Fingers, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 5

Itchy purplish-black discoloration of the extremities? Hello Doctor: I am unsure if my long-term cold hands and feet, combined with a lack of exercise while sitting at my computer desk, are related to the persistent dark purple coloration of my ten toes (the discoloration seems t...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sure! Here is the translation: I'm sorry! May I ask about carpal tunnel syndrome? (1) If no instrumental examination is used, how can we differentiate between hand numbness caused by cervical spine compression and hand numbness from wrist joint issues...

White mouse Hello Dr. Chen, Four years ago, I experienced a sudden onset of severe back pain during the winter, which left me unable to get out of bed. Over the past four years, I have consulted various orthopedic specialists who have stated that there is no significant issue. ...

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Hello... I have been experiencing numbness in my foot for a while now... It has become more severe, and sometimes one foot shakes involuntarily while sitting. I even have difficulty walking. I have had X-rays done, and there are no i...

Symptoms of mother's hand? My mother is 57 years old and works in a hospital caring for elderly patients, which often requires physical exertion. One day, she woke up feeling numbness in her fingers, which has persisted for over three months. Subsequently, she experiences sw...

Numbness and redness in the fingers? Hello Doctor: My father is a farmer and frequently comes into contact with pesticides and other chemicals, and he often drinks excessively. Recently, he has noticed that the fingers on his right hand are red but not painful. He believes it is ...

Joint weakness Hello Doctor: My boyfriend woke up this morning suddenly noticing weakness in the joints of his hands (specifically, the joints connecting the palms to the fingers). He was fine before this. What could be the possible causes? Does he need to see a doctor? If so, wh...

soreness Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my fingers. At first, when I wake up in the morning, they feel stiff. After two weeks, the stiffness turned into pain, particularly around the nails and the first joints of my fingers. However, once I move them, the discomfort imp...

Tremors in the hands? 1. When holding a TV remote control or pressing buttons on a mobile phone, my fingers tremble. 2. When my elbows are resting on the table, my palms shake. I'm not sure which specialty to consult for this. Additionally, my blood pressure is elevated; can...

Numbness in the fingers? I am an office worker, and recently after playing badminton for about an hour and a half (approximately once a week), I felt numbness in the tips of my left hand's middle and index fingers, which lasted for a day. What could be the issue? If I need t...

Numbness in the left fingers? Hello Doctor: My husband has recently been experiencing numbness in his left hand, specifically in the ring and little fingers. Could you please explain why this is happening? Does he need to see a doctor? Is this related to work stress? Thank you fo...

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...

Toe numbness Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you! Could you please advise which specialty I should consult for my symptoms, or if there are any ways to improve my condition? Here's what happened: I attended a two-day event, and during the trip, my big toe on both fe...

Dull pain Hello Doctor, in the past three months, I have started experiencing cramping pain in the soles of my feet. The first occurrence was about three months ago, when the area at the base of my toes began to hurt, but it went away on its own after about three days. The second...

Dietary Issues Related to High Triglycerides Hello Doctor: Recently, my health check report indicated that my triglyceride levels are high, and I would like to ask some dietary questions: 1. Should I avoid all animal skin in my diet? 2. If I frequently consume fish, will it worse...

The hands/feet or toes often experience redness and swelling? Hello, Doctor. I often experience unexplained inflammation and swelling, approximately once every 1 to 2 months, mostly occurring in the big toes of my hands and feet. Each time I visit a general clinic, I am prescribe...

I'm sorry, but I need the content you would like me About two years ago, I experienced hand tremors that made it impossible for me to write properly, which lasted for 6 to 7 months. The episodes disappeared, and I thought everything was fine. However, this year my hands star...

Cold and purple hands and feet..? I would like to ask, whenever the weather gets cold, my hands and feet become cold, and sometimes they even turn purple. I would like to know the reason for this and how to improve the situation. Thank you.

When feeling fatigued, the left hand may change color? Recently, I've been experiencing some unusual symptoms during days of sleep deprivation or fatigue. It started with my left hand changing color, turning a grayish-blue from the fingertips towards the palm. Initially, I t...

Nail In recent years, I have experienced swelling and protrusion in several joints of my fingers. The swollen areas sometimes feel hard and at other times soft. The joint closest to the nails has become deformed and bent, especially noticeable since last year. My left middle fing...