metabolic diseases such as thyroid dysfunction and sleep disorders. It is recommended that you first consult an internist for evaluat...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Pain and Twitches: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Dizziness: Insights from Neck Ultrasound Findings
Unexplained dizziness and neck ultrasound examination? Two months ago, I experienced two episodes of directional dizziness that occurred only when lying on my left side (without double vision, speech difficulties, or nausea). I was diagnosed with benign paroxysmal positional vert...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: 1. If dizziness improves over time, can we rule out non-cerebral issues? A: Dizziness related to cerebrovascular diseases may present with other neurological symptoms, such as sensory abnormalities, diplopia (brainstem), or balance issues (cerebellum). However, improvem...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Insights from Neck Ultrasound Findings
Understanding Jaw Tremors Linked to Neck Artery Pulsations
Recently discovered? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed that when I open my mouth and move it side to side, the carotid artery in my neck pulsates continuously, causing my mouth to tremble as well.
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to visit the neurology outpatient clinic for examination.[Read More] Understanding Jaw Tremors Linked to Neck Artery Pulsations
Managing Neurological Symptoms for Software Engineers: Tips for Relief
Wellness Consultation Hello, doctor. I started working in September as a software engineer, which requires me to sit in front of the computer for long periods. Since last year, I have intermittently experienced various neurological symptoms, including tinnitus, vestibular neuriti...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Regarding the repair of muscle nerves, in addition to nutritional supplements, adequate rest and avoiding injuries are essential. In terms of food, it is recommended to consume substances that help eliminate free radicals, such as sufficient amounts of vitamins E and C, be...[Read More] Managing Neurological Symptoms for Software Engineers: Tips for Relief
Understanding Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Concerns
Parkinson's disease Hello Dr. Hong, I am 60 years old and do not have any issues with hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol; my overall health condition is fairly good. However, over two years ago, my family noticed that my head would have slight tremors when at rest. ...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Common causes of tremors, aside from Parkinson's disease, include essential tremor and physiological tremor, among others. A neurologist needs to conduct a detailed medical history inquiry and monitor the patient over a period of six months to a year to have greater c...[Read More] Understanding Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Concerns
Understanding Sleep-Related Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Sleep-related headache Hello doctor, my father is 55 years old and recently he has been waking up with headaches after sleeping for a certain period, especially around 7-8 AM when it is most likely to occur. A few days ago, he experienced headaches from the night until the mornin...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: Based on the symptoms mentioned, it is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic for examination.[Read More] Understanding Sleep-Related Headaches: Causes and Solutions