Understanding Tinnitus: When Head Trauma Causes Buzzing Sounds
Hearing a sound similar to a buzzing or ringing noise in the ears is often referred to as tinnitus? Hello Dr. Jiang, last Friday night while turning in bed, I accidentally hit my head. Since then, whenever I hear loud or high-frequency sounds, I experience a buzzing sound in my e...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it seems that the function of the ear's tympanic membrane may be affected. Generally, common causes of tinnitus include poor blood circulation in the inner ear or anxiety leading to vasoconstriction and narrowed blood vessels, which can impe...[Read More] Understanding Tinnitus: When Head Trauma Causes Buzzing Sounds
Head Injury After Car Accident: Pain Management and Care Tips
A friend was in a car accident? Hello, the friend of mine had a car accident yesterday and hit their forehead, resulting in bruising and a small abrasion. Other injuries include abrasions on various parts of the body. After resting at home for a day, they still experience headach...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, use of anticoagulants, or obvious local hematoma, head trauma is mostly mild. However, the following conditions warrant consideration of delayed bleeding and require a visit to the emergen...[Read More] Head Injury After Car Accident: Pain Management and Care Tips
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Seeking Solutions for Chronic Fatigue and Dizziness
Hello, Dr. Jiang? In April 2019, I received a combined measles vaccine and was taking medication for Helicobacter pylori. After 1-3 days, I experienced severe throat pain, persistent phlegm, general weakness, and fatigue. I consulted an otolaryngologist and underwent a neck ultra...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is unclear whether you are experiencing overweight issues. It may also be necessary to consider sleep apnea: if you have this condition, it can lead to daytime concentration difficulties and frequent drowsiness. There are generally two types...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Seeking Solutions for Chronic Fatigue and Dizziness
Persistent Pain from Glans Friction: Seeking Solutions
Friction on the glans can be painful? Hello doctor, a few days ago I experienced pain due to friction in the area of the glans and frenulum, so I visited a family medicine doctor. However, the doctor couldn't determine the cause; there were no signs of trauma, redness, swell...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: There may be a small wound, so it is important to keep it clean and protected for a few days. Currently, sexual activity should be avoided to prevent worsening of symptoms. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Persistent Pain from Glans Friction: Seeking Solutions
Safe Surgical Options for Pediatric Hernia Repair in Young Children
Hernia surgery If a 3-year-old child has a larger right testicle and the doctor has diagnosed it as a hernia, the safest surgical approach would typically be laparoscopic surgery. This minimally invasive technique is associated with less trauma to surrounding tissues, including t...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: In my personal opinion, for very young patients, it is advisable to consult a pediatric surgeon. Follow their recommendations and consider their assessments and expertise when choosing a surgical approach. Both options should be acceptable as long as the surgeon is skilled...[Read More] Safe Surgical Options for Pediatric Hernia Repair in Young Children
Understanding Back Pain: Insights for New Moms with SLE
Back problems Hello, doctor! I have systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and my levels are currently normal. I just gave birth 13 months ago! However, due to my child's significant weight, I find it challenging to carry and care for them, as my physical strength is quite limi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: If your symptoms of pain persist, you may want to consider fibromyalgia syndrome. Statistically, individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) have an increased risk of developing this condition. Although the pathogenic mechanisms remain unclear, it may be related to...[Read More] Understanding Back Pain: Insights for New Moms with SLE
Understanding Neck Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Medical Attention
Neck pain Hello doctor, I slipped in the bathroom the day before yesterday and hit the back of my head on the threshold. That night, I noticed that when lying down, lifting my neck caused some pain and tightness. It has persisted until today; turning my head slightly to the left ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms seem more like a neck muscle strain. Regarding intracranial hemorrhage, if there is no loss of consciousness, no anticoagulant use, or obvious local hematoma, head trauma is mostly mild. However, consider delayed bleeding and seek e...[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Prostate Calcification: Causes, Concerns, and Care Tips
Hello, the ultrasound examination of the prostate shows calcifications? Hello Doctor: Recently, an ultrasound revealed calcifications in my prostate. The doctor mentioned that there are signs of injury to the prostate, which could explain the calcification. I have a few questions...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
1. As a gay individual, I use a dildo for anal masturbation until pre-ejaculate fluid is released from the glans. I would like to know if this could cause injury to the prostate and lead to calcification. Can I continue using a dildo for anal masturbation? A: Calcification is mos...[Read More] Understanding Prostate Calcification: Causes, Concerns, and Care Tips
Understanding Hematospermia: Causes and When to Seek Help
The issue of hematospermia? I do DIY once a day, and a few days ago I noticed dark brown semen. I checked and there are no blood streaks, no pain while urinating, and no other discomfort. Now I plan to wait a week before doing DIY again.
