Understanding Shortness of Breath: Neurological Insights and Solutions
Feeling of chest tightness and shortness of breath? Hello, doctor. I used to occasionally feel the need to take deep breaths throughout the day for comfort, but recently this has become a frequent occurrence. Now, I feel very fatigued after walking a short distance, and I experie...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest hyperventilation syndrome. It is possible that you are using your breathing to regulate discomfort. Hyperventilation can lead to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood, resulting in an increased pH, a condition known medically as "r...[Read More] Understanding Shortness of Breath: Neurological Insights and Solutions
Understanding Numbness: When to See a Doctor for Nerve Issues
Numbness issues? Hello, doctor. I have recently noticed numbness extending from my right leg to my buttocks over the past two days. When I touch it, it feels like there is a layer blocking the sensation, which is different from my left leg. There is no tingling, just numbness. Sh...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider symptoms of nerve compression due to a herniated disc, commonly known as sciatica. A herniated disc can also occur due to sudden injuries, such as twisting the waist suddenly, bending to lift heavy objects, or expe...[Read More] Understanding Numbness: When to See a Doctor for Nerve Issues
Managing Neck Pain and Hand Tremors: When to See a Neurologist
Tremors and neck and shoulder pain issues? Hello, Doctor! I would like to ask you about my condition. Due to long-term computer use and carrying heavy books, I experienced shoulder and neck pain three months ago and visited an orthopedic clinic. The doctor diagnosed me with shoul...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: If you experience hand numbness after lifting objects, it may be necessary to consider carpal tunnel syndrome. This condition typically occurs in individuals who perform repetitive wrist movements, such as mechanics, carpenters, typists, and homemakers, particularly affect...[Read More] Managing Neck Pain and Hand Tremors: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Widespread Pain: When to See a Specialist for Neurological Issues
Multiple areas of pain in a short period of time? Over the past month, I have been experiencing various pains throughout my body. Initially, I consulted a specialist, but due to the wide range of symptoms and the duration of the issue, I began to wonder if it might be related to ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you print out the detailed description and discuss it with your physician. Based on your description, fibromyalgia should be considered. Clinically, it is differentiated from other conditions that present with widespread pain, such as inflammatory or...[Read More] Understanding Widespread Pain: When to See a Specialist for Neurological Issues
Understanding Nerve Issues: Left Thumb Sensation and Foot Pain Explained
Abnormal sensation in the left thumb and pain on the dorsum of the left foot? Hello, doctor. I would like to explain my main symptoms, which are twofold: 1. I have abnormal sensations in my left thumb (a tingling feeling, but not like an electric shock). The sensation is most p...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider symptoms of nerve compression due to a herniated disc. The numbness in your hands could be due to compression of the sixth cervical nerve root. The pain in your lower limbs may be related to compression of the fift...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Issues: Left Thumb Sensation and Foot Pain Explained
Early Signs of ALS: How to Assess Your Symptoms Effectively
Is there a simple preliminary assessment to determine if someone has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? Hello, currently I am experiencing weakness in my right hand fingers, but I am not yet unable to use chopsticks, button shirts, or use keys as mentioned online. However, I do...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms are more indicative of peripheral neuropathy. For example, if it is ulnar nerve neuropathy, resting your elbow on a hard surface or applying pressure to the elbow can likely cause ulnar nerve compression, such as when using a comput...[Read More] Early Signs of ALS: How to Assess Your Symptoms Effectively
Experiencing Numbness in Right Face and Hand: When to Seek Medical Help?
Sometimes, the right side of my face and hand experiences numbness? Hello doctor, my symptoms include occasional numbness and stiffness in the right corner of my mouth, which is accompanied by numbness in my right hand. The symptoms resolve after a while. I have been experiencing...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: How long have your symptoms been persisting? Some conditions may cause neuropathy, and your symptoms might warrant consideration of sensory nerve damage between the thalamus and the brainstem. If your symptoms are recurrent, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation. I re...[Read More] Experiencing Numbness in Right Face and Hand: When to Seek Medical Help?
