Persistent Knee Pain and Numbness Six Weeks After a Fall: What to Do?
Persistent numbness and pain in the knee for six weeks after a fall? I fell six weeks ago, and although there were no external injuries to either knee, both were significantly bruised and painful. The pain was particularly pronounced on the outer side of the right knee and in an ...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
If there is pain and numbness near the knee without any abnormalities in the lower limbs, calves, or feet, it is likely due to local inflammation or swelling. Applying a warm compress, engaging in mild activity, and taking medication can be helpful, but avoid excessive movement.[Read More] Persistent Knee Pain and Numbness Six Weeks After a Fall: What to Do?
Experiencing Numbness in Your Left Pinky Toe? Here's What to Know
Numbness in the left little toe? Recently, I have been experiencing a tingling sensation in my left little toe, similar to when you wake up with your hand feeling numb after resting it on a table. However, my left little toe is not as severe; it's just that it doesn't f...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
You may want to pay attention to any habitual postures that could be putting pressure on the outer side of your left foot, or if your shoes are too tight or rigid. If not, try to incorporate some regular but gentle exercise into your daily routine and see if there is any improvem...[Read More] Experiencing Numbness in Your Left Pinky Toe? Here's What to Know
Understanding Nighttime Cramps: Causes and Solutions for Relief
Leg and foot cramps at night? Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to inquire about muscle cramps. My grandmother experiences frequent leg cramps at night, waking up 2 to 3 times an hour. Recently, she has also started having cramps in her hands, which is affecting her sleep. I would ...
Dr. Jiang Hezhou Reply:
Hello, Miss: Nighttime calf cramps are common in the elderly and can occur in other areas or at different times when severe. It is advisable to visit a neurology clinic for further examination and treatment. At home, you can also apply local heat before bedtime, which helps to pr...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Cramps: Causes and Solutions for Relief
Understanding Calf Pain: When to See a Doctor or Use Muscle Relief
Calf pain Thank you, doctor, for your response. My calf has been hurting for four days, and it hurts a lot when I walk. I'm not sure if I need to go to the hospital or if I just need to use a muscle relaxant spray.
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
If there is joint swelling and pain or muscle soreness due to overuse, rest and apply ice for three days, followed by heat therapy for one week. If it is simply joint pain (without swelling), rest and apply heat therapy.[Read More] Understanding Calf Pain: When to See a Doctor or Use Muscle Relief
Understanding Nighttime Leg Cramps: Causes and Solutions
Nocturnal leg cramps Hello doctor, this week I have been experiencing cramps in my left calf almost every night while sleeping, which are painful enough to wake me up. I have tried changing positions, elevating my legs, and relaxing as much as possible, but the pain in my calf pe...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Poor blood circulation in the legs, reduced temperature leading to vasoconstriction, excessive metabolic waste in the leg muscles (such as after intense exercise), or calcium deficiency can all contribute to muscle cramps. It is recommended to drink a glass of milk in the evening...[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Leg Cramps: Causes and Solutions
Persistent Leg Cramps in Elderly After Stroke: Seeking Solutions
Persistent leg cramps in the elderly? After my mother suffered a thrombotic stroke, she has been experiencing persistent leg cramps, averaging a small cramp every ten minutes (tight cramps from the calf to the foot) and a larger cramp once an hour (with her body arching). She has...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Although post-stroke patients are prone to seizures as a sequela, the characteristics you described seem to exhibit a regular periodicity. Another common condition in the elderly is periodic limb movement disorder, which typically occurs during the onset of sleep or in light slee...[Read More] Persistent Leg Cramps in Elderly After Stroke: Seeking Solutions
Managing Neck Pain and Tinnitus: A Guide for Long-Distance Drivers
Neck pain accompanied by chronic tinnitus? Hello Dr. Lin: I used to be a small truck driver and often had to carry heavy loads up and down stairs. Three years ago, I became a professional large truck driver, and I can get in and out of the truck dozens of times a day—I'm 171...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
1,2. Occupational activities that involve frequently lifting heavy objects and prolonged driving can lead to poor posture or degeneration and deformity of the cervical and lumbar spine, which may compress nerves. The most common symptoms include soreness, numbness, and pain in th...[Read More] Managing Neck Pain and Tinnitus: A Guide for Long-Distance Drivers
Muscle Twitches and Weakness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Muscle twitching and leg weakness? Hello, Doctor Gao: I would like to consult you about some symptoms my family member has been experiencing recently. I would like to know what kind of condition this might be. 1. There are muscle twitches in the body, but they are not in a fixe...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Most cases are benign muscle twitches or spasms, especially related to stress or tension, but a small number may indicate a motor neuron issue. If the symptoms persist, it is advisable to consult a neurologist for further evaluation.[Read More] Muscle Twitches and Weakness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Can You Apply for Disability Benefits After Nerve Injury in Taiwan?
