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Unexplained Dizziness and Nausea: Possible Neurological Causes

Unexplained dizziness with nausea? I have been experiencing frequent dizziness, nausea, and a feeling of pressure in my head this week, making it difficult to concentrate on anything. When I lie in bed and look at the ceiling, I feel somewhat dizzy. I'm not sure what might b...


Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
To differentiate between dizziness and vertigo, true vertigo refers to the sensation of the surroundings spinning, which is most commonly associated with issues in the inner ear's semicircular canals. On the other hand, symptoms such as a heavy head, lightheadedness, visual ...

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Experiencing Dizziness While Walking: Possible Neurological Causes

Dizziness while walking? Hello, for the past two months, I've been experiencing slight dizziness when walking or making larger movements, but it doesn't occur when sitting or lying down. There is no tinnitus, just a bit of tightness in my neck. Recently, I visited a tra...


Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If there are no accompanying symptoms such as slurred speech, walking unsteadily to one side, or numbness or weakness in one side of the body or face, it is more likely to be benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, which is an inner ear issue. With adequate rest, it should improve ...

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Understanding Severe Dizziness in Elderly Patients: Causes and Concerns

Dizziness in the elderly? Hello Doctor: My father has been experiencing severe dizziness frequently over the past month. When he lies down and closes his eyes, the whole room seems to spin intensely, and he often needs an injection to recover. He had similar dizziness episodes wh...


Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Vestibular dysfunction often presents as vertigo that is typically rotational in nature and may occur with certain specific postural changes. Symptoms can become severe but usually subside within a few seconds to a few minutes. Generally, with rest for about one to two weeks, the...

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Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help

About dizziness? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my dizziness. I have been experiencing dizziness for over a week. I consulted a neurologist who believes it is due to inner ear imbalance. I am currently taking Merislon, but I still feel no improvement; I continue to exper...


Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Inner ear imbalance mostly refers to positional vertigo. Generally, resting and recovering physical strength will lead to self-resolution, with young individuals often recovering within a week. In more severe cases, medication or canalith repositioning treatment may be considered...

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Understanding Dizziness in Elderly: Causes and Solutions

My mother often experiences dizziness? Hello, Doctor: My mother has been experiencing dizziness lately, often feeling as if there is an earthquake. She feels unsteady when there are movements with elevation changes. Recently, during these dizzy episodes, she also experiences ting...


Dr. Jiang Hezhou Reply:
Dear Mr. Hundred Thousand Clouds, Your daughter is experiencing symptoms of dizziness and a sense of imbalance, which are common in middle-aged and older adults. The causes can be numerous, and it is important to first establish a diagnosis. Therefore, during the outpatient visi...

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Understanding Unusual Walking Sensations: Neurological Insights

Hello doctor, I sometimes feel a jolt up and down while walking? I previously experienced a sensation while walking where it felt like my feet were bouncing up and down, as if they were sinking into the ground and then rebounding back to their original position. This sensation so...


Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
This is part of vertigo, which occurs due to instability in the function of one of the semicircular canals responsible for balance. As long as it does not affect daily life or gait, it is not a concern.

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Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology

I feel a bit lightheaded? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, after washing clothes and lifting my head to hang them up, I felt a bit uncomfortable and experienced a sensation of dizziness. This has happened a few more times since then. Although it’s not very frequent, I still feel une...


Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The common condition is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which is, as the name suggests, benign. It may occur intermittently and is related to certain positional movements. Typically, the discomfort lasts for a few seconds and resolves on its own once the individual s...

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Effective Recovery Strategies for Post-Concussion Symptoms

Concussion recovery? Hello, on December 15, 2009, I sustained a significant blow to the left side of my temple. At the time, I did not lose consciousness, and a CT scan of my brain showed only mild edema with no bleeding. I was hospitalized for three days for observation, and asi...


Dr. Zeng Kongyan Reply:
Dear A-Zhi, Regarding your inquiry, the brain CT scan showed no abnormalities. Furthermore, after half a month (from December 15, 2009, to early January 2010), clinically, there were no symptoms such as limb weakness or headaches, which indicates that there is likely no increase...

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Dizziness When Lying on Left Side: Possible Causes and Solutions

Dizziness when lying on one's side? Hello Doctor: A few months ago, one morning when I woke up and turned to my left side at a 90-degree angle, I suddenly felt a wave of dizziness and the room spinning. I quickly turned back to a lying position and returned to normal. After ...


Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) typically resolves on its own after a day or two of rest for young individuals, but it is prone to recurrence. If symptoms are severe or become more pronounced, it is advisable to consult a neurologist or an otolaryngologist for further...

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Unexplained Dizziness, Chills, and Nausea: What to Know

Unexplained dizziness, chills, and nausea? I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask about recent symptoms of unexplained dizziness, chills, and nausea without vomiting. I went to the emergency room because I wasn't sure which department to consult. However,...


Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Dizziness, chills, and nausea are symptoms that resemble a cold. Dizziness can refer to either lightheadedness or true vertigo. If it is true vertigo, it may be related to issues with the inner ear or cerebellum. If accompanied by double vision or ataxia, a neurological examinati...

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Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Connections to Meniere's Disease

Dizziness Dr. Yeh: Hello, I have been experiencing continuous dizziness since July 1, 2008. I feel a sensation of pressure in my head, along with lightheadedness and tinnitus. When walking, it feels like my head is heavy and my legs are light, and this sensation becomes more pron...


Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: There are many causes of dizziness. If the symptoms of dizziness are different from before, it is advisable to seek medical attention at an otolaryngology or neurology clinic as soon as possible, so that a physician can evaluate the nature of the dizziness symptoms.

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Understanding Dizziness: When to See a Neurologist

Dizziness Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing frequent dizziness or a sensation of floating, and one morning I even fell due to the dizziness. I visited an otolaryngologist, but the doctor said my ears are normal and there is no damage. I would like to ask if I should see a ne...


Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Hello, dizziness is an uncomfortable sensation that can make a person feel as if the surrounding environment is moving, or that they themselves are moving when they are not; at times, it may also feel like a heavy sensation in the head, or even a feeling of darkness in front of t...

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Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help

Dizziness Over a year ago, I had high blood pressure readings above 150 at the hospital, and a cardiologist prescribed antihypertensive medication for me, which I took for nearly six months. About a year ago, during a class, I suddenly experienced a blackout and felt dizzy when I...


Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Common causes of dizziness: 1. Issues with the vestibular system (often characterized by a spinning sensation), such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, Meniere's disease, and vestibular neuritis. 2. Central nervous system problems (often accompanied by focal neurol...

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Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology

Recently, I have been experiencing dizziness and a sensation of spinning? Hello, Doctor. Recently, whenever I lie down, I experience dizziness, especially when I sleep on my left side, which is the worst—it feels like the entire ceiling is spinning. When I sleep on my right side,...


Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Dizziness can be divided into two main categories: 1. Inner ear or vestibular dysfunction, which may sometimes be accompanied by tinnitus or hearing loss; this includes vestibular neuritis, Meniere's disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, etc. These conditions usuall...

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Understanding Chronic Dizziness in Seniors: Causes and Treatment Options

Dizziness Hello Dr. Huang: My mother is currently 75 years old and has been experiencing dizziness since she was in her thirties. Her symptoms include a feeling of unsteadiness while walking. She has consulted with an ear specialist and has taken many medications for dizziness, b...


Dr. Huang Yongquan Reply:
Hello: In response to your question. Based on your description, it seems that this condition has been occurring since your youth and continues to present with dizziness. If the dizziness is intermittent and accompanied by nausea and vomiting, the most common issue is related to t...

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Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help

Dizziness Hello Doctor, since the evening of July 4th, I have been feeling a sensation of my head swaying, and I often experience this feeling. It is still the same today. I would like to ask if I have poor balance? Right now, I feel like my head is swaying, and my body is too, b...


Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
In adolescents, the occurrence of these symptoms is often related to inner ear imbalance. If associated with a specific posture, it may be benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). If there is no relation to posture and is accompanied by ear fullness and tinnitus, it could ind...

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Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Dizziness Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing dizziness since April. I consulted a physician who prescribed medication for vertigo, and they also checked my white blood cell count, anemia, and liver function. Aside from anemia, which was found to be 12.2, everything else was n...


Dr. Zeng Kongyan Reply:
Hello: The symptom of dizziness can be indicative of various diseases, such as lesions in the brain's balance nerves or brainstem, or other intracranial pathologies. It may also be caused by issues with the eighth cranial nerve, commonly known as vestibular nerve degeneratio...

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Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Dizziness Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing frequent dizziness, nausea, and stiffness and soreness in my neck. Sometimes it gets so severe that I feel like the room is spinning, regardless of whether I am sitting, standing, or lying down. I have visited the emergency room, a...


Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: It seems to be vertigo, which typically lasts for a few days (3-5 days). If it persists, it is recommended to see an otolaryngologist.

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Neck Tension and Dizziness: Understanding Your Symptoms

Cervical stiffness and dizziness? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing a tight and sore sensation in the muscles of my neck, along with dizziness. I'm not sure if this is related to my habit of lying on my bed for long periods while using my laptop. I measure...


Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
The soreness in the neck muscles is likely related to muscle fatigue. It is important not to maintain a fixed posture for too long. Applying heat and engaging in appropriate exercise are essential.

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Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes and Management Options

I keep feeling dizzy? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing dizziness for almost three years, and I have been taking medication to manage it. The dizziness initially presented as a gradual onset of vertigo, after which I sought medical attention and started medication. My condit...


Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
1. There are many causes of dizziness. In a 23-year-old individual with normal EEG results, tinnitus may occur. Is there any hearing impairment? If so, it could be related to inner ear balance issues. 2. Additionally, autonomic nervous system dysfunction and anxiety can also occa...

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