Understanding Left Facial Tightness: Causes and Treatment Options
Tightness in the left side of the face? Recently, for about 1 to 2 weeks, I have been experiencing occasional unusual sensations in the left side of my neck below the ear, along with tightness and tingling in my cheek near the ear. I visited a neurologist who examined my eyes and...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Joy, this feeling of tension is difficult to explain with a specific diagnosis, as many conditions can present this symptom. If the medication hasn't helped, the next step is to broaden the scope. In addition to returning to the original neurologist, you might also cons...[Read More] Understanding Left Facial Tightness: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Sleep Jerks: Causes, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Involuntary body jerks just before falling asleep? Hello, doctor. Last time I consulted you about the issue of involuntary movements while sleeping, and you suggested that I visit a hospital. I went to a neurology clinic, where they performed a wakefulness EEG, and the results we...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The symptoms are brief, and the most likely cause of the involuntary movements related to sleep is indeed related to sleep disorders. However, as you mentioned epilepsy, it can also manifest during sleep. The general diagnosis of epilepsy relies on electroencephalography (EEG), w...[Read More] Understanding Sleep Jerks: Causes, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Uncontrollable Twitches: Understanding Neurological Issues After Surgery
Involuntary twitching of the limbs that feels like an electric shock may indicate a neurological issue. It is advisable to consult a neurologist for further evaluation and diagnosis? I am a person with cerebral palsy, and I walk on my toes with my left foot. I have had surgeries ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is important to observe whether the twitching in the legs and the movements in the hands are brief or persist for several seconds before stopping, as this could indicate abnormal electrical discharges from the brain or symptoms related to cervical spine pathology. It is advisa...[Read More] Uncontrollable Twitches: Understanding Neurological Issues After Surgery
Understanding the Sensation of Water Droplets in the Legs: A Neurological Perspective
There is a sensation of water droplets in the legs? Hello Doctor: Recently, I occasionally feel a sensation in my lower limbs as if water is dripping on them (including my thighs, calves, and knees, but there is no pain). In the past two days, I have also noticed that my hands an...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
In the past, some patients have experienced similar abnormal sensory symptoms as described earlier, but generally, detailed examinations do not reveal any specific issues. As for the paralysis mentioned later, it is difficult to determine without considering the location and the ...[Read More] Understanding the Sensation of Water Droplets in the Legs: A Neurological Perspective
Uncontrollable Hand Contraction: When to Seek Neurological Help?
Involuntary hand flexion? Hello! I have recently experienced involuntary contractions in my right hand, resembling cramps, making it difficult to control my right palm. I can alleviate this by pulling my right hand with my left hand. This has occurred twice recently after taking ...
Dr. Lin Rongzhou Reply:
Hello, based on your description: In recent months, your right hand has been involuntarily curling inward, resembling a cramp, and you have difficulty controlling your right palm. You can alleviate this by pulling your right hand with your left hand. This has occurred twice recen...[Read More] Uncontrollable Hand Contraction: When to Seek Neurological Help?
Understanding