Understanding Sudden Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
Dizziness of unknown origin? I have generally been in good health, but recently I've experienced some increased stress due to exams. A couple of days ago, I engaged in some more intense physical activity. Today, while dining at an all-you-can-eat restaurant with my family, I...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the causes of dizziness should consider several factors such as anemia, inner ear imbalance, or insufficient cerebral circulation. Syncope may also need to be considered. When blood flow to the nervous system decreases, symptoms such as headaches and bl...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Dizziness: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
Understanding Nerve Issues in Upper Right Teeth: Causes and Solutions
Nerve numbness in the upper right teeth? Dear Doctor, my teeth have been numb for five years, centered around my upper right incisors. It's not just one tooth that's the issue. Could it be that other nerves are infected with a virus or is there some other problem? Denti...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The teeth here are innervated by a branch of the third division of the trigeminal nerve, and there may be a specific reason for damage to this nerve. Further evaluation and examination by a neurologist could be beneficial.[Read More] Understanding Nerve Issues in Upper Right Teeth: Causes and Solutions
Why Do I Feel Dizzy After Sitting for Long Periods?
Feeling dizzy after sitting for a long time? Hello doctor, about a year ago, I experienced unexplained twitching in my hands and feet while being fully conscious. I was just moving quickly and felt a bit emotionally unstable. At that time, an EEG showed no issues, and it was sugg...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
The condition you described is likely orthostatic hypotension or a similar disorder. Please consult a cardiologist for evaluation.[Read More] Why Do I Feel Dizzy After Sitting for Long Periods?
Understanding Brain Parasites: Symptoms and Concerns
Cerebral parasitic infections? Hello, doctor! Although this question may seem strange, what symptoms typically occur if there is a parasitic invasion in the brain? I occasionally experience some dizziness and a tendency to lean to one side. I consulted a neurologist who said my b...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If there are pathogens or parasites invading the brain, symptoms will depend on the location of the invasion and the associated neurological functions affected. These may include language disorders, slowed responses, weakness or numbness in limbs, double vision or blurred vision,...[Read More] Understanding Brain Parasites: Symptoms and Concerns
Could My Severe Headaches Indicate a Brain Tumor?
Hello doctor, could my condition be a brain tumor? Hello, Doctor. In recent years, I have been experiencing frequent headaches. When they occur, they are quite severe, sometimes causing nausea and vomiting that affect my daily life. I often feel fatigued, dizzy, and have a sensat...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Based on your description, it is a classic case of migraine with aura. You should seek further evaluation and treatment from a neurologist. Brain tumors can present with symptoms or be asymptomatic, making it difficult to definitively rule them out. However, your headache exhibit...[Read More] Could My Severe Headaches Indicate a Brain Tumor?
Understanding Dizziness and Heaviness: Possible Neurological Causes
Dizziness and heaviness? Hello Doctor: In the past few days, I have noticed a prominent vein on my left temple. Although I can feel it, it is not visibly noticeable. I have observed it before, but today I am experiencing dizziness and a heavy sensation. It feels more pronounced w...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If the left temple has a hardened blood vessel resembling a rope and is tender to the touch, accompanied by headaches or blurred vision, be cautious of temporal arteritis, which is more common in older female patients. In your case, it is advisable to rest more and monitor the si...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Heaviness: Possible Neurological Causes
Managing Dizziness and Sharp Pain: Neurological Insights
Dizziness with sharp pain? Recently, I have been experiencing frequent headaches, especially when squatting down and standing up. After standing, the sharp pain lasts for about a minute. At the same time, my vision becomes blurry and dark, and sometimes I suddenly feel warm, but ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Vascular headaches, such as migraines, can be considered in this context. Generally, rest or the use of analgesics may provide relief. If the pain persists, it is advisable to seek further evaluation and treatment from a neurologist.[Read More] Managing Dizziness and Sharp Pain: Neurological Insights
Understanding Dizziness and Blackouts: When to Seek Medical Help
Dizziness with blurred vision? Recently, I have been experiencing sudden blackouts in my vision, severe dizziness, and headaches, along with a feeling of heat and sweating all over my body, as if I am about to faint. These episodes occur not during exercise or any strenuous activ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the reason why your dizziness symptoms improve when you squat may be due to insufficient cerebral blood circulation. Many factors can cause dizziness, such as anemia and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. It is important to rule out anemia or ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Blackouts: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Abdominal Pain and Vision Issues: A Neurological Perspective
Severe abdominal pain causing fainting, resulting in a bruise on the chin? I am small in stature, standing at 155 cm and weighing 45 kg. I experience symptoms such as seeing many colorful dots when looking at dark places or closing my eyes, similar to television static, and somet...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms of dizziness and blackening of vision may indicate vertigo, which could be caused by conditions such as anemia, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, or inner ear imbalance. It is advisable to first rule out anemia or dehydration tha...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain and Vision Issues: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Alcohol-Related Neurological Symptoms: A Guide
Alcohol-related issues I would like to ask about a symptom that occurs once every few years. Recently, after drinking alcohol, I experienced the same symptoms: my vision started to blur when I stood up, to the point where I couldn't see (not like myopia), along with tinnitus...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
These symptoms are more indicative of severe hypotension, approaching shock. As for the cause, it is difficult to determine whether it is related to alcohol or other components within the alcohol, whether it is associated with anaphylactic shock, or simply due to vasodilation lea...[Read More] Understanding Alcohol-Related Neurological Symptoms: A Guide
Understanding Brain Tumor Risks and Symptoms After a Serious Accident
