Uncontrollable Muscle Twitches from Left Foot to Calf: What to Do?
Involuntary muscle twitching from the left foot to the calf? Hello Doctor, for the past few days, I have been experiencing a rhythmic and persistent twitching from my left foot up to my calf. I often feel soreness in my left lower back and left leg. Three months ago, I had an X-r...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss Cat: You mentioned that "the left side of my waist and left leg tend to feel sore... I wonder if this might affect the nerve conduction in my left leg muscles." Your symptoms may suggest that the left sciatic nerve is being compressed. If there is no muscle...[Read More] Uncontrollable Muscle Twitches from Left Foot to Calf: What to Do?
Understanding Leg Swelling and Numbness: When to Seek Neurology Help
Unilateral calf to foot soreness, numbness, and swelling? Hello! I stand for long periods at work every day, and recently I've noticed that my left foot swells easily, with a noticeable difference between both feet. Additionally, I often feel soreness and numbness from my le...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Yang, You mentioned that "your left foot easily swells," which may warrant consideration of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or lymphatic circulation issues. Poor venous return in the deep veins can lead to symptoms such as limb swelling. There are many potential c...[Read More] Understanding Leg Swelling and Numbness: When to Seek Neurology Help
Understanding Groin and Leg Pain: Possible Nerve Issues After Injury
Right inguinal region, spermatic cord, pain from thigh to calf, pain on the side of the pelvis? Hello Doctor, about 3-4 years ago, I fell while exercising because a rope caught my right foot. At that moment, I experienced a more severe strain in my right groin and thigh. When I g...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen: You mentioned that "about 5-10 minutes after ejaculation, pain and numbness occur in the groin, spermatic cord, thigh, and calf." This may suggest nerve damage or compression in the lumbar region, rather than being a "sequela of urethritis." Ne...[Read More] Understanding Groin and Leg Pain: Possible Nerve Issues After Injury
Understanding Urological and Spinal Nerve Issues: A Patient's Journey
Uro-neurology or spinal nerves Hello, about 3-4 years ago, I had an incident while exercising where I twisted my ankle and fell, resulting in a skin tear on my foreskin. The next day, I experienced pain while urinating and was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. During urin...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Mr. Hong: Based on the symptoms mentioned, the most common cause of groin and thigh pain is lumbar nerve compression. An MRI scan is arranged to help confirm the diagnosis.[Read More] Understanding Urological and Spinal Nerve Issues: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Muscle Twitches: Is It ALS or Something Else?
I'm very afraid it might be amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)..? Hello doctor, three months ago I started experiencing muscle twitching all over my body. Some areas are more fixed while others vary in intensity. I also have a feeling of weakness in my left hand; when I exe...
Dr. Chen Weida Reply:
Note: The same consultation <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/208460">#208460</a> was responded to on May 17. Hello! The early symptoms of motor neuron disease primarily include mild weakness in the limbs or enhanced reflexes, and some patients may experie...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches: Is It ALS or Something Else?
Understanding Muscle Twitches: Symptoms and Concerns in Neurology
Muscle twitching combined with multiple symptoms? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing muscle twitching for three months now. I have seen doctors during this time, but no tests have been conducted. I finally found a place where I can undergo a nerve conduction study (which has...
Dr. Chen Weida Reply:
Hello! Motor neuron diseases mostly occur in middle-aged and older individuals. The early symptoms primarily involve progressive muscle weakness, while sensory abnormalities are not prominent. Please continue to monitor your symptoms, and if you have any concerns or questions, it...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches: Symptoms and Concerns in Neurology
Understanding Unexplained Body Pain: A Neurological Perspective
Physical changes in the past three months? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing various health issues over the past three months. Initially, I had pain throughout my body (I'm unsure if it's muscle pain or bone pain). The pain is difficult to describe; sometimes it f...
