Understanding Foot Numbness and Pain: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the dorsum of the foot and sharp nerve pain when squatting or applying pressure? Hello doctor, my foot has been feeling numb. At first, it would sting a bit when I got out of bed in the morning, but for the past few days, it has been consistently numb. The area affect...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It may be that a ligament or tendon in the dorsum of the foot is compressing a branch of the deep peroneal nerve. For a detailed assessment and analysis, please consult a neurologist who can examine you in person.[Read More] Understanding Foot Numbness and Pain: Causes and Solutions
Persistent Numbness in Left Foot: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the left foot has persisted for two to three days? Hello: Initially, I experienced pain in my left knee, and after a day, my left foot began to feel numb, with the sensation more pronounced in the sole of my foot. After two to three days, the numbness in my left foot ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Hello, based on the symptoms you described, it is difficult to determine which specific nerve may be affected. However, there is indeed an issue with the peripheral nerves in the lower extremities. Given that these symptoms persist, it is advisable to visit a neurology clinic for...[Read More] Persistent Numbness in Left Foot: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Slow Nerve Conduction: Beyond Bone Spurs and MRI Follow-ups
Nerve conduction is slower - follow-up question? Continuing to ask Dr. Gao: The nerve conduction on the side of my waist is slower. Besides bone spurs, what other possibilities could there be? My doctor does not have any other X-rays for reference, so I am unsure how he concluded...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Slowed nerve conduction indicates that there may be an issue with that part of the nerve, prompting further investigation into potential underlying causes. For cerebral vascular malformations, regular monitoring is recommended, including assessment of clinical symptoms and imagin...[Read More] Understanding Slow Nerve Conduction: Beyond Bone Spurs and MRI Follow-ups
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Facial Numbness and Eye Pain Explained
Recently, I have been experiencing numbness on the left side of my face, eye pain, and numbness in my legs? Previously diagnosed with migraine, left facial numbness, and left mouth corner twitching. An MRI showed small white spots in the cerebellar region, and after consultation,...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello, Miss: After reviewing your description, your condition seems to involve paroxysmal sensory and motor abnormalities on the left side of your face, along with frequent pauses in thought and expressive difficulties. Possible clinical causes include: 1) Paroxysmal neurological...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Facial Numbness and Eye Pain Explained
Numbness in Big Toe: Understanding Nerve Compression Issues
Numbness in the big toe? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing numbness at the base of my big toe. When I stand on the floor, only the other four toes feel cold, while the sensation in my big toe is not very pronounced. When I press on it with my fingers, there is a tingling pai...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The most common issue is indeed nerve compression, often due to a problem with a small branch of a peripheral nerve. Localized single nerve inflammation or ischemia can also occasionally occur. Generally, the problem is related to footwear that is too narrow or too rigid. It is r...[Read More] Numbness in Big Toe: Understanding Nerve Compression Issues
Understanding Nerve Damage After Leg Injury: Treatment and Rehabilitation Options
Neurological sluggishness Hello Doctor: I had a car accident in May that resulted in a tibial fracture in my lower leg, which has led to complex regional pain syndrome. Although I underwent emergency surgery, there has been nerve damage in the posterior part of my lower leg down ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The causes of compression have been addressed, and now it is important to be patient and continue with acupuncture nerve stimulation and rehabilitation. Regular follow-up visits to the outpatient clinic for monitoring are essential, as there is still a good chance for gradual rec...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Damage After Leg Injury: Treatment and Rehabilitation Options
Chronic Pain in Right Second Toe: Causes and Treatment Options
Pain in the toes of the right foot? Hello Doctor, the information above pertains to my mother. She has been experiencing pain in her right foot's second toe for nearly 40 years, with no interruption, only varying in intensity. The pain is described as a sharp, shooting pain ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It may be worth considering a rare condition known as "leg pain toe movement syndrome," which was previously reported by Taipei Veterans General Hospital. You can search for it online. The related diseases and underlying mechanisms are still somewhat complex, but there ...[Read More] Chronic Pain in Right Second Toe: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Lateral Calf Pain: Is It Nerve-Related?
Lateral calf pain? A few months ago, I was diagnosed with patellar chondromalacia by an orthopedic doctor, but I have been experiencing significant pain on the outer side of my calf. The pain often starts as soon as I get out of bed. I would like to ask the doctor if this is rela...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
You can check if there is numbness in the skin on the outer side of the calf, whether raising the foot while walking causes weakness or difficulty in walking, and if there is any discomfort or soreness in the lower back. Symptoms related to nerve compression may present with vari...[Read More] Understanding Lateral Calf Pain: Is It Nerve-Related?
