Understanding Dizziness, Headaches, and Nausea: Possible Causes and Solutions
Dizziness, headache, nausea, and eye discomfort? Recently, I've been experiencing pain around my eye sockets, dizziness, nausea after eating, and occasional headaches. I researched online and found that it might be acute glaucoma, so I visited an ophthalmologist. However, th...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, in addition to the eye issues, it may be necessary to consider factors such as migraines. Common symptoms of migraine with aura include visual disturbances. These may manifest as bright lights resembling stars or lightning, as well as blurred or ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness, Headaches, and Nausea: Possible Causes and Solutions
Should Seniors Seek Immediate Medical Attention After a Fall?
An elderly person nearly 80 years old fell and hit their head? Hello Dr. Jiang, there is an elderly person who fell and hit his head in the bathroom before taking a shower. We discovered him about an hour later, and he had already bathed and changed his clothes, and he was able t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, use of anticoagulants, or obvious localized hematomas, head trauma is mostly mild. However, the following conditions should prompt consideration of delayed bleeding, and you should seek tr...[Read More] Should Seniors Seek Immediate Medical Attention After a Fall?
Understanding Dizziness and Mental Fog: Neurological Insights
Dizziness and a feeling of heaviness in the head? Doctor, I'm sorry, but I've been feeling dizzy without the sensation of spinning. It's more like a state of confusion where I'm not quite aware of what I'm doing. The dizziness seems to worsen with fatigue...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: I would like to know if you have any issues with sleep disorders? Are you experiencing high blood pressure? Generally, individuals with high blood pressure have a higher risk of stroke. I would also like to inquire if you have metabolic syndrome (such as increased waist ci...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Mental Fog: Neurological Insights
Understanding Fainting After Running: Causes and Next Steps
Fainting after running occurred again a year later? Hello Doctor: Last March, I fainted after running (I had already eaten dinner, ran about 5 km, and fainted while walking home; I had been running normally for about two months). I was taken to the emergency department of a hospi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Experiencing dizziness and nearly fainting, squatting down to rest, and seeing darkness in front of your eyes. These symptoms are more indicative of insufficient cerebral circulation due to fluid deficiency. Symptoms can be improved by replenishing fluids and electrolytes,...[Read More] Understanding Fainting After Running: Causes and Next Steps
Understanding the Confusion Between Inner Ear Issues and Hypertension
The inner ear is affected by hypertension, and it can be difficult to distinguish between the two? Hello, Dr. Hong. My question has a bit of history and may be somewhat complex, so I will ask in an organized manner. I hope you can enlighten me. Thank you. 1. About 27 years ago, ...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
1. Meniere's disease may improve dizziness gradually with age, but hearing loss may occur. 2. Non-rotational dizziness may be related to internal medical conditions. Factors such as medications, poor vascular circulation, and lack of sleep can contribute to this. 3. Ther...[Read More] Understanding the Confusion Between Inner Ear Issues and Hypertension
Managing Chronic Headaches After Concussion: Symptoms and Solutions
Chronic headache Hello, Doctor: Three years ago, I was hospitalized for a concussion for a week, and since then, I have experienced issues such as depression, headaches, and gastric ulcers, which have been continuously monitored. However, my headaches have been occurring more fre...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description: it may be necessary to first treat the migraines, as young women are a common demographic for migraines. The symptoms of migraine with aura include visual disturbances, such as seeing stars and flashes of light, as well as blurred or distorted vi...[Read More] Managing Chronic Headaches After Concussion: Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Increased Headache Frequency: When to Seek Medical Advice
Increased frequency of headaches? Hello Doctor: I have experienced headaches since childhood, especially during stressful times. In the fourth grade, I underwent an EEG due to frequent headaches, which showed no abnormalities. Recently, the frequency of my headaches has increased...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the most common cause is tension-type headache. The symptoms of tension-type headache include: (1) Typically bilateral, located in the occipital and parietal regions, sometimes with a widespread area of pain. The nature of the pain is dull, aching, with...[Read More] Understanding Increased Headache Frequency: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Chronic Discomfort: A Year of Neurological Challenges
It has been a year, and recently, my daily routine has been affected by discomfort during waking hours? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing discomfort for over a year. Initially, I felt unusually unwell at home on weekends, with persistent dizziness and chest tightness throug...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description and age, it may be necessary to first consider the symptoms of migraine. Common aura symptoms of migraine include visual disturbances such as seeing bright lights resembling stars or lightning, as well as blurred or distorted vision. These are all...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Discomfort: A Year of Neurological Challenges
Understanding Sudden Dizziness and Weakness in Older Adults
Father suddenly experienced dizziness and discomfort? Hello Doctor: My father is in his 50s. Recently, while on a business trip in China, he suddenly felt dizzy, weak all over, nauseous, and had blurred vision in the middle of his work. He immediately returned to his accommodatio...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Dizziness is often caused by inner ear imbalance, such as acute vestibular neuritis, which can trigger autonomic nervous system excitation, leading to sweating and nausea. However, if elderly patients have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as diabetes, hyperten...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Dizziness and Weakness in Older Adults
Head Injury After Motorcycle Fall: Do I Need a Follow-Up?
Riding a motorcycle in the rain can be dangerous, leading to accidents and head injuries? Hello, Doctor. I had a motorcycle accident on December 21, 2019, where I fell while wearing a helmet and hit my head. At that time, I felt a pressure and pain in the right side of my head, a...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: The observation period for head trauma is generally about 7 to 14 days. A small number of patients with head injuries may experience delayed intracranial hemorrhage or axonal injury to the brain. During the observation period, the main concern is the potential for such ble...[Read More] Head Injury After Motorcycle Fall: Do I Need a Follow-Up?