Dr. Huang Hongling Reply:
Fibromyalgia is diagnosed based on clinical symptoms, and some medications used for it also serve as treatments for anxiety or depression. As for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), pain is rarely a symptom. It is recommended that you return to your original neurologist for a co...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Body Pain: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Weakness and Numbness in the Left Leg and Foot
Weakness from the left calf to the dorsum of the foot? Hello doctor, this morning when I got up, I sometimes felt a strange sensation in my foot as if I were about to trip. When walking, it also feels like my left foot is making a heavy impact with the ground. At first, I didn&#x...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ahong, You mentioned that "my left ankle cannot be lifted as easily as usual (I can do it with my hands), it feels a bit strenuous. When I lift my left ankle or the top of my left foot, I feel a tingling sensation in the dorsum of my foot, but not in my calf. Sinc...[Read More] Understanding Weakness and Numbness in the Left Leg and Foot
Persistent Pain and Numbness in the Outer Calf: A Neurological Concern
Tingling and prickling sensation on the outer side of the calf? Hello Doctor, my father is 75 years old and has been experiencing numbness and tingling on the outer side of his calf for the past five days. Pain relievers and injections have not alleviated the pain, which has prev...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Jiang, You mentioned that your father is experiencing "numbness and tingling on the outer side of the calf... and the orthopedic images show no abnormalities..." It may be necessary to consider peripheral nerve compression. Symptoms of peripheral nerve compres...[Read More] Persistent Pain and Numbness in the Outer Calf: A Neurological Concern
Understanding Sudden Calf Nerve Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
The calf may suddenly experience a sensation resembling nerve pain (the episode can be uncomfortable for at least an entire day)? Hello, Dr. Jiang. I have had a condition since childhood where my calves suddenly experience nerve pain and a bit of weakness. The location of the pai...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Hsiao-Hsing, You mentioned that "most occurrences happen during seasonal transitions (when temperature changes are significant) and in winter (when it is too cold), and applying heat can slightly alleviate the pain at that moment." The symptoms you described ...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Calf Nerve Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Understanding Leg Pain and Numbness After Orthognathic Surgery
Swelling and pain in the calf, numbness in the dorsum of the foot? Hello Doctor, after undergoing orthognathic surgery (under general anesthesia for over 8 hours), I woke up to discomfort in my right leg, feeling similar to a calf cramp. I have intermittently visited traditional ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Ruby, You mentioned that "the joint of the right big toe extends diagonally to the dorsum of the ankle, and touching it causes a tingling sensation, while not touching it does not elicit any numbness, although occasionally there is a sharp, electric pain in the mid...[Read More] Understanding Leg Pain and Numbness After Orthognathic Surgery
Understanding Post-Surgery Calf Issues: When to Seek Medical Help
Calf issues Hello Doctor, I underwent RF (radiofrequency) calf surgery 9 days ago and have been unable to stand on flat ground since then. When barefoot, I experience the following difficulties: I cannot stand upright, my knees cannot straighten, I cannot rise onto my toes, and I...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
It is uncertain what type of surgery you underwent. Please follow up with your surgeon for a discussion, or seek evaluation from a specialist in plastic surgery or neurology at a regional hospital or higher. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Calf Issues: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah-Ming, You mentioned that "your back, waist, and hips feel hot and painful, and your legs feel tingling and numb while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc leading to localized inflammato...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello doctor, back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I have been feeling a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs have been experiencing tingling and numbness when I walk. I had an X-ray done, and the do...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Amin, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc, which can lead to lo...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah Ming, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause of this is a herniated disc, which can...[Read More] Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
The tingling sensation in the soles of the feet becomes more pronounced the longer I walk? Occasionally, there is numbness in the soles of my feet, especially after walking for more than 20 minutes, where the numbness becomes more pronounced and can extend to halfway up my calves...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Lin, You mentioned that "the numbness in the soles of your feet becomes more pronounced, and it extends to half of your calves, improving only after resting for a while, but there is still a slight numbness in your feet." Your symptoms may suggest possible sc...[Read More] Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
Understanding Toe Sensations: Possible Nerve Issues and Disc Problems
Toe problems For several months, there has been abnormal sensation on the inner side of the second toe of the left foot, with a dull feeling. Occasionally, there is a slight tingling sensation in the ball of the foot and the base of the big toe. Initially, the orthopedic speciali...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Wang, You mentioned, "If I undergo an MRI, can it be arranged to scan from the lower back to the entire leg to find the point where the nerve is compressed?" Generally speaking, peripheral nerve compression can often be diagnosed using electrophysiological stu...[Read More] Understanding Toe Sensations: Possible Nerve Issues and Disc Problems
Muscle Twitches and Weakness: Are They Early Signs of ALS?
Muscle twitching has persisted for four days, and there is a sensation of soreness in the limbs. There is concern that it may be amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? Hello Dr. Jiang, I am 43 years old. In the early morning of November 25th, I noticed that all my muscles were twit...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen: You mentioned experiencing "high-frequency twitching in all your muscles," which may require consideration of more common issues, as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare disease. Typically, muscle atrophy is observed in such cases. Your symptoms...[Read More] Muscle Twitches and Weakness: Are They Early Signs of ALS?
Understanding Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Guillain-Barré Syndrome Hello Dr. Tsai, my mother is currently 74 years old and was previously an active person. Last year's blood test results were normal except for high cholesterol. On October 20, she had a mild cold with a runny nose and slight cough. Starting October 23...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Ms. Wu: Based on the symptoms mentioned, your mother is suspected to have a severe infection causing a significant increase in the inflammatory marker CRP. Many superficial infections may not provide immediate diagnostic reports and require various tests for confirmation. ...[Read More] Understanding Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Muscle Twitches: Causes and Connections to Nerve Issues
Muscle twitching I am a 43-year-old male. Last week, for a few days, I experienced occasional twitching in the muscles of my right calf while sitting, which then disappeared. This week, it resolved. However, on Sunday, while kneading dough with my right hand (which I don't u...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, your symptoms are usually caused by muscle fatigue, but if they persist for a longer duration, you should consider visiting a neurology clinic for evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches: Causes and Connections to Nerve Issues