Understanding Lower Spine Tightness: Is It Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Spinal pain Hello, Director Shi. I have a concern that I've recently noticed. Whenever I squat down, the area of my spine just above my lower back feels very tight and stiff, making it difficult for me to stay in a squat position for long. When I squat, it feels like my spin...
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Hello: Ankylosing spondylitis is particularly painful in the morning upon waking. Symptoms tend to improve with slight activity; however, a hematological examination is necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Please visit the orthopedic outpatient clinic for X-rays and further evalua...[Read More] Understanding Lower Spine Tightness: Is It Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Will I Still Grow Taller? A High School Student's Height Concerns
What should I do? Can I still grow taller? Dr. Shi: Hello, I'm sorry to trouble you, but I need your help with my question. I am a senior in high school, but my height is only 148 cm. What should I do? Will I still grow? Many people (including friends and family) say that I ...
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Understanding Inner Knee Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Knee pain Hello Doctor: Recently, whenever I engage in more physical activity, I experience pain on the inner lower edge of my left knee when I bend it to a certain degree, approximately around 120 degrees from my calf. It feels like a nerve is being compressed, and I also hear a...
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Understanding Calcium in Fish and Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms
I have two questions I would like to ask? Hello, doctor. Thank you for your hard work. I have two questions. 1. In the body of a fish, besides its bones, do the fins, tail, and head also contain calcium? Additionally, does consuming too many fish brains from dried small fish af...
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Hello Jingyi, I apologize for the delay in responding to your questions. Regarding these two issues, I have referred them to our hospital's nutrition department, specifically to Tang Weili. The best way to supplement calcium is through natural food sources such as dairy prod...[Read More] Understanding Calcium in Fish and Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms
Understanding Spine Pain: Causes and Solutions for Athletes
Could you please provide more details about the spine issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about an issue related to my spine. After playing basketball or even during the game, I feel soreness in the lower back area of my spine. It feels somewhat like the bones are stuck, an...
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Dear Mr. Li, The gravitational force on your spine during intense physical activity can be twice as much as when lying down. Therefore, it is important to warm up before exercising to help the spinal muscles adapt and to avoid excessive strain. The intensity and duration of exer...[Read More] Understanding Spine Pain: Causes and Solutions for Athletes
Understanding Joint Pain After Injury: Insights from a Car Accident
Walking continuously for about 30 minutes can benefit the joints? Hello, doctor! About four years ago, I was injured in a car accident. After the accident, for about a year, whenever I stood up after sitting for approximately thirty minutes, my leg would completely lose strength,...
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Orthopedic responses to foot issues include problems related to the knee, thigh, calf, ankle, and various parts of the foot, as well as issues concerning muscles, bones, ligaments, and fascia. Just because the X-ray taken at the time of the injury showed no issues does not mean t...[Read More] Understanding Joint Pain After Injury: Insights from a Car Accident
Knee Pain When Descending Stairs: Should You See a Specialist?
Knee pain when going down stairs? Hello, doctor! For several months now, I have been experiencing knee pain when going down stairs, but I do not feel any pain when going up stairs or walking. Could there be an issue with my knee, and should I see a rehabilitation specialist at th...
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Based on the description of your condition, it is possible that you are experiencing pain due to degeneration of the patellar cartilage. It is recommended that you visit our orthopedic outpatient clinic for further evaluation.[Read More] Knee Pain When Descending Stairs: Should You See a Specialist?
How to Promote Growth in Teens: Tips for Height Increase
Growth in height Hello! I am only 13 years old, but I haven't grown taller since around the 6th grade. I am currently 148 cm tall. I would like to ask if you have any suggestions on how I can continue to grow taller? Thank you!
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Orthopedic physician Dr. Yeh Min-nan responded: The growth plates of long bones typically close in females around the ages of 13 to 14. If you have any questions, you may visit the Pediatric Metabolism Clinic (there is a clinic on the afternoon of July 13). Currently, there are n...[Read More] How to Promote Growth in Teens: Tips for Height Increase
Can Exercise Help Increase Height at 22? Orthopedic Insights
Height Hello, doctor. I am currently 22 years old. Is it still possible for me to grow taller through exercise? I have adjusted my bicycle seat very high, so that only my toes touch the ground! I feel that it is difficult to ride the bike because my legs are short. Could this cau...
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Orthopedic Response: (1) Once the growth plates of the spine and long bones in the limbs close in an average person, bone growth ceases, and height will no longer change. No exercise can increase height for a twenty-year-old. (2) Potential injuries from raising the bicycle seat i...[Read More] Can Exercise Help Increase Height at 22? Orthopedic Insights
Understanding Osteoarthritis: Causes, Care, and Bone Health Tips
Degenerative arthritis My mother was diagnosed with osteoarthritis at the age of 50. What causes this condition to occur, and how can we take care of our bones? What should we eat to protect them?
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Hello: Over the years, joints gradually undergo degeneration due to prolonged use. However, the degree of degeneration varies depending on individual constitution and work conditions. Due to differences in work, lifestyle, and personal factors, different joints may exhibit varyin...[Read More] Understanding Osteoarthritis: Causes, Care, and Bone Health Tips
Understanding Joint Noises: When to Seek Medical Advice for Your Joints
Joint issues Hello, doctor. Recently, I've noticed that my limbs and shoulder joints make popping sounds whenever my body is still for a while. Although it doesn't hurt, it is somewhat bothersome. I asked others, and they said it might be because I haven't exercise...
