Stroke, Neurology FAQ - Page 18

Ischemic stroke? Hello, I would like to ask you about a condition I saw on a television program called "ischemic stroke." My mother (45 years old) has several symptoms that match, such as headaches, experiencing blackouts upon waking, and weakness in her limbs, especial...

Cervical myofascial pain syndrome Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my father's symptoms. He experiences numbness and tightness from his head to his toes on the right side of his body, which feels like being tightly bound. This has been going on for more than three ye...

Unilateral facial numbness? Hello. My mother has recently experienced occasional scalp tingling. Yesterday, she suddenly felt tingling on the right side of her face, but it didn't last long. Could this be a sign of a stroke or a facial nerve issue? Also, would a head X-ray b...

The Confusion of Stroke Patients Regarding the "Golden 3 Hours" (Forwarded from the Director's Mailbox) My father is 79 years old. A few days ago, while riding a motorcycle to the hospital with my mother for a medical appointment, he collapsed in the hospital'...

Grandmother had a minor stroke!!! Dear Director Yeh, Hello. My grandmother was hospitalized two months ago due to a stroke caused by a blockage in the right side of her brain. Although she has been safely discharged, the doctor only recommended regular outpatient visits and medi...

Chest pain in the elderly? Recently, my father often complains of "heart bone pain." When it occurs, the pain is very intense but usually subsides within three to five minutes. Applying some menthol balm can help alleviate the pain. Occasionally, it can happen consecuti...

Tingling sensation on the left side of the scalp, similar to goosebumps? Hello, Doctor: Due to my job, I have to sit for long periods while using a computer, spending over 10 hours a day on it. In the past year or two, I have noticed some discomfort in my body. I experience sudde...

Sudden abdominal distension? My father-in-law is 48 years old and had a stroke two years ago. Recently, his abdomen has noticeably increased in size, but he has normal bowel movements and drinks water regularly. He also has a habit of exercising and occasionally enjoys a drink in...

Numbness and tightness in the right side of the limbs? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my father’s symptoms. He has been experiencing numbness and tightness on the right side of his body from head to toe for over three years. The tightness feels like being bound very tig...

Soliloquy Hello Doctor, My grandmother is 83 years old and has a history of heart disease and hypertension. Currently, she is experiencing hallucinations, talking to herself, trembling hands, loss of appetite, and weakness in her legs, although she still has sensation (the hall...

Numbness and tightness in the right side of the limbs? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my father's symptoms. He has been experiencing numbness and tightness from his head to his toes on the right side of his body for over three years. The tightness feels like being ...

Stroke symptoms Hello, does a stroke always accompany numbness in the arm and leg on the same side? Will both the hand and foot be affected? Is it possible for only the face or just one hand to be involved? Thank you.

Headache on the top of the head? Hello, sometimes I experience headaches, specifically at the top of my head. I'm not sure what it could be. I also have mild numbness on one side of my face. Is there a risk of stroke? Additionally, regarding the facial nerve, is the mild num...

Facial asymmetry? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a tingling and swelling sensation on one side of my face. When I relax, I notice that my eye and mouth appear uneven, but my arms and legs are normal with no abnormalities. I can close my eyes and mouth, and i...

Tightness in the left side of the face? Hello, doctor. A month ago, I noticed varicose veins in my left leg, which appear somewhat purple. Now, when I walk, certain areas hurt, particularly above the ankle and on the outer thigh, which feels swollen and painful. It seems to be mo...

Dizziness and hoarseness? Hello Doctor, my father is 70 years old. A couple of days ago, he suddenly experienced severe dizziness and nausea, followed by a hoarse voice. Eventually, he felt some relief after receiving an injection. He usually sleeps well, but the night before the...

I have been waking up early every day for the past few months? Hello, I have been experiencing early waking every day for the past few months. I go to bed around 11 PM and always wake up around 7 AM the next morning. This is quite different from before when I could sleep until my...

Persistent leg cramps in the elderly? After my mother suffered a thrombotic stroke, she has been experiencing persistent leg cramps, averaging a small cramp every ten minutes (tight cramps from the calf to the foot) and a larger cramp once an hour (with her body arching). She has...

Ischemic stroke On February 7th of this year, my husband visited a neurosurgeon due to weakness in his right hand. After examinations, he was diagnosed with an ischemic stroke accompanied by right hand weakness. However, a year ago, he had already shown some slurred speech, which...

excuse me? One month after a mild brain hemorrhage, my 70-year-old mother, who lives in southern Taiwan, has been experiencing difficulty in articulating her thoughts and has been repeating questions. In mid-January, during a cold spell, she suffered a mild brain hemorrhage. Curr...