Finger, Neurology FAQ - Page 16

Stroke, Care Recommendations for Patients After 6 Months Dear Dr. Tsai, My father is 68 years old and suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in early May this year, resulting in hemiplegia. After three months in a PAC (Post-Acute Care) unit, he was discharged in August. During his treatm...

Some aspects of life after a stroke and the pain of measuring blood pressure? The first minor stroke caused weakness in the left side of my limbs, and I collapsed. I consulted at Hospital A, where they started measuring my blood pressure, but I felt discomfort from the cuff and t...

Hand issues? Hello Doctor: I often feel weakness in my hands and a lack of dexterity in my fingers. However, there are times when everything feels normal, and it currently does not affect my daily life. I frequently use my phone, often supporting it with the palms of both hands. ...

Muscle twitching, migraine? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if the following symptoms my friend experiences while sleeping are normal and if she needs to go to the hospital for an examination. She is 20 years old, does not smoke or drink alcohol, has a family history of diabete...

Numbness and tingling in the fingers and palm? Doctor, I have a question: My left pinky finger is numb, and the half of my ring finger next to the pinky is also numb (the other half is normal). The palm of my left hand is partially numb, and there is no significant sensation in m...

Shoulder pain, facial numbness, and dizziness? Sometimes I feel dizzy, but the surrounding objects do not spin. Occasionally, I experience slight pressure at the back of my head, and my left arm, from the upper arm to the ring and little fingers, sometimes feels a bit numb, altho...

Pangshan syndrome Hello, I often feel weakness in my hands when lifting heavy objects or gripping things, and sometimes my fingers tremble involuntarily. I previously underwent MRI and nerve tests at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. The doctor mentioned that I have a condition simil...

Pain in the right hand and numbness in the left hand? Hello, I would like to ask about my right hand. Initially, I experienced pain in my wrist (extending from my thumb to my wrist), which later spread to my forearm and then to my right shoulder. The pain started about a year ago...

Numbness and weakness in the left hand and foot? Hello Doctor: For the past two weeks, I have been experiencing numbness in my left hand and foot, particularly in my fingers. Additionally, my left hand has been shaking uncontrollably. The numbness is persistent and spreads quickl...

Weakness and numbness in the hands? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing issues with my hand for several years. Whenever I perform actions like wringing a towel or tying my hair, my right wrist sometimes becomes immobile for a period of time. It feels as if the tendons inside a...

Hand issues and muscle tremors? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing weakness in the grip of my bilateral index and middle fingers for over three months, but it does not significantly affect my daily life. Additionally, I occasionally experience sudden twitching in the thenar m...

Loss of sensation on the outer side of the left little finger? Hello, doctor! A week ago, my mom gave me a jade bracelet to celebrate my acceptance into college. After the shopkeeper forced the bracelet onto my wrist, I couldn't take it off at all. I struggled for an entire ...

Numbness in half of the back of the hand? I have numbness on the left half of the back of my left hand and half of my little finger, but the palm is not numb, and I do not feel weakness or pain. It has been like this for about a week. Should I see a neurologist for this?

Finger twitching I occasionally notice that when I raise my pinky finger while gaming at night (like when playing "Turtle"), it tends to shake a bit (the movement is quick, and if I relax my whole hand while only raising my pinky, the amplitude is slightly larger). Some...

Inability to open fingers? I would like to ask about experiencing pain when clenching both fists, and having difficulty opening the ring finger after clenching for about three months. What could this condition be, and should I see a neurologist or a surgeon? Thank you.

Sharp pain upon pressing the right thumb? Two days ago, I experienced a sharp pain at the tip of my thumb when I pressed on it, thinking something might be embedded. Upon closer inspection, there was no visible wound. By the evening, the pain shifted to the right side of the thum...

Muscle twitching and weakness? Hello, doctor. Last Tuesday, I visited the neurology department with complaints of facial nerve dysfunction and decreased dexterity in my right hand. During my follow-up appointment this Tuesday, my right hand is still not functioning well. I am ver...

Muscle twitching Initially, there was just a feeling of soreness in the muscles of the arms and legs, and standing for a longer period causes pain. The right hand experiences pain in the little finger, there is persistent noise and echo in the ears, and the left side of the face ...

Dizziness throughout the day? Hello, Doctor Jiang... Three weeks ago, I had a cold with fever, sore throat, cough, and overall body weakness and aches. After two weeks, most of the symptoms improved, leaving only a slight cough. However, since last Wednesday, I have been feeling ...

Numbness in the right upper arm? Hello Doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing a tingling sensation on the outer side of my right upper arm, and there is a slight pain when I perform chin-down movements, similar to feeling a tendon being pulled. I'm unsure what this co...