Understanding Dizziness and Body Tremors: A Neurological Perspective
Dizziness, whole body tremors? Hello, Doctor. Today, when I stood up from a chair to walk, I felt dizzy. I thought it would gradually improve, so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, it didn't get better, so I stopped to rest and leaned against the wall. After th...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Tremors and the inability to produce sound are not typical symptoms of common positional vertigo. These may indicate a transient focal neurological deficit caused by other issues in the brain, and both electrical discharges and ischemia should be considered. It is recommended to ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Body Tremors: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Dizziness While Hiking: When to Seek Medical Attention
Dizziness while hiking? Hello Doctor: Today I went hiking, and after a short distance, I felt dizzy and unstable, with my heart racing. I was afraid to continue because I felt like I might faint, and my vision became blurry and white. I sat down for over ten minutes before the di...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, your issue is experiencing sudden dizziness, palpitations, and temporary vision loss (seeing white) after climbing a short distance. You have also had episodes of positional vertigo during your postpartum confinement (which has resolved). 1. Fi...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness While Hiking: When to Seek Medical Attention
Unconscious Falls: Understanding Neurological Symptoms in Seniors
Unconscious fall? My mother fell unconsciously this morning and has fallen four times. She is unaware of her falls and does not feel anything unusual. When I asked her if she feels unwell, she said no, and she doesn't even feel dizzy. What could be the signs or symptoms of t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, it is important to first consider the symptoms of syncope. The most common cause is reflex syncope, which can occur due to excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve, leading to bradycardia and decreased cardiac output. This can happen when transitioning ...[Read More] Unconscious Falls: Understanding Neurological Symptoms in Seniors
Understanding Persistent Head Pressure in Children: A Neurological Perspective
Children experiencing persistent head heaviness? A third-grade child frequently complains of dizziness, describing a persistent feeling of pressure in the center of the upper part of the brain for the past four months. He does not experience true vertigo but feels a constant dull...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
I can't say for sure that there are no issues, but if the activity level is good and appetite is normal, it is commonly seen as tension-type headaches. If the symptoms show a trend of becoming more severe, I would recommend scheduling an appointment with a pediatric neurolog...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Head Pressure in Children: A Neurological Perspective
Managing Dizziness, Nausea, and Shortness of Breath: A Guide
Dizziness, nausea, and mild shortness of breath? Hello Doctor: Today, while I was on the bus, I suddenly felt dizzy and nauseous, and I also experienced some shortness of breath. I have a history of mild asthma and have been dealing with a cold recently. Could you please advise m...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many factors that can cause dizziness, such as anemia, autonomic dysfunction, and inner ear imbalance. Your symptoms occur while riding in a vehicle; if there is no sudden head movement causing vertigo, it may be necessary to rule out a...[Read More] Managing Dizziness, Nausea, and Shortness of Breath: A Guide
Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
The visual field appears to be constantly rotating like a carousel? Hello Doctor: A family member in their 50s has been taking antihypertensive medication and frequently experiences symptoms of dizziness, with a sensation that the visual field is spinning, as if they are constant...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Avan, 1. It is mostly caused by dysfunction of the bilateral semicircular canals in the inner ear. 2. You should consult an otolaryngologist or a neurologist. 3. Lying down and resting is the recommended approach. Best regards.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Your Headaches: Causes and When to Seek Help
Thank you, doctor? I apologize for the disturbance. Recently, for the past week or two, I have been experiencing frequent headaches, primarily in the temples, but not on a specific side. Sometimes the pain is on the right side, sometimes on the left, and at times it also occurs a...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Dizziness, vertigo, headache, without nausea, resembling a tension-type headache, but also accompanied by dizziness. A consultation with a neurologist is recommended for further evaluation and analysis to determine whether it is peripheral or central vertigo. Relevant tests will ...[Read More] Understanding Your Headaches: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness When Getting Out of Bed: Causes and Solutions
Dizziness upon waking up? I previously had an ear condition that caused dizziness, but I haven't experienced it in a long time. Recently, I had a case of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and rested for about a month. Now, I have no issues during the day, but I fee...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many factors that can cause symptoms of dizziness, such as anemia, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and inner ear imbalance. Since your symptoms occur upon waking, it is important to rule out issues related to autonomic nervous sys...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness When Getting Out of Bed: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Dizziness in Children: Causes, Concerns, and Solutions
Children may experience dizziness? Hello doctor, I have a daughter who is in the fourth grade this year. Since first grade, she has been intermittently telling me that she feels dizzy, and last year, during her third grade, the frequency of her dizziness increased. She experience...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, positional vertigo should be considered first. The symptoms are characterized by brief episodes of dizziness related to changes in head position, such as bending over, leaning back, lying down, getting up, turning over, or suddenly turning the he...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness in Children: Causes, Concerns, and Solutions
Morning Dizziness: Understanding Causes and Symptoms After Illness
Experiencing dizziness upon waking up in the morning? I have experienced symptoms of dizziness since childhood, but it would only occur once every six months to a year. Recently, I had a more severe cold, during which I also experienced mild dizziness. However, after recovering f...
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] Morning Dizziness: Understanding Causes and Symptoms After Illness
Could My Dizziness Be Related to the Cerebellum?