Understanding Sudden Severe Dizziness: Causes and Medical Advice
Sudden severe dizziness? Hello, doctor. I am 35 years old. Last night before bed (September 30), I suddenly felt an abnormal sensation in my head, followed by severe dizziness (intermittently), a spinning sensation, blurred vision, cold sweats, nausea, and a rapid heartbeat. I fe...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, it is advisable to seek medical attention anytime you experience any discomforting symptoms, so that they can be properly assessed and treated in a timely manner.[Read More] Understanding Sudden Severe Dizziness: Causes and Medical Advice
Understanding Head Trauma: Symptoms and Risks of Intracranial Bleeding
Head trauma Hello Doctor: On October 11, I hit the right side of my head against a wall. It was very painful at the moment, but after a few minutes and until the next day, there was no pain. Starting on October 13, I began to experience pain on the right side of my head extending...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, no anticoagulant use, or obvious localized hematoma, head trauma is mostly mild. However, the following conditions should prompt consideration of delayed bleeding and a visit to the emerge...[Read More] Understanding Head Trauma: Symptoms and Risks of Intracranial Bleeding
Understanding Gastrointestinal Spasms and Migraines: When to See a Neurologist
Gastric spasms and migraine issues? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing gastric spasms for several years. I have visited a gastroenterologist multiple times, but they only diagnosed me with gastritis and prescribed some medications for inflammation and spasms. Recently, the f...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be worth considering gastrointestinal symptoms associated with migraines. Common prodromal symptoms of migraines include visual disturbances, such as seeing stars and flashes of light, as well as blurred or distorted vision. These are all ...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Spasms and Migraines: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Parkinson's Surgery: Costs, Benefits, and Long-Term Effects
Surgery for Parkinson's Disease Hello Doctor, my mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2012 and has been on medication for many years. Recently, she has been experiencing numerous side effects, such as involuntary movements and a feeling that the medication i...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: 1. The National Health Insurance Administration included "Deep Brain Stimulators" in the health insurance benefits starting from January 1, 2015. Subsequently, on July 1, 2016, the reimbursement regulations were relaxed, removing the lifetime limit of one-time ...[Read More] Understanding Parkinson's Surgery: Costs, Benefits, and Long-Term Effects
Understanding Vestibular Neuritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Vestibular Neuritis Hello, doctor. I am a graduate student. My usual routine involves going to bed around midnight and waking up at 9 AM. I regularly go to the gym about twice a week and also play basketball and jog. My BMI is normal, and I rarely smoke, drink alcohol, or consume...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it may also be a central issue. One condition that combines both dizziness and headache is called vertiginous migraine (migraine associated with vertigo), also known as vestibular migraine. You can refer to the following information (from the Tai...[Read More] Understanding Vestibular Neuritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Oral Discomfort: Is It Neurological or Hormonal?
Oral issues Hello Doctor, I have already inquired about the report, and it has come out. The MRI with contrast shows no tumors in the brain, and some blood test issues seem to be minor. However, the doctor suspects it might be an ovarian issue. I told the doctor that I had visite...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, regarding the issues you mentioned, I have some suggestions. The endocrinologist suspects ovarian degeneration and advised me to continue medication and observe for six months before returning for blood tests. Now, I would like to ask the doctor if my oral discomfort sympt...[Read More] Understanding Oral Discomfort: Is It Neurological or Hormonal?
Can Migraines Cause Eye Pain and Blinking Issues?
Migraine headache Hello, doctor. I've been experiencing frequent migraines lately, which are causing my eyes to twitch and feel sore. I would like to ask if migraines alone can affect the eyes. Thank you, doctor.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, common symptoms of migraine with aura include visual disturbances such as seeing bright lights resembling stars and lightning, as well as blurred or distorted vision. These are all precursors to a migraine. A few minutes after the aura appears, y...[Read More] Can Migraines Cause Eye Pain and Blinking Issues?
Understanding Eye Issues: When to Worry About Muscle Weakness
Eye problems Hello Doctor, On May 3, 2019, I visited a neurologist due to arm pain. The doctor mentioned that it was caused by work-related issues and long-term poor posture. However, the doctor advised me to pay attention to my eyes, as I have a noticeable difference in size (...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: If the drooping eyelids have been a pre-existing symptom, and the drooping is not episodic (for example, more pronounced when fatigued or in the late afternoon, and improves after a brief rest with closed eyes), and there are no symptoms such as double vision, difficulty s...[Read More] Understanding Eye Issues: When to Worry About Muscle Weakness
Could a Sudden Drop Cause a Mild Concussion? Understanding Symptoms
Elevation difference A few days ago, while walking, I accidentally stepped down hard on a height difference (about a stair step), and I felt my head shake. After that, I felt a bit fatigued, but there were no issues with cognition or vision, and I did not experience vomiting, hea...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, your symptoms may be related to the fall you experienced. It is recommended that you visit a neurology outpatient clinic for further evaluation. Thank you.[Read More] Could a Sudden Drop Cause a Mild Concussion? Understanding Symptoms
Understanding Oral Mucosa Issues: Could It Be Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction?
Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation Hello Doctor, I would like to consult you. I have been experiencing discomfort in my oral mucosa for a month and a half (since I had my upper left second molar extracted). The symptoms are a burning and stabbing sensation localized to the le...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: In addition to considering diseases of the immune system, your symptoms may also suggest trigeminal neuralgia, particularly given your neuropathic pain symptoms that may involve the mandibular branch. According to the International Classification of Headache Disorders, Thi...[Read More] Understanding Oral Mucosa Issues: Could It Be Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction?