Neck, Neurology FAQ - Page 42

Neck pain? My son has been experiencing neck pain for a long time. He has been seeing an orthopedic doctor and has been doing heat therapy and using topical patches at home, but there has been no improvement. I often see him move for a minute or two, and when I ask him, he says h...

Headache and dizziness for several days? Doctor, I started experiencing a fever and weakness in my limbs around 11 PM on November 4th. Since I didn't have a thermometer at home, I assumed I had a fever. The next day, the fever subsided, but I continued to experience mild diz...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Cold? Other brain issues? On the evening of October 22nd, I felt muscle weakness, my whole body was hot, and I sweated excessively while sleeping due to overheating. I woke up after two hours to rehydrate, but by the time I went to work, I ha...

Facial flushing and warmth? Hello, whenever the air is stagnant, my face becomes very red, and I often feel dizzy and heavy-headed. Sometimes I feel nauseous, and when I exercise, my face turns extremely red and feels hot, with a heavy sensation in my head that takes a long time ...

Flushing and high blood pressure? Doctor, my face often turns red. Does that mean my blood pressure is high? I also experience dizziness and a heavy feeling in my head. Can low blood pressure lead to a stroke? Thank you, doctor.

About dizziness? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing dizziness on July 10 of this year. When I bend over, lower my head, raise it, or turn my head in the morning, it feels like my body is shaking as if there is an earthquake. When I walk, it feels like my feet are bouncing off t...

Numbness in the hand and pain in the arm? Hello, I have recently been experiencing numbness in my palms and pain in my arms (without numbness or pain in my shoulders or neck). Sometimes the numbness in my hands is so severe that I have difficulty applying force, and I even strugg...

Head pain or stabbing headache? Hello, Doctor Gao: Recently, I've been experiencing sudden sharp pain in my left brain and a bit of dizziness. The episodes are not continuous and occur occasionally. Sometimes, I also feel tingling in my scalp. Does this indicate a problem wi...

Shoulder and neck issues? Hello, I would like to ask about my shoulder discomfort. I saw a doctor who diagnosed me with myofascial pain syndrome and prescribed pain relievers and muscle relaxants. After taking the medication, I felt somewhat better, but I still experience pain oc...

When moving the eyes, there is a sensation of electric shock in the back of the head? Hello doctor, I started experiencing this issue about ten days ago. When I move my eyes (up, down, left, or right), I feel a brief electric shock sensation in the back of my head. Later, I also ...

Persistent headache? I have been experiencing persistent shooting pain extending from behind my left ear to my temple, and it also hurts when I lightly press behind my ear. Could this be related to a stiff neck? Taking painkillers only provides temporary relief. I would like to k...

Numbness on one side of the right palm and numbness in both big toes? Hello, Dr. Lan! I previously had a herniated disc in my lumbar and cervical spine, and I have been undergoing traction therapy for my neck and back rehabilitation. However, recently I have been experiencing num...

Pain in the back of the head leading to poor balance? Hello Doctor, I have had a long-standing issue with unsteady walking. This year, my doctor diagnosed me with essential tremor. After starting medication, my condition improved, but in the past two months, I have begun experien...

Head heaviness Hello, Dr. Gao. It's been a while since I've experienced a heavy sensation in the back of my head. This feeling becomes more pronounced when I slightly shake my head. What could be the issue with this phenomenon?

Presence of a foreign body? I have been experiencing chronic headaches for a long time, and recently the headaches have become more frequent, requiring me to take painkillers for relief. In the past few days, I noticed a lump at the back of my neck that becomes noticeably larger ...

Feeling lightheaded with a heavy head and unsteady legs while walking? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you something. I am a 25-year-old male, and recently while brisk walking, I sometimes feel a sensation of heaviness in my head and lightness in my legs, almost like I'm f...

Headache and weight loss? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing occasional headaches for the past few months, mostly feeling a sense of pressure in my head. Recently, I have been feeling quite uncomfortable, with the pain almost constant throughout the day, primarily concentrate...

If taking medication for headaches does not improve the symptoms, it is important to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and management? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing persistent headaches lately. The pain subsides when I sleep, but as soon as I wake ...

Symptoms of headache, dizziness, and insomnia following a concussion? Hello Doctor: I had a car accident in March, which resulted in a concussion and a lump on the upper back of my head. Since being discharged from the hospital, I have been experiencing intermittent headaches and...

The issue of insomnia caused by falls? Dear Dr. Lin, My mother recently had a fall while riding her bike, resulting in multiple abrasions and 13 stitches on her right lower leg. She also feels some tightness in her neck and experiences dizziness. Since the fall, she has been exp...