Understanding Severe Headaches, Dizziness, and Breathing Difficulties
Headache, dizziness, palpitations, and shortness of breath? Two weeks ago in the evening, I suddenly experienced a severe headache and difficulty breathing, prompting me to rush to the emergency room. I told the doctor that my head was pounding, I had tinnitus, and most important...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
In general, a neurologist will conduct a detailed assessment based on your headache and related symptoms. If there is a consideration for a specific type of headache, they will explain it to you. If not, it indicates that they believe they can manage your treatment effectively, a...[Read More] Understanding Severe Headaches, Dizziness, and Breathing Difficulties
Understanding Chronic Fatigue and Neurological Symptoms in Young Adults
Brain fog and irritability? Hello, Doctor: I usually go to bed around 11 PM and tend to feel anxious. However, I experience daily symptoms of dizziness, nasal congestion, frequent yawning and tearing, irritability, fatigue, and cold extremities, often feeling excessively sleepy. ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider sleep disorders. Common causes include obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: habitual snoring, nasal congestion, enlarged tonsils, family members noticing breathing pauses, and a persistent feeling of not being well-re...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Fatigue and Neurological Symptoms in Young Adults
Understanding Dizziness and Breathing Difficulties: A Neurology Perspective
Hello, doctor? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing frequent dizziness, chest tightness, and shortness of breath lately. These episodes usually last for about 10 to 20 seconds and resolve on their own after a short while, occurring approximately 2 to 3 times a day. I previousl...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A common cause is the obstruction of the airway by soft tissues near the throat, which narrows the upper airway and leads to snoring and breathing cessation. Abnormalities in upper ai...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Breathing Difficulties: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Dizziness and Eye Pain: When to Seek Neurology Help
Dizziness upon opening the eyes? Hello Doctor, I am inquiring about my mother's condition. She is currently 65 years old. Last night, she had a big argument with my younger brother, and afterwards, she experienced pain in one eye and slight dizziness. Since her condition imp...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello Mr. Lan: Your mother's primary symptoms include sudden onset of unilateral eye pain accompanied by dizziness, which may suggest several conditions: A. If the dizziness is characterized by a spinning sensation, it may be due to posterior circulation insufficiency, poten...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Eye Pain: When to Seek Neurology Help
Understanding Dizziness Starting from the Back of the Head: A Neurology Perspective
Dizziness originating from the back of the head? I have been receiving treatment in cardiology for 2 years and 4 months. Twenty years ago, I was treated for Meniere's disease for about a year. During middle school, I injured my right eardrum while playing basketball, which l...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Your symptoms are experienced by many people, often occurring after periods of fatigue or busy tasks, and sometimes around the time of a cold when physical strength is diminished. Often, examinations reveal no significant issues. I can only explain that it may be a slight vestibu...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness Starting from the Back of the Head: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Symptoms Explained
Dizziness: What are the causes? This morning, I started feeling dizzy about 10 minutes after sitting at the train station. I experienced a sensation of pressure in the back of my head, blurred consciousness, tinnitus, weakness in my legs, and a warm sensation around my ears and f...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many factors that can cause dizziness, such as anemia, autonomic dysfunction, and inner ear imbalance. Since your symptoms occur in the morning, it is more likely to be due to dehydration. However, it is also important to rule out sympt...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Symptoms Explained
Is It Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction? Understanding Your Symptoms
Is it autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello Doctor, Over two months ago, I smoked some marijuana while abroad. I'm not sure if it was too potent or mixed with something else, but that night I experienced severe palpitations and overall weakness. Although I felt a bit...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, cannabinoid receptors are present in neurons in various regions of the brain. These areas are associated with memory (hippocampus), attention (cortex), perception (sensory areas of the cortex), and movement (cerebellum, substantia nigra, globus p...[Read More] Is It Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction? Understanding Your Symptoms
Unexplained Dizziness: Seeking Answers for Persistent Discomfort
It's really distressing to experience discomfort and dizziness without being able to identify the underlying issue? I do not smoke or drink alcohol, but due to a shift work schedule, my sleep patterns are quite irregular. Since early 2015, I have experienced occasional dizzi...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Based on your description, the initial dizziness is likely related to inner ear dysfunction, but it gradually transformed into a feeling of lightheadedness with occasional swaying. This can sometimes be attributed to anxiety stemming from the brain's perception of an unsafe ...[Read More] Unexplained Dizziness: Seeking Answers for Persistent Discomfort
Understanding Dizziness: Neurological Insights and Possible Causes
Dizziness and related issues? Hello Doctor, since elementary school, I have felt unwell whenever I stand still for a short period. My vision gradually darkens, I experience tinnitus, break out in cold sweats, and my breathing becomes somewhat rapid. However, these symptoms do not...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Miss Su, if you are experiencing these symptoms, my suggestion is to first rule out any issues with the carotid arteries. If there are no problems found, then seek assistance from a psychosomatic medicine specialist (psychiatrist).[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Neurological Insights and Possible Causes
Understanding Transient Ischemic Attacks: Symptoms and Diagnosis Insights
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing dizziness for the past six months. It is not a spinning sensation, but rather a feeling of unsteadiness while walking, along with a sensation of swaying and falling. Occasionally, I have neck pain. My blood pr...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, due to the thickening of your carotid artery intima, it is important to pay attention to other risk factors such as passive smoking and metabolic syndrome. Many factors can cause symptoms of dizziness, such as anemia, autonomic dysfunction, inner...[Read More] Understanding Transient Ischemic Attacks: Symptoms and Diagnosis Insights
Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Concerns Explained
