Finger, Neurology FAQ - Page 17

Pain occurs at the hairline three fingerbreadths to the right of the cervical spine? Hello Doctor: I originally experienced intermittent pain in my shoulder that radiated to my collarbone, and there was also intermittent pain at the hairline three finger widths to the right of my...

For years of paralysis and pain, which specialty should I consult? Hello, doctor. I often experience numbness, stiffness, and pain in both my hands, which has been ongoing for several years. The pain tends to be particularly severe in winter, waking me up at night in tears, espec...

Muscle twitching and electromyography-related issues? Hello Doctor, Since around June 2017, I began to notice slight tremors in both of my hands, and when lying flat, I felt a sensation of my body vibrating. In July, I visited a neurologist for the first time, and the doctor ob...

Cervical nerve compression can cause redness in the palms? My mother is 51 years old and has been experiencing cervical nerve compression and degeneration for the past two years. In the last month, her palms and fingers have turned a reddish-dark color, but she has no other disco...

Is walking also considered rehabilitation? Hello Dr. Hong, my grandfather recently experienced a minor stroke and during his hospital stay, he had several episodes of minor strokes. He is currently unable to walk properly, has a crooked mouth, and drools. After some time, he reco...

Finger twitching Hello doctor, recently my right hand's ring finger has been twitching on its own for no apparent reason! The frequency is irregular and it occurs throughout the day (but is easier to observe when at rest). I'm really worried that it might be ALS...

Tremors in the hands, feet, and body? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask about my condition. I noticed that my left hand has been trembling since high school, and now my right hand also has slight tremors. When I extend my five fingers forward, they tremble significantly. When I ...

Medical Consultation: Blood circulation issues caused by arm compression or elevation during sleep? Hello doctor, sometimes during my sleep, I find myself pressing down on or raising my arm (similar to raising my hand, but without my head pressing down on it). Recently, I've...

Numbness in all four limbs? Hello, I have a question! My hands and feet often feel numb, and the timing and location of these episodes are quite irregular, but they have been occurring frequently lately. Last month, it was only occasional, but recently, it happens quite often, mo...

The toe (ring toe) feels very strange? I experience a strange sensation in both of my toes when my ring fingers are touched or intentionally moved. It's not an itch that makes me want to scratch; rather, it's an odd feeling that's hard to describe, and it doesn...

Hand issues? I underwent retinal detachment surgery at the end of May and was on bed rest for a month. After that, I started experiencing slight numbness in my fingertips. I consulted a rehabilitation specialist and began neck stretching exercises, but after 14 sessions, my condi...

Pain in the dorsal aspect of the left hand? Today, I have a sharp pain on the far left side of my left hand, just below the little finger, in the very edge area. Why is this happening? I often stay up late, have insufficient sleep, and rely on takeout food. I am under significant...

Numbness in the hands and feet, and even the face is starting to feel numb? Hello, Dr. Jiang. Last month, I suddenly woke up one morning with simultaneous numbness in my left arm and leg. This sensation felt different from just an abnormal sleeping position. Even during the day, ...

Numbness in the hands and feet and inability to walk normally after lumbar spine surgery? Hello, doctor. My mother went to the emergency department at Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital last July due to pain that prevented her from sitting up and weakness in her legs. During her visit, the e...

Multiple areas of numbness throughout the body - Poor blood circulation? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I've noticed that when I sleep with my arms bent over my chest, my hands become numb. In the past, certain positions didn't cause this numbness, but it has changed in the l...

Numbness in the limbs and nerve twitching? Recently, I have been experiencing a tingling and painful sensation in my left pinky finger and the last three toes of my right foot. Prior to these symptoms, I often felt muscle twitches in various areas, but I'm not sure if there&...

Loss of sensation in the skin? Recently, I have many wounds on my foot from flea bites, but the wounds are about to heal. I am still applying medication because I am afraid of cellulitis. However, while applying the medication, I noticed that the skin near the flea bites is compl...

Loss of sensation in the skin? Recently, I have many wounds on my foot from flea bites, but the wounds are about to heal. I am still applying medication because I am afraid of cellulitis. However, while applying the medication, I noticed that the skin near the flea bite sites is ...

The body may tremble? My symptoms are as follows: 1. My hands tremble. I've had this for a long time (since around middle school). When I lift a cup to drink, my hands shake, and my head shakes as well. When typing or using the mouse, both hands tremble, with my left hand sh...

Numbness in the hand after a medical appointment? Hello, Dr. Jiang. Last month, after changing my pillow, I woke up with soreness in my left trapezius muscle. By the 15th day, the symptoms had significantly improved. On the 16th day, I experienced some numbness from my left upper...