Help! My Mental Health is Crumbling Due to Nerve Issues
I need help; I'm on the verge of a mental breakdown? Hello, doctor. I often experience itching and tingling sensations on the left side of my face (the affected area changes daily, and this has been going on for over three months). The condition fluctuates; sometimes I feel ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If the neurologist finds no significant abnormalities and considering the high levels of stress and poor sleep, it may be advisable to consult a psychiatrist to evaluate whether your symptoms are related to psychological factors.[Read More] Help! My Mental Health is Crumbling Due to Nerve Issues
Numbness in Right Big Toe: Causes and Insights from Neurology
Numbness in the right big toe? In recent years, I have experienced a tingling sensation in my right big toe when I press on the tip and the base of the toe. However, I do not feel this tingling sensation during normal activities. This symptom began after I wore military boots for...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
When pressure is applied, there is a tingling sensation, which may suggest a minor injury to a small nerve branch; however, it is not severe. Symptoms occur only with stimulation. It is advisable to pay attention to your current footwear or habits and to avoid prolonged pressure ...[Read More] Numbness in Right Big Toe: Causes and Insights from Neurology
Understanding Side Effects of Nicametate Citrate 50mg in Neurology Patients
The side effects of Nicametate Citrate 50mg may include dizziness, headache, gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea or diarrhea, and allergic reactions. If you Since October 2015, I have been experiencing involuntary body tremors during sleep, leading to insomnia, which is ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
If the side effects of the medication Kylan outweigh its benefits, discontinuation may be considered. If stopping this medication does not pose a serious risk, most physicians would likely allow patients to decide whether to continue taking it. In this regard, the importance of n...[Read More] Understanding Side Effects of Nicametate Citrate 50mg in Neurology Patients
Understanding Scalp Tingling: Causes and When to Seek Help
Scalp tingling? Hello doctor, I am currently 17 years old. For the past couple of days, I've been experiencing a tingling sensation on my scalp, and I also feel a slight tingling when I wake up in the morning. However, there are no accompanying symptoms of headache or dizzin...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear [Name], this can be monitored to see if it continues to recur. If it persists, please visit the hospital for a consultation.[Read More] Understanding Scalp Tingling: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Body Tingling: Possible Causes and Stress Connection
Generalized paresthesia? Hello, doctor. Since last week, I initially experienced numbness in my right little finger, which later extended to my palm, arm, shoulder, and throughout my body. The primary sensation of tingling and numbness is concentrated in my hands, feet, and neck,...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description of experiencing discomfort from a tingling sensation throughout your body, it may be necessary to consider hyperventilation syndrome. Hyperventilation can lead to feelings of suffocation and shortness of breath, as well as affect organ blood flow. A decr...[Read More] Understanding Body Tingling: Possible Causes and Stress Connection
Understanding Medication Side Effects: Insights from a Neurology Perspective
Last question? Hello, Dr. Gao. (I apologize for pressing send before finishing my message yesterday.) I would like to ask about the medications I recently changed. These are the medications I received at the clinic: I take a 0.5 mg capsule of Mecobalamin (Nerve Growth Factor) in ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Side effects of medications are inevitable, but it is important to weigh the benefits against the side effects to determine if the medication is worth taking. If a medication causes a tingling sensation in the head, one should consider the purpose of taking it. If it does not ser...[Read More] Understanding Medication Side Effects: Insights from a Neurology Perspective
Managing Medication: Addressing Neurology Concerns and Side Effects
Medication issues? Hello, Dr. Gao. I recently changed my medication and would like to ask you about the medications I received at the clinic. In the morning, I take my blood pressure medication along with Nabota 0.5 mg (Mecobalamin), "Shenda" Yulishupan 0.25 mg (taken b...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If the symptoms started after changing medications, you should inform the original physician to clarify the relationship between the previous medication and the current one that may have caused these symptoms. If the symptoms were present before the medication change, it may not ...[Read More] Managing Medication: Addressing Neurology Concerns and Side Effects
Understanding Weakness While Walking: Possible Causes and Solutions
Weakness while walking? Hello, I would like to ask about my condition. When I walk, after about a minute, I feel as if my head is being lifted, my body feels very light, and I experience tightness in my neck, shoulders, and temples. My legs feel light, and my hands and feet have ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Sammi, such a description makes it difficult to identify the issue without a neurological examination. Please visit the outpatient clinic for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Weakness While Walking: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Neck and Scalp Numbness: Causes and Relief Strategies
Numbness in the neck (tight and tingling) and a tingling sensation in the scalp? Hello doctor, while I was relaxing in my flexible computer chair and leaned back to get up, I heard a popping sound from my cervical spine. When I turned my head, there was another sound, making it a...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the most common cause of neck pain is cervical myofascial pain. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the trapezius muscle in the back of the neck, resulting in neck and shoulder discomfort. If a nerve root is compressed, it ma...[Read More] Understanding Neck and Scalp Numbness: Causes and Relief Strategies
Understanding Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Why does numbness occur? Why does my body sometimes experience numbness when I feel unwell? Sometimes it's in my face, sometimes in my hands, and sometimes in my feet. This numbness feels different from the tingling sensation I get when I sit cross-legged. Sometimes I don&#x...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is normal for individuals to experience some sensory abnormalities in their nerves occasionally during times of high stress or anxiety. However, these sensations are usually not localized and do not occur at fixed times, and they do not necessarily indicate any underlying medi...[Read More] Understanding Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Relieving Nerve Pain from Prolonged Sitting: Solutions for Back Discomfort