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Hello, A-Nan: The sounds occurring around the joints are usually caused by tendon friction and are not associated with any pain symptoms, so there is no need to worry. It is similar to the principle of the sounds produced in your interphalangeal joints, so you don't need to ...[Read More] Understanding Joint Noises: When to Seek Medical Advice for Your Joints
Understanding Swelling in the Finger Joint: Causes and Solutions
Swollen? Hello, Doctor Shi: About a month ago, my husband injured the middle joint of his left ring finger when a heavy object fell on it. At the moment of impact, his hand was pulled away, but it soon became swollen. He did not apply ice at the time and has been receiving treatm...
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The orthopedic surgeon responded: A crush injury to the finger may potentially cause bone damage. Based on the description, there is swelling and limited movement at the proximal interphalangeal joint of the left ring finger, with an increased angle of flexion, which is more like...[Read More] Understanding Swelling in the Finger Joint: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Sunday Night Back Pain: Causes and Solutions
Spinal pain Every Sunday night, I wake up around 4 AM with soreness in my spine, to the point that it disrupts my sleep. What could be the cause of this? Thank you, doctor.
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Hello: There are many causes of lower back pain, and it is necessary to consider the pain history and clinical examination to infer the cause. Based on your age and symptoms, the likelihood of a muscular strain is the highest. Other considerations include intervertebral disc diso...[Read More] Understanding Sunday Night Back Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Growth: Effective Exercises and Nutrition for Height Increase
I would like to post an article in the discussion forum. Could you please have a doctor review it for me first? I am very short, and I don't want anyone to be like me. People often say that exercising can help you grow taller, but many may not understand why. This is because...
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Orthopedic surgeon's response: 1. Maintaining a regular schedule and engaging in moderate exercise can significantly aid in endocrine regulation. 2. The growth plates typically fuse around the ages of 15 to 20, with the timing varying for different bones; once the growth pla...[Read More] Understanding Growth: Effective Exercises and Nutrition for Height Increase
Understanding Hand Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
What is wrong with my hand? What is wrong with my hand? I'm not sure if it's because I've been using the computer for too long, but every time I move my palm, it hurts. If I hit my right palm with my left hand, it hurts, but if I hit my left hand with my right hand...
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Dr. Wang, the orthopedic specialist, responds: Prolonged use of the computer and extended periods of using the mouse with the right hand can lead to overuse injuries, resulting in tendon fatigue and inflammation. Consequently, the tendons in the palm, fingers, and wrist joints ma...[Read More] Understanding Hand Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Managing Severe Scoliosis in Young Children: A Guide for Parents
Pediatric scoliosis Hello, Doctor. My nephew is currently one year and ten months old. He was born with a spinal curvature of over 40 degrees (my sister-in-law discovered during prenatal check-ups that the fetus was in an abnormal position, causing pressure on the neck). He start...
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Dr. Wang, the orthopedic specialist, responded regarding a 22-month-old child (who is likely starting to walk) with a congenital scoliosis of 40 degrees, which has progressed to a curvature of 75 to 80 degrees despite bracing. Given the current situation, immediate surgical evalu...[Read More] Managing Severe Scoliosis in Young Children: A Guide for Parents
Understanding Discomfort: When Eye Issues Signal Orthopedic Problems
Discomfort caused by eye problems? Hello, Doctor: At the beginning of July, I was moving both at work and home for over half a month, which involved lifting heavy objects. This has resulted in persistent lower back pain and leg soreness. Initially, I didn't think much of it,...
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Orthopedic physician's response: After lifting heavy objects and being busy for half a month, you have developed muscle fatigue in your lower back and legs, leading to myofascial inflammation. Due to individual differences, some people may need to rest for two to three weeks...[Read More] Understanding Discomfort: When Eye Issues Signal Orthopedic Problems
Can I Still Grow Taller at 18? Tips for Height Increase
Help me grow taller? I am 18 years old and 170 cm tall, but many of my classmates are almost 180 cm. I am unsure if it's still possible for me to grow taller. During middle school, my main physical activity was cycling, while everyone else was playing basketball and growing ...
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Dr. Yeh Min-Nan from Orthopedics replies to Mr. Mu: Hello, males typically experience skeletal growth until around the age of 17. Once the growth plates have fused, further height increase is not possible. Height is determined by genetic and environmental factors. When skeletal g...[Read More] Can I Still Grow Taller at 18? Tips for Height Increase
Does the Qiantian Traction Device Really Help with Height Increase?
Is the "Chentian brand physical traction height-increasing machine" effective? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
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The orthopedic physician's response: The webpage for the physical traction height-increasing device cannot be accessed directly. All Japanese products undergo less stringent reviews compared to the evaluations by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which raises questions ...[Read More] Does the Qiantian Traction Device Really Help with Height Increase?
Understanding Fractures: Recovery and Mobility After Bone Injuries
Fracture-related issues There are many potential sites for fractures in the human body. If a fracture occurs in a location that is not a joint, such as the tibia or femur, is it true that with appropriate treatment, the recovery may be better and faster? After recovery, is it als...
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Dr. Yeh Min-Nan from Orthopedics responds: 1. If the fracture is not located at a joint, the recovery may be better or faster. After healing, mobility and range of motion may return to pre-injury levels. However, each fracture case varies due to different degrees of surrounding s...[Read More] Understanding Fractures: Recovery and Mobility After Bone Injuries