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Understanding Sudden Dizziness: Causes and Treatment Options

Dizziness and vertigo? Hello, doctor! I usually feel fine, but today I suddenly experienced dizziness. No matter if I'm standing or sitting, I feel like the world is spinning, and I can't seem to maintain my balance. Occasionally, I feel nauseous but can't vomit, a...


Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, based on your age and symptoms, it is likely that you are experiencing peripheral vertigo caused by inner ear imbalance. I recommend consulting an otolaryngologist. Thank you for your inquiry.

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Understanding Mild Dizziness: Possible Causes and Connections to Menstruation

Mild dizziness Hello Doctor, I am currently a third-year junior high school student. I started feeling slightly dizzy during class the day before yesterday. Sometimes I feel like I might faint, but I don't actually fall. I would like to know if this is related to my menstrua...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Jian, You mentioned, "I would like to ask if this is related to my menstrual period, as I started experiencing symptoms on Tuesday, but my period began on Sunday." Typically, migraine-associated vertigo tends to occur within three days prior to menstruation. T...

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Understanding Right Occipital Dizziness: Possible Inflammation and Treatment

Dizziness in the right posterior part of the brain / similar to intoxication / inflammation? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the lengthy description of my condition; I hope you don't mind. Background: About ten days ago, I visited Qingjing Farm. After being exposed to some su...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that "the infection may have been caused by insect bites in the wild, and I was prescribed antibiotics along with anti-nausea and pain relief medications. After three days, I asked my family to check, and the redness and swelling at the back of my right ...

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Understanding Vestibular Neuritis: Causes and Recovery from Dizziness

Vertigo Hello, doctor! After getting up in the middle of the night to use the restroom and giving my child a pacifier, I suddenly experienced vertigo and vomiting upon returning to bed, which led me to the emergency room. I did not have any cold symptoms. The vertigo only occurre...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Ms. Chen: It is recommended to visit an otolaryngologist to check for any ear disorders that may be causing vestibular nerve dysfunction.

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Understanding Persistent Dizziness: When to Seek Treatment and Management Tips

Dizziness issues? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing dizziness, but it is not severe and does not affect my daily life. The symptoms usually occur suddenly, making me feel like I'm swaying, and they are particularly noticeable in crowded places. I have previously underg...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Chen, You mentioned that you "suddenly feel a sense of swaying, often thinking it's an earthquake, or that the symptoms become particularly pronounced in crowded situations." There are many causes of dizziness. If your dizziness is related to your menstr...

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Understanding Dizziness: Causes and When to Seek Neurological Help

Dizziness, lightheadedness, or mild vertigo? For the past one and a half months, I have been experiencing dizziness (lightheadedness, heaviness) upon waking up in the morning while lying in bed. When I sit up, it feels okay, but when I stand and walk, I feel dizzy (lightheaded) a...


Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms, postural changes in blood pressure and heart rate, as well as postural dizziness and inner ear imbalance, could all be potential causes. It is recommended that you visit a major hospital's neurology or otolaryngology outpatient clinic (you can ...

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Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and Next Steps

Dizziness for two months, with fluctuations in severity? Hello Doctor: My condition began when I developed a stiff neck (twisted to the right) from sleeping while sitting, which caused dizziness with a spinning sensation and eye twitching when I moved. I could only lie flat in be...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: Dizziness has not improved for two months; it is recommended to see a neurologist for a detailed examination.

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Understanding Dizziness and Nausea: Possible Neurological Causes

Dizziness and nausea? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing dizziness for about a week now, and sometimes I even feel a bit nauseous (though I haven't actually vomited). I also have some diarrhea, but I'm not sure if it's related to the dizziness. The dizziness us...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that "you feel dizzy when sitting or lying down, and there seems to be a slight swaying sensation." This symptom may suggest Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), where dizziness occurs when turning the head, tilting the head back, or rising ...

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Understanding Post-Earthquake Dizziness: Neurological Insights

Regarding shaking? Hello, Dr. Jiang. Since the earthquake on September 19, I have been experiencing a sensation similar to swaying. I notice it more when sitting on a chair without a backrest, and it occurs less when standing. Riding a motorcycle does not trigger this sensation a...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that "only sitting on a chair without a backrest tends to make you feel unsteady." This symptom may suggest Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), which occurs when turning the head, tilting the head back, or rising from a lying position. Dizz...

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Understanding Meniere's Disease: Can a Concussion Trigger Symptoms?

Meniere's disease I would like to inquire about a concussion I sustained from a motorcycle accident six months ago, and I am now diagnosed with Meniere's disease. I understand that there are many potential causes for Meniere's disease, but I am curious if the concu...


Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: The exact cause of Meniere's disease is currently unclear, but it is believed to be related to an imbalance of endolymphatic fluid in the inner ear (accumulation of endolymph in the inner ear labyrinth). Therefore, any factors that may affect the flow of this fluid co...

