Understanding Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Joint pain Hello Doctor, for at least 5 or 6 years, I have been experiencing intermittent redness, swelling, and pain in my finger joints. Every joint in all ten fingers has been affected at some point, and sometimes 2 or 3 areas hurt simultaneously. Typically, it starts with red...
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Joint redness, swelling, and pain lasting 2-3 days that resolves on its own can have many causes. A general serum test and a detailed medical history are necessary for diagnosis and treatment. It may be related to the autoimmune system or could be an antibody response triggered b...[Read More] Understanding Joint Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Rehabilitation Strategies for Right Shoulder Dislocation Recovery
Rehabilitation after right scapular dislocation? Hello, Dr. Hsu. On the afternoon of March 4th, I dislocated my right scapula while playing basketball. Since there were no fractures, it was relocated after being sent to the hospital, and I was not put in a cast but was instead gi...
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After a shoulder dislocation, manual reduction is typically performed, followed by protection with a triangular bandage or shoulder sling. Strengthening exercises for the shoulder muscles can begin three weeks later, and it generally takes about 3 to 6 months to achieve the desir...[Read More] Rehabilitation Strategies for Right Shoulder Dislocation Recovery
Managing Knee Pain After Skipping Warm-Up: Expert Advice
Experiencing soreness in the right knee joint without warming up before exercise makes it difficult to continue running? Hello Doctor: On December 15, 2003, I experienced pain in my right knee joint while exercising on a treadmill without warming up. I consulted an orthopedic doc...
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These symptoms are generally indicative of a patellar ligament or quadriceps strain, commonly referred to as Jumper's Knee. Treatment should include (1) rest, avoiding vigorous activities, and (2) performing isometric exercises for the quadriceps. As the condition improves, ...[Read More] Managing Knee Pain After Skipping Warm-Up: Expert Advice
Understanding Heel Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Regarding heel pain? Hello Dr. Hsu, I injured my ankle while playing basketball around the end of July last year. After not fully recovering, I played again and landed awkwardly, putting all my weight on my heel. At that moment, I felt a sudden sharp pain in my right heel. I did...
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Based on the symptoms you described, it is likely "plantar fasciitis." The causes can be varied, including chronic or acute strains and other forms of arthritis. Treatment methods include rest, wearing ergonomically designed shoes, and appropriate physical therapy. Impr...[Read More] Understanding Heel Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Tight Hamstrings: Causes and Solutions for Knee Pain
My calf muscles are extremely tight! I have a condition where my legs are together and my feet are flat on the ground, making it difficult for me to squat. A doctor previously examined me and said that my calf muscles are too short, but I haven't done anything about it. Rece...
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As you mentioned, it may be bilateral Achilles tendon contracture. If it does not affect normal daily activities, it can be left untreated. However, if it does have an impact, the only option is surgical lengthening of the Achilles tendon.[Read More] Understanding Tight Hamstrings: Causes and Solutions for Knee Pain
Does Sleep Disruption Affect Height Growth in Adolescents?
Growing taller Waking up multiple times during the night and then going back to sleep generally does not have a significant impact on height development. Height is primarily determined by genetics, nutrition, and overall health during the growth years. At 165 cm, and considering ...
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1. Unless life is extremely abnormal, staying up late will not affect development. 2. Adolescents, particularly males, can still grow taller during high school, but genetic factors may cause them to resemble their fathers. 3. If experiencing difficulty sleeping, one may seek help...[Read More] Does Sleep Disruption Affect Height Growth in Adolescents?
Understanding Irregularities in Leg Bones: When to Seek Medical Advice
The bones feel strange? The entire surface of both calves has an irregular, bumpy texture that feels like the surface of an abacus when touched. Although it is not visible on the surface, I can feel 3 to 4 hard, immovable, rice-sized lumps that are not painful. Should I be concer...
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It may be a lipoma, which is benign and can be monitored; surgery is not necessarily required.[Read More] Understanding Irregularities in Leg Bones: When to Seek Medical Advice
What Could Be Causing a Bump on the Back of My Mother's Hand?
What could the protrusions on the back of the hand be? Hello: My mother has recently developed a marble-like bump on the back of her right hand (about three centimeters from the wrist bone). However, due to the ongoing SARS outbreak, she is reluctant to visit a hospital for a con...
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Generally, a benign tumor on the back of the hand may be a ganglion cyst, which should be monitored. If it continues to grow, surgical intervention may be necessary.[Read More] What Could Be Causing a Bump on the Back of My Mother's Hand?
Rehabilitation Exercises After Total Joint Replacement Surgery
Rehabilitation Exercises After Total Joint Replacement Surgery Hello Dr. Hsu: My mother recently underwent a total joint replacement surgery. Could you please provide detailed information on rehabilitation exercises to assist with her recovery? Thank you!
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Understanding Complications of Osteomyelitis: What You Need to Know
Emergency!!! Can osteomyelitis have complications?
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1. If osteomyelitis is caused by a traumatic fracture, it can lead to delayed wound healing and nonunion at the fracture site. 2. In cases of chronic osteomyelitis, the following complications may arise: a. The formation of malignant tumors at the site of osteomyelitis. b. Squamo...[Read More] Understanding Complications of Osteomyelitis: What You Need to Know