Post-Surgery Numbness in Hands and Feet: Seeking Solutions
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...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: If you experience persistent pain and numbness, it is advisable to consult a neurologist for pain management. Additionally, after surgery, patients often experience muscle atrophy due to prolonged bed rest. It is recommended to continue physical therapy with a rehabilitati...[Read More] Post-Surgery Numbness in Hands and Feet: Seeking Solutions
Why Am I Experiencing Numbness in My Hands and Feet After an Accident?
What causes numbness in the hands and feet? I had a car accident on October 14th. Before the accident, I didn't experience this, but now when I press on my foot or hand, I feel a tingling sensation. However, when I'm not pressing on them, I don't feel the tingling....
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms indicate that there is nerve compression. This compression can lead to numbness and tingling in the affected areas. Clinically, a neurologist may arrange for nerve conduction studies to assess the extent of the nerve compression. Nerve compression is often re...[Read More] Why Am I Experiencing Numbness in My Hands and Feet After an Accident?
Understanding Nerve Pain and Muscle Twitches: When to Seek Help
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&...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, you mentioned that the discomfort in your hand's nerves may be a symptom of ulnar nerve injury, which is most commonly associated with numbness in the areas supplied by the ulnar nerve (the little finger, half of the ring finger, and the corresponding area of the palm...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Pain and Muscle Twitches: When to Seek Help
Understanding Loss of Sensation in Skin After Flea Bites
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...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your symptoms may suggest peripheral neuropathy, which is generally categorized into motor and sensory types, each presenting with various symptoms. Sensory nerve disorders can cause numbness in the hands and feet (especially at the tips), which may feel like tingling, cra...[Read More] Understanding Loss of Sensation in Skin After Flea Bites
Understanding Loss of Sensation in Skin After Flea Bites
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 ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your symptoms may suggest peripheral neuropathy, which is generally categorized into motor and sensory types, each presenting with various symptoms. Sensory nerve disorders can cause tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, particularly at the tips, and may feel like pi...[Read More] Understanding Loss of Sensation in Skin After Flea Bites
Unexplained Hand or Foot Tremors: When to Seek Medical Advice
Uncontrollable trembling of the hands or feet? My boyfriend first noticed it when he felt a slight twitch in my hand while I was sitting relaxed on the back of his motorcycle. He asked if I was cold, wondering why I twitched. I said no and didn't realize I was twitching. Rec...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that muscle spasms are rapid involuntary muscle contractions, resembling a jolt. While in more severe cases, myoclonus can be a physical condition that affects a person's normal life, physiological myoclonus (such as hiccups, sleep myoclonus, and muscle ...[Read More] Unexplained Hand or Foot Tremors: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Stroke Recurrence: Care and Rehabilitation Insights
Recurrent stroke Hello Dr. Hong, I apologize for asking, but I would like to inquire about my father. He had a stroke last Mid-Autumn Festival, resulting in weakness in his left thumb. Since then, we have been cautious about preventing another stroke and have continued rehabilit...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: I feel very sorry for your father's situation. A stroke is caused by a blockage in the cerebral blood vessels, which may result from atherosclerosis in the cerebral arteries or thrombosis due to atrial fibrillation. The term "cerebral hypoxia" is somewhat va...[Read More] Understanding Stroke Recurrence: Care and Rehabilitation Insights
Understanding Toe Twitching After Fibula Fracture: Causes and Concerns
Toe twitching Hello doctor, I recently suffered a closed fibula fracture near my ankle. I have been in a cast for three weeks. Since then, I have mostly been lying flat or sitting up in bed with my leg elevated. Yesterday, I suddenly felt a slight tingling sensation in my big toe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The symptoms you described may suggest a peripheral nerve disorder. If your toe twitching is accompanied by pain or numbness, it could indicate nerve compression. The deep peroneal nerve and superficial peroneal nerve innervate the peroneus longus and brevis muscles, tibia...[Read More] Understanding Toe Twitching After Fibula Fracture: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Numbness in the right side of the limbs? Hello doctor, I am 19 years old. About three weeks ago, I started feeling something unusual in my right hand, which felt different from my left hand, but it wasn't quite numb. I didn't pay much attention to it at the time, but re...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: In addition to stroke, the most common cause of numbness in the hands and feet is peripheral nerve compression, such as cervical or lumbosacral radiculopathy, and peripheral nerve entrapment (for example, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, etc.). Additionally...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Why Does My Left Foot Shake While Sitting? Understanding Tremors
Trembling of the legs while sitting? Hello doctor, I have noticed that when I sit and elevate my feet, only my left foot trembles. Sometimes I also experience involuntary shaking in my hands and feet. However, I have heard that with thyroid issues, when you raise both hands, they...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms of leg tremors occurring while on tiptoes may suggest peripheral nerve injury or muscle contractions due to fatigue. Clinically, a neurological assessment and nerve conduction studies (electromyography) can assist in the diagnosis. I...[Read More] Why Does My Left Foot Shake While Sitting? Understanding Tremors
Understanding Numbness in Left Toes: Causes and Treatment Options
