Understanding Meniere's Disease: Symptoms, Daily Life Impact, and Major Illness Status
Meniere's syndrome Hello Dr. Hou: Regarding Meniere's disease, I am unsure of its characteristics, so I am reaching out to you for answers. If this is not your area of expertise, I apologize. What are the symptoms of this condition? What kind of obstacles does it presen...
Dr. Hou Zhigong Reply:
Hello: I assume you are asking about Meniere's syndrome. The inner ear labyrinth is the organ that controls body balance, and when the fluid inside it increases, it affects the sense of balance, which is referred to as "Meniere's syndrome." If this is not with...[Read More] Understanding Meniere's Disease: Symptoms, Daily Life Impact, and Major Illness Status
Understanding Tourette Syndrome: Seeking the Right Specialist for Treatment
How to treat Tourette syndrome? Hello Dr. Lin, My brother is a patient with Tourette syndrome. He is currently a 24-year-old male facing military service issues. Our family has only gradually realized over the past 20 years that this is a medical condition. My father is concerne...
Dr. Lin Guanglin Reply:
You can visit the adult neurology department at major hospitals or consult Dr. Wang Hui-Hsiung at Chang Gung Children's Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Tourette Syndrome: Seeking the Right Specialist for Treatment
Understanding Tourette Syndrome: Symptoms, Longevity, and Treatment Options
About Tourette Syndrome? Tourette syndrome symptoms can persist throughout a person's life, but they generally become milder after puberty. Typically, 30-40% of affected children experience a natural resolution of symptoms after adolescence, while 30% see a significant reduc...
Dr. Hou Zhigong Reply:
1. Not all body movements are necessarily Tourette syndrome. First, she must see a qualified neurologist for an evaluation to determine whether she has this condition or if there are other possibilities. 2. Tourette syndrome is not curable; it only presents with varying degrees o...[Read More] Understanding Tourette Syndrome: Symptoms, Longevity, and Treatment Options
Understanding Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Genetics, and Treatment Options
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy (EDMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by muscle weakness and wasting, joint Hello Doctor: Since childhood, I have been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy by doctors at National Taiwan University and Veterans General Hospital, although I am un...
Dr. Lin Guanglin Reply:
Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy is inherited in an X-linked manner, and there is currently no specific medication for treatment. For detailed medical evaluation, please consult Dr. Luo Rongsheng at the Neurology Department of Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy: Symptoms, Genetics, and Treatment Options
Unexplained Facial Atrophy: Seeking Answers for Rare Conditions
Facial atrophy of unknown origin? Hello Doctor, I have noticed a depression on my forehead over the past two years, accompanied by occasional tightness and mild pain. In cold weather, I even experience a sensation of numbness on the left side of my face. Earlier this year, I visi...
Dr. Chen Shunsheng Reply:
It sounds very much like hemifacial lipodystrophy. It is recommended to consult a neurologist specializing in neuromuscular diseases or an experienced rheumatologist.[Read More] Unexplained Facial Atrophy: Seeking Answers for Rare Conditions
Understanding Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Current Treatments and Research Updates
Kujak's syndrome Dr. Chen: Hello, I heard that you are an expert in researching Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). My father has been ill since the end of February this year, and it has been five months. He was previously treated at your hospital and is currently in a nursing ...
Dr. Chen Shunsheng Reply:
A potential new treatment for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) has finally been discovered. CJD and human transmissible spongiform encephalopathies are both fatal conditions and currently classified as untreatable rare diseases. A research group led by Nobel laureate Prusiner at t...[Read More] Understanding Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: Current Treatments and Research Updates
Understanding Rare Diseases: A Journey Through Diagnosis and Symptoms
The difficult next step? Hello Doctor: My illness seems to have started in the first year of junior high school. I don't know why my legs began to feel weak, making it difficult to run or perform any vigorous repetitive movements, and my muscles are prone to strains. Shortly...
Dr. Chen Shunsheng Reply:
I have not seen a patient, so I cannot directly tell you what disease it is. However, I can introduce you to spinal anterior horn cell degeneration disorders: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of diseases caused by the degeneration of anterior horn cells (motor neurons) in...[Read More] Understanding Rare Diseases: A Journey Through Diagnosis and Symptoms
Understanding Epilepsy: Seeking Diagnosis and Resources After a Seizure
Epilepsy A few days ago, I visited a clinic due to nasal congestion and reflux symptoms. After receiving injections of Dexamethasone and Ketoprofen from the nurse, I experienced dizziness and lost consciousness before I could inform anyone. After being treated, the doctor told me...
Dr. Ye Poxiu Reply:
(1) In simple terms, a diagnosis of epilepsy can be made if a patient experiences multiple episodes of similar seizures or altered consciousness, and other causes such as drug effects or metabolic disorders have been ruled out. (2) An accurate diagnosis of epilepsy relies on a th...[Read More] Understanding Epilepsy: Seeking Diagnosis and Resources After a Seizure
Caring for MS Patients: Insights and Considerations for Management
Care for Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Dear Dr. Hou, It is quite rare to find a specialist in multiple sclerosis (MS), and I have several questions to ask you regarding a patient. The patient is a 67-year-old female who underwent surgery for unknown causes of syringomyel...
Dr. Hou Zhigong Reply:
Hello! First of all, I would like to express my sympathy for your recent experiences and hope that your confidence and willpower can strengthen as you fight against this illness. Due to my lack of detailed information regarding your medical history, neurological examinations, and...[Read More] Caring for MS Patients: Insights and Considerations for Management
Understanding Rare Neurological Disorders: A Patient's Struggle
Nerve Hello, Dr. Yeh. My condition involves erratic electrical discharges from my lumbar spine, and I feel a lot of movement in my abdominal cavity as well as in my right side. The sensations are highly variable; sometimes they come and go, which has made it difficult for me to s...
Dr. Ye Poxiu Reply:
Hello Grace: Regarding your question, I am unable to provide an answer here. I recommend that you visit a neurology or psychiatry outpatient clinic at a relevant medical institution for further evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Rare Neurological Disorders: A Patient's Struggle