Parkinson's disease, Neurology FAQ - Page 3

Differentiating between drug-induced Parkinsonism and primary Parkinson's disease? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for bothering you. My father has been experiencing tremors at the corners of his mouth since February of this year. He has consulted several neurologists and undergo...

Finger tremors Hello Doctor: In recent months, I have occasionally woken up at night due to numbness in my hands (90% of the time it's my left hand, sometimes the entire palm, and other times just the ring and little fingers). The common factor is that I notice my hand is po...

Inquiry about headaches following a car accident-related brain injury? A family member suffered a brain injury from a car accident and has been in a coma for about two weeks. They have been monitored with MRI scans for two years, and the brain condition has stabilized, so no furt...

Regarding muscle issues? Hello Doctor, I have recently been experiencing muscle twitching. The twitching occurs in specific areas after significant movements; for example, after sneezing, the muscles around my ribs twitch a few times. The twitching is more noticeable when I lie d...

About Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) I consulted a doctor regarding my muscle twitching, and he said it is unlikely to be Parkinson's disease. He prescribed medication and ordered blood tests to check my ion levels. I have a follow-up appointment on April 30 to review t...

About muscle twitching? Hello Doctor, I have recently noticed a lack of sensation in a specific area at the back of my throat, which made me worried enough to see a doctor. The doctor reviewed my previous reports, tested my reflexes with a hammer, conducted a consultation, and ha...

Eyelid twitching and facial muscle spasms? I have been experiencing eyelid twitching in my right eye for about two weeks. After a week of twitching, I visited an ophthalmologist who reassured me that the twitching would eventually resolve and advised me not to worry. A few days l...

Elderly individuals may experience hand tremors recently? Hello Doctor: My mother is currently 65 years old and runs a small eatery with my father, who has not yet retired. Recently, when I returned home, I noticed that while she was serving vegetables to customers, one hand was ...

Sleep talking My roommate says that I often scream in my sleep, about once or twice a month, but I am not aware of it. I curse and seem to be arguing with someone. I looked it up online and it said this could be a precursor to Parkinson's disease... what should I do?

Involuntary movements during sleep? Hello Doctor, my father was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and was hospitalized. During his hospital stay, he often experienced involuntary movements and shaking of his limbs while sleeping, occasionally talking in his sleep and waving...

I would like to inquire about the issue of hand tremors? Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to ask you about my hand tremors. About 4-5 years ago, my family noticed that one of my fingers would shake when I used chopsticks, and it would also tremble slightly when I tried to straighten...

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) shows no evidence of thrombosis or is inconclusive, making rehabilitation treatment unfeasible? Hello, my mother experienced weakness in her legs, unclear speech, and difficulty swallowing in mid-June, although the symptoms were not very pronounce...

Tremors in the fingers during exertion? Hello, doctor. When I exert force with my right index finger, it shakes (all five fingers do). When I place my hand on my thigh, it does not shake. When I exert force with my right biceps, I can clearly see the skin on the right side of the...

Experiencing hand tremors while using chopsticks with the right hand? Hello doctor, I have a question. When I use chopsticks with my right hand, it shakes a bit (only the right hand). It's not to the extent that I can't eat, but it feels shaky. In Parkinson's disea...

Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia 1. There are multiple articles available online, each describing slightly different symptoms. What are the correct symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia? 2. What imaging studies are currently available to diagnose Lewy Body Dementia? Thank you, doctor, f...

Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia There are multiple articles online, each describing slightly different symptoms. What are the symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia? Thank you for your response, doctor.

Parkinson's disease Hello Dr. Hong, I am 60 years old and do not have any issues with hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol; my overall health condition is fairly good. However, over two years ago, my family noticed that my head would have slight tremors when at rest. ...

Consulting a doctor about issues such as tremors? Hello Doctor, about 4-5 years ago, my family noticed that sometimes when I eat with chopsticks or pick up things, my fingers would tremble, especially when I am nervous, which is more pronounced. After a year or two, they finally ...

Trembling of the lower lip? Hello Dr. Jiang, my mother (65 years old) has been experiencing occasional tremors in her lower lip over the past two months, which she is not aware of. She has not had this issue before. In May of this year, she developed urticaria and was on corticos...

Facial spasms Hello, I would like to ask about a twitching sensation on the left side of my cheekbone or just above the corner of my mouth. It occurs a few times a day, about 3 to 4 times, each lasting around 3 seconds. Sometimes there is a slight twitching feeling, but it doesn&...