Understanding Dizziness After Waking: Causes and Treatments
Dizziness upon waking up? One morning, after getting out of bed, I immediately fell to the right side. When I tried to sit up again, I experienced intense vertigo and fell to the right side once more. However, the dizziness stopped when I fell down, and I would continue to feel d...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, as mentioned in your text, conditions such as otolith displacement, impaired cerebral blood flow, and nerve damage in the ear are all possible. If you have never been examined, it is recommended to visit an otolaryngologist for evaluation and treatment. Wishing you a speed...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness After Waking: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Head Pressure and Discomfort: Possible ENT Issues Explained
Head pressure or tightness? In recent days, I have been experiencing a feeling of pressure and tightness in my head, which does not have a fixed location or time (sometimes my nose also feels swollen). Occasionally, my hands and feet feel numb and tremble, and I have some pain in...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness can have numerous potential causes: 1) If accompanied by a dull pain at the back of the head, it may suggest poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If there are symptoms of ear fullness, pressure, or hearing loss, it may indicate sudden sensorineural hea...[Read More] Understanding Head Pressure and Discomfort: Possible ENT Issues Explained
Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Recently experienced dizziness (vertigo)? Hello, Doctor. I sometimes experience postural hypotension, such as feeling faint and seeing black when I suddenly stand up after squatting, but it resolves within a few seconds. My first episode of dizziness occurred about two years ago ...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness can have numerous potential causes: 1) If accompanied by a dull pain in the back of the head, it may suggest poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If there are symptoms of ear fullness, pressure, or hearing loss, it may indicate sudden sensorineural hea...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness: When to Seek ENT Care for Head Movements
Dizziness when bending down or turning the head? Hello, doctor. For the past two to three weeks, I have been experiencing sudden dizziness when I look down or turn my head. When I bend over to wash my hair or shower at a low angle, I immediately feel dizzy and almost can't s...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, regarding the symptoms of dizziness triggered by changes in posture, along with a history of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), the most common cause remains otolith displacement. It is advisable to consider visiting a clinic or hospital for an otolith reposition...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: When to Seek ENT Care for Head Movements
Understanding Ear Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice
Ear pain? Hello, Doctor. I work in a labor-intensive job and often inhale dust, which leads to irritation and symptoms such as a runny nose, a scratchy throat, and dry heaving. I previously consulted a doctor who recommended using a nasal irrigation device, and my condition impro...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness can have numerous potential causes: 1) If accompanied by a dull pain at the back of the head, it may suggest poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If there are symptoms of ear fullness, ear pressure, or hearing loss, it may indicate sudden sensorineural...[Read More] Understanding Ear Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Persistent Throat Pain After Tonsillectomy: Causes and Solutions
Throat issues Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from chronic inflammation of the left tonsil and underwent a bilateral tonsillectomy on April 1st. It has been over a month and a half since the surgery, but I still experience pain in the area where the left tonsil used to be. Ad...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, 1. Currently, there are no significant abnormal findings in the photographs. 2. There are many factors that can cause a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, including postoperative effects, post-nasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux, or sensitivity to air pollution....[Read More] Understanding Persistent Throat Pain After Tonsillectomy: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Inner Ear Edema: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and When to Seek Help
Endolymphatic hydrops Hello Doctor: Last Friday, I went to the hospital due to severe dizziness accompanied by hearing loss. During my follow-up appointment this week, the doctor mentioned that my hearing has improved somewhat and diagnosed me with either inner ear edema or vesti...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, if symptoms such as hearing or dizziness improve, the likelihood of brain lesions is lower. It is still recommended to continue follow-up visits. If symptoms do not improve or if there are other concerns, please discuss in detail with your physician whether further examina...[Read More] Understanding Inner Ear Edema: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Vestibular Migraine: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Dizziness consultation Hello Doctor, 1. I have been troubled by a feeling of dizziness (lightheadedness) for over ten years. Recently, after undergoing all the ENT examinations at National Taiwan University Hospital, the doctor diagnosed me with vestibular migraine. I feel grogg...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness has many possible causes: 1) If there is hypoplasia of the right vertebral artery combined with insufficient perfusion, it may lead to poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If accompanied by ear fullness, ear pressure, or hearing loss, it may suggest su...[Read More] Understanding Vestibular Migraine: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Dizziness While Walking: Possible Causes and Solutions