Numbness in the toes of the left foot? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have a question I would like to ask you. I have a mild scoliosis, which has caused the muscles in my left upper back to be more prominent, and I experience more frequent soreness in that area. Since the beginning of this y...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, subtle nerve injury and inflammation may sometimes not be detectable through nerve conduction studies, and are primarily assessed through physical examination. Given your issue with scoliosis, it may also be necessary to consider lumbar nerve roo...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Left Toes: Causes and Treatment Options
Unexplained Falls and Head Injuries: Understanding Neurological Concerns
Unexplained fall resulting in impact to the back of the head? Hello Doctor: On the 25th of this month, after taking a break and using the restroom (urinating), I fell and hit the back of my head. I have no memory of the fall or how I returned to the office. The surveillance foota...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the symptoms you mentioned are more likely caused by syncope, which is typically due to a rapid drop in blood pressure or vasoconstriction leading to decreased cerebral blood flow, resulting in cerebral hypoxia. Syncope is more likely to occur when a pe...[Read More] Unexplained Falls and Head Injuries: Understanding Neurological Concerns
Understanding Right Shoulder and Neck Pain: When to See a Specialist
Right shoulder and neck pain, tightness, right lower back pain, and numbness in the right hand and right foot? Hello Doctor: I usually work sitting at a computer, and for the past six months, I have been experiencing pain and tightness in my right shoulder that extends to my neck...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms may be related to a herniated disc. Symptoms often worsen due to coughing or poor posture, but given your young age, the likelihood of simultaneous cervical and lumbar nerve root compression is low. It may be necessary to rule out o...[Read More] Understanding Right Shoulder and Neck Pain: When to See a Specialist
Understanding Your Nerve Conduction Study Results: Key Insights
Nerve Conduction Study Report Hello Doctor, this is my nerve conduction study report. The conclusion states: The NCS, F-wave, and H-reflex of the four limbs showed: - Prolonged distal latency (4.3 ms) of the right median compound muscle action potential (CMAP), normal amplitudes...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Relevant reports indicate that only the left fifth lumbar nerve and the left tibial nerve have issues that may be related to the foot; however, they are not associated with plantar fasciitis. Your symptoms are primarily consistent with plantar fasciitis.[Read More] Understanding Your Nerve Conduction Study Results: Key Insights
Understanding Persistent Numbness in the Left Middle Toe: Causes and Treatments
Numbness in the left foot's middle toe for an extended period? Dear Doctor, I have been experiencing significant numbness in the middle toe of my left foot for nearly ten years (the right foot is unaffected). This sensation is particularly uncomfortable when I walk barefoot...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
In principle, the nerves in this area are quite peripheral, and it may not be easy to identify a specific nerve during examination. Compression refers to situations where shoes are too tight, causing the toes to be squeezed together, especially in pointed shoes. It can also refer...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Numbness in the Left Middle Toe: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Sciatica Hello Doctor: Five months ago, I started experiencing some weakness in the sole of my left foot, which soon progressed to weakness in my left ankle as well. In July, I began to experience soreness in my lower back (which lasted until about August), but the soreness has n...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
You are very likely experiencing sciatica; please seek medical attention promptly.[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Continued inquiry: The right side of the limbs is experiencing numbness? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing numbness in my right hand and right foot for the past six months. It tends to improve after I get up and move around. However, I do experience pain in my lower back, wh...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Experiencing unusual sensations that do not affect daily life or work may not necessarily indicate a condition that requires treatment or intervention. Generally, those who feel concerned about such sensations tend to be more sensitive than the average person, so it is recommende...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Sudden Right Leg Weakness: Possible Neurological Causes
Weakness in the right leg, unable to lift it? I suddenly experienced weakness in my right leg, making it difficult to lift my leg, take steps, or stand on one foot. I am unable to kick my leg out or ascend stairs using my right foot alone. As an athlete, I was previously diagnose...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Hello, since you are already hospitalized and have been examined by a specialist and through diagnostic tests, this information should be more reliable than that from someone you have never met online. You may consider seeking further evaluation at another medical facility.[Read More] Understanding Sudden Right Leg Weakness: Possible Neurological Causes
Understanding Neuromuscular Symptoms: Insights from Brain MRI Findings
Neuromuscular, brain MRI? Hello, doctor. In recent months, I have undergone examinations related to neuromuscular issues at a large hospital, including thyroid tests, EEG, and nerve conduction studies, all of which showed no abnormalities. However, due to the persistence of my sy...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Generally, both sides should be symmetrical, but it is possible for one side to be slightly stronger, which can be normal but may also indicate a central nervous system abnormality. This physician is quite responsible and has arranged for tests to rule out brain diseases; we will...[Read More] Understanding Neuromuscular Symptoms: Insights from Brain MRI Findings
Pain and Numbness in the Right Pinky Toe: Causes and Solutions
The tip of the right little toe is numb, and there is a sharp pain at the front of the little toe when stepping down while walking? After getting a Thai massage, I initially only felt a slight numbness in my little toe. However, now when I walk, I experience sharp pain in the fro...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms are more likely related to nerve compression of the little toe, which may be caused by localized tissue swelling leading to sudden pressure and symptoms. I recommend that you consult a neurologist to discuss examination and treatmen...[Read More] Pain and Numbness in the Right Pinky Toe: Causes and Solutions