Spine, Neurology FAQ - Page 2

Sometimes after using the restroom, I experience a noticeable pulsating pain in the left back of my head for a few seconds? Hello, Doctor. About 4-5 years ago, I started experiencing a pulsating pain in the left posterior part of my head for a few seconds after using the restroom...

Sharp pain in the left shoulder when coughing? Hello, doctor. I've been feeling a bit under the weather these past few days. On the first day, I had tonsillitis, and by the second day, I developed nasal congestion and a mild cough. On the third day of my illness, while I was...

Pain upon touch in the shoulder and neck after an intramuscular injection? Hello Doctor: I received injections in both my right and left arms about two days ago for allergies (steroids and antihistamines). At the time of the injection, I felt a sudden soreness in my neck, which I...

Multifaceted health conditions? Dear Doctor: I have some health concerns that I would like to ask you about. I previously had dry eye syndrome, and now I have noticed multiple issues with my body. Firstly, I often wake up feeling tired despite getting enough sleep. I experience s...

Is autonomic nervous system dysfunction caused by cervical spine issues? Hello, doctor. A couple of years ago, after sitting for a long time, I suddenly experienced symptoms such as chest tightness and sharp chest pain. After a while, I felt increasingly uncomfortable and fainted...

Head and neck issues? Hello Doctor, I am the one who recently strained my neck and temporomandibular joint. I would like to ask what could be the cause of the tingling sensation after the neck strain. Recently, when I move my mouth (talking) or eat, I feel a tingling sensation in...

Abnormal sensations on the right side are gradually spreading? Hello Doctor, last Saturday, February 24th, I experienced mild numbness in my right lip, right finger, and half of my palm. By Monday, the numbness worsened, so I visited a family medicine doctor who prescribed medica...

While working, I bumped my head while climbing stairs? I bumped my head while climbing stairs at work on February 27. At the time, I didn't feel much, but starting the next day, February 28, I began to experience weakness in my limbs and a sense of imbalance. However, I have...

Sometimes after using the restroom, I experience a noticeable pulsating pain in the left posterior part of my head for a few seconds? Hello, Doctor. About 4-5 years ago, I started experiencing a pulsating pain in the left posterior part of my head for a few seconds after using th...

Stroke causes neurological damage? Hello, Doctor! Four months after getting my front tooth crown, I started experiencing a tingling sensation in my right nostril, right cheekbone, and right ear. Sometimes, the right side of my head also feels this way. What could be the cause? Tw...

Numbness in the dorsum of the foot and toes? On February 10, I began to experience a numb sensation in the area of the dorsum of my left foot near the toes, as well as in the toes themselves. There is no pain, and I still have sensation; walking is not an issue, but when wearing ...

I have a headache that radiates to the back of my head, with a hot sensation on my forehead and warmth in my upper back? Hello Dr. Jiang: Since the end of January, I have been experiencing pain in my forehead, which has now shifted to the lower back of my head, causing me to wake...

Neck tightness, tremors, and dizziness? Last week, I experienced a headache due to heatstroke and underwent cupping therapy (without cupping on the spine). However, the night after the treatment, I began to feel tightness in my neck when looking up or down, or in certain position...

Headaches and vascular-related issues? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing frequent headaches and fatigue. Here are my detailed symptoms: I have two types of headaches; one is unilateral (more often on the left side, but sometimes on the right) accompanied by a feeling of pre...

I would like to inquire about what condition these symptoms may indicate? Sitting for 1-2 hours (such as in a car or at a desk) causes intense stabbing pain throughout the neck, shoulders, and upper back, along with a feeling of tightness and swelling around the neck and shoulder...

Dizziness and dry mouth? Recently, I have been experiencing dizziness, a feeling of pressure in the back of my head, dry mouth, tinnitus, and occasional numbness in my hands. My walking is normal. I visited a family medicine clinic where I was prescribed medication for the dizzin...

Right shoulder and neck tightness and pain? Hello Doctor: For the past six months, I have been experiencing a tight and painful sensation on the right side of my neck, extending from my head down to a certain point on my shoulder, similar to a nerve issue. I have difficulty turni...

Feeling of body swaying? Hello, doctor. Recently, I spent too much time at the computer maintaining a posture, and after getting up, I noticed stiffness in my neck muscles along with dizziness. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who said my muscles were inflame...

Unable to lift fingers? I am unable to fully extend my right index finger to form the number "1." The finger often can only be raised halfway before I feel weakness and cannot straighten it further, although sometimes I can lift it a little higher. It varies throughout ...

Tightness in the thigh muscles, numbness, and mild edema in the legs? My mother, who is 88 years old, participated in a volunteer trip on November 14, where she walked too much, resulting in foot pain and nerve compression that prevented her from sleeping and standing. During thi...