A rupture of the tibial nerve artery may qualify for a disability certificate? About seven years ago, I accidentally injured my left calf near the ankle when a glass window fell on it, resulting in a severed tendon, nerve, and artery, as well as muscle rupture, but without any bo...
Dr. Chen Haorong Reply:
To qualify for mild limb disability, there must be a complete loss of function in one ankle (and this must be confirmed by nerve conduction studies indicating nerve impairment). If there is only significant functional loss, both ankles must be affected to apply. If the issue is o...[Read More] Can You Apply for Disability Benefits After Nerve Injury in Taiwan?
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Advice
Please ask your question? Hello: I previously inquired about a tight sensation from my left cheek to my temple (the area near my nose does not feel this way). This condition has persisted for quite some time, approximately 8 to 9 months now. Recently, in the last three or four da...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: 1. There will be no signs of vascular obstruction. 2. Numbness in the legs is more likely related to peripheral nerve issues, such as compression, but it can improve. If there is no improvement or if it worsens, a consultation with a neurologist for examination is necessar...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Foot Pressure Sensation: Possible Causes and Insights
Inquiry Hello, Doctor: 1. I would like to ask about a sensation I experience upon waking up. I feel a pressure sensation on both sides of the sole of my right foot, which is particularly noticeable when I first get out of bed and walk. Although there is no visible swelling or t...
Dr. Chen Haorong Reply:
Hello: It is common to experience slight swelling in the feet after a night's sleep due to poor circulation, which may not always be visibly noticeable. Therefore, feeling pressure when stepping on the floor is a normal phenomenon. Another common cause is plantar fasciitis, ...[Read More] Understanding Foot Pressure Sensation: Possible Causes and Insights
Understanding Hand Numbness: When to Seek Neurological Care
When reaching out forcefully, the palm may become numb? 1. A couple of days ago, I suddenly experienced numbness in my palm when reaching for something, which has persisted for two days. The numbness occurs whenever I extend my right hand outward, but it does not happen when I re...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
1. The location of the numbness corresponds to the area of the median nerve, but it is difficult to determine whether the cause is compressive or inflammatory, as well as whether the lesion is in the forearm or wrist. Generally, the most common condition is carpal tunnel syndrome...[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness: When to Seek Neurological Care
Seeking Expert Advice for Post-Polio Syndrome Symptoms and Pain Management
excuse me? I am a 46-year-old patient with polio affecting my right leg. Recently, I have been experiencing hip joint pain in my right leg for the past three months. I have consulted an orthopedic specialist and have undergone rehabilitation treatments (electrotherapy, heat thera...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: The symptoms of poliomyelitis have been a long-standing issue. Recently, if there has been an increase in activity, such as exercise, a neurological examination may be warranted.[Read More] Seeking Expert Advice for Post-Polio Syndrome Symptoms and Pain Management
Understanding Sudden Pain and Numbness in the Left Calf
Pain in the posterior left calf? Hello doctor, two nights ago I suddenly experienced sharp pain in the back of my left calf muscle, but it didn't feel like a cramp or muscle soreness; it was mainly localized at a specific point. The pain was more frequent at that time, but i...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Throbbing pain, numbness, electric shock-like pain, burning pain, and abnormal sensations are all types of neuropathic pain. Nerve pain can occur due to injury or inflammation, and proper treatment can alleviate the pain. However, some neuropathic pain arises from the hypersensit...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Pain and Numbness in the Left Calf
Understanding Nerve Issues: Why Is My Left Leg Numb and Painful?
