Understanding Dizziness, Palpitations, and Headaches: A Neurological Perspective
Headache, dizziness, and increased heart rate? Hello Doctor, about a year and a half ago, I had a severe cold, after which I began experiencing symptoms of premature ventricular contractions. I underwent an echocardiogram, which showed normal results, but the arrhythmia has persi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description: You mentioned symptoms of dizziness, which may need to consider a drop in blood pressure or cerebral vasoconstriction leading to reduced cerebral blood flow, resulting in cerebral hypoxia. Syncope is more likely to occur when a person is standing. Many ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness, Palpitations, and Headaches: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Flashing Lights and Dizziness: Neurological Insights
Dizziness with visual disturbances? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing sudden flashes in my vision, making it difficult to concentrate. However, after sleeping for a few minutes, it gradually improves. I never know when the flashes will occur. With the upcoming ...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Your description is too brief. Besides the flashing lights you mentioned, are there any other symptoms? Such as headaches, dizziness, unsteady gait, double vision, or speech difficulties? Additionally, have you been staying up late frequently due to exams, leading to irreg...[Read More] Understanding Flashing Lights and Dizziness: Neurological Insights
Understanding Double Vision and Eye Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Diplopia and eye pain? Hello Doctor, since middle school, I have occasionally experienced pain around my eyes and headaches after using the computer. Sometimes I also have blurred vision, but these symptoms do not last long. Last week, after using the computer for an afternoon, I...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
According to your description, there are many causes of diplopia. Whether due to damage or compression of the muscles or nerves, the inability of the eye muscles to coordinate can lead to diplopia. In cases of thyroid eye disease, where the eyeball protrudes, the extraocular musc...[Read More] Understanding Double Vision and Eye Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Help
Dizziness, headache, weakness in the limbs, and a lightheaded feeling..? On December 17, I was hit on the head by a friend, resulting in swelling and bruising on my forehead. After some time, I began to experience headaches and dizziness. When I went to the emergency room, the do...
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: excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve, which leads to bradycardia and decreased cardiac output. This can occur when transitioning from a sup...[Read More] Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Eye Floaters and Flashing Lights: When to Seek Help
Blinking with closed eyes Hello, doctor. When I close my eyes, I often see moving orbs of light (blue) that sometimes flash intensely. Other times, although they don't flash particularly, when I open my eyes, there is always a small dark spot (which feels like an afterimage)...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if it is a common aura migraine symptom, it manifests as visual disturbances such as seeing stars and lightning-like flashes, as well as blurred or distorted vision. After the aura subsides, there is typically a severe, unilateral throbbing heada...[Read More] Understanding Eye Floaters and Flashing Lights: When to Seek Help
Dealing with Dizziness and Imbalance: When to Seek Medical Help
If you are experiencing dizziness and a sense of imbalance, it is important to take the following steps: 1. **Sit or Lie Down**: Find a safe place to sit or lie down to prevent falls and injuries. 2. **Stay Hydrated**: Drink water to ensure you are not dehydrated, as dehydration...
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 (which typically causes a spinning sensation). It is advisable to first rule out anemia or fluid deficiency that may lead to insuffici...[Read More] Dealing with Dizziness and Imbalance: When to Seek Medical Help
Headache and Dizziness After Nose Injury: Is It Related?
Nasal trauma causing headache? Hello, four days ago while training my dog, I was hit on the bridge of my nose, which resulted in swelling. About 20 minutes later, I suddenly experienced pain in my temples and then vomited four times. After that, I continued to feel dizzy and naus...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, the use of anticoagulants, or obvious local hematomas, head trauma is mostly mild. However, the following conditions should prompt consideration of delayed bleeding and a visit to the emer...[Read More] Headache and Dizziness After Nose Injury: Is It Related?
Understanding Emotional Triggers: Why Anger Causes Tremors and Body Movements
Why do our hands shake and our bodies move involuntarily when we experience intense emotions or anger? Hello Doctor: Why do I start to shake my hands and sway my body back and forth whenever I get angry or emotionally agitated? Sometimes, I unconsciously grab my head, and after m...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, it may be necessary to consider symptoms of hyperventilation associated with emotional intensity. Hyperventilation can lead to a sensation of suffocation and affect organ blood flow. When blood flow to the nervous system decreases, symptoms such as head...[Read More] Understanding Emotional Triggers: Why Anger Causes Tremors and Body Movements
Flashing Lights Behind Closed Eyes: Possible Neurological Causes
Seeing something flashing with closed eyes? Hello doctor, I would like to ask you about something. Recently, when I sleep, I often see flashes of light in front of my eyes, sometimes blue and sometimes transparent. I went to an ophthalmologist, but no abnormalities were found. Th...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Besides the sensation of light and shadow flickering when closing your eyes, in what other situations might similar symptoms occur? Is it more likely to happen when you are fatigued or have stayed up late? Does it also occur during a midday nap, aside from nighttime sleep?...[Read More] Flashing Lights Behind Closed Eyes: Possible Neurological Causes
Head Injury and Pain: Which Specialist to Consult?
Headache inquiry? Hello, I experienced a head impact yesterday, resulting in a bleeding lip. I did not feel dizzy or in pain at that time. However, when I woke up today, I started experiencing intermittent headaches. Which department should I consult for an examination? Is there ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if there is no loss of consciousness following a head injury, and you are currently taking anticoagulants or have no significant local hematoma, the head injury is likely mild. However, if the following conditions occur, you should consider the p...[Read More] Head Injury and Pain: Which Specialist to Consult?
Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms and Recovery
Post-concussion symptoms? Last week, I slipped at home and hit my head (on the upper right forehead) against the wall. Before going to the hospital, my memory was quite confused and fuzzy, and my head was very painful. After the emergency visit, they said I had a mild concussion,...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if it is delayed cerebral hemorrhage, common symptoms include double vision (diplopia), unequal pupil size, watery or bloody discharge from the ears or nose, confusion or abnormal behavior, limb paralysis, and primarily short-term memory loss. As...[Read More] Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms and Recovery
Understanding Ultrasound Results: Implications for Neurological Symptoms
Ultrasound examination results Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing long-term fatigue, intermittent headaches, difficulty thinking, excessive sleepiness, and blurred vision with a slightly darkened field, feeling as if I have heatstroke that just won't improve (and is gett...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
There is significant stenosis in the intracranial vertebral artery blood flow that requires treatment. Initial management can involve medical therapy. If there is improvement, including a reduction in clinical symptoms and follow-up imaging showing improved blood flow, then stent...[Read More] Understanding Ultrasound Results: Implications for Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Stroke Symptoms: What Your Body Might Be Telling You
Stroke Neurological Issues Dear Dr. Hong, I have been experiencing the following symptoms for quite some time: my right eye feels stiff when I move it, there is slight swelling in my right eye, and sometimes it appears red upon waking. I also feel pressure in my right brain, hav...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Based on your condition, I recommend that you seek a consultation with a neurologist in person. You mentioned that your right eye has difficulty moving and sometimes experiences redness and swelling. I wonder if you are experiencing double visio...[Read More] Understanding Stroke Symptoms: What Your Body Might Be Telling You
Is Your Neck Discomfort a Sign of Stroke? Understanding the Symptoms
Is the risk of stroke high? Hello, Dr. Jiang: On October 14th, I felt a pressure in the left side of my neck below the ear, which was uncomfortable. On the morning of October 15th, when I woke up, my vision suddenly went black for about 20 seconds before turning white, and I felt...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Neck compression can be a sensation or the presence of a palpable mass. If there is an issue with the neck vessels, the most concerning condition is arterial dissection, such as carotid or vertebral artery dissection, which can occur due to external trauma or severe neck twisting...[Read More] Is Your Neck Discomfort a Sign of Stroke? Understanding the Symptoms
Can Vision Be Restored After Brain Tumor Surgery-Induced Blindness?
Postoperative blindness in one eye following brain tumor surgery? Is it possible for my father to regain vision after losing sight in one eye due to surgery for a brain tumor?
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Hello, if the surgery requires the removal of the affected area, then recovery is not possible.[Read More] Can Vision Be Restored After Brain Tumor Surgery-Induced Blindness?
Head Injury, Insomnia, and Numbness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Head trauma + insomnia + numbness? Hello Doctor, last Thursday, September 1st, I accidentally bumped into a wooden cabinet at home (the cabinet is 137 cm tall and I am 177 cm tall). At the moment, I felt a little pain, but I was fully conscious. There was some redness and mild sw...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Based on your symptom description, it can be classified as post-concussive syndrome. Symptoms may persist for several weeks and will eventually resolve on their own. If you are still very concerned, you can visit a neurologist for an evaluation. The neurologist will likely...[Read More] Head Injury, Insomnia, and Numbness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Headaches, Dizziness, and Vision Issues: When to Seek Help
Headache accompanied by dizziness and difficulty focusing vision? Doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. A few months ago, I experienced severe headaches for the first time, and I had difficulty focusing my vision while using the computer screen. After taking painkillers...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The symptoms resemble those of a visual aura migraine. The subsequent symptoms are less specific and may not necessarily indicate a problem. For the headache component, it would be advisable to consult a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding Headaches, Dizziness, and Vision Issues: When to Seek Help
Exploring Recovery Possibilities After a Mild Stroke
The possibilities of recovery from a stroke? About three months ago, my father experienced dizziness and discomfort while at work, so he took a leave of absence and drove himself to the hospital. The doctor prescribed medication and sent him home to rest, but on the way back, he ...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Ischemic stroke occurs due to the blockage of cerebral blood vessels, preventing the affected brain tissue from receiving adequate blood supply, leading to insufficient oxygen and subsequent cell death. Since brain cells are highly specialized, they are difficult to regene...[Read More] Exploring Recovery Possibilities After a Mild Stroke
Chronic Fatigue and Brain Fog: Seeking Answers for Persistent Symptoms
Excessive sleepiness and mental fatigue? Hello Doctor... The patient's condition is as follows: They do not experience insomnia at night, fall asleep normally, sleep for 8 hours, but still wake up feeling very fatigued, with slight headaches and persistent brain fog througho...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It would be advisable to have a neurologist reassess whether the issue is related to intracranial pressure. If none of the neurologists can provide a reasonable explanation, chronic fatigue syndrome could be considered, which seems to be an area of expertise for family medicine p...[Read More] Chronic Fatigue and Brain Fog: Seeking Answers for Persistent Symptoms
Severe Pain in Right Eye Socket and Forehead: Possible Neurological Issues
Severe pain in the right orbital area, right eyebrow, and right forehead? About a week ago, while watching television, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my right eye socket, right eyebrow, and right forehead without any warning. It felt like it was about to split open or expl...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If accompanied by tearing, conjunctival injection, or nasal congestion, it may be related to trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, which can occur in recurrent episodes and be severe enough to seek medical attention. In your case, if there have been no subsequent episodes, you can o...[Read More] Severe Pain in Right Eye Socket and Forehead: Possible Neurological Issues