Dizziness, tingling in the head, and discomfort in the back of the neck and head? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my symptoms. I often experience dizziness, headaches, tingling in my head, nausea, and a heavy feeling in my head. I also feel my heartbeat and experience bod...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, positional vertigo should be considered first. The symptoms are characterized by dizziness lasting a few seconds, related to changes in head position, such as bending over, leaning back, lying down, getting up, turning over, and sudden head movem...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Concerns Explained
Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Possible Neurological Conditions
Dizziness, headache? Hello Dr. Jiang, I often experience a feeling of pressure at the back of my head, sudden dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, and increased sleepiness. These symptoms have been ongoing for almost two months. Could you please tell me what diseases these sympt...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the first consideration should be the symptoms of migraine, which typically include visual disturbances. These may manifest as scintillating scotomas or flashes of light, as well as blurred or distorted vision as an aura. A few minutes after the ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Possible Neurological Conditions
Understanding Dizziness: Possible Causes and Connections to Menstrual Cycle
Feeling of dizziness? Hello Dr. Lan, I have recently been experiencing a sensation of swaying, almost like being on a boat, whenever I move my head. However, I do not feel dizzy or nauseous, and the symptoms are intermittent, not lasting long. If I am tired, the sensation seems t...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Xiao Yu, your cough may be causing dizziness due to 1. interference with sleep and 2. head movement. Treating the cough may help. Additionally, it is important to maintain a regular sleep schedule and avoid high-sodium foods. If you frequently experience tinnitus, you should...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Possible Causes and Connections to Menstrual Cycle
Understanding Facial Paresthesia: Causes, Symptoms, and Concerns
Facial paresthesia Over two months ago, I first noticed a slight tingling sensation in my lips while I was seriously reading analytical articles. Later, I also experienced tinnitus. More than a month ago, after the tinnitus disappeared, one morning I felt that my mouth was slight...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Little D, functional issues are not impossible. Although the likelihood of epilepsy is low, it cannot be completely ruled out, so it would be advisable to consult a neurologist for an examination. The idea of practicing martial arts leading to obsession is more akin to an ur...[Read More] Understanding Facial Paresthesia: Causes, Symptoms, and Concerns
Persistent Dizziness and Nausea: When to See a Doctor?
Dizziness and nausea? Hello doctor, I often feel dizzy and nauseous, which has been ongoing for about two years. I had a minor concussion from a car accident last November. This morning when I woke up, the dizziness worsened, and I still felt dizzy while lying in bed. It feels so...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Sunny, this symptom should be evaluated by a physician. You can consult either an otolaryngologist or a neurologist, but I recommend seeing an otolaryngologist first. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Best, Lan Shengxing.[Read More] Persistent Dizziness and Nausea: When to See a Doctor?
Dizziness and Sweating After Drinking: A Neurological Concern
Dizziness and sweating after drinking alcohol? After eating a little and drinking two to three glasses of beer, I stood up to go outside to talk about fifteen to twenty minutes later, and suddenly felt dizzy, with my vision going blank and sweating profusely.
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If subsequent episodes of recurrent dizziness occur with changes in head position, lasting from a few seconds to one or two minutes, it is likely related to benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) associated with otoliths in the inner ear. Sometimes, it may gradually resolve ...[Read More] Dizziness and Sweating After Drinking: A Neurological Concern
Understanding Nausea and Sound Sensitivity After Vomiting: A Neurological Perspective
After feeling nauseous and vomiting, certain sounds (auditory stimuli) can become particularly jarring or irritating? Dr. Gao: Hello, my mother (60 years old) suddenly felt nauseous (not vomiting) one night two months ago before going to bed, experiencing a strong urge to vomit b...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It may be an atypical episode of Meniere's disease or another transient alteration in brain function such as a seizure or ischemia. A detailed history and examination may be necessary for further evaluation by a neurologist. Once the underlying cause is determined, a treatme...[Read More] Understanding Nausea and Sound Sensitivity After Vomiting: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Tinnitus and Weakness: When to Seek Medical Help
Tinnitus and hand weakness? Hello Doctor: I originally had a body type that was considered underweight. Recently, I have been eating more than before, but I have lost 2.5 to 3 kg in the past three months. I am unsure if the weight loss is causing my symptoms of palpitations and s...
Dr. Huang Yongquan Reply:
I am not aware of your dietary lifestyle, any medical history, or whether you experience work-related stress. It is recommended that you visit an internal medicine or endocrinology department for a basic blood test and physical examination to assess your health and nutritional st...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus and Weakness: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Dizziness: Insights from Traditional and Modern Medicine
Question: Is there really dizziness? (After examinations by Traditional Chinese Medicine, Neurology, and Otolaryngology) After consultations with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Neurology, and Otolaryngology, the findings are as follows: 1. Traditional Chinese Medicine: (1) Exc...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Dizziness is a subjective sensation, and physicians can determine if there is a vertiginous component by observing eye movements. Other clinical findings, such as blood pressure, hemoglobin levels, electrolytes, and additional tests, can help identify potential causes. After hear...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Insights from Traditional and Modern Medicine
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: When to Seek Help and Tests to Consider
What tests should be done or which specialty should I consult? Hello Doctor: For the past month or two, I have been experiencing persistent pain in my forehead, sometimes accompanied by tinnitus. I feel fatigued throughout the day, and my eyes have difficulty focusing on a single...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Little Gray, generally speaking, frontal headaches tend to be tension-type headaches, especially when accompanied by feelings of fatigue. However, when symptoms such as weakness occur, it is advisable to go to the hospital for imaging studies to rule out other intracranial i...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: When to Seek Help and Tests to Consider