Understanding Intermittent Dizziness: Causes and Concerns
Intermittent dizziness? Hello, I have been experiencing intermittent dizziness recently. Two days ago, I felt dizzy when I turned my head, and the dizziness intensified (with a slight feeling of instability). I thought it might be due to a lack of exercise since starting college,...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), characterized by brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position. Actions such as tilting your head back, lying down, getting up, turning over, or suddenly turning your head can trigger ...[Read More] Understanding Intermittent Dizziness: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Dizziness and Excessive Sleepiness: A Neurological Perspective
During episodes of dizziness, there may be persistent drowsiness? My daughter was recently diagnosed with vertigo, and the doctor advised her to avoid certain foods, such as chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, dairy products, and pizza. She takes medication to manage her vertigo ...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Dizziness can be classified based on the lesion as peripheral or central. If the dizziness is more indicative of a central type during episodes, it may affect the brainstem's ability to maintain wakefulness (reticular activating system), causing the patient to feel mo...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Excessive Sleepiness: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Dizziness and Imbalance: Possible Neurological Causes
Dizziness and a sense of imbalance? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing frequent headaches and dizziness lately. However, the dizziness is not like the room spinning; it feels more like a sudden moment of disorientation, accompanied by a sensation of my heart skipping a beat. ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: If dizziness is related to head position, it may be necessary to consider benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which is usually caused by inner ear imbalance. However, since you mentioned symptoms of visual and sensory tilt, it may be important to consider issues r...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Imbalance: Possible Neurological Causes
Understanding Dizziness and Balance Issues: Causes and Solutions
Dizziness and loss of balance while walking? Hello, Doctor. On Tuesday evening, I started to feel something unusual while walking; I found myself leaning to the right and began to feel a bit dizzy. My hearing seems to be normal without any issues. I thought that resting at night ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), which occurs when turning the head, tilting the head back, or getting up from a lying position. The condition is caused by the displacement of otoliths into the posterior semicircular canal. However, th...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Balance Issues: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Dizziness and Low Potassium Levels in Older Adults
Dizziness and hypokalemia? Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to ask about my mother's condition. She is 65 years old. The week before last, she suddenly experienced dizziness accompanied by persistent vomiting, cold sweats, and numbness in her hands and feet around noon after ge...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Your mother's symptoms may suggest Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). The characteristic symptoms include brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting up, rolling over, or suddenly...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Low Potassium Levels in Older Adults
Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes and Treatment Options
Dizziness improves quickly with medication but then starts again? I started experiencing unexplained dizziness on June 15 of this year and visited a doctor who suggested it was due to stress, but the medication was ineffective. I then consulted an otolaryngologist who prescribed ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) should be considered first. The symptoms are characterized by brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting up, rolling over, o...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Dizziness During Sports: Possible Neurological Issues
Sudden dizziness during exercise, unable to determine direction? Hello Doctor, in the past two days while playing badminton, everything was normal for the first 10 minutes. After I squatted down to pick up a shuttlecock and stood up, I started feeling dizzy. My hands knew where t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms can be divided into two categories. The first is the cause of dizziness: 1. Neurogenic reflex leading to decreased peripheral vascular tone, resulting in blood pooling in peripheral tissues and insufficient cerebral blood flow. 2. Or...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness During Sports: Possible Neurological Issues
Jaw Injury: Headaches, Nausea, and Possible Concussion Symptoms
Hit on the chin, headache, and nausea? A few days ago, I bumped my chin against someone's shoulder while playing basketball. There were no external injuries, but the impact was quite strong. At the time, I did not lose consciousness or experience confusion. However, afterwar...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Head trauma with the following medical history is usually more severe and requires further head CT examination: – Vomiting 2 times or more – Age over 65 years or under 2 years – Drug or alcohol overdose – Persistent severe diffuse headache – Loss of consciousness for more ...[Read More] Jaw Injury: Headaches, Nausea, and Possible Concussion Symptoms
Understanding Recurrent Nausea and Dizziness: A Neurology Perspective
請提供您想詢問的內容，我將為您翻譯 Hello, doctor. When I was in sixth grade, I suddenly woke up feeling nauseous while sleeping. I immediately ran to the bathroom, feeling like I needed to vomit, but I couldn't. I experienced tinnitus, my vision became very bright and blurry, my limbs felt w...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description: First, it is important to consider the symptoms of syncope, with the most common causes being reflex syncope. This can occur due to excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve, leading to bradycardia and decreased cardiac output. Other triggers include pos...[Read More] Understanding Recurrent Nausea and Dizziness: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Pulsating Head Sensations: When to See a Neurologist
The head may feel pulsating? Hello doctor, I started experiencing ear fullness about a month ago, followed by tinnitus. The noise from the tinnitus is really loud, and I can only sleep until around two or three in the morning. Then I began to have dizziness with a sensation of sp...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, your dizziness symptoms may suggest Meniere's disease, which is characterized by recurrent episodes of vertigo accompanied by tinnitus or hearing loss. During episodes, resting and using some antihistamine anti-vertigo medications along with anxiol...[Read More] Understanding Pulsating Head Sensations: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Your Symptoms