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Understanding Dizziness: Common Causes and When to Seek Help

Dizziness in the head Hello, doctor. I recently moved to the northern part of the country for university, but I've been experiencing some uncomfortable symptoms in the past few days. Initially, I felt a slight sensation of my head drooping while sitting, but later it also oc...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that "when sitting, there is a slight feeling of the head dropping, and later when standing or walking, it occasionally occurs as well..." It may be necessary to first consider Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), characterized by brief epis...

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Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology

Dizziness and lightheadedness, feeling like being on a boat? Hello Dr. Jiang, thank you for clarifying things for the public; you are a great doctor, and I appreciate your hard work! Dr. Jiang, for the past week, I have been experiencing sudden dizziness while standing, similar t...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Nick, You mentioned experiencing a sudden dizziness lasting 2-10 seconds after bending down, sometimes feeling a swaying motion. Your symptoms may suggest Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), characterized by brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head p...

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Understanding Unilateral Tinnitus, Dizziness, and Head Numbness Symptoms

Unilateral tinnitus + dizziness + paresthesia of the head? Hello Doctor, 1. On the evening of August 22, 2022, I began to feel a slight pressure in my left ear, followed by the onset of tinnitus. While walking, I occasionally experienced brief episodes of dizziness (similar to ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Hsu: You mentioned that "your left ear started to feel a bit stuffy, followed by the onset of tinnitus, and occasionally experiencing brief episodes of dizziness while walking." May I ask what your blood pressure is? Do you have any issues with hypertension, h...

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Understanding Fainting from Abdominal Pain: Causes and Concerns

Severe abdominal pain leading to fainting? Hello Doctor, I experienced my first episode of severe abdominal pain leading to fainting when I was 21 years old. Now at 23, this has happened five times, approximately every 8-9 months. Before fainting, I only feel intense abdominal pa...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Wenwen, You mentioned experiencing "abdominal pain to the point of fainting." Your symptoms may suggest a consideration of syncope, particularly reflex syncope. The causes experienced by your mother and uncle may differ from yours. The more common causes of re...

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Understanding the Differences Between Brain MRI and Head MRI: A Comprehensive Guide

The difference between a brain MRI and a head MRI lies primarily in the focus of the imaging. A brain MRI specifically targets the brain tissue, providing detailed images of the brain's structure, including the cerebral cortex, cerebellum, and The first time I sought medical...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned "dizziness, vertigo, unilateral tinnitus, and wanting to check for Alzheimer's atrophy, whether there is a stroke, acoustic neuroma, or brain tumor; what kind of imaging should be done for a comprehensive evaluation?" These issues can gen...

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Understanding Dizziness and Lightheadedness: Causes and Solutions

Dizziness with slight swaying? Hello Doctor: Recently, I often feel dizzy when sitting or lying down, with a slight swaying sensation, and sometimes I even feel a bit nauseous (though I haven't actually vomited, just the sensation). However, as soon as I stand up and walk ar...


Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the most likely cause of your dizziness may stem from an imbalance in the inner ear, with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo being the most common reason. You may seek assistance from an otolaryngologist or a neurologist.

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Experiencing Dizziness While Sitting and Lying Down: Possible Causes and Solutions

Experiencing dizziness when lying down and a sensation of swaying while sitting? Hello doctor, starting from a certain day, I suddenly feel very dizzy while sitting, and it often occurs. However, it doesn't happen when I walk or exercise, and I experience vertigo when lying ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. YY, You mentioned that "one day I suddenly felt very dizzy while sitting, and it often occurs, but not when walking or exercising, and I experience vertigo when lying down." Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) should be considered first. The characteri...

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Understanding Neck Pain and Dizziness: Is It Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction?

Sometimes when sitting, it feels like being in an elevator? Hello, doctor. I often use my computer and phone while looking down, but one day I suddenly started experiencing shoulder and neck pain, along with stiffness and pain in the occipital region. I also began to feel dizzy w...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, sir: You mentioned "shoulder and neck pain, dizziness similar to being in an elevator... could this be autonomic nervous system dysfunction?" Your symptoms do not align with autonomic nervous system issues. It may be necessary to first consider Benign Paroxysmal ...

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Severe Abdominal Pain Leading to Fainting: When to Seek Medical Help?

Abdominal pain leading to fainting? Sudden severe abdominal pain, accompanied by blurred vision, complete darkness, and a feeling of weakness leading to fainting, followed by waking up in a cold sweat and persistent nausea, could indicate a serious medical condition. Although you...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Tzu-Yan, You mentioned experiencing symptoms such as "pain, blurred vision, complete darkness in front of me, feeling weak and collapsing to the ground, and waking up a few seconds later." Your symptoms may suggest reflex syncope. This can occur due to intens...

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Understanding Persistent Dizziness and Visual Disturbances: A Neurological Perspective

Dizziness and inability to focus? Hello Doctor: Since November of last year, I have been experiencing dizziness and a feeling of heaviness in my head in the afternoons (not vertigo, but a dull sensation), along with unusual fatigue and low-grade fever. I subsequently underwent va...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: The above symptoms are suspected to be autonomic neuropathy. It is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic.

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