Calves, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 2

I would like to ask about leg issues? I am 160 cm tall and weigh 53 kg. My upper body is relatively slim, but my lower body is quite heavy. I don't have defined ankles, and my calves are very thick, which is disproportionate to my thighs. I have considered slimming my calves...

Waking up in the middle of the night feeling anxious and unable to sleep, with sweating in the palm of the left hand? Hello Dr. Chen! I often wake up around 2 to 3 AM feeling anxious and unable to fall back asleep, and this has been happening for some time. Additionally, I freque...

Unsure which specialty to consult? Hello, my mother is currently 50 years old. Recently, due to the hot weather, she has developed small red spots from her calves to her ankles, resembling bleeding from the blood vessels underneath. There are no abnormalities when touched, and it...

Poor peripheral circulation in the lower extremities... Can it be treated? Hello Doctor, my father has a history of diabetes for thirty years. Recently, after soaking in a hot spring, he suddenly experienced pain in his lower limbs and discovered large wounds on both calves (vary...

Calf Pain Issues In recent months, I have been experiencing pain in the inner part of my calves, which presents in two ways: 1. The first type occurs mainly in the early morning, where there is a persistent pain in the inner calf lasting over 40 minutes. Pressing on the area does...

I am not sure which specialty to see? The mother is 65 years old and has a history of heart problems. She previously took heart medication but has stopped. She injured her back from lifting heavy objects in the past. Recently, she has reported a sensation in her calves that feels...

Glycosuria 3+ Irregular menstruation Calf cramps About two weeks ago, I started experiencing cramps in the outer sides of my calves whenever I slightly stretch in bed or turn over to stretch during the night. The cramps often require me to get out of bed and stand straight for mo...

Calf weakness Hello, I often experience weakness in my calves when sitting or lying down, especially while sleeping. This weakness doesn't feel like a lack of strength or inability to move; my feet aren't numb, but I constantly feel weakness in my calves, particularly i...

Bilateral leg edema? Hello, doctor. I started my first year of college last September and participated in an intra-school cheerleading competition, which involved a month of intense training. The day after the event, I suddenly experienced severe swelling in both legs, from my to...

High school students who want to grow taller? I would like to ask about a 16-year-old vocational high school freshman who is approximately 167 cm tall and weighs around 60 kg. They exercise and play basketball almost every day and sleep before midnight. However, despite playing b...

Breathing requires a lot of effort, and sometimes there is chest pain? Hello doctor, I have not been in good health since childhood and have frequently taken medication and visited doctors and hospitals. After my first year of high school, I started experiencing health issues, an...

Cold and painful feet extending to the calves? Hello Dr. Chen: I have cold and tingling sensations in my feet, and I often experience insomnia at night. I also have high blood pressure and have seen a neurologist, but my condition has not improved. Now, the discomfort has extende...

Painful tingling in the toes? Hello Doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing some issues with my feet. There is a slight tingling sensation in my toes, and my calves feel swollen. Additionally, I occasionally have a feeling of poor blood circulation in my thighs, but these s...

Numbness in multiple areas of the body? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing facial numbness for a year, and both EEG and facial nerve examinations showed no issues. This month, I also started to feel numbness in my calves. The numbness feels similar to how a person's scal...

If you are experiencing heat in the lower body, which specialist should you see? Which doctor? (Forwarded from the Director's mailbox) My mother has been experiencing heat in both of her legs, and she has to rinse them with cold water several times a day. When she soaks her ...

Will building muscle stunt growth? Hello, Doctor. This might be a bit long, but please take your time to read it. Thank you! When I was in my first year of high school, I went to the gym and trained my chest, abs, biceps, thighs, and calves. At that time, I had some misconcepti...

Bilateral leg pain? Hello: For the past month, I have been experiencing persistent soreness in both legs, from my thighs to the soles of my feet, which becomes more pronounced after walking for a while. This symptom started occurring after the Lunar New Year last year. About 20 y...

Calf soreness is common? Hello doctor, I do not have a regular exercise routine and I hardly ever run. For the past few months, I have noticed that my calves are almost constantly sore, and they have become very hard to the touch, feeling like muscle. They look like those of an a...

excuse me? How can I eliminate the prominent muscle definition in my calves when standing? I've tried doing air cycling, but it hasn't worked. I've heard that Botox can help reduce this; is that true? Or are there better methods?

Frequent muscle cramps? Hello, I would like to ask if it could be related to my job, as I sit for long periods or have a habitual sitting posture (which causes my legs to curl into a "C" shape). Two years ago, I experienced frequent calf cramps during sleep, but it grad...