Understanding the Buzzing Sound in Your Head When Hungry
When you are hungry, you may hear a rumbling sound in the back of your head? Hello, doctor. This issue has been bothering me for a long time. Although it doesn't significantly affect my daily life, I've noticed that this phenomenon doesn't seem to happen to everyon...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Dong, You mentioned that "when I am hungry, I hear a buzzing sound in the back of my head." It is unlikely that this sound is caused by the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. It would be more appropriate to consider issues related to the nasal cavity, oral cavity, E...[Read More] Understanding the Buzzing Sound in Your Head When Hungry
Assessing Infection Risks After Tooth Extraction and Water Source Concerns
Infection probability Hello, doctor. I had two upper molars extracted two years ago, and since then, I have been experiencing persistent discomfort in my head, dizziness, occasional nausea, and a lack of mental clarity. My family has always used well water for oral hygiene, and a...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Sir: You mentioned that "two upper molars were extracted two years ago..." Our oral cavity is not in a sterile state. The incubation period for Acanthamoeba infection, which you referred to, is approximately 1-7 days. The time frame you mentioned is too long, as ...[Read More] Assessing Infection Risks After Tooth Extraction and Water Source Concerns
Understanding Throat and Oral Symptoms: A Guide to Neurological Concerns
Oral and throat issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to consult you. I have difficulty describing the exact location of my symptoms, but I will try to explain. For the past few months, the area around my uvula and the posterior pharyngeal wall (below the nasopharynx) has been in a ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Lin, You have many symptoms that seem to be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or sleep apnea. I wonder if you have any issues with metabolic syndrome? From a neurological perspective, I recommend improving autonomic nervous system function to regulate ga...[Read More] Understanding Throat and Oral Symptoms: A Guide to Neurological Concerns
Understanding Tongue Pain: Is It Related to Nerve Issues?
Tongue pain and oral pain? Could damage to the C5 vertebra or stiffness in the neck and shoulders lead to tongue pain or a burning sensation in the mouth? Three years ago, I started experiencing tongue pain due to stress, and I have consulted with oral and ENT specialists multipl...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, sir: Your symptoms may suggest autonomic nervous system dysfunction, particularly excessive activation of the sympathetic nervous system. Generally, the autonomic nervous system is regulated by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, where one acts as the acce...[Read More] Understanding Tongue Pain: Is It Related to Nerve Issues?
Understanding Oral Discomfort: Is It Neurological or Hormonal?
Oral issues Hello Doctor, I have already inquired about the report, and it has come out. The MRI with contrast shows no tumors in the brain, and some blood test issues seem to be minor. However, the doctor suspects it might be an ovarian issue. I told the doctor that I had visite...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, regarding the issues you mentioned, I have some suggestions. The endocrinologist suspects ovarian degeneration and advised me to continue medication and observe for six months before returning for blood tests. Now, I would like to ask the doctor if my oral discomfort sympt...[Read More] Understanding Oral Discomfort: Is It Neurological or Hormonal?
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Seeking Answers for Oral and Brain Issues
Brain issues Hello Doctor, I have previously detailed my symptoms <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/146754">#146754</a>. Now I have some questions to ask. I had a brain MRI done before, which showed no abnormalities. However, during a brainstem function te...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The 24-hour urine test you mentioned may be for measuring cortisol levels. Elevated cortisol levels are associated with adrenal tumors, pituitary tumors, or ectopic ACTH-producing tumors. Conditions such as pregnancy, estrogen therapy, and severe stress can also stimulate ...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Seeking Answers for Oral and Brain Issues
Understanding Oral Pain and Scalp Numbness: A Neurological Perspective
Oral pain and scalp numbness? Hello Doctor: My mother has been experiencing oral pain for some time now. She has seen several doctors and even visited Cheng Kung University Hospital, where the doctors said there were no issues with her oral mucosa. Blood tests were conducted, but...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The issue of pain in the oral cavity may be related to the trigeminal nerve, which distributes sensory information from the forehead, cheeks, and chin to our brain. The sensations within the oral cavity are also transmitted by the trigeminal nerve. When there is an abnorma...[Read More] Understanding Oral Pain and Scalp Numbness: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Facial Nerve Issues: Tips for Managing Facial Tingling
Facial nerve Hello, I have been experiencing facial numbness (especially when using my eyes) for the past six months. However, it is not severe, does not affect my daily life, and has not progressed to facial nerve paralysis. I previously consulted a doctor who mentioned that it ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the issue with facial numbness is likely related to the trigeminal nerve. The trigeminal nerve distributes sensory information from the forehead, cheeks, and chin to our brain. Sensations within the oral cavity are also transmitted by the trigeminal ner...[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Issues: Tips for Managing Facial Tingling
Choosing the Right Hospital for Neurology: A Guide to MRI and Pituitary Tumors
Choosing a hospital Hello, doctor. I'm here again to seek your advice. After some time of consultation and reviewing information, I strongly feel that your suggestion to undergo further neurological examination is warranted to check for a non-functional pituitary tumor. Here...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
MRI can only be requested through health insurance or paid out-of-pocket; it cannot be done out-of-pocket and then later submitted to health insurance for reimbursement (if it meets the criteria, it will be approved; if not, even if abnormalities are found, it cannot be submitted...[Read More] Choosing the Right Hospital for Neurology: A Guide to MRI and Pituitary Tumors
Understanding Tension Headaches: The Role of EEG and MRI in Diagnosis
Electroencephalography (EEG) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Hello, doctor. Previously, I inquired about symptoms such as eye pressure (discomfort when moving the eyeballs), soreness, dull pain in the head, tightness in the neck at the back, and a strong desire to rest with ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
After ruling out postoperative infection, both sinusitis and tension-type headaches may occur following treatment. Simple tension-type headaches can be managed with oral medications prescribed by a physician, or by adjusting lifestyle habits to reduce stressors, engaging in moder...[Read More] Understanding Tension Headaches: The Role of EEG and MRI in Diagnosis
Post-Cold Speech Issues: Understanding Neurological Concerns and Recovery
After catching a cold, my speech has become slurred? I would like to ask the doctor: After catching a cold, I noticed that I have lost my sense of taste for spicy foods, and I also have a problem with slurred speech. I am worried that it might be due to taking too many Western me...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many causes for taste loss, such as saliva deficiency, the effects of certain medications (e.g., steroids, anesthesia from surgery), nutritional deficiencies (e.g., zinc), injuries to the tongue or oral cavity (e.g., periodontal disease...[Read More] Post-Cold Speech Issues: Understanding Neurological Concerns and Recovery
Understanding Saliva Production and Swallowing: A Neurological Perspective
Salivary flow issues Hello Doctor: My situation is as follows: I experienced insomnia yesterday and began to notice my swallowing of saliva. My question is whether saliva secretion in the mouth accumulates to a certain volume before being swallowed at once, or if it maintains a c...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
It is advisable to first check for any gastrointestinal issues, as conditions like peptic ulcers or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can also lead to excessive saliva production. If there are no gastrointestinal problems and the salivary glands are not painful, then there i...[Read More] Understanding Saliva Production and Swallowing: A Neurological Perspective