Dizziness while walking? Hello Doctor, recently when I walk outside, I often feel dizzy, with a heavy head and light feet, unsteady gait, tingling in my forehead, and numbness in my palms. I also experience chest tightness, palpitations, and a constant feeling of bloating in my s...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness can have numerous potential causes: 1) If there is a dull pain in the left posterior part of the head, it may suggest poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If accompanied by ear fullness, pressure, or hearing loss, it may indicate sudden sensorineural h...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness While Walking: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Ear Issues: Tinnitus and Sudden Hearing Loss Concerns
Ear problems Hello Doctor, I came to inquire about a hearing test two days ago. I have been experiencing persistent tinnitus and a sensation of fullness in my left ear since I woke up one morning nearly three weeks ago. I subsequently went to a large hospital for a hearing test, ...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: Sudden low-frequency hearing loss is often associated with inner ear edema. Unlike typical Meniere's disease, it does not present with dizziness. If examinations have been scheduled, it is recommended to follow the physician's arrangements for consultation and me...[Read More] Understanding Ear Issues: Tinnitus and Sudden Hearing Loss Concerns
Managing Dizziness, Tinnitus, and Elevated Heart Rate: A Patient's Concern
Dizziness - Tinnitus + Heart rate 110-120 bpm? Since June 28, I have noticed symptoms of tinnitus and dizziness. I experience a sensation of vertigo when getting up from a chair. I measured my blood pressure, which was 135/84, and my pulse was 114. The tinnitus has persisted for ...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness can have numerous potential causes: 1) If there is a dull pain in the left posterior part of the head, it may suggest poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If accompanied by ear fullness, ear pressure, or hearing loss, it may indicate sudden sensorineur...[Read More] Managing Dizziness, Tinnitus, and Elevated Heart Rate: A Patient's Concern
Rare Inner Ear Disorders: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options
Inner ear diseases Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about rare diseases of the inner ear. The doctor has determined that there is an issue with my inner ear, but the cause has not been identified for a long time. This condition has severely impacted my daily life, and I hop...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, there are numerous inner ear-related diseases such as Acoustic Neuroma, Age-related Dizziness and Imbalance, Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction, CANVAS Syndrome, Cervicogenic Dizziness, Cholesteatoma...[Read More] Rare Inner Ear Disorders: Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options
Chronic Sinusitis Surgery: Weighing Options and Risks for Relief
Chronic Sinusitis Surgery Hello, Doctor. I previously inquired about chronic sinusitis, and I recently underwent a sinus CT scan, which confirmed inflammation. Reflecting on the past two years, I have had similar CT scans, all showing inflammation, but the CT results indicated th...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, common symptoms of sinusitis include nasal congestion, yellow-green nasal discharge, fever, facial pain, foul smell, and changes in smell, but not all symptoms may appear. Diagnostic methods include endoscopy and imaging studies. If acute sinusitis persists despite antibio...[Read More] Chronic Sinusitis Surgery: Weighing Options and Risks for Relief
Understanding Non-Specific Dizziness: Causes and Management Strategies
Nonspecific dizziness Hello doctor, I have been experiencing dizziness for over two years (a floating sensation, like being on a boat, without tinnitus or vertigo, and I feel dizzy every day). I have undergone many tests previously, which have ruled out issues with my head and in...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, there are many factors that can cause dizziness. If you have already undergone numerous examinations, more serious factors can be ruled out, but it is currently difficult to determine the cause of your dizziness. Regarding the adjustment of the positive pressure ventilator...[Read More] Understanding Non-Specific Dizziness: Causes and Management Strategies
Understanding Inner Ear Circulation Issues and Their Symptoms
Inner ear circulation and symptoms About three years ago, I experienced dizziness while sleeping. I took medication for blood circulation, and after a few minutes, I started to feel better. However, I couldn't get up immediately, and my vision seemed to tilt to the left. Whe...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness can have numerous potential causes: 1) If accompanied by a dull headache or slight irregular movements -> it may suggest poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If associated with ear fullness, pressure, or hearing loss -> it may indicate sudden sen...[Read More] Understanding Inner Ear Circulation Issues and Their Symptoms
Can Patients with Inner Ear Imbalance Dive Safely?
