Understanding Hand Weakness and Numbness: When to Seek Neurology Care
Numbness and weakness in both hands? My wife has been experiencing weakness in her hands and has even developed numbness since she started doing heavier cement work. Could you please advise on the possible reasons for this? If she needs to see a doctor, which specialty should she...
Dr. Jiang Siyi reply Neurology
Based on the information provided regarding this issue, it is not possible to accurately locate the lesion. It is recommended that the patient visit a neurology clinic in person for evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Hand Weakness and Numbness: When to Seek Neurology Care
Understanding Unexplained Muscle Degeneration: A Case Study
Recent onset of unexplained peripheral muscle disorders in the past year? Hello Dr. Jiang, this is Xuefang. I live in Nantou County and I would like to consult you. I am 30 years old, 127 cm tall, and I have small, chubby hands and feet with short fingers and toes. My symptoms in...
Dr. Jiang Siyi reply Neurology
Hello, Hsueh-Fang: The congenital chondrodysplasia you are suffering from is a rare disease in our country. Research abroad indicates that it is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner, leading to short stature, chondrodysplasia, and associated spinal stenosis. However, the pa...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Muscle Degeneration: A Case Study
Is This Muscle Atrophy? Understanding Symptoms and Next Steps
Is this muscle atrophy? I have a keloid on the right side of my right leg joint. When I was younger, my family doctor injected an unknown medication in an attempt to eliminate the proliferative tissue, but it regrew, causing nearby tissue to become depressed, and there is also a ...
Dr. Jiang Siyi reply Neurology
It is recommended that you first consult a dermatologist for the issue you have raised.[Read More] Is This Muscle Atrophy? Understanding Symptoms and Next Steps
Understanding Hand Control Issues: When to See a Neurologist
Medical consultation Hello Doctor: When I hold a pen to write, I am unable to control my handwriting, especially when it comes to drawing straight lines. Otherwise, I have to raise my elbow very high to control the pen smoothly, or I have to squeeze my upper arm to hold the noteb...
Dr. Jiang Siyi reply Neurology
The issue you raised falls within the scope of involuntary movements in neurology. The symptoms described resemble dystonia or tremors; however, there is a wide variation in involuntary movements. Please consult a neurologist for evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Hand Control Issues: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Morning Hand Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the hands? Hello, I have been waking up every morning due to numbness in my right hand, and sometimes my left hand experiences the same issue. However, I do not compress my hands while sleeping. When I first get up, if I raise my arms slightly for a while, I easily ex...
Dr. Jiang Siyi reply Neurology
Common causes of hand numbness can generally be divided into neurological or vascular issues. Based on the patient's report of intermittent numbness, both nerve compression and vascular-related circulatory disturbances are possible. In terms of neurological conditions, the l...[Read More] Understanding Morning Hand Numbness: Causes and Solutions