Understanding Chronic Neck Pain: Seeking Solutions for Persistent Discomfort
This issue is really troubling me? I would like to ask the doctor for some guidance. For the past year or two, I have been experiencing a sensation of heaviness and dizziness in the back of my head and neck. I used to spend a lot of time on the computer, and I wondered if I had a...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If the neurological examination shows no significant issues, you may consider a rehabilitation assessment to evaluate your shoulder and neck muscle condition and receive recommendations for some lifestyle maintenance strategies. Additionally, it is important to consider stress ma...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Neck Pain: Seeking Solutions for Persistent Discomfort
Managing Neck Pain and Nerve Issues: Expert Advice for Recovery
Neck issues I recently went to the hospital due to some nerve pain in my head and was diagnosed with cervical spine displacement. Although it has been treated, I have been experiencing a lack of sensation on the left side of my neck for the past two months. I hope the doctor can ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider neuropathy. The manifestations of neuropathic pain differ from the pain associated with general tissue injury, including sensations such as tingling, stabbing, electric shock, tearing, burning, coldness, numbness, ...[Read More] Managing Neck Pain and Nerve Issues: Expert Advice for Recovery
Understanding Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Neck pain Hello Dr. Jiang, I don't have a physically demanding job, but I often find myself resting my left hand on my chin while using the computer. I'm not sure if this could be affecting me. The day before I started experiencing pain, I went hiking at Chai Mountain, ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your described symptoms, they are very similar to cervical myofascial pain syndrome. Clinically, it often presents as pain at the affected site, discomfort, muscle stiffness, or a feeling of heaviness. Symptoms may worsen upon waking in the morning or with changes...[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Neck Pain and Body Tremors: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Numbness in the body when looking up? Hello Doctor, once when I looked up, I heard a popping sound, and then my left side, all the way down to my thigh, twitched for a moment. Although nothing happened afterward, I am a bit concerned. Should I seek medical attention? Respondent: ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
There was a brief tremor on one side of the body down to the thigh, with symptoms resembling stimulation of the cervical nerves, causing motor nerve discharges that led to muscle contractions in the described area. It occurred only once, and it is difficult to clearly explain the...[Read More] Neck Pain and Body Tremors: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Understanding Neurological Pain: Symptoms and Next Steps for Relief
Generalized pain and numbness? I am experiencing persistent pain and numbness on the left side of my body, starting from my left calf and thigh, extending to my left hand fingers, lower back, neck, and left side of my face. Now, the right side has also begun to show similar sympt...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Hello, if all current tests are normal, you can still undergo evoked potential testing to determine if there are any issues with the central nervous system. If both the central and peripheral nervous systems show no abnormalities, it is recommended that you engage in appropriate ...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Pain: Symptoms and Next Steps for Relief
Chronic Neck and Back Pain: Is Sleeping on the Floor the Cause?
Persistent pain in the lower back and neck? I would like to ask: I have been sleeping on the floor since I was a child, and I have a mattress that serves as storage on the floor. Recently, I have been experiencing significant soreness in my lower back and neck, especially at nigh...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Sleeping on the floor can indeed lead to soreness. It is recommended that you try using a mattress or padding.[Read More] Chronic Neck and Back Pain: Is Sleeping on the Floor the Cause?
Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Causes and Concerns
Involuntary muscle twitching? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing involuntary muscle twitching for the past two to three years. As I prepare to enter the second year of high school, I have noticed that the twitching has become more pronounced. Initially, it was just my eyelid...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Hello, constantly feeling anxious or searching for disease information online is actually unhelpful and will only increase your stress unnecessarily. It's better to visit a neurologist's office for a consultation and receive advice from a physician, which is more practi...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Neck Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
Neck pain Hello, doctor. I've been experiencing pain on the left side of my neck for four days, similar to a stiff neck. It hurts when I turn my head, look up, or exert myself. The pain started suddenly one afternoon while I was sitting in front of the computer, and it happe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the most common cause of left-sided neck pain is cervical myofascial pain. Prolonged fixed postures can lead to overuse of the trapezius muscle in the back of the neck, resulting in soreness. Initially, resting may alleviate the pain, but if negl...[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Nerve Sensations: Why You Feel Tingling When Rising
Numbness inside the head? When I suddenly get up from lying down, it feels like the right side of my brain is being pulled, accompanied by a tingling sensation and a slight cramping pain. This often occurs when I sit up from a lying position.
