Understanding Dizziness and Neck Pain: When to Seek Medical Advice
Dizziness and neck pain? Hello, Dr. Jiang. For the past two or three days, I have occasionally experienced dizziness (a sensation of swaying or mild shaking while sitting or lying down). I often wake up in the middle of the night, and when I do, I feel some pain near the occipita...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. KK, You mentioned experiencing a sensation of swelling and pain from the center of your forehead to the right eye socket, along with mild nasal congestion and pain on the right side, and ear fullness upon waking this morning. It is important to first consider benign par...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Neck Pain: When to Seek Medical Advice
Unexplained Health Issues: Seeking Answers for Persistent Dizziness and Pain
Many health issues with no identifiable cause? Hello Dr. Jiang: I would like to ask about my condition. About a year or two ago, I underwent tooth extraction for orthodontic treatment and had bone grafting done at the same time. The next day, I experienced severe dizziness and ne...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsiao-Kang, You mentioned that "lying down and changing positions causes dizziness," which may initially suggest benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The symptoms are characterized by brief episodes of vertigo related to changes in head position, such ...[Read More] Unexplained Health Issues: Seeking Answers for Persistent Dizziness and Pain
Could a Brain Tumor Cause Nasal Pressure and Discomfort?
Brain tumor issues? Since November of last year, I have been experiencing a feeling of pressure and tightness in my nasal cavity and bridge of the nose. I have seen an otolaryngologist who ruled out nasal issues. I would like to ask if it is possible that this could be caused by ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Yan, You mentioned that you have been experiencing a feeling of pressure and tightness in your nasal cavity and bridge of the nose. After consulting an otolaryngologist, nasal issues have been ruled out, and you are inquiring whether it could be due to a brain tumor pre...[Read More] Could a Brain Tumor Cause Nasal Pressure and Discomfort?
Understanding the Sensation of Head Pressure and Balance Issues
Feeling of pressure in the head? In the past month, I have occasionally felt a sensation of pressure in my head, and sometimes I feel like my body is leaning to one side. There was also an instance when I felt like the floor was spinning, making it difficult to stand, but it quic...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Sir: You mentioned that "sometimes I feel like my body is tilting to one side, and once I felt like the floor was spinning, making it hard to stand, but I quickly recovered." These symptoms are more indicative of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). The c...[Read More] Understanding the Sensation of Head Pressure and Balance Issues
Understanding Dizziness After Cold: Possible Causes and Solutions
Consultation regarding dizziness issues? Hello, Doctor. About six weeks ago, I had a cold (nasal congestion and runny nose). After recovering, I started experiencing two new symptoms: a cough and dizziness. Both symptoms have not improved since then. The dizziness feels like a ge...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Tsai, You mentioned feeling "dizzy and somewhat pressure in your ears... due to poor sleep, the imbalance in your inner ear has persisted for a long time, and it was only after seeing a psychiatrist and taking medication that you recovered. Perhaps this is related...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness After Cold: Possible Causes and Solutions
Neck Pain When Bending: Should You Seek Medical Advice?
Neck pain due to neck strain? Hello: When I bend my neck to the left (not turning) at a certain angle, I feel a sharp pain extending from the left back of my neck to the left side of my head, almost like a muscle is being pulled. It is extremely painful and sometimes accompanied ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Amy, You mentioned that "there is a muscle in the left side of my brain that gets strained, causing extreme pain, sometimes accompanied by a bit of dizziness and nausea. However, as soon as I change my position, it immediately alleviates..." Your symptoms seem...[Read More] Neck Pain When Bending: Should You Seek Medical Advice?
Chronic Discomfort: Seeking Answers for Unexplained Neurological Symptoms
Long-term discomfort of various kinds? Hello Doctor: I have been troubled by a persistent feeling of discomfort for a long time, but aside from being diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse, I have not been able to find a definitive cause. I would like to seek your advice, thank you...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Scorpion: It is recommended to visit the neurology outpatient clinic for an examination.[Read More] Chronic Discomfort: Seeking Answers for Unexplained Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Dizziness and Pressure: Neurological Insights and Solutions
Dizziness and a feeling of heaviness in the head? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing dizziness, a feeling of pressure in my head, and nausea for almost three weeks. After visiting an ENT specialist and taking medication, I haven't vomited in the past few days, but I stil...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Ling, You mentioned that "my head still feels a bit dizzy and swollen, with pain on both sides, and my ears also hurt a little. I feel heavy-headed and light-bodied, and looking at my phone causes some dizziness... After visiting the ENT and taking medication, I h...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Pressure: Neurological Insights and Solutions
Understanding Neck Stiffness: When to See a Neurologist or ENT
Neck stiffness Recently, I have been experiencing stiffness in my cervical spine, making it difficult to turn my head. It feels tight and rigid, and I sometimes feel dizzy, but the dizziness passes quickly. I'm not sure what the issue could be. Should I see a neurologist or ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Chen, You mentioned experiencing "stiffness in the cervical spine, difficulty turning your head, tightness, and dizziness that comes and goes." I would like to know if your dizziness is accompanied by any other neurological symptoms, such as hearing abnormali...[Read More] Understanding Neck Stiffness: When to See a Neurologist or ENT
Dizziness When Turning: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Dizziness when turning? Hello Doctor, for the past month, I have been feeling a bit dizzy and unsteady whenever I walk, especially when turning or looking back (it's not a spinning sensation). I have tried walking in a straight line, standing on one foot, and performing the ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Huang, You mentioned that "you have tried walking in a straight line or standing on one foot... and also tried the finger-to-nose test, and personally feel quite stable." This observation suggests that it is less likely to be a cerebellar or brainstem lesion....[Read More] Dizziness When Turning: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Dizziness and Eye Twitching: Neurological Concerns Explained