Persistent Headaches: Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Solutions
Persistent headache for six months? One night, I experienced severe headaches and pain around my eye sockets. I was only able to sleep after taking a sleeping pill. The next day, the pain subsided, but I developed shoulder pain. This lasted for a day and then went away. Subsequen...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You may need to consider issues related to cervical fascia. Degenerative changes in the cervical spine can lead to neck pain and stiffness, as well as pain that radiates to the shoulders, arms, and hands due to compression of nearby nerve roots, causing discomfort. Medic...[Read More] Persistent Headaches: Understanding Symptoms and Seeking Solutions
Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Symptoms, Treatments, and Next Steps
Hello, I would like to inquire about facial nerve paralysis? Hello, thank you very much for taking the time to respond. About two days ago, I noticed some abnormalities in my face, which I would like to describe: I am experiencing weakness on the right side of my face, such as be...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are very similar to peripheral facial nerve palsy, primarily affecting the seventh cranial nerve. The clinical symptoms include occasional numbness or stiffness in the face. Due to the inability to close the eyelids, tearing may also occur. Sometimes, patient...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Palsy: Symptoms, Treatments, and Next Steps
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: A Guide to Managing Stress and Discomfort
Please take a look for me, thank you? I experience eye strain, dizziness, a feeling of pressure in my head, numbness in my head and the back of my skull, tinnitus, rapid heartbeat, numbness and trembling in my hands, chest tightness, stomach pain, loud bowel movements, dry mouth,...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
It is recommended to visit the neurology outpatient clinic for further examination.[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: A Guide to Managing Stress and Discomfort
Understanding Neck Pain and Scalp Tingling: When to See a Neurologist
Scalp tingling and pain in the left posterior neck? I would like to ask about the tightness and soreness I've been experiencing in the left side of my neck over the past two days. The pain extends up to the scalp at the back of my left head, which feels tingly, and I also ha...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it may be necessary to consider spinal-related diseases. Excessive force during neck rotation and other external factors can lead to cervical instability, dislocation, and cervical disc herniation. If there are pathological changes in the cervica...[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain and Scalp Tingling: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Left Leg Numbness and Discomfort: When to See a Neurologist
Left leg soreness and numbness? Hello Doctor, about a year ago, I started experiencing swelling and numbness in my left leg. Initially, the swelling was more pronounced in the calf and ankle compared to my right leg, but it resolved after a few days. The numbness also lasted for ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider symptoms of nerve compression due to a herniated disc, as posture can lead to sensations of numbness or tingling. However, the swelling you mentioned may warrant consideration of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Poor ve...[Read More] Understanding Left Leg Numbness and Discomfort: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Morning Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Facial and Hand Tingling
Numbness in the face and hands? I usually don't eat anything in the morning, so I get hungry until noon. However, today during class, after sitting for an hour or two, I started to feel my mouth getting numb and a bit dizzy. Eventually, my mouth, nose, and eyes all felt numb...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest hyperventilation. This condition leads to a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood, resulting in an increased pH, medically referred to as "respiratory alkalosis." This can trigger systemic reactions and symptoms, with common man...[Read More] Understanding Morning Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Facial and Hand Tingling
Understanding Nerve-Related Symptoms: Itchy, Numb, and Painful Left Shoulder Blade
Itching, numbness, and pain in the left scapula? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a tingling sensation near my left scapula for some time. It later developed into itching, and when I scratch it, I notice that there is little sensation in the scapula itself, only a feeling o...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
It is recommended to visit the neurology outpatient clinic for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Nerve-Related Symptoms: Itchy, Numb, and Painful Left Shoulder Blade
Understanding Sudden Dizziness and Anxiety: Possible Causes Explained
I would like to know what causes these symptoms? Tonight, I suddenly feel very dizzy and have a heavy sensation in my head, but I don't have any cold symptoms (no cough, no sore throat, etc.). Along with the dizziness, I also suddenly feel very cold, my scalp is tingling, an...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description: First, it is important to consider the symptoms of syncope, with the most common causes being reflex syncope. This can occur due to excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve, leading to bradycardia and decreased cardiac output. Other triggers may include...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Dizziness and Anxiety: Possible Causes Explained
Understanding Numbness in the Tips of Your Left Hand Fingers
Numbness in the fingertips of the left hand? Recently, I've been experiencing tingling in the fingertips of my index finger, middle finger, and ring finger on my left hand. I would like to confirm the cause and whether I need treatment.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to the clinical symptoms caused by the compression of the median nerve as it passes through the wrist, which is surrounded by the carpal bones and ligaments forming the "carpal tunnel.&quo...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in the Tips of Your Left Hand Fingers
Understanding Nerve Issues: Overcoming Weakness and Numbness in Legs
Numbness and weakness in the legs? Hello, doctor. At the beginning of January, I noticed weakness in my body, discomfort in my stomach, bloating, and a decreased appetite. I thought it was just due to fatigue, so I rested for a few days. Later, I discovered that my lower legs wer...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: In cases of multifocal demyelinating neuropathy, if there are no severe complications, approximately 80% of patients can regain normal function. Most patients reach the lowest point of their condition within two to four weeks, after which symptoms may persist for several w...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Issues: Overcoming Weakness and Numbness in Legs
Causes and Treatments for Left Hand Finger Tingling: What You Need to Know
Numbness in the fingertips of the left hand? Recently, I've been experiencing numbness in the fingertips of my index finger, middle finger, and ring finger on my left hand. I would like to confirm the cause and whether I need treatment.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs through the wrist, is compressed by the ligament located above it as it passes through the "carpal tunnel" formed by the carpal bones and ligaments. ...[Read More] Causes and Treatments for Left Hand Finger Tingling: What You Need to Know
Understanding Body Tremors: Possible Causes and Connections to Scoliosis
Body tremors Hello Doctor: For the past six months, I have been experiencing a pulsating sensation on the upper right side of my body. I can feel it by touch, and sometimes it feels not only like a pulsation but also like rolling or shifting. Occasionally, I also experience numbn...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, we should first consider the possibility of spinal nerve compression. The uncomfortable sensations you are experiencing, such as crawling, pain, itching, and tingling, are indicative of this condition. Typically, clinical judgment is sufficient f...[Read More] Understanding Body Tremors: Possible Causes and Connections to Scoliosis
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Brain Tingling and Knee Muscle Control
Muscles at the upper edge of the knee and the brain? Hello Doctor: Recently (for about two weeks), I have been experiencing a sensation of numbness in my brain for approximately one-third of the day. I also feel unable to control the muscles at the upper edge of my knee. However,...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many reasons for the inability to control the leg muscles, such as lumbar nerve compression, which requires examination. As for the tingling sensation in the legs, it may be worth considering the possibility of restless legs syndrome. T...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Brain Tingling and Knee Muscle Control