Managing Muscle Tightness in the Calf After Injury: A Guide
Calf muscle tightness? Hello, Doctor. My family member injured their right foot last year (with a bone fracture) and has recovered, but in the past few months, they have experienced muscle tightness in the foot, making it difficult to walk. About two weeks ago, they had an MRI fr...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If muscle tightness occurs at the site of an injured bone fracture, it is important to consult an orthopedic specialist to assess whether there are any issues with nearby bones or muscles, and to continue rehabilitation therapy. If muscle tightness occurs in other areas, it may i...[Read More] Managing Muscle Tightness in the Calf After Injury: A Guide
Understanding Ankle Sensations: Neurological Insights on Foot Issues
Foot problems Yesterday, I experienced a sensation of tightness on the top of my left ankle while riding a motorcycle in the wind. It wasn't painful, but it felt somewhat numb, although I could still feel when I pinched it. Could this be a psychological effect or something e...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It may not necessarily have clinical significance, but it is advisable to continue monitoring to see if symptoms worsen or persist, or if any new related conditions arise.[Read More] Understanding Ankle Sensations: Neurological Insights on Foot Issues
Understanding Hand Tremors and Numbness: A Neurological Perspective
Tremors and numbness? Hello: My friend experienced hand numbness and involuntary shaking after riding a motorcycle. He visited a neurology clinic, where the doctor suspected a median nerve issue. However, medication has not resolved the problem. He is currently receiving treatmen...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
This matter is currently awaiting test results, and it is not appropriate to speculate before the results are clear, as it may cause unnecessary confusion. We appreciate your understanding regarding any inconvenience this may cause.[Read More] Understanding Hand Tremors and Numbness: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Nerve Symptoms: Foot Tingling, Leg Cramps, and More
Tingling in the soles of the feet, leg numbness, and muscle twitching? Hello Doctor, 1. Symptom Description A. After sitting for a few seconds, I experience numbness, tingling, and a sensation like electric shocks in the soles of my feet, and sometimes there is a sudden sharp ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Mr. "Constantly Being Referred," your examination results appear to be normal, so the neurologist's ability to assist you is limited. I recommend that you seek treatment from the urology and rehabilitation departments. Rehabilitation may take some time, so ple...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Symptoms: Foot Tingling, Leg Cramps, and More
Understanding Intermittent Nerve Pain: A 48-Year Journey
Intermittent neuralgia My symptoms began at the age of 20, and after 48 years, I have visited many hospitals and undergone numerous tests, yet no answers have been found. About 90% of the symptoms occur in both feet, characterized by intermittent sharp pain. The pain comes and go...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Based on your symptom description, it is likely not a peripheral nerve issue, but rather something within the brain, resembling the nature of Restless Legs Syndrome. There are many possible causes, including iron deficiency, magnesium deficiency, liver and kidney dysfunction, thy...[Read More] Understanding Intermittent Nerve Pain: A 48-Year Journey
Understanding Toe Cramps in Parkinson's: Causes and Treatment Options
Cramps in the second, third, and fourth toes? I have Parkinson's disease (for three years), and recently I have been experiencing cramps and pain in the second, third, and fourth toes of my left foot. I have consulted both a neurologist and an orthopedic specialist, and I wa...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the causes of cramping pain may include insufficient levels of minerals in the blood (such as magnesium and calcium), mild tears in the muscles or tendons, excessive emotional stress, improper posture during exercise, or poor muscle coordination. If the...[Read More] Understanding Toe Cramps in Parkinson's: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Could It Be ALS?
Involuntary muscle twitching? Hello doctor, at the end of last year, my muscles started to twitch involuntarily. Initially, it lasted for 2-3 weeks, and then it stopped. Around February of this year, the muscle twitching started again and has continued to this day. I visited a ne...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Motor neuron disease is a progressive condition characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons. Therefore, in addition to involuntary muscle twitching, there will be subsequent symptoms such as impaired movement, muscle weakness, and atrophy. Whether this is the case can only...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Could It Be ALS?
Understanding Muscle Twitches: Causes and Concerns After Injury
Regarding muscle twitching? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about a concern. My left foot's fourth toe has been twitching for four days now. About ten days ago, I was in a car accident, and my left big toe was injured. During this time, I have been wearing flip-flops, whic...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Currently, we are not considering motor neuron diseases; however, it is important to pay attention to the actions of raising the foot and toes, as well as the action of curling the toes down, to check for any weakness. There may be related nerve injuries from a car accident or mu...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches: Causes and Concerns After Injury
Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Causes and Solutions
Muscle twitching Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing involuntary muscle twitching throughout my body, along with a sensation of soreness in my left hand and foot. My neck has also been persistently tight and painful. These symptoms have been present for about a year. Initially...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Sam, the symptoms you described differ somewhat from those of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). There is no need to worry excessively about cervical spine issues or problems arising from sleep itself. However, if you have undergone cervical spine imaging and electromyogra...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Causes and Solutions
Seeking Advice on Persistent Leg Symptoms: Should I Worry?
Hello, doctor. I have some more questions to ask you? Doctor, I apologize for bothering you again. I am the patient who previously inquired about the tingling and soreness in my right foot. A few days ago, I visited a clinic, and the doctor told me that it was caused by poor post...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Xiao Cheng, injuries like this are unlikely to improve in a short period of time. A herniated disc is indeed a possibility, but given your condition, further intervention may not be necessary. It is advisable to maintain proper posture, rest, and engage in moderate exercise....[Read More] Seeking Advice on Persistent Leg Symptoms: Should I Worry?
Understanding Foot Twitching: Causes and Solutions for Relief
Foot twitching Hello doctor, I have recently been experiencing frequent twitching in the meridian on the right side of my foot. Although there is no pain, sometimes the twitching lasts for several minutes and even affects my sleep. If I leave it alone, I also experience numbness ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Lingling, the issues you described may stem from dysfunction of the right lumbar sacral nerve or restless legs syndrome. Please promptly visit the neurology outpatient clinic for evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Foot Twitching: Causes and Solutions for Relief
Muscle Twitches and Leg Pain: Understanding Cramps and Nerve Issues
Muscle twitching, thigh soreness, and susceptibility to cramps? I have been experiencing muscle twitching for three months. I visited a neurology clinic, and they said I am too anxious, and that I do not have any weakness in my limbs, advising me not to worry. However, recently I...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Yunzhu, muscle twitching is not necessarily indicative of a motor neuron disease. Particularly, as you mentioned, walking in flip-flops requires additional force from the foot, making foot cramps quite reasonable. If you are truly concerned, I recommend visiting a neurology ...[Read More] Muscle Twitches and Leg Pain: Understanding Cramps and Nerve Issues