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Sciatica after a car accident Hello Doctor: I was directly hit by a motorcycle on my left thigh in November 2006, which resulted in a contusion. About six months later, I started to feel numbness and pain in the lower part of my leg when sitting, so I sought medical attention. Th...

The bone in the right scapular area suddenly protrudes, and the right hand experiences numbness while sleeping? Hello, my father is 66 years old. Recently, there has been a sudden protrusion of the bone in the right scapular area, and he experiences numbness in his right hand whi...

Schwannoma Hello, I recently had an MRI that revealed a 0.75 cm tumor on my spinal nerve. Do I need surgery for this? Can it be determined whether it is malignant or benign? How large will the surgical incision be? Is there a risk of paralysis in the lower body or incontinence? H...

Similar to sciatica? Dear Dr. Chiu, Recently, I have been experiencing soreness and pain from my buttocks down to my thighs and legs after standing for a while. It becomes very painful when I try to get up from a seated position. I went to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital for an exa...

The fingers may feel numb and painful? Doctor, I experienced a sudden tingling and pain in my left index finger while lifting heavy items at work. This has never happened to me before. Could you please explain what might have caused this? Although it has improved after a week, I ...

Regarding bone cement? Hello: My mother is over 70 years old and two years ago, she suffered a lumbar compression fracture after accidentally falling while stepping back. The pain was unbearable, and after being treated by an orthopedic specialist and resting, the pain has subsid...

急性 Hello Dr. Chiu: On the 26th, while I was walking home, I was hit by a drunken woman, resulting in a fractured coccyx. The doctor said, "It's okay, it will heal naturally." Is that true? I remember cutting out an article from the newspaper about a treatment at yo...

Peripheral vertigo Yesterday morning, I suddenly experienced dizziness and vomiting upon waking up. I went to the emergency room, and the doctor said it was peripheral vertigo. Is there really such a medical term? What could cause these symptoms (I had a head injury about 7 years...

Stellate ganglion block Hello, doctor. I am a 28-year-old male who has been suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for many years. I am really in pain; I have been experiencing chronic diarrhea and abdominal cramps. Because of this, I have had to quit my job and I am afrai...

Please ask questions regarding tendon rupture surgery? Hello, my husband has a tendon rupture on the inner side of his left forearm near the wrist, along with some small nerve injuries, resulting in an open wound. He has undergone surgery for suturing. The doctor mentioned that t...

Right lower back pain radiating to the hip joint? Hello, I have a question regarding my lower back pain, which has been intermittent for quite some time. I have consulted both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, but there has been no improvement. The traditional Ch...

Herniated disc (C5-C6) Hello, I would like to consult you about my colleague, a 32-year-old woman. Three months ago, she underwent an MRI and was diagnosed with a herniated disc at the C5-C6 level. Initially, she thought that physical therapy would suffice, but after three months...

It should be sciatica? Dr. Chiu: I recently discovered a depression about the size of a child's fist above my buttocks, close to my waist. Upon careful examination, I can feel the bone structure of my pelvis. I consulted a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who did no...

Cervical spine pain Hello, Doctor. In the past year or two, I have been experiencing significant pain, stiffness, and pulling sensations from my head down to my neck and back, particularly noticeable in my face and ears. Initially, during high school, I often felt stiffness in my...

Sciatica Hello Dr. Chiu, I recently received your response regarding my sciatica issue, and the MRI images have also come out. My doctor mentioned that I do not have a herniated disc; however, there is a noticeably large cyst in the sacral area that is compressing the sciatic n...

Sciatica In January, I suddenly experienced strange pain (without any external force) that extended from my left lower back down to my left foot. I went to the hospital's neurology department for an electromyography (EMG) to confirm that there was compression on the sciatic ...

Sudden severe stabbing pain in the neck while at work? Hello, I have been working as a delivery driver for a shipping company for two years. About a year ago, in August 2005, shortly after I joined the company (around 3-4 months in), I suddenly experienced severe neck pain while ...

Pain in the bones of the lower leg? If you are experiencing pain in the bones of your lower leg, it would be best to consult an orthopedic specialist. You mentioned that the pain might be due to fatigue; there are several methods to help alleviate the burden on your legs. Rest, i...

Spondylolisthesis Hello, doctor. My older brother has experienced a spinal slip due to a work injury and often feels pain in his lower back, thighs, and the soles of his feet. He went to the hospital for X-rays and MRI examinations, and the doctor mentioned that surgery is an opt...

Lower limb numbness and tingling? Hello, my father recently sought medical attention due to numbness and pain in his lower limbs. An X-ray revealed atrophy of the coccygeal cartilage, and the diagnosis indicated that the pain is caused by nerve compression. The doctor recommended...