Severe Headaches and Sudden Hearing Loss: Seeking Answers and Relief
Severe headache accompanied by sudden hearing loss! The pain is unbearable! I have been experiencing headaches since August, with pain radiating from my temples to the entire back of my head. In October, I developed sudden hearing loss, with a 70% impairment in hearing, which has...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Based on the symptoms of tinnitus, headache, and hearing deterioration, the MRI results are normal. It is recommended to consult an otolaryngologist to check for possible inner ear or middle ear disorders.[Read More] Severe Headaches and Sudden Hearing Loss: Seeking Answers and Relief
Understanding Dizziness and Tinnitus: Causes and Remedies
Dizziness and tinnitus? I have been experiencing dizziness every day for the past five years. I have seen many doctors, but the only solution has been to take medication daily, which has led me to stop working. Could this be related to my myopia? How should I address this issue? ...
Dr. Du Haojie Reply:
There are many causes of dizziness. If there is a sensation of unsteadiness, neurological disorders should be considered. If there is a feeling of faintness, cardiovascular issues may be involved. If there are visual disturbances related to movement, vestibular system disorders o...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Tinnitus: Causes and Remedies
Understanding Dizziness: Symptoms and Concerns for Diabetics and Hypertensives
Dizziness Dizziness, feeling nauseous but unable to vomit, lack of appetite, general weakness, and discomfort. The patient has diabetes and hypertension - blood pressure measured today is 130. Last year, there was a repair of the left eardrum - ear discharge is present. This time...
Dr. Du Haojie Reply:
Dizziness is often caused by abnormalities in the inner ear structures and balance dysfunction, while posterior circulation insufficiency in the head and neck is also one of the triggering factors for vertigo. Please consult with an otolaryngologist and a neurologist for a thorou...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Symptoms and Concerns for Diabetics and Hypertensives
Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes and Treatment Options
Could you please clarify if you are experiencing a pounding sensation on both sides of your head every day? My mother has a history of dizziness (with a history of facial nerve paralysis and hearing impairment). She has been treated in the neurology department and has a condition...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Tinnitus is currently a rather challenging issue. Some patients may improve after a period of time, either through natural resolution or pharmacological intervention. It is recommended that they continue to be monitored and treated by a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Dizziness: Neurological Insights and Treatment Options
Dizziness and Neurology Hello, physician: My father is 53 years old and experiences significant dizziness, especially when getting up in the morning and before going to bed, without accompanying tinnitus. He has a history of dizziness from May 1999, when he suddenly felt the worl...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
The manifestations of dizziness can originate from peripheral sources (such as the inner ear organs, semicircular canals, Meniere's disease, etc.) as well as central sources, such as lesions in the brainstem or cerebellum. Central ischemia, in addition to dizziness, may also...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Neurological Insights and Treatment Options
Understanding Vestibular Inflammation: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Please help? Two weeks ago, I suddenly felt very dizzy. When I lay down to rest, I felt like the world was spinning, and then I started to vomit. These symptoms persisted for a while; every morning when I got out of bed, I couldn't get up. Changing positions would make the d...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
To: Zeng Zhao-Rong Since the CT scan of the brain is normal, the symptoms should be related to the inner ear balance, such as vestibular neuritis or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, among others. If there are recurrent episodes or if symptoms persist, it is recommended to co...[Read More] Understanding Vestibular Inflammation: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Understanding Tinnitus: Possible Links to Past Head Trauma and Treatment Options
Tinnitus Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you a question. I have a severe tinnitus issue. My left ear is normal, but my right ear has been experiencing significant noise almost 24 hours a day. Occasionally, I also feel sharp pain in the temple area, similar to a migraine, along...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
1. First, could you please tell me when your tinnitus started? If it occurred immediately after the car accident, it may be related to the accident. However, I still recommend seeing an otolaryngologist for an examination. 2. The throbbing pain in your temples, along with stiff...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: Possible Links to Past Head Trauma and Treatment Options
Understanding Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
Subarachnoid hemorrhage I experienced a subarachnoid hemorrhage at the end of last year. After hospitalization for examination and treatment, no specific cause was identified. Fortunately, I have been treated with medication for over a year and no longer need follow-up. However, ...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
If you still experience pain, whether to treat it depends on your tolerance level. As for whether the tinnitus is related to the bleeding, we need to know the original location of the bleeding to determine that. Have you undergone angiography?[Read More] Understanding Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Your Symptoms
Dizziness Dear Dr. Yeh, About 4 to 5 weeks ago, while lying down to sleep, I suddenly felt dizzy. This has happened many times before, and usually, a good night's sleep resolves it. However, this time was different. The dizziness persisted for a week; during the day, it was...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
A 28-year-old female patient appears to experience positional changes more easily (it is unknown whether this is accompanied by tinnitus or hearing loss), which may be caused by semicircular canal imbalance. It is recommended to consult a neurologist for medication management and...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Your Symptoms
Unexplained Dizziness: Understanding Neurological Causes and Solutions
Dizziness of unknown origin? Experiencing dizziness while standing, and even while riding a motorcycle, has led to consultations with many doctors who have been unable to determine the cause.
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Your description is too brief to make a judgment (Are you dizzy all day? Do you have tinnitus? Does lying down alleviate the dizziness? Does standing for a long time reduce the dizziness? How is your balance while walking? Are there specific situations that make you feel more or ...[Read More] Unexplained Dizziness: Understanding Neurological Causes and Solutions