Neck, Neurology FAQ - Page 55

Numbness and pain in the left hand? I experience sudden numbness from my left elbow to my palm that lasts for about a few seconds. It can be relieved by slightly shaking my arm. Initially, this occurred a few times a week, but now it happens several times a day. The situation wor...

Head, neck, and back pain? Hello Doctor: I often experience soreness in my neck and back, and sometimes I am unable to bend down or lift my head. Occasionally, I also feel pain radiating to the left side of my head. Additionally, if I stand for more than 10 to 15 minutes, my lowe...

Neck I used to playfully hit my friends on the neck, but I recently saw a report stating that this could cause brain injuries, which has made me very worried. I'm unsure if this is true, and it has led me to question whether my intelligence might be affected. I would like to...

Please help? Two weeks ago, I suddenly felt very dizzy. When I lay down to rest, I felt like the world was spinning, and then I started to vomit. These symptoms persisted for a while; every morning when I got out of bed, I couldn't get up. Changing positions would make the d...

CT scan I often experience dizziness due to frequent head impacts, so I would like to undergo an examination. I am concerned about potential brain injuries, but I understand that CT scans involve radiation. Therefore, I would like to know if MRI is available in the city and if it...

Involuntary head shaking? Hello, Dr. Yeh! My father is 64 years old, and recently we have noticed that his head shakes involuntarily (slightly, similar to a nodding motion). This shaking stops when he focuses on a task, and it only occurs when he is not paying attention. My sibli...

Stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and back? Hello Dr. Yeh, I often experience stiffness and discomfort in my neck, back, and shoulders, especially while driving or eating, but I do not have these symptoms when playing golf. An internist has examined me and found nothing unusual,...

Tinnitus Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you a question. I have a severe tinnitus issue. My left ear is normal, but my right ear has been experiencing significant noise almost 24 hours a day. Occasionally, I also feel sharp pain in the temple area, similar to a migraine, along...

hit Last month, I was hit on the left side of my head with a hand axle, and I experienced dizziness for about two weeks. Now, I'm starting to feel dizzy again, but it feels more like an overwhelming sensation when I look at things, not vertigo. I often feel like I want to cl...

Head Due to frequent roughhousing among classmates, the neck has often been subjected to heavy impacts. Initially, it was not taken seriously, but recently after being struck, there has been a persistent feeling of drowsiness, akin to just waking up. Bright lights are easily blin...

Regarding high blood pressure? My mother has recently been experiencing stiffness and pain in the back of her neck, and upon checking her blood pressure, it was found to be over 150, whereas she previously had low blood pressure (around 60 to 80). This change may be related to he...

Dizziness Dear Dr. Yeh, About 4 to 5 weeks ago, while lying down to sleep, I suddenly felt dizzy. This has happened many times before, and usually, a good night's sleep resolves it. However, this time was different. The dizziness persisted for a week; during the day, it was...

Suspected facial nerve issues? Hello Dr. Yeh, My symptoms are as follows: whenever I open my mouth, I experience pain in the area of my cheeks, which makes eating uncomfortable. Although it is not severe enough to prevent me from eating, it is still quite distressing. Initially,...

Afternoon migraine? Hello, I experience discomfort in my neck and headaches starting in the afternoon while at work. On weekends, I often wake up with a headache after taking a nap, which is unusual for me. What methods can I use to alleviate the neck pain and headaches? Is it sa...

Left facial pain? Hello Dr. Huang: I have been experiencing pain in my left cheek when I open my mouth. Initially, it was just occasional tightness that made it difficult to open my mouth, but now it has progressed to pain when opening my mouth, making it painful to eat. I previo...

Left posterior cervical spine pain? Every time I eat sweets, I experience pain in my left cervical spine the next day, or after reading for a while, my neck feels painful and stiff. I am unsure why this happens. I would appreciate your response, thank you.

The symptoms of numbness in the hands and feet, along with eye strain, may indicate various conditions. It is important to consider factors such as prolonged screen time, poor posture, or underlying medical issues like peripheral neuropathy or eye strain from excessive use of dig...

Neck injury I often experience restricted neck movement due to sneezing, and I can only maintain a fixed position. Generally, outpatient care provides muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory medications to temporarily alleviate the pain. Currently, if I look straight at one spot f...

I'm sorry, but I need more context or content to provide a translation? Due to a car accident, my cervical spine has slightly compressed a nerve, resulting in pain and weakness in my left shoulder, along with numbness. What treatment options are available? Thank you. P.S. Th...