Dizziness and right eye (globe) twitching? I started experiencing dizziness at the beginning of last year, which is not vertigo. I consulted an ENT specialist who diagnosed me with vestibular neuritis. I took medication for three months, but there was not much improvement. Recent...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss May, You mentioned that your right eye occasionally twitches and wondered if it could be a brain issue or a sign of a stroke. Typically, a stroke is accompanied by other symptoms, and there is often an increase in blood pressure. I would like to know if you have experi...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Eye Twitching: Neurological Concerns Explained
Understanding Persistent Dizziness Without Vertigo: Key Insights
Dizziness without vertigo? I would like to ask the doctor, since last week I have been feeling lightheaded every day, but I do not experience vertigo. When I close my eyes with my feet together, my body sways slightly. I have never experienced anything like this before. Although ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Zhang, You mentioned that when you stand with your feet together and close your eyes, your body sways slightly. This may indicate that your proprioception is affected. Conditions such as anemia, autonomic dysfunction, and inner ear imbalance could contribute to your sym...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness Without Vertigo: Key Insights
Understanding Intermittent Headaches and Dizziness: When to Seek Help
Intermittent headaches and dizziness? Hello Dr. Jiang, In the past week, I have been experiencing recurrent headaches that are different from my usual migraines caused by staying up late until 2 or 3 AM. Sometimes the pain is unilateral, while other times it affects my entire h...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. You, You mentioned that "the night before last, I suddenly experienced blurred vision, dizziness, and a feeling of impending fainting, with my vision becoming increasingly dark. This lasted for about 5 minutes before gradually returning to normal, primarily occurri...[Read More] Understanding Intermittent Headaches and Dizziness: When to Seek Help
Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Head pressure/pain/nausea? I have been experiencing headaches for over a year. Initially, I thought it was just a migraine, and taking painkillers and resting would help. However, the more I slept, the more intense the pain became, accompanied by nausea and a feeling of wanting t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Fei, You mentioned that "the pain location can vary, usually it is unilateral, occasionally in the middle of the forehead or associated with high eye pressure, and whenever a headache occurs, there is a feeling of nausea." First, we should consider typical mi...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Understanding Chest Tightness and Fainting: Could It Be Autonomic Dysfunction?
Chest tightness followed by numbness in the hands, suddenly fainting, and waking up a few minutes later? Hello doctor, my mother has recently been experiencing sudden chest tightness and shortness of breath, followed by numbness in her right hand, and then she fainted. After a fe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss JX, You mentioned experiencing sudden chest tightness and shortness of breath, followed by numbness in your right hand and then fainting. First, we need to consider the symptoms of syncope. The most common causes are reflex syncope, which can occur due to excessive sti...[Read More] Understanding Chest Tightness and Fainting: Could It Be Autonomic Dysfunction?
Understanding Dizziness, Blurred Vision, and Nausea: When to Seek Help
Dizziness, blurred vision, and vomiting? Hello Doctor, I need your help! Last month, while waiting for my meal, my vision started to blur and darken, and I began to feel dizzy. After about five minutes, I started to vomit! I experienced weakness in my limbs, and the right side of...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss Ke: The symptoms you mentioned may initially suggest syncope. The most common causes to consider are reflex syncope, which can occur due to excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve, leading to bradycardia and decreased cardiac output. Other triggers include transitio...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness, Blurred Vision, and Nausea: When to Seek Help
Understanding Electric Shock Sensations in the Back of the Head
Head electrocuted? In the past two months, I have occasionally experienced a sensation in the back of my head that feels like an electric shock, which startles me, but it is not painful. I only feel a bit dizzy afterward, and when I wake up the next day, it feels better. I have s...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Liu, The primary causes of vertigo are issues within the balance sensory system, such as otoliths in the inner ear or vestibular neuritis. The sensation you mentioned of feeling like an electric shock in the head is not closely related. This symptom may be due to periph...[Read More] Understanding Electric Shock Sensations in the Back of the Head
Understanding Chronic Neck Pain and Dizziness: A Neurology Perspective
I'm not sure where the problem lies? Hello, doctor! For the past 6-7 years, I have been experiencing 1. persistent stiffness in my neck and shoulders. Whenever this stiffness occurs, I feel a pressure in my temples and forehead, as if a rope is tied around or gripping me, fo...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. QQ, I am unsure if you have metabolic syndrome (characterized by abdominal obesity, hypertension, elevated fasting blood glucose, and high lipid levels). If you do, you may be at high risk for cardiovascular diseases. You mentioned several issues that seem related to me...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Neck Pain and Dizziness: A Neurology Perspective
Managing Dizziness While Sitting or Lying Down: Tips and Insights
Feeling dizzy when sitting or lying down? Hello Doctor: I experience dizziness when sitting or lying down (feeling like I'm swaying but without nausea), while standing feels more comfortable. I went to a clinic and took medication (Diphenidol, Cinnazine, Valium) but it didn&...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Rita, Your symptoms may warrant consideration of vestibular disorders and hypnic jerks. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) should be prioritized, characterized by episodes of dizziness lasting a few seconds, related to changes in head position, such as bending ...[Read More] Managing Dizziness While Sitting or Lying Down: Tips and Insights
Persistent Dizziness: When to Seek Further Medical Evaluation
Persistent dizziness Hello Doctor: One night while I was using the computer, I suddenly experienced a bout of dizziness. I had similar episodes before, but they usually lasted only a few seconds and then went away. This time, however, the dizziness persisted for a long time, so I...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: Based on your description of experiencing dizziness, it may be necessary to first consider symptoms caused by inner ear imbalance. However, conditions such as anemia and autonomic nervous system dysfunction could also contribute to your symptoms. It is essential to r...[Read More] Persistent Dizziness: When to Seek Further Medical Evaluation