Is this related to the cerebellum? Recently, I have been experiencing a higher frequency of dizziness and a feeling of heaviness in my head, which is quite uncomfortable. I can't sleep for long periods without feeling dizzy. Occasionally, I also experience episodes of vertig...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If there is a problem with the cerebellum, there may be coordination difficulties, walking like a penguin, slurred speech, and clumsiness when eating, holding a bowl, or writing. Your situation could be considered another manifestation of chronic shoulder and neck fatigue or tens...[Read More] Could My Dizziness Be Related to the Cerebellum?
Recurring Dizziness During Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions
Recurrent dizziness Hello, Dr. Jiang. During my second pregnancy, I experienced several episodes of dizziness. A few times while I was out, I suddenly felt like everything was spinning (similar to the sensation of a hangover, or like spinning around ten times and then trying to w...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms are similar to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). This condition is characterized by brief episodes of dizziness that are related to changes in head position, such as bending over, leaning back, lying down, getting up, rol...[Read More] Recurring Dizziness During Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Persistent Dizziness, Nausea, and Head Pain in Seniors
Headache, dizziness, nausea, and warm feet? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my grandmother. She often experiences dizziness, and a few days ago while cooking in the kitchen, she suddenly felt lightheaded. Sometimes at night, she feels a tightness in her stomach and wants ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your grandmother has many symptoms. First, we should consider 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 u...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Dizziness, Nausea, and Head Pain in Seniors
Understanding Dizziness: When to See a Neurologist for Symptoms
Dizziness issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my recent dizziness issues. Two years ago, I was hospitalized for hyperthyroidism and heart failure. After being discharged, I occasionally experienced a sensation similar to the shaking of an elevator or the feeling of be...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It could be vestibular migraine, or it may be caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) or vestibular neuritis. It is recommended to consult a neurologist, who will conduct a thorough history and examination to determine the appropriate direction for further diagnosti...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: When to See a Neurologist for Symptoms
Understanding Dizziness and Fatigue: A Guide for Young Adults
Dizziness + Fatigue Hello, Doctor Gao! I am 19 years old and have a problem with dizziness, but I do not have anemia. I have undergone various tests at a large hospital, but no issues were found. However, I often experience dizziness and instability, sometimes to the point of fee...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It doesn't sound like simple episodic vertigo; it may be vestibular migraine or vertigo related to other central nervous system issues. I recommend consulting a neurologist for a thorough evaluation to rule out these concerns. If those are excluded, you may need to focus on ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Fatigue: A Guide for Young Adults
Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Concerns Explained
Dizziness, tingling in the head, and discomfort in the back of the neck and head? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my symptoms. I often experience dizziness, headaches, tingling in my head, nausea, and a heavy feeling in my head. I also feel my heartbeat and experience bod...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, positional vertigo should be considered first. The symptoms are characterized by dizziness lasting a few seconds, related to changes in head position, such as bending over, leaning back, lying down, getting up, turning over, and sudden head movem...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Concerns Explained
Waking Up Dizzy: Understanding Morning Vertigo and Its Causes
Feeling dizzy upon waking up and turning over? Hello, doctor. For the past two or three days, when I wake up and try to turn over to go back to sleep, I feel extremely dizzy and even feel like I might vomit when I close my eyes. What could be the cause of this? It takes me a whil...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Alvena, the symptoms you described are more indicative of vertigo caused by BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), especially the brief episodes of dizziness triggered by turning over. It would be more appropriate to consult an otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) for thi...[Read More] Waking Up Dizzy: Understanding Morning Vertigo and Its Causes
Understanding Dizziness and Neck Pain: When to See a Neurologist
Dizziness and neck and shoulder pain? Frequent dizziness (floating, swaying sensation), feeling sleepy, particularly dizzy when lying on the right side, experiencing dizziness and nausea upon standing up, blurred vision when focusing on objects, and shoulder and neck pain. These ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If you experience dizziness and drowsiness, and lying on your right side worsens the dizziness while lying down makes you feel nauseous, this is more indicative of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), and you should consult an otolaryngologist or a neurologist. However, i...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Neck Pain: When to See a Neurologist
Is Your Dizziness a Sign of Concussion After a Head Injury?
Dizziness or concussion? Hello Doctor: Three days ago in the afternoon, I hit my head at work. At that time, I only experienced a headache for a while, and there were no other symptoms. However, during the night, I suddenly experienced severe dizziness and vomiting, and I was una...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If the dizziness and vomiting are episodic and related to changes in head position, it is likely due to vestibular imbalance in the inner ear rather than a concussion. Of course, inner ear dizziness can also be associated with head trauma, as external forces can cause dislocation...[Read More] Is Your Dizziness a Sign of Concussion After a Head Injury?
Understanding Dizziness When Lying Down: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
I have been experiencing dizziness recently? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing dizziness that starts just as I'm lying down to sleep. It occurs at the moment I lie down, and I feel a tight sensation in the middle part of my neck, close to my body, on the r...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear, the symptoms described by A-Zheng are more similar to Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). It is advisable to visit an otolaryngologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness When Lying Down: Symptoms and When to Seek Help