Stroke, Neurology FAQ - Page 22

My dad feels dizzy when he lies down? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask some questions on behalf of my father, who is 63 years old. His symptoms are as follows: 1. Today, he suddenly felt dizzy while lying down (it felt like the bed was sinking, lasting about twenty seconds; look...

I'm sorry, but I need more information to assist you. Please provide additional details or context? My mother is 47 years old and had facial nerve dysfunction four years ago. Recently, she has started to experience numbness in her hands and feet (a tingling sensation), espec...

Numbness in the left hand and foot? Hello, Dr. Yeh. Since February 10, I have been experiencing stiffness and pain in my shoulders and neck upon waking up. Starting February 23, I noticed some tingling in my left middle finger, and in the past two weeks, I've also felt some ...

Do I have a stroke? Hello, I am currently 21 years old, weighing 145 kg and standing at 178 cm tall. I have symptoms of high blood pressure and have been taking antihypertensive medication continuously for over six months. I have not controlled my diet or exercised, and my daily ...

Usually, my blood pressure is low, but now it has returned to normal levels, and I feel a bit dizzy? I usually have low blood pressure around 60-90, but now it's 85-110. Recently, I've been feeling a bit dizzy, as if I've had a little beer; sometimes it feels bette...

Can cervical disc herniation cause symptoms of a stroke? After a CT scan of the neck, the physician diagnosed the patient with cervical disc herniation. The main symptoms include weakness in the limbs, but the patient also exhibits symptoms of "stuttering." What could b...

How to effectively manage thalamic pain? I would like to inquire about treatment options for thalamic pain. My father has been experiencing thalamic pain symptoms for over four years due to a cerebral hemorrhage, and he has not received effective treatment so far. Therefore, I wo...

I would like to inquire whether my symptoms could possibly indicate elevated intracranial pressure or a stroke? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask whether I need to seek medical attention. My current symptoms are as follows: I usually operate high-risk investment products, which h...

Daughter's face Dear Doctor, My daughter is in the second year of junior high school and has excellent grades. This week, my younger daughter noticed that when my older daughter smiles, her mouth is crooked (only one side smiles, with the right side appearing more rigid). S...

Tinnitus ~ insomnia ~ shoulder and neck pain ~ nasal mucosa redness and swelling? Hello Dr. Yeh, I have been increasingly unable to tolerate some physical discomforts. I know I have some unhealthy beliefs; I am aware that my body is unwell, but I really dislike going to the hospi...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction Hello Doctor, I have previously shown you my condition, and you diagnosed me with autonomic nervous system dysfunction. You prescribed Alepam 15mg, Tofranil 25mg, and Xanax 0.5mg. During this period, I haven't seen much improvement. I wak...

Postoperative confusion? Hello Doctor, my father was hospitalized due to septic shock. After being intubated by the physician, he woke up quite alert (able to write and communicate). Later, he underwent abdominal surgery where the doctor found only distension of the colon and dra...

Can stroke survivors consume health foods for weight loss? Hello, my mother has been suffering from a stroke for nearly two years, resulting in loss of sensation and mobility on her left side. She is undergoing regular rehabilitation, but her doctor has indicated that she is curr...

excuse me? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if missing someone very much can cause chest tightness or cerebral embolism. If cerebral embolism occurs, what are the common treatment options? Thank you.

Secondary stroke Hello Dr. Huang Ying-Che: My grandfather had a stroke this year. He had no warning signs when he had the stroke, just weakness in his right hand, which eventually led to weakness throughout his body. We had no choice but to go to the emergency room, where he was ...

excuse me? Hello, I would like to ask if hyperbaric oxygen therapy after a stroke can lead to better recovery. My grandmother, who is 96 years old, had a stroke a few months ago and had dementia prior to the stroke. She is currently experiencing mobility issues. Would it be benef...

Dementia Hello, doctor. My mother has a benign tumor in her brain that was pressing on her optic nerve. She underwent surgery to remove it in 1989, but due to the complex location of the tumor, it could not be completely excised. In 2003, the tumor had grown larger, and she had a...

Headache When I strain during a bowel movement, I experience pain on the left side of my head, and it feels extremely uncomfortable! My heart rate increases! This has not happened before, but sometimes I feel symptoms similar to heat exhaustion, like dizziness from being in the s...

How should a stroke be treated? Dr. Yeh: Hello! My mother suffered a mild ischemic stroke over three months ago. The doctor prescribed seven medications for her heart and vascular health, which she takes daily. However, her blood pressure often remains between 150 and 175, and sh...

Dizziness recurrence in stroke patients? Hello Dr. Huang, My mother is 58 years old and suffered a second stroke one year ago, resulting in multiple infarcts in the brainstem and cerebellum, which caused right-sided hemiplegia, loss of balance, and unclear speech, although her c...