Calf, Neurology FAQ - Page 10

Ankle pain Hello Doctor: My father is 65 years old. A month ago, he experienced some numbness in his left leg from the thigh to the calf, but today he suddenly has pain so severe that he cannot walk. The pain is located near the left ankle (around the bony prominence) and radiate...

Head injury from a car accident? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I was in a car accident on September 2nd, where I hit my head on the ground (there were no major external injuries). At the hospital, they said I had a mild concussion but was conscious. I was only observed and given saline and ant...

Pain in the left buttock? Hello Dr. Yeh, About two weeks ago, I started experiencing pain in my left buttock. The symptoms are as follows: 1. My entire left calf feels numb. 2. The left side of my body feels somewhat cold, while the right side is at a normal temperature. 3. I am...

Postoperative management and treatment after nerve injury during surgery? I have a tumor in my left buttock, and the tumor is located quite deep, close to the bone. The surgeon mentioned that surgery cannot go too deep for fear of damaging the nerves. Unfortunately, during the su...

Calf pain Hello Doctor: My father experiences swelling and pain in his right calf after standing for a long time or walking about 200 to 300 meters. He also feels pain at the junction of the femur and hip bone. However, the pain disappears after sitting down and resting. When he ...

Calf cramps can wake you up in the middle of the night? I occasionally wake up at night due to cramps in my calf muscles. After enduring the pain for a moment, they eventually relax, allowing me to fall back asleep. What causes these nighttime cramps? Are there any methods to all...

Light pressure on the calf causes pain? Hello Dr. Huang, I have a question to ask you regarding my calf. When I gently tap the front of my calf with my hand, I feel pain. Similarly, when I lightly press on the inner side of my calf—emphasizing that it is <lightly>—I also ...

Sciatica My elder told me that she experiences a tingling sensation in her right leg due to lumbar scoliosis. I wonder if this could be sciatica? If so, would it require surgery or medication for treatment, or is physical therapy an option? Additionally, are there any dietary rec...

Numbness in the left foot? Hello Dr. Yeh, Recently, I have been experiencing numbness in the left sole of my foot before bedtime, particularly on the left half of the sole near the little toe. However, I can still move my calf and foot without any issues related to motor control...

Neurological Issues and Headaches Hello, Doctor: Previously, I visited the hospital due to numbness in my foot and underwent a nerve conduction study, which revealed that one nerve in my right calf was unresponsive (I forgot the name of the nerve). The doctor mentioned that this ...

Numbness in the left side of the limbs? Hello, doctor. I've been troubled by numbness in my hands and feet for many years. It's primarily on the left side that I experience this numbness. During these episodes, my hands and feet involuntarily tense up, causing my calf m...

Tremors in the hands and feet? Previously, I experienced swelling in the left groin and soreness in the calf, initially suspecting a ureteral stone. After consulting with two other doctors, it seems that it is not the case. About six months later, I have been experiencing leg tre...

Muscle atrophy Hello, Dr. Yeh. I have had severe muscle atrophy in my right calf for over ten years, which prevents me from walking long distances and causes feelings of weakness and pain. I also experience symptoms similar to panic disorder, which leads to difficulty breathing, ...

Numbness in the foot? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my father who is 62 years old. When he stands, he experiences numbness on the outer side of his calf extending to his toes and thigh (the calf is the most affected), but he does not experience this numbness when sittin...

Right thigh numbness? Hello Dr. Huang: Recently, I have been experiencing numbness in my right thigh while sleeping at night. I usually sleep on my back, so I don't believe I'm putting pressure on my legs. However, in the middle of the night, I suddenly feel my right th...

Leg pain? Hello Doctor, my calf often experiences sudden pain, primarily on the inner side near the shinbone close to the knee, but the pain tends to move around. It also occurs near the knee, close to the ankle, on the sole of the foot, and in the thigh. Sometimes the pain lasts...

Leg twitching preventing sleep! Hello, doctor! I have been troubled by a symptom for many years, and I would like your advice or clarification. I often experience sudden, forceful jerking movements in my feet (on the dorsum, not the sole). It usually doesn't happen when I&#x...

Question Hello Dr. Yeh, Thank you for your previous response. I feel much better after seeing the doctor and taking medication, and I am trying to stay relaxed. However, I have another small question. A friend mentioned that they sometimes experience sudden calf cramps at night....

Involuntary twitching of the calf? Hello! I am currently a 24-week pregnant woman. I have been troubled by something for a long time (even before pregnancy). My calves involuntarily twitch. It feels like there is a current inside my calves trying to escape, but it can't, lea...

Muscle or nerve twitching For the past couple of days, I have been experiencing a twitching sensation in a nerve in the sole of my foot, which seems to be connected to the nerve in my calf, as I also feel it there. The twitching occurs approximately every thirty seconds and is qu...