Understanding Hand Numbness After Showering: Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness in both hands? Hello, Doctor. First of all, I wish you a Happy New Year. I have a question I would like to ask. Sometimes after I take a shower, especially after washing my hair, I experience a tingling sensation in the palms of my hands, but there is no pain. It takes s...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
1. It should be unrelated to a stroke. 2. It may be carpal tunnel syndrome; a consultation with a neurologist for differential diagnosis is recommended.[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness After Showering: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Unusual Hand Sensations: When to Seek Medical Advice
It feels like my hand doesn't belong to me? Doctor: Recently, I have been feeling that my limbs—especially my hands—are not very agile. My palms feel strange, and I often wake up in the middle of the night to find my hands moving without any sensation, possibly due to pressu...
Dr. Du Haojie Reply:
Hello: Numbness in the palm or combined with difficulty in movement, especially if it feels particularly sore and numb at night, is very likely to be carpal tunnel syndrome, which occurs when the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. Please visit a neurology clinic for nerve c...[Read More] Understanding Unusual Hand Sensations: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Numbness in Hands and Feet: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the hands and feet? Dear Sir/Madam, I frequently experience swelling in my palms and soles, particularly noticeable in the morning upon waking. There is a feeling of stiffness when I extend my palms, and some joints experience sharp pain. Even riding a bike for just ...
Dr. Lai Lunxiang Reply:
1. You may have carpal tunnel syndrome. 2. There may not be much improvement. Lai Lun-Hsiang, December 16, 1992.[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Hands and Feet: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Persistent Left-Sided Numbness: Causes and Concerns
Numbness in the left limb? Dear Doctor, In the past, I occasionally experienced numbness in my hands while sleeping at night, but for the past month, I have been experiencing daily numbness, specifically in my left hand, which is unusual as it used to be more sporadic. The numbn...
Dr. Du Haojie Reply:
1. Limb numbness is a common symptom of peripheral neuropathy, often caused by compression in younger women, such as in carpal tunnel syndrome. Neurological examinations may appear normal even if symptoms are mild. 2. Headaches can be evaluated with an electroencephalogram (EEG)....[Read More] Understanding Persistent Left-Sided Numbness: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Hand Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Further Evaluation
Numbness in the hands? My mother is 55 years old and often experiences numbness in her hands, making it difficult for her to exert force while riding a motorcycle. She visited a nearby neurologist who diagnosed her with nerve compression. After receiving an injection, she had a b...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Hello, the symptoms you described sound like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. I recommend visiting a neurologist for nerve conduction studies and electromyography. Wishing you good health from Tainan Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Further Evaluation
Managing Computer-Related Nerve Issues: When to Seek Help
About Computer-Related Occupational Diseases I have a background in computer science, and after long periods of typing on the computer, I am currently experiencing numbness and tingling in both hands. I previously visited a doctor for massage therapy, which helped for a few month...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
First, check for carpal tunnel syndrome or simple tendonitis. It is advisable to consult a neurologist for an examination and to ensure adequate rest.[Read More] Managing Computer-Related Nerve Issues: When to Seek Help
Understanding Hand Numbness and Stiffness: Possible Neurological Issues
Numbness and stiffness in the middle three fingers of the left and right wrists? I have been experiencing a sensation of swelling (though there is no actual swelling) and stiffness (with a feeling of hardness) in my left and right palms, particularly in the muscles of the middle ...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
If both NCV/EMG indicate that it is not carpal tunnel syndrome, although the symptoms are quite similar, other conditions should still be considered. I do not believe it is a brain-related disorder, as the symptoms are too symmetrical. However, cervical spine disorders should be ...[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness and Stiffness: Possible Neurological Issues
Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment Options and Recovery
Carpal tunnel Hello, doctor. I am inquiring on behalf of my mother, who is around 50 years old and has carpal tunnel syndrome. Is it treatable? Are there medications available for treatment? If not, is surgery the only option? After surgery, will there be any side effects? Additi...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Based on clinical symptoms and nerve conduction/electromyography reports, if the condition is not severe, you may try vitamin B1, vitamin B12, euclidian, or other circulation enhancers. If the pain and numbness are severe, local corticosteroids or anti-inflammatory medications ma...[Read More] Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment Options and Recovery
Should You See a Neurologist for Numbness in Your Fingers?
Should I see a neurologist? I have recently noticed a tingling sensation in my finger joints. Should I see a neurologist? What could be the possible issues?
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
To: Ah Cheng: It may be carpal tunnel syndrome, where the nerve is compressed at the wrist. Please see a neurologist. Dr. Yeh Po-Shou, Neurology Department, Hsinchu Hospital.[Read More] Should You See a Neurologist for Numbness in Your Fingers?
Which Specialist to See for Numbness in Hand Joints?
Which specialty should I see? Recently, I've been experiencing a tingling sensation in the joints of both hands, and I'm unsure what might be causing this issue or which specialist I should consult. I hope the doctor can provide some guidance. Thank you.
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Numbness in both hands, particularly at the wrist and extending to the fingers, may indicate carpal tunnel syndrome or could be a manifestation of polyneuropathy. It is advisable to consult a neurologist for nerve conduction studies and to check for conditions such as diabetes or...[Read More] Which Specialist to See for Numbness in Hand Joints?