Prolonged sitting can lead to back numbness? Due to work requirements, I need to sit for long periods. However, I have gradually noticed frequent lower back pain, and in the past two weeks, I have started experiencing a tingling sensation in the left side of my back intermittentl...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the most common cause of left-sided neck pain is cervical myofascial pain. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the trapezius muscle in the back of the neck, resulting in neck and shoulder discomfort. Initially, resting may al...[Read More] Relieving Nerve Pain from Prolonged Sitting: Solutions for Back Discomfort
Understanding Memory Loss After a Severe Head Injury: What to Expect
Severe head trauma after a fall? Hello Doctor: Three weeks ago, I slipped on wet tiles while exiting my bathroom at home and hit the back of my head near my left ear against the wall. The impact was quite severe, and I lost consciousness for a moment, feeling a tingling sensation...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The area near the left ear corresponds to the left temporal lobe in the brain, which houses auditory processing, language functions, and deeper memory regions. Your symptoms could indicate a short-term neurological dysfunction due to a concussion, but they may also suggest other ...[Read More] Understanding Memory Loss After a Severe Head Injury: What to Expect
Understanding Side Effects of Nicametate Citrate 50mg: A Patient's Experience
The side effects of Nicametate Citrate 50 mg may include gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Other potential side effects Since October 2015, I have experienced involuntary body jerks that wake me up during sleep, leading to insom...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Based on the process you described, it seems to be a side effect of the medication. Generally, when we prescribe this medication to patients, the experience is relatively straightforward, and only a few have reported side effects similar to yours. Typically, these side effects re...[Read More] Understanding Side Effects of Nicametate Citrate 50mg: A Patient's Experience
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Numbness and Dizziness Explained
Dizziness and a feeling of pressure in the back of the head? Hello, Doctor! I would like to ask about an incident that occurred on the night of April 8th. I was lying in bed watching TV and used my left pinky finger to scratch my face when suddenly my left pinky became weak and u...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms seem to resemble sensory abnormalities in the distribution area of the eighth cervical nerve root caused by nerve compression, along with shoulder and neck pain. The common causes are often due to overwork or poor posture leading to...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Numbness and Dizziness Explained
Understanding Numbness in Hands and Face: When to Seek Help
Numbness in the hands and face? Hello, about one or two months ago, I started experiencing numbness in the fingers of both hands (mainly in the outermost joints, with the middle three fingers being the most affected and the thumb less so). Initially, it occurred only occasionally...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider cervical disc herniation causing nerve compression, which can lead to symptoms of radiating abnormal sensations. Disc herniation can also occur due to sudden injuries, such as a rapid head turn, or due to prolonged...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Hands and Face: When to Seek Help
Understanding Sudden Numbness in Right Face and Hand: Possible Causes
Numbness in the right hand and right side of the face? Hello, Doctor. Last night before bed, I suddenly experienced pain behind my right ear, and gradually I felt a tingling sensation in my right cheek. About 10 minutes later, my right hand also started to feel numb, which lasted...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If there are symptoms on the right side of the face along with the right hand, the lesion is likely located in the brain. Transient symptoms could indicate ischemia or electrical discharge. If there is simply pain in the right ear followed by unusual sensations in the right cheek...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Numbness in Right Face and Hand: Possible Causes
Understanding Tongue Numbness: Causes and Concerns During Sleep
Numbness of the tongue? Hello Doctor: Recently, when I am about to fall asleep, I experience a tingling sensation at the back of my tongue (it feels somewhat like a mild tremor). Sometimes, I also feel this sensation in my esophagus or chest. This only occurs when I am sleeping; ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Currently, it seems that there are no related neurological issues that can be identified. However, some patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease have reported similar descriptions. You may want to assess if there are any gastrointestinal abnormalities, and if necessary, refe...[Read More] Understanding Tongue Numbness: Causes and Concerns During Sleep
Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: When to Seek Medical Help
Numbness on the right side of the body? Hello Doctor: Three months ago, I woke up one day with sudden numbness on the right side of my body. I went to a large hospital, and the doctor said it was not a stroke because I still had sensation and pain on the right side, so it should ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Numbness on the right side has improved over the course of a month, but has recurred. The right side of the face and head are affected, which may indicate a central nervous system issue or a precursor to seizures. An electroencephalogram (EEG) can be used to assess for abnormal e...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: When to Seek Medical Help
Occasional Tingling Sensation in Right Face: Possible Causes and Tests
Occasionally, I experience a tingling sensation on the right side of my face throughout the day (but it is not painful)? (1) Duration: Approximately one month since onset. (2) Symptoms: Occasionally experiencing a tingling sensation on the right side of the face throughout the ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider trigeminal neuralgia. I recommend first consulting a dentist to rule out any dental issues. You may also want to see a neurologist to discuss further evaluation and treatment options. Wishing you good health and pe...[Read More] Occasional Tingling Sensation in Right Face: Possible Causes and Tests
Headaches and Side Effects: Is Your SSRI Medication to Blame?
Recently, there have been instances of headaches? Hello, doctor. I started taking escitalopram, an SSRI antidepressant, a little over two weeks ago. During the first week, I didn't notice much of a change, but in the second week, after the dosage was increased, I began exper...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Headache and nausea with vomiting can be side effects of this medication, especially since you have just started using it. The first consideration should be the medication-related side effects. It is recommended that you return to the prescribing physician's clinic to inform...[Read More] Headaches and Side Effects: Is Your SSRI Medication to Blame?