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 Chronic Inflammation in the Dorsum of the Foot
Chronic inflammation of the dorsum of the foot? Hello Doctor: I am unsure why the tendons on the dorsum of my right foot frequently become inflamed. The inflamed tendon is located in the area between the fourth and fifth toes and the ankle, specifically on the outer side of the m...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The symptoms sound more like repetitive or habitual trauma, possibly resulting from improper use or poor posture combined with weight factors. As for the lump on the heel, it could also be due to the same reasons. However, the assistance from neurology in this area is quite limit...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Inflammation in the Dorsum of the Foot
Effective Remedies for Nighttime Leg Cramps in Seniors
Muscle cramp Dear Dr. Yip, Hello! I would like to ask you a question. For elderly individuals who experience leg cramps at night, what are the immediate and correct methods to alleviate pain and reduce the likelihood of occurrence? What daily precautions and improvements can be ...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Emergency treatment for calf cramps at night includes: 1. Pressing the foot upwards towards the dorsum of the foot. 2. Regular use of muscle relaxants, keeping warm, and placing a small pillow behind the knees can help improve the condition.[Read More] Effective Remedies for Nighttime Leg Cramps in Seniors
Understanding Neurofibromatosis: A Parent's Guide to Symptoms and Next Steps
What should I do? Dear Dr. Lai, Hello. My eldest son is 12 years old. Since kindergarten, he has been complaining about joint pain in his lower limbs, with the location being variable. He has rarely mentioned pain until the last six months, when I noticed that almost every morni...
Dr. Lai Lunxiang Reply:
For adult neurology and pediatric neurological diseases, I have less experience with the latter. In the central region, I recommend Dr. Chi-Jeng Shang at Taichung Veterans General Hospital or Dr. Wen-Chung Chao at Puli Christian Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Neurofibromatosis: A Parent's Guide to Symptoms and Next Steps