Others, Neurology FAQ - Page 2

Lumbar pain I have been experiencing lower back pain for over two years after giving birth. I have undergone traditional rehabilitation and paid for shockwave therapy, but despite continuous rehabilitation, I still wake up at night due to pain. Recently, when pressing on the post...

I have a severe headache that feels like an explosion on both sides, and the ringing in my ears has become louder? I have a terrible headache. I thought taking a nap would help, but the pain woke me up. I first went to a neurologist for an MRI, which showed no issues. I visited a...

Swallowing saliva causes headaches? In late June, after I sneezed forcefully, I experienced a sharp pain at the top right of my head. Initially, I had headaches when swallowing, but that subsided. However, I still occasionally feel pain when swallowing saliva, although eating foo...

Insomnia has persisted since June 5th? Hello Doctor: I am an office worker who usually engages in weight training. Last month, on June 5th, I suddenly developed insomnia that has persisted until now. I am unable to sleep at night, and I also cannot take a nap during the day. Init...

Headache and Taste Sensation Hello, doctor. After quitting smoking for a year or two, I have been experiencing headaches triggered by the smell of smoke or strong food aromas. The pain can be so intense that it only improves the next day after I wake up. For example, I have stron...

Feeling fatigued no matter what you do? Doctor, I sleep at least 8 hours every day. Usually, when I wake up in the morning, I don't feel refreshed. Sometimes on my days off, even after sleeping for 8 or 9 hours, I still feel very sleepy and can't go back to sleep. In th...

Physical examination revealed signs of a previous minor stroke? Hello Doctor: Last month, the MRI results for my brain were interpreted as follows: Z719 Counseling, unspecified, V6540 Counseling, not otherwise specified, ||cre:0, eGFRr:0 Imaging findings: Brain MRI study without ...

Involuntary muscle tension? Hello Doctor: Since around middle school, I have experienced episodes where my head involuntarily turns to the left, and the muscles in my face, neck, and limbs temporarily (for about ten seconds) maintain a rigid posture, becoming twisted and unable t...

Ear fullness and difficulty hearing? Hello Dr. Jiang, In February 2022, I woke up one morning to find that I was experiencing ear fullness. I went to an otolaryngologist, and after a week of treatment, the ear fullness resolved. However, a week later, the ear fullness returned, ...

Numbness in the third and fourth toes of the left foot? Hello Dr. Jiang: About four months ago, I started experiencing a tingling and numbness in my left toes when I stood on my tiptoes, similar to an electric shock sensation. Later, during the Qingming holiday, I noticed that my...

Dizziness and a feeling of pressure in the head? Hello Dr. Peng, I would like to ask about the sensation of dizziness that feels like my head is very tight and my neck is also tense. Sometimes it gets worse, and I suddenly feel faint. It feels like my brain cannot relax. Is this ...

After catching a cold, I occasionally feel dizzy when lying down, experiencing sudden bouts of vertigo? Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you! About a week ago, I started experiencing a cold, and I have just recovered from it. While lying down, I occasionally feel a "...

Dystonia Hello Doctor, I underwent a C4 to C7 discectomy and implantation of three artificial discs one and a half years ago. Three months post-surgery, I began experiencing stiffness on one side of my sternocleidomastoid muscle and stiffness in my shoulder and neck. I feel as th...

Do I have epilepsy? Could I possibly have a brain tumor? Hello Doctor, I have two questions to ask you, regarding headaches and epilepsy. Most importantly, I am very worried that I might have a brain tumor or something similar, and I hope to receive some advice. Regarding epile...

Sometimes I experience headaches after waking up in the morning? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about experiencing headaches upon waking up in the morning (occurring about once or twice every one to two weeks). Sometimes it resolves on its own, while other times I need to take...

Numbness and pain in the hands and feet? Hello Dr. Jiang, I previously underwent rehabilitation treatment for my cervical spine issues, during which the numbness and tingling in my fingers were not as severe. However, after moving, I have had less opportunity to continue rehabil...

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...

Persistent sensation of shaking? Hello, Dr. Jiang. Last July, I went to the ENT department to check for ear stones, but no results were found. At that time, the ENT specialist asked me to perform the following tests related to cerebellar function and body movement. The public can...

New deep pain begins after root canal treatment? Hello Doctor, I just completed a microscopic root canal treatment on my lower left second molar last week. During the procedure, I felt a spot (under the root) that repeatedly became inflamed and painful, but it would alleviate whe...

Left lumbar and hip pain? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing lower back pain for the past ten years due to sitting for long periods during exams and suddenly lifting heavy objects. Since then, my back occasionally hurts, and I need to stretch it. Typically, it takes about a m...