Numbness in the foot? Hello, Doctor: When I was 13 years old, I had a car accident. At that time, my left calf was severely injured, and the small bones were fractured. I was initially treated at Chengqing Hospital (near Zhongshan Park) and then transferred to 803 Hospital. They ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The symptoms sound like a sequela of nerve injury known as "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome." It is generally difficult to treat. As for the second car accident causing a dent, the issue depends on the location of the dent and any accompanying neurological symptoms to de...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Issues: Why Is My Left Leg Numb and Painful?
Managing Nerve Injuries: Recovery Tips and Insights
Management of Nerve Injury Hello Doctor: I would like to ask you about the management of nerve injuries. I have undergone a needle electromyography (EMG) test, which revealed that the nerve running from my right calf to the dorsum of my foot, connecting to the ring toe and little...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Based on the description, the affected nerve is likely the common peroneal nerve. If the symptoms are bilateral, it is more related to kneeling, while unilateral symptoms are more associated with crossing the legs. If one frequently crosses the right leg, the likelihood of nerve ...[Read More] Managing Nerve Injuries: Recovery Tips and Insights
Unexplained Pain Above Knee: Possible Nerve or Spine Issues?
Occasional unexplained pain approximately 12 centimeters above the knee joint on the front of the thigh and calf? 1. Occasional unexplained pain is felt about 12 centimeters above the front joint of the calf and thigh, occurring in both legs, but more frequently in the left leg. ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is highly likely that there is a lesion at the level of the fourth lumbar nerve root. A detailed neurological examination has not yet been performed to confirm this. It is recommended to visit a neurologist for further evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Unexplained Pain Above Knee: Possible Nerve or Spine Issues?
Understanding Numbness in the Left Leg: Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness in the back of the left foot? Doctor, I have been experiencing numbness in my left leg from the waist down to the back of my calf for the past two days, and there are no other areas affected. What could this symptom indicate? If I need to seek medical attention, which de...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Hello: It may be peripheral nerve compression, and you need to see a neurologist for an examination. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Numbness in the Left Leg: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Nerve Conduction Velocity Tests for Upper and Lower Limbs
"Measurement of Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity in Upper and Lower Extremities" examination? Dear Dr. Lin, Thank you for your detailed explanation regarding the electromyography (EMG) and nerve injury during my last visit. I went to the neurology department for an EMG ...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
According to what you described, your muscle twitching may be simple localized fasciculations, which are not a disease and will improve on their own. However, since this phenomenon can also be an early symptom of some motor neuron diseases, it is important to monitor its progress...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Conduction Velocity Tests for Upper and Lower Limbs
Understanding Electromyography: Insights on Nerve Damage and Concerns
Electromyography (EMG) Hello Dr. Lin: I went to the neurology department for an electromyography (EMG) test due to slight tremors in my right thumb and mild muscle twitching in my right upper arm. The report ruled out the possibility of cervical degeneration and indicated signs o...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Hello, in the clinical diagnosis of neurological diseases, electromyography (EMG) plays an important role in helping to localize lesions in the peripheral nervous system, including motor neurons, nerve roots, peripheral nerves, neuromuscular junctions, and muscle lesions. You hav...[Read More] Understanding Electromyography: Insights on Nerve Damage and Concerns