Dr. Wu Shuyu Reply:
Hello, there are many causes of hematospermia, with the vast majority of simple hematospermia being related to inflammation or having an unknown origin, and only a very small percentage associated with malignant tumors (generally <2%). Previous surgeries or trauma may also be ...[Read More] Understanding Hematospermia: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Sudden Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Solutions
Sudden erectile dysfunction? Hello Doctor: For the first three weeks, everything was normal during masturbation. However, on a Sunday (5/10), it seemed that prolonged engorgement (over an hour, with repeated engorgement) led to ejaculation while the penis was in a flaccid state. ...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
1. Can prolonged erection lead to venous leakage? (Previously, the firmness was normal, and the erection could last around 10-20 minutes.) A: Venous leakage is mostly caused by trauma. An abnormal erection lasting more than 4 to 6 hours may lead to tissue hypoxia. 2. There is so...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Brief Sharp Pain During Masturbation: Causes and Concerns
While doing DIY, there is a sudden brief sharp pain (lasting less than a second)? Hello Doctor, recently I experienced a sudden brief sharp pain (lasting less than a second, felt near the glans) while masturbating just before ejaculation. After that, I continued to masturbate unt...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
The possible causes of the symptoms you described include trauma, infection, stones, and even referred pain from stones located at the ureterovesical junction. It is recommended that you undergo further examination.[Read More] Understanding Brief Sharp Pain During Masturbation: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Painless Urethral Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Bleeding from the urethral opening without pain? After sexual intercourse, I noticed blood in my pants, about 2CC. I went to the hospital for examination, suspecting it might be a stone. I underwent ultrasound, CT scan, and X-ray, but no stones were found. About 15 days later, th...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
The possible causes of bleeding include stones, infections, trauma, etc. It is recommended to undergo further examination.[Read More] Understanding Painless Urethral Bleeding: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Internal Tremors: When to Seek Neurological Help
Internal tremors Hello, doctor. I have a question. When I wake up from sleep and lie flat, I feel a tremor in my body, although there is no visible shaking. It feels as if there are two hearts beating inside me, accompanied by numbness in my palms upon waking. Occasionally, I als...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your first question concerns body tremors. It may be necessary to consider that muscle tension is excessively high due to an inability to relax. Clinically, symptoms are often improved through relaxation training or the use of sedative medications. It is recommended that y...[Read More] Understanding Internal Tremors: When to Seek Neurological Help
Post-Sexual Activity Penis Pain: Causes and Considerations
Post-coital penile pain? Hello, doctor. Recently, after sexual intercourse, my boyfriend experiences pain in his penis when he gets an erection (either on the same day or one or two days later). I would like to inquire about the possible reasons for this (he claims that resting f...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
Prolonged erections can occasionally be accompanied by pain. As long as there is no trauma and it is not an unusually prolonged erection, if the symptoms alleviate, there is no need for concern. However, if there are any doubts, it is still advisable to consult a clinic.[Read More] Post-Sexual Activity Penis Pain: Causes and Considerations
Understanding Persistent Penile Rigidity: Causes and Concerns
The penis is firm even when not erect? Hello doctor, yesterday I felt that my penis had a sensation of blood not being able to return, resulting in a feeling of congestion. Even in a flaccid state, my penis feels somewhat engorged and hard, unable to completely soften. There has ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If you are experiencing symptoms after low-energy shockwave therapy for chronic prostatitis, you should follow up with your physician to discuss whether these symptoms may be related to the treatment. Generally, as long as you do not have an erection lasting more than a fe...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Penile Rigidity: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Head, Eye, and Tooth Pain: Neurological Insights
Pain in the back of the head, pain around the eyes, and toothache? Hello Dr. Jiang: I am 25 years old and have recently experienced intermittent tooth pain, discomfort around my eye socket, and pain in the back of my head. I visited the dentist just two weeks ago, so I don't...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description: your symptoms may suggest trigeminal neuralgia. As for the brain injury from four years ago, it is unlikely to be the cause of the symptoms you mentioned. Generally, if there is no loss of consciousness, no anticoagulant use, or obvious local hem...[Read More] Understanding Head, Eye, and Tooth Pain: Neurological Insights
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?
Post-Traumatic Head Pain: Understanding Symptoms After a Car Accident
In the past, I experienced pain from a head injury due to a car accident. When the wind blows on my head, I feel numb and dizzy? Hello doctor, my boyfriend had a car accident five years ago, during which he was in a coma in the intensive care unit for several days, and he likely ...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: During the wound healing process, the epidermal nerves will regenerate and reconnect. However, the reconnection may not be perfect, leading to subsequent symptoms such as itching or even pain at the wound site. The scalp has a high density of nerves, which are also more se...[Read More] Post-Traumatic Head Pain: Understanding Symptoms After a Car Accident
Understanding Breathing Issues: Sleep Apnea and Its Impact on Your Health
Respiratory issues Hello doctor, I have been experiencing chest tightness, chest pain, and difficulty breathing for the past few years, and it has recently worsened to the point where I have trouble sleeping at night due to breathing difficulties. Additionally, I was diagnosed wi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, sleep apnea may lead to daytime lack of concentration and frequent drowsiness. However, sleep apnea can be classified into two types: 1. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): This is the most common type, accounting for about 90% of cases. Soft tissue...[Read More] Understanding Breathing Issues: Sleep Apnea and Its Impact on Your Health
Understanding Breathing Issues: Is Sleep Apnea the Cause of Your Chest Pain?
Respiratory issues Hello doctor, I have been experiencing chest tightness, chest pain, and difficulty breathing for the past few years, and it has recently worsened to the point where I have trouble sleeping at night due to breathing difficulties. Additionally, I was diagnosed wi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, sleep apnea may cause daytime concentration issues and frequent drowsiness. However, sleep apnea can be categorized into two types: 1. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): This is the most common type, accounting for about 90% of cases. Soft tissue n...[Read More] Understanding Breathing Issues: Is Sleep Apnea the Cause of Your Chest Pain?