Can a person with vertigo go diving? Hello Doctor, I am a patient who has been diagnosed with vestibular imbalance causing vertigo. I am planning to go abroad for a diving experience and have come across the following restrictions: - Those with the following conditions must carry...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness can have numerous potential causes: 1) If accompanied by a dull pain at the back of the head, it may suggest poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If there are symptoms of ear fullness, pressure, or hearing loss, it may indicate sudden sensorineural hea...[Read More] Can Patients with Inner Ear Imbalance Dive Safely?
Understanding the Differences Between Meniere's Disease and Autonomic Dysregulation
Frequent dizziness without any apparent cause? I experienced dizziness, so I visited a small clinic where the doctor advised me to go to a larger hospital for further examination. Afterward, I went to a hospital in Yilan, where the doctor diagnosed me with Meniere's disease....
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello, dizziness has numerous possible causes: 1) If accompanied by a dull pain in the back of the head, it may suggest poor blood circulation in the head and neck. 2) If there are symptoms of ear fullness, pressure, or hearing loss, it may indicate sudden sensorineural hearing l...[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Meniere's Disease and Autonomic Dysregulation
Dizziness When Closing Eyes: Causes and Specialist Consultation Guide
Dizziness when closing the eyes? In the past week, I have occasionally experienced a sensation of the ceiling spinning or my body rotating with the bed when lying down or turning over before sleep. This lasts for about 1 to 3 rotations and then stops naturally. Aside from brief d...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello, the common cause of dizziness is still related to the displacement of otoliths. If it persists without improvement, it is recommended to consult an otolaryngologist or a neurologist for examination. Wishing you peace and health. Sincerely, Dr. Cheng Jue-Yi, Director of the...[Read More] Dizziness When Closing Eyes: Causes and Specialist Consultation Guide
Dizziness When Lying Down or Getting Up: Is It Inner Ear Imbalance?
Experiencing dizziness when lying down or getting up? Hello, my mother is 80 years old. Previously, she experienced dizziness where the ceiling would spin, and it was severe enough to cause vomiting. After visiting an otolaryngologist, she was diagnosed with age-related changes i...
Dr. Zheng Jueyi Reply:
Hello: The symptoms appear to be consistent with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), commonly known as canalithiasis. If there is no improvement, you may visit a clinic or hospital for further evaluation. If it is confirmed to be canalithiasis, it can be treated with can...[Read More] Dizziness When Lying Down or Getting Up: Is It Inner Ear Imbalance?
Understanding Ear Blockage and Tinnitus: Common ENT Concerns
Earplugs, tinnitus issues? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you some questions: 1. Occasionally, my ears feel blocked, and when I blow air into them, it causes sharp pain. It often takes a while to subside. Which part might be problematic? 2. In a quiet environment, I consisten...
Dr. Ji Zhaoyun Reply:
Hello Ms. Li, The issues you mentioned may be due to: 1) Eustachian tube dysfunction: This is the most common cause and can occur not only during flying, climbing, or diving, but also when forcefully blowing your nose or bending over. 2) Sudden sensorineural hearing loss. 3) Ot...[Read More] Understanding Ear Blockage and Tinnitus: Common ENT Concerns