Finger, Neurology FAQ - Page 27

Numbness in the fingers? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing a slight tingling sensation in my left pinky and ring fingers. There was a period when I didn't have this issue, but it has started again. This problem does not occur in winter but happens in summer, a...

Numbness in the fingers? Hello Dr. Yeh: My mother is 74 years old and has been experiencing a tingling sensation in the last two segments of her left ring finger all day long for a long time. I would like to ask what symptoms this might indicate and which medical specialty she sh...

Wrist pain and numbness? Hello Doctor, I have recently been experiencing weakness in my left pinky finger, and it feels sore when I try to exert force. Sometimes, when I'm typing, I also feel a tingling sensation. Additionally, the flexibility of my pinky has significantly d...

Numbness in the fingers? My mother, who works in insurance and often sits in a chair, frequently experiences numbness in her hands. I'm not sure how severe it is, but she says it happens sometimes and sometimes it doesn't. I believe the frequency is quite high, as it of...

How to determine consciousness in a stroke patient? How to communicate? Dear Dr. Chiu, My mother is 66 years old and underwent heart valve replacement surgery several years ago. On October 11, 2004, she suddenly lost the ability to speak and was unable to move her right hand and...

Numbness and coldness in the hands and feet, with sharp pain in the left lower armpit? Dear Dr. Yeh, I have recently been experiencing numbness and tingling in my hands and feet, along with sharp pain in my left lower armpit. Could there be an issue with my lymphatic system? How...

A strong burning sensation in the fingers without any actual burn injury can be attributed to several potential causes. These may include nerve compression or irritation, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, or conditions like Raynaud's phenomenon. Addition...

Urgent: Hand Nerve Pain Hello, Dr. Yeh: For the past 10 days, I have been experiencing pain in the nerves of my hands upon waking up, making it difficult to help my child get dressed. The pain started in my upper arm, then two days later it extended to my elbow, and a few days la...

Tilting the head back at a 15-degree angle can cause hand numbness? Hello Doctor: My partner mentioned that when he tilts his head back at a 15-degree angle, his left arm becomes numb from the shoulder to the fingertips. The numbness resolves when he returns his head to a normal ...

Pain Hello, doctor. I previously experienced a concussion with loss of consciousness and temporary memory loss. At that time, only an X-ray of my head was taken, which showed only mild swelling of the skull. My friends said I was airborne and landed headfirst. Now, I often have h...

Finger cramps and a sensation of slight stiffness in the facial muscles? Hello, Dr. Yeh. My fingers often cramp involuntarily (even during simple exercises). Sometimes it's my thumb, and other times it's my little finger; both my right and left hands experience this con...

Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet? Hello Dr. Yeh, for the past week or two, I have been experiencing a tingling and numbness in my legs below the thighs when sitting, as if the blood is not circulating properly. Additionally, I wake up in the middle of the night with my...

Tremors in the hands? Hello doctor, I started feeling weak all over my body since the night before last. My left hand, from the palm to the fingers, feels shaky and numb. I went to the Meimingyin Clinic in Fengyuan, and the doctor said it was due to nerve tension. However, today ...

Brain tumor? The brain tumor measures 0.6 centimeters, and there are occasional symptoms of headaches, finger numbness, and leg spasms.

Weakness in the limbs? Hello Doctor: My friend is a 25-year-old female. A few days ago, she experienced weakness in her hands. Since it was the day after her first yoga practice, she thought it was related to that. However, two days later, she found it difficult to press the brak...

Dr. Yeh, may I ask you a question? Hello, doctor. About 4.5 days ago, I noticed that my left hand feels somewhat strange when holding things; it is not very agile. Additionally, there is slight pain when I press on the proximal joint of my ring finger near the palm. However, afte...

Numbness in the hands? During the New Year period, I suddenly experienced severe pain near the right back, close to the kidney area, which was so intense that I couldn't move my head or neck. Additionally, my entire arm (including the palm and fingers) became numb. A few day...

Could you please provide more details about the issues related to headaches and seizures? I have been experiencing issues with headaches and twitching for several months. The twitching occurs more frequently at night when I lie down, starting in my upper body and eventually leadi...

Recent onset of unexplained peripheral muscle disorders in the past year? Hello Dr. Jiang, this is Xuefang. I live in Nantou County and I would like to consult you. I am 30 years old, 127 cm tall, and I have small, chubby hands and feet with short fingers and toes. My symptoms in...

Neck pain Dear Dr. Yeh, I have been troubled by neck pain for the past few months. I previously visited an orthopedic clinic, and at first, I felt some improvement during rehabilitation. However, after nearly a month, my condition seems to have worsened compared to before. I wou...