Feeling dizzy and bloated every day? Hello Dr. Jiang: About two years ago, I experienced similar symptoms where I felt dizzy every day, especially when moving or turning my neck, and even while chewing food. Although I felt dizzy, it wasn't severe enough to cause nausea or v...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) should be considered first. The characteristic symptoms include brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting up, rolling over,...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Your Symptoms
Understanding Dizziness and Neck Pain After Chiropractic Adjustment
Dizziness, headache, and cervical spine tenderness? Hello, doctor. A week ago, I had my cervical spine adjusted, and about twenty minutes later, I experienced symptoms of dizziness. Concerned about the possibility of vertebral artery dissection, I underwent a CTA (with contrast),...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, regarding the tender points in the cervical spine, myofascial pain syndrome should be considered first. Symptoms may include pain, discomfort, muscle stiffness, or a heavy sensation. If a nerve is compressed, neurological symptoms such as numbness and altered temperature s...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Neck Pain After Chiropractic Adjustment
Understanding Dizziness and Heaviness in the Head: When to Seek Help
Dizziness, heaviness in the head? Recently, I've been feeling a heaviness in my head, and I experience some dizziness when I move my head, but I don't feel as dizzy when my head is still. This has been ongoing for about 4 to 5 days, and I haven't had any cold sympt...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) should be considered first. The characteristic symptoms include brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting up, turning over,...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Heaviness in the Head: When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Insights
Dizziness and hand numbness? Hello: Here are my symptoms. It feels like my head has been knocked (a brief moment), but there is no pain, somewhat like the sensation of a pirate ship ride during the downward plunge. I experience dizziness and lightheadedness, which occurs both whe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your symptoms may suggest Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), characterized by brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting up, rolling over, or suddenly turning your head. These episodes ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Insights
Understanding Dizziness: Neurological Concerns and Solutions
Dizziness. Brain issues? Hello. This has been going on for three years. Whenever I make even a slight movement, I feel lightheaded (it takes about 5 to 10 seconds to feel better). I have the urge to stretch my heels and stick out my tongue. I'm not sure if this is how I orig...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) should be considered first. The characteristic symptoms include brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, leaning back, lying down, getting up, turning over,...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Neurological Concerns and Solutions
Understanding Dizziness: Is It a Cause for Concern?
Dizziness feels like a sudden shaking, similar to an earthquake? Hello, over the past year or two, I have experienced dizziness approximately every one to two weeks to a few months. This dizziness occurs whether I am standing or sitting, and it usually happens without any change ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) should be considered first. The characteristic symptoms include brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting up, turning over,...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Is It a Cause for Concern?
Understanding Balance Issues: When to See a Neurologist for Dizziness
Recently, I have been feeling unsteady on my feet? In recent days, I have been feeling a lack of balance, similar to the sensation of dizziness after spinning in circles. However, the dizziness is quite mild and does not severely affect my ability to walk. It is usually more noti...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) should be considered first. The characteristic symptoms include episodes of dizziness lasting a few seconds, related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting ...[Read More] Understanding Balance Issues: When to See a Neurologist for Dizziness
Unexplained Dizziness: When Medication Doesn't Help
Sudden unexplained dizziness that persists even after taking medication? Hello Doctor: Last night around 7 PM, after finishing dinner, I suddenly felt dizzy. I thought it would pass, but it actually got worse, and by around 9 PM, I vomited. When I looked at things, it felt like t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms should first be considered as Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). The characteristic symptoms include brief episodes of dizziness that are related to changes in head position, such as bending over, tilting back, lying down, getting up, rolling over, ...[Read More] Unexplained Dizziness: When Medication Doesn't Help
Dizziness and Spinning Sensation: Neurological Insights and Solutions
Dizziness and vertigo? In recent weeks, whenever I lie down and move my head, I experience dizziness, as if the room is spinning, and I also feel nauseous. Please provide an explanation, doctor.
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Dizziness can generally be classified based on the location of the lesion into "peripheral dizziness" and "central dizziness." Peripheral dizziness refers to dysfunction in the structures of the inner ear that manage balance, such as the semicircular ca...[Read More] Dizziness and Spinning Sensation: Neurological Insights and Solutions
Morning Dizziness and Nausea: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Upon waking up in the morning, experiencing dizziness and vomiting? Hello Dr. Hong: This incident occurred on January 19, 2017. When I woke up in the morning and opened my eyes around 8:00 AM, everything in front of me was spinning violently. After taking a Difendin, I waited for...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Your condition is referred to as vertigo, which can be classified into central and peripheral types. Based on your description, it appears to be peripheral vertigo, with possible causes including benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), vestibular neuritis, and Meniere...[Read More] Morning Dizziness and Nausea: Understanding Neurological Symptoms