Questions related to brain tumors? About 13 years ago, I was involved in a serious car accident where the person I was with suffered multiple fractures, while I only had abrasions. For about 4 to 5 years afterward, I experienced severe migraine symptoms that would typically occur...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, generally speaking, there is little correlation between head trauma and the occurrence of brain tumors. However, damage to cerebral blood vessels can increase the likelihood of vascular malformations, such as arteriovenous malformations. The head...[Read More] Understanding Brain Tumor Risks and Symptoms After a Serious Accident
Understanding Sudden Breathing Issues and Numbness: When to Seek Help
I would like to ask some urgent questions about health issues? I would like to ask the doctor, sometimes I suddenly feel short of breath and nauseous, then my body feels tingly, and I start to feel dizzy and have vision disturbances. Is this a problem with my body or is it just d...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to first consider hyperventilation syndrome. The typical symptoms include chest tightness, chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, numbness in the hands and feet, scalp tingling, and an inability to lie still in bed. Ph...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Breathing Issues and Numbness: When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Causes and Remedies
Headache and dizziness? Hello Doctor: 1. Occasionally, I experience sudden dizziness while walking or sitting, but resting for a while helps. I would like to know what might be causing this issue. 2. I want to ask on behalf of a friend who also experiences dizziness occasiona...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The first consideration would be the function of the inner ear, which can be evaluated by an otolaryngologist or a neurologist. The second possibility could be vestibular migraine, which needs to be confirmed by a neurologist to identify and avoid triggering factors.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Causes and Remedies
Two Weeks of Dizziness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms and Treatment
Dizziness for two weeks? I have been experiencing dizziness for two weeks now, and I have seen a doctor who diagnosed me with vertigo. My symptoms are that I feel fine when I wake up in the morning, but once I get to school and start my first or second class, I begin to feel dizz...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello, Yuki: Based on your description, your condition seems to be paroxysmal dizziness, accompanied by 1) occasional headaches and 2) a leftward tilt of the body that has persisted for 3-4 years. You are concerned whether the past use of antiepileptic medication may have caused ...[Read More] Two Weeks of Dizziness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms and Treatment
Understanding Dizziness and Fainting After Dental Procedures: Causes and Solutions
Blurred vision and fainting? Hello, doctor. I was very nervous during my first tooth extraction. After it was successfully done, while I was waiting for my health insurance card, I suddenly felt dizzy, my vision blurred, and then I fainted and lost consciousness for a moment. I w...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the symptoms you mentioned are more likely caused by syncope. Loss of consciousness can occur when cerebral blood flow drops below 30 mL per minute, typically due to a rapid decrease in blood pressure or vasoconstriction, leading to reduced cerebral blo...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Fainting After Dental Procedures: Causes and Solutions
Sudden Blackout and Unconsciousness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Sudden loss of vision followed by unconsciousness? Hello doctor, today when I stood up, my vision suddenly went dark, and then I started to feel unsteady, as if I couldn't maintain my balance. I tried to grab onto something, but then I lost consciousness for about a minute. ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Transient loss of consciousness may be due to changes in cerebral blood flow, but it is also important to be cautious of potential seizure activity in the brain. A detailed evaluation by a neurologist should be conducted, and further tests should be arranged to determine the caus...[Read More] Sudden Blackout and Unconsciousness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Morning Headaches: Causes and Solutions for Neurological Issues
The first headache aside from a cold? Hello: For the past three weeks, I have been experiencing headaches almost every time I wake up. However, by noon or when I am not paying attention, the pain stops. In the evening, before going to bed, the headache starts again. The pain is l...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If you do not have a fever or cold, your headache is not the type that a physician would consider benign; it may indicate elevated pressure in the posterior fossa. It is advisable to see a neurologist for evaluation and examination as soon as possible.[Read More] Understanding Morning Headaches: Causes and Solutions for Neurological Issues
Understanding Body Tingling: Possible Causes and Stress Connection
Generalized paresthesia? Hello, doctor. Since last week, I initially experienced numbness in my right little finger, which later extended to my palm, arm, shoulder, and throughout my body. The primary sensation of tingling and numbness is concentrated in my hands, feet, and neck,...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description of experiencing discomfort from a tingling sensation throughout your body, it may be necessary to consider hyperventilation syndrome. Hyperventilation can lead to feelings of suffocation and shortness of breath, as well as affect organ blood flow. A decr...[Read More] Understanding Body Tingling: Possible Causes and Stress Connection
Understanding Chronic Dizziness: When to See a Specialist
Chronic dizziness Hello, I have been experiencing dizziness for 4 to 5 years, almost every day. Sometimes it feels like I'm floating as if in a dream, and at other times, it feels like being on a boat, with moments of calm and moments of swaying with the wind. Occasionally, ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
You can first consult a family physician to determine if there is anemia or low blood pressure. If those conditions are ruled out, then it is important to consider potential issues with inner ear function. If necessary, the physician may refer you to an otolaryngologist or a neur...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Dizziness: When to See a Specialist
Understanding Medication Side Effects: Insights from a Neurology Perspective
Last question? Hello, Dr. Gao. (I apologize for pressing send before finishing my message yesterday.) I would like to ask about the medications I recently changed. These are the medications I received at the clinic: I take a 0.5 mg capsule of Mecobalamin (Nerve Growth Factor) in ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Side effects of medications are inevitable, but it is important to weigh the benefits against the side effects to determine if the medication is worth taking. If a medication causes a tingling sensation in the head, one should consider the purpose of taking it. If it does not ser...[Read More] Understanding Medication Side Effects: Insights from a Neurology Perspective