Hands, Neurology FAQ - Page 10

Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction or Multiple Sclerosis? Hello Dr. Jiang, In early September, I experienced brief episodes of numbness and tingling in my limbs, lasting only a few seconds but occurring quite frequently. I consulted a clinic, and they suggested it might be a c...

Parkinson's disease and cerebellar atrophy? Hello doctor, recently I have been experiencing some unsteadiness while walking, but I'm not sure if it's psychological. Additionally, I have a bit of difficulty controlling my left little finger and ring finger. I have t...

Mild numbness in the right thumb and slight numbness in the back? Doctor, I started experiencing a slight tingling sensation around my right thumb yesterday (similar to the feeling of a foot falling asleep but not going away, though it's mild and only noticeable when touched...

Sudden headache with numbness, curling, and weakness in the limbs? I experienced a sharp pain at the top of my head that made me vomit, followed by numbness in my limbs (including my abdomen) that progressively worsened. My hands felt cold and curled up, and I had a sensation of ...

Tremor issues Hello Doctor: My hands have been shaking since I was young. When I eat with a spoon or chopsticks, or when I use scissors or a utility knife, my hands tremble. Recently, I've also noticed some shaking when holding objects or keys (though not every time). Curren...

Head pressure/pain/nausea? I have been experiencing headaches for over a year. Initially, I thought it was just a migraine, and taking painkillers and resting would help. However, the more I slept, the more intense the pain became, accompanied by nausea and a feeling of wanting t...

I would like to know the difference between migraine and intracranial hypertension headache? Hello, I would like to inquire about my hospitalization this year due to headaches. The attending physician suspected I have migraines. Initially, they treated me with intracranial pressu...

I would like to ask if this is normal? When I just wake up in the morning and lie in bed, I can move my hands without any issues, but when I try to bend them, they shake. However, once I actually get out of bed, this problem disappears. Now, I have developed a habit of lingering ...

Muscle twitching Hello Doctor, I previously visited a neurologist due to mild tingling sensations in my limbs and underwent nerve conduction studies for my upper and lower extremities (but did not have an electromyography). The doctor said the results were very normal. Recently, ...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Hello, doctor… I apologize for the interruption. I am currently a senior in high school, and since the beginning of the semester, I have not been getting enough sleep due to my studies (around three to five hours). Since mid-September, I have...

Tremor issues? I would like to consult a doctor about a situation where one finger on my hand trembles, particularly when it is about 1 centimeter away from the surface of a table. The tremor seems to be most pronounced in the index finger, and it worsens when my hand is resting ...

Four limbs numbness, neck pain, headache, various minor ailments? Hello Dr. Jiang, this is Ms. Li who inquired about some issues at the beginning of September. Since early September, I have been experiencing tingling and numbness in my entire arms and legs, along with occasional ...

Suspecting that you have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? Recently, I've been experiencing significant weakness in my limbs, although I can still exert normal strength. My hands also feel somewhat stiff, and I have been feeling a bit weak when breathing. When swallowing,...

Numbness in the hands and headaches? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing numbness in my hands and headaches for quite some time. 1. Numbness: This mainly occurs after taking a shower. Sometimes both hands are affected, other times just one hand, and occasionally only a few f...

Numbness in the fingers accompanied by dizziness? In the past, I occasionally experienced numbness in my fingers and dizziness. Recently, due to the need to work while preparing for exams, my sleep time has been relatively insufficient, leading to an increased frequency of these ...

Parkinson's disease Hello, Doctor. My mother-in-law has been suffering from Parkinson's disease for several decades and has undergone deep brain stimulation surgery. Over the past year, she has frequently had difficulty swallowing saliva, which causes her to keep her mo...

Dizziness, headache, and optic nerve edema? Hello Doctor, since May 20th of this year, I have experienced symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, headaches, a sensation of something stuck in my throat, and difficulty breathing. After visiting an ENT clinic, the doctor suggest...

Involuntary muscle twitching, cramping, weakness in the left leg, and difficulties in walking? Hello Dr. Jiang! For the past three to four months, I have been experiencing involuntary muscle twitching, particularly noticeable on the left side of my body compared to the right. My ...

Dizziness, muscle twitching? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing dizziness (I have taken Diphenidol but it hasn't been very effective). Since the onset of dizziness, I occasionally feel soreness in my cheeks, my limbs' muscles tend to twitch, and my eyelids also twit...

Persistent dizziness throughout the day? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing dizziness for almost a week now, which varies in intensity throughout the day. It feels more like a heavy sensation in my head, sometimes accompanied by tingling, resembling a shaking sensation like a...