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Issues related to movement and posture in the brain are generally associated with intracranial pressure and are not unilateral symptoms. Your situation seems more aligned with muscle or nerve spasms in the head and neck region. It may be beneficial to further assess the muscles i...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Sensations: Why You Feel Tingling When Rising
Understanding Occipital Headaches: Causes and Solutions for Neck Pain
Occipital headache In the past month, I have been working part-time at night, which requires me to look down while working. I'm not sure if this is the reason, but I've been experiencing a throbbing pain in the back of my head. When I wake up in the morning, my neck is ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, prolonged forward head posture can lead to overuse of the trapezius muscle in the neck, resulting in neck and shoulder pain. Initially, resting may alleviate the pain, but over time it can worsen and affect daily activities. Some patients experie...[Read More] Understanding Occipital Headaches: Causes and Solutions for Neck Pain
Understanding Nerve Issues: Persistent Discomfort in Right Foot and Shoulder
Numbness in the right foot, discomfort throughout the right foot making it difficult to stand, slight numbness in the right hand, and stiffness and pain in the left shoulder and neck? At the end of last year, during winter, I felt something unusual with my right foot. I consulted...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Have you seen a neurologist? Perhaps a detailed consultation and analysis by a specialist in neurology could provide different considerations and examinations, leading to more targeted treatment.[Read More] Understanding Nerve Issues: Persistent Discomfort in Right Foot and Shoulder
Understanding Neck Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Neck pain I have recently developed a lump on the left side of my neck. After applying a medicated patch, the lump has decreased in size. However, after a few days, the muscle along the area where the lump is located has started to ache slightly. What should I do? Thank you, doct...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Is this tumor diagnosed by Western medicine? Is there a pathological report from a biopsy? The treatment method using a medicated patch seems quite uncommon. It is recommended to visit the ENT department at a hospital to check for any infection or inflammation issues that may not...[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Your Symptoms: Is It Migraine Without Visual Aura?
Thank you, doctor. Following up on the previous question, #110048? Following up on the previous question (case <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/110048">#110048</a>), thank you very much, doctor, for taking the time to answer my questions despite your busy...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Non-pulsating occasional sharp pain is not necessarily a migraine; it may be a general neuromuscular spasm or cramp. Be mindful not to overstrain your shoulders and neck, and occasionally get up to move and stretch to alleviate the discomfort.[Read More] Understanding Your Symptoms: Is It Migraine Without Visual Aura?
Is My Headache Getting Worse or Is It Drug Resistance?
The issue with drug efficacy has become even more serious? Hello, doctor. I've been experiencing headaches for almost three weeks now! They are persistent, varying only in intensity. At first, it felt like someone was pressing down hard on my head, and now it feels like my h...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms of tension-type headache are: (1) Typically bilateral, located in the occipital and parietal-temporal regions, sometimes with a widespread pain area. The nature of the pain is dull, aching, with a sensation of pressure and tightness,...[Read More] Is My Headache Getting Worse or Is It Drug Resistance?
Post-Operative Care for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery: FAQs
Postoperative Care for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery Hello, doctor. I have undergone ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery, and since the catheter passes through my neck, I would like to ask if turning my head or frequently shaking my head in daily life could cause the catheter...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery is performed when there is an excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid or when the pathways are obstructed, leading to an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, resulting in hydrocephalus. This shunt surgery diverts the cere...[Read More] Post-Operative Care for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery: FAQs
Understanding Dizziness and Blackouts: When to Seek Medical Help
Dizziness with blurred vision? Recently, I have been experiencing sudden blackouts in my vision, severe dizziness, and headaches, along with a feeling of heat and sweating all over my body, as if I am about to faint. These episodes occur not during exercise or any strenuous activ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the reason why your dizziness symptoms improve when you squat may be due to insufficient cerebral blood circulation. Many factors can cause dizziness, such as anemia and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. It is important to rule out anemia or ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Blackouts: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Persistent Dizziness and Neck Tension: Possible Causes and Solutions
Dizziness and neck stiffness? I have tightness in my neck and shoulders, and it feels like something is blocked in the back of my head, which makes me feel dizzy and lightheaded. This situation has been ongoing for two months. I have seen a neurologist and a cardiologist, and I w...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
I currently lean towards a diagnosis of tension-type headache, so the examination may not show any significant abnormalities. However, it is essential to rely on the physician who examines and consults with you in person. This issue can be effectively managed through adjustments ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness and Neck Tension: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Hand Numbness and Elbow Tightness: Possible Neurological Issues
Numbness in the palm and tightness in the elbow? Hello Doctor: A few weeks ago, I suddenly felt numbness in my left hand and left foot. After a while, only a slight numbness remained in my left palm, along with a tight sensation in the middle of the elbow joint when I bend my lef...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description of sudden neurological symptoms, it is important to first rule out central nervous system disorders such as stroke or encephalitis, especially when both upper and lower limbs are affected. If you have a history of hypertension, hyperglycemia, or h...[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness and Elbow Tightness: Possible Neurological Issues
Understanding Brain Tumor Risks and Symptoms After a Serious Accident
Questions related to brain tumors? About 13 years ago, I was involved in a serious car accident where the person I was with suffered multiple fractures, while I only had abrasions. For about 4 to 5 years afterward, I experienced severe migraine symptoms that would typically occur...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, generally speaking, there is little correlation between head trauma and the occurrence of brain tumors. However, damage to cerebral blood vessels can increase the likelihood of vascular malformations, such as arteriovenous malformations. The head...[Read More] Understanding Brain Tumor Risks and Symptoms After a Serious Accident
Understanding Unexplained Muscle Pain: When to Seek Medical Advice
Unexplained pain or discomfort? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a sensation of soreness in my body, somewhat similar to the muscle aches associated with a cold or fever, but not quite the same (I feel fine and do not have a fever). The discomfort most frequen...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
From a neurology perspective, issues related to the spinal cord from the cervical to thoracic region should be considered. It is advisable to refer the patient to a neurologist for a detailed history and physical examination. If there is evidence, further imaging studies or labor...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Muscle Pain: When to Seek Medical Advice