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Medical consultation Dear Sir/Madam, Due to work-related obligations, I occasionally need to attend social gatherings where I inevitably consume some alcohol. I have noticed that for some time now, after drinking, the soles of my feet become sore and numb, and there is even a bi...

Is it possible to remove the sweat glands in the feet? I have a hereditary condition that often causes excessive sweating in my hands and feet, which is quite bothersome. However, I've heard that after surgery, the condition may return after some time. Are there other ways t...

Lower limb pain, numbness, and weakness? Hello Dr. Shao: I am 32 years old. Eight years ago, I started experiencing severe pain in the soles of my feet (both the forefoot and heel) and my ankles after standing for about 10 minutes. This pain radiates from the soles of my feet up ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome Hello, my mother had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome at the end of February, but her hand is still numb, and there is not much difference compared to before the surgery. The doctor had recommended the surgery to her ten years ago, but she only went throu...

Lumbar spondylolisthesis I understand you are busy, but I must ask again whether the application for lumbar spine fixation under the National Health Insurance has been approved. You can imagine my mixed feelings of hope and fear of being hurt; these days are quite difficult. You ...

Can the sympathetic nerve be reconnected after being blocked? Hello! A few years ago, I underwent thoracoscopic sympathetic nerve block surgery due to axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating in the armpits, but not much sweating in the hands) based on my doctor's recommen...

Oxygen What are the symptoms of hypoxia and where can they be observed?

Strange headache Hello: I have been experiencing headaches for the past six months, mostly concentrated in the area from my forehead to the top of my head. Each time, it feels like my head is heavy and hard, as if it has been soaked in water. I also feel weak all over and often e...

hit I bumped my head hard yesterday, and I would like to ask about the connection between the skull and the brain. With such a strong impact, did I potentially damage a lot of brain cells? I often experience head injuries; could this be a concern?

Cervical disc herniation, how is surgery performed? How to care for after surgery? Hello Dr. Shao: My father has a herniated disc in his cervical spine and is preparing for surgery soon. The doctor mentioned that the surgery will be performed through the mouth. How exactly is thi...

head Yesterday, while I was running, I accidentally bumped my forehead against a wooden cabinet. Since I woke up this morning, I have been experiencing a persistent headache that seems to throb in sync with my heartbeat. The pain is more intense on the top of my head and on the l...

Ankylosing Spondylitis Could you please provide more details about the specific disease you are inquiring about? This will help me give you accurate information regarding its causes, treatment, and symptoms. Thank you.

Herniated disc Due to a previous experience of excessive exercise-related injury to my lower back, I underwent an MRI at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, where the doctor diagnosed me with a herniated disc. However, after resuming physical activities during the summer sess...

Herniated disc Last Sunday (July 29), I woke up in the middle of the night with severe sciatic pain radiating down to my leg, making it difficult to walk, sit, or lie down. That day, I went to the emergency room at National Taiwan University Hospital, but they only administered p...

Cervical intravertebral hemangioma I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.

Sciatica? Whenever I lie down on the bed or get up in the morning, I experience a sharp pain in my lower back. I have to walk slowly and carefully, and this pain usually lasts for a while before gradually subsiding. Could this be sciatica? Do I need surgery? Please help me with t...

Neck In the past, I often played around with friends, frequently hitting each other on the back of the neck. Recently, I came across a report stating that this could lead to brain injuries, which has made me very concerned. I am unsure if this is true, and it has led me to questi...

I'm sorry If you experience pain in the lumbar region after sitting or standing for a prolonged period, along with occasional numbness and weakness in your left leg, it may be indicative of a condition such as lumbar radiculopathy or sciatica. These conditions can occur due ...

Neck pain? The stiffness in your neck (despite normal blood pressure) could be due to several reasons, such as muscle strain, poor posture, or cervical spondylosis. The sounds you hear when turning your neck may be related to joint movement or the presence of gas bubbles in the s...

Tingling in the fingers after waking up? Hello, I would like to ask about a recent issue. For the past few days, I have occasionally experienced a tingling and swelling sensation in a couple of my fingers while sleeping or upon waking up. Initially, I thought it was due to my sle...