Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Solutions
Lower back pain? I have been experiencing lower back pain frequently after walking or standing for a while. The pain usually subsides after I go to bed for some time, and I'm unsure if this is due to poor posture or if there could be other underlying causes.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may be related to poor posture, as lumbar disc herniation can cause nerve root compression and localized myofascial inflammation. Other potential causes of lower back pain could include kidney inflammation, ureteral stones, among others. In addition to medica...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Solutions
Navigating Forced Treatment for Schizophrenia: A Guide for Families
Involuntary treatment for schizophrenia? I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds very challenging. In cases where a person is exhibiting symptoms of schizophrenia and may pose a risk to themselves or others, it is important to seek professional help. Here are some ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Regarding schizophrenia (formerly known as schizophrenia), it needs to be diagnosed by a psychiatrist, not by a neurologist. Untreated chronic mental illnesses can lead to a decline in the patient's social functioning. For acute psychiatric disorders, it is essential ...[Read More] Navigating Forced Treatment for Schizophrenia: A Guide for Families
Understanding Muscle Tremors: Causes and When to Seek Help
Muscle twitching Hello, I would like to ask about a condition I've been experiencing for the past two weeks. I've been feeling slight tremors in my body that are not visible externally, but I can sense them, similar to a low-frequency vibration as if a machine is nearby...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, the causes of tremors can be categorized into four types: physiological tremors, psychological tremors, essential tremors, and pathological tremors. 1. Physiological tremors: These do not occur under normal circumstances and only arise in specific situations such as stre...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Tremors: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Body Vibrations and Limb Numbness: Neurological Insights
There is a sensation of vibration throughout the body, and the limbs often experience feelings of numbness, tingling, and soreness? Hello, doctor~~~ Recently, I've been feeling a persistent vibration sensation in my body, like an urge to shake that I can't seem to relea...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms seem to resemble those of hyperventilation, especially if you are experiencing numbness in the face and fingertips. However, some individuals may also experience localized numbness due to cervical nerve root compression. Compression...[Read More] Understanding Body Vibrations and Limb Numbness: Neurological Insights
Understanding Numbness in the Middle Toe: Causes and Diagnosis
Numbness in the middle toe? Hello, doctor... I noticed a tingling sensation in my left middle toe and its joint over ten years ago. Now, it has become very pronounced, with a feeling of numbness extending from my left middle toe to the entire toe, especially noticeable when I was...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, the lumbar nerve root compression you mentioned commonly presents with symptoms such as numbness and pain radiating to one side of the lower limb. If the numbness is limited to the middle finger, it may be necessary to consider peripheral nerve compression or inflammation ...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in the Middle Toe: Causes and Diagnosis
Understanding Dizziness and Nausea During Study Sessions: Causes and Solutions
Dizziness, hello? Hello, I have an upcoming exam and sometimes I find myself playing on the computer first. When I think about the exam, I try to study, but even in school, while attending classes, my eyes start to flicker, I feel dizzy, and I want to vomit. I’ve asked others, an...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider a migraine with aura. Symptoms include visual disturbances such as seeing stars and flashes of light, as well as blurred or distorted vision, which are all signs of a migraine aura. A few minutes after the aura app...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Nausea During Study Sessions: Causes and Solutions
Dizziness and Spinning Sensation: Neurological Insights and Solutions
Dizziness and vertigo? In recent weeks, whenever I lie down and move my head, I experience dizziness, as if the room is spinning, and I also feel nauseous. Please provide an explanation, doctor.
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Dizziness can generally be classified based on the location of the lesion into "peripheral dizziness" and "central dizziness." Peripheral dizziness refers to dysfunction in the structures of the inner ear that manage balance, such as the semicircular ca...[Read More] Dizziness and Spinning Sensation: Neurological Insights and Solutions
Morning Dizziness and Nausea: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Upon waking up in the morning, experiencing dizziness and vomiting? Hello Dr. Hong: This incident occurred on January 19, 2017. When I woke up in the morning and opened my eyes around 8:00 AM, everything in front of me was spinning violently. After taking a Difendin, I waited for...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Your condition is referred to as vertigo, which can be classified into central and peripheral types. Based on your description, it appears to be peripheral vertigo, with possible causes including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, and Meniere...[Read More] Morning Dizziness and Nausea: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Help
Dizziness, headache, weakness in the limbs, and a lightheaded feeling..? On December 17, I was hit on the head by a friend, resulting in swelling and bruising on my forehead. After some time, I began to experience headaches and dizziness. When I went to the emergency room, the do...
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: excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve, which leads to bradycardia and decreased cardiac output. This can occur when transitioning from a sup...[Read More] Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Help
Dealing with Dizziness and Imbalance: When to Seek Medical Help
If you are experiencing dizziness and a sense of imbalance, it is important to take the following steps: 1. **Sit or Lie Down**: Find a safe place to sit or lie down to prevent falls and injuries. 2. **Stay Hydrated**: Drink water to ensure you are not dehydrated, as dehydration...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many factors that can cause dizziness, such as anemia, autonomic dysfunction, and inner ear imbalance (which typically causes a spinning sensation). It is advisable to first rule out anemia or fluid deficiency that may lead to insuffici...[Read More] Dealing with Dizziness and Imbalance: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Persistent Headaches: When to Seek Medical Help
Persistent headache Recently, I have been experiencing mild headaches that come and go, with noticeable sharp pains at times. The pain becomes more intense during moments of excitement with my girlfriend. This has been ongoing for almost a week. I found some information online su...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the more common causes of headaches are tension-type headaches or migraines. The symptoms of tension-type headaches include: (1) Typically bilateral, located in the occipital and parietal regions, sometimes with widespread pain. The nature of the...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Tremors: Is It Parkinson's Disease or Something Else?
Parkinson's disease Hello doctor, my father is about 56 years old. He is taking medication for diabetes and high blood pressure, but sometimes his hands tremble involuntarily. I would like to know if this could be Parkinson's disease.
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Tremor is defined as a repetitive and rhythmic movement occurring in a two-dimensional plane, characterized by a certain frequency. There are many potential causes of tremors; aside from Parkinson's disease, the most common is essential tremor. Other causes of tremors...[Read More] Understanding Tremors: Is It Parkinson's Disease or Something Else?
Understanding Inner Ear Issues: Dizziness, Imbalance, and Tinnitus Explained
Inner ear issues One night, I woke up suddenly in the middle of my sleep and opened my eyes to a spinning sensation that lasted for a few minutes. Since that incident, I have felt different throughout the day, experiencing a constant sense of floating, regardless of whether I am ...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Your description of symptoms is very detailed. Dizziness can generally be classified into peripheral dizziness (caused by issues in the inner ear or the eighth cranial nerve) and central dizziness (caused by problems in the brainstem or cerebell...[Read More] Understanding Inner Ear Issues: Dizziness, Imbalance, and Tinnitus Explained
Understanding Subtle Dizziness: Neurological Insights and Symptoms
To feel faint or not to feel faint? This condition has persisted for a week. There's no significant dizziness, but it feels somewhat like heat exhaustion. However, I am still able to move around, just not as energetically as usual. If I don't mention it, others wouldn...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It could be due to fatigue or lack of sleep, or it might be a mild cold. Generally, these conditions will gradually improve with rest. If the symptoms persist or worsen, it is advisable to visit a family medicine or general internal medicine clinic for further evaluation, particu...[Read More] Understanding Subtle Dizziness: Neurological Insights and Symptoms
Understanding Facial Muscle Twitches: Causes and Concerns
Lip twitching Hello Doctor: I often notice that when I talk a lot or feel nervous, others can see my left corner of the mouth twitching, and the frequency of the twitching is quite high. When I smile, however, the right side appears lower, and the right corner of my mouth feels s...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Hello, facial muscle spasms, or hemifacial spasms, may present with these symptoms. Please visit a neurology clinic for treatment.[Read More] Understanding Facial Muscle Twitches: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Left-Sided Head Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Headache Today I woke up with a severe pain on the left side of my head, which persisted into the evening. Coughing forcefully causes pain, and bending over also triggers discomfort. However, looking down, walking, and sitting do not cause any issues, and I am not sensitive to li...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many potential causes for headaches, such as neck muscle inflammation and vascular headaches, among others. If accompanied by fever, neurological deficits, or rapid progression of symptoms, conditions like meningitis, which can be life-...[Read More] Understanding Left-Sided Head Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Exploring Recovery Possibilities After a Mild Stroke
The possibilities of recovery from a stroke? About three months ago, my father experienced dizziness and discomfort while at work, so he took a leave of absence and drove himself to the hospital. The doctor prescribed medication and sent him home to rest, but on the way back, he ...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Ischemic stroke occurs due to the blockage of cerebral blood vessels, preventing the affected brain tissue from receiving adequate blood supply, leading to insufficient oxygen and subsequent cell death. Since brain cells are highly specialized, they are difficult to regene...[Read More] Exploring Recovery Possibilities After a Mild Stroke
Understanding Sensory Loss: Possible Neurological Causes and Concerns
Feeling numb while doing anything? Doctor, I have recently started experiencing a lack of awareness in everything I do. When it's better, I feel almost normal, but when it's worse, I have no awareness at all, and I can't even hear what others are saying clearly. A ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Guolong, the symptoms you described are difficult to categorize into a specific diagnosis. Please visit a nearby mental health clinic for evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Sensory Loss: Possible Neurological Causes and Concerns
Understanding Brain Parasites: Symptoms and Concerns
Cerebral parasitic infections? Hello, doctor! Although this question may seem strange, what symptoms typically occur if there is a parasitic invasion in the brain? I occasionally experience some dizziness and a tendency to lean to one side. I consulted a neurologist who said my b...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If there are pathogens or parasites invading the brain, symptoms will depend on the location of the invasion and the associated neurological functions affected. These may include language disorders, slowed responses, weakness or numbness in limbs, double vision or blurred vision,...[Read More] Understanding Brain Parasites: Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Hemorrhagic Stroke Symptoms and Recovery in Elderly Patients
Hemorrhagic Stroke Issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask about the symptoms of a stroke. My grandfather suddenly felt dizzy and experienced weakness in his left hand and left leg while in the bathroom over two weeks ago. His speech became increasingly slurred, and he was taken...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, Grandpa has suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in the right hemisphere of the brain, complicated by an infection and fever, and the volume of bleeding from the stroke may not be insignificant. After leaving the intensive care unit, Grandpa's cons...[Read More] Understanding Hemorrhagic Stroke Symptoms and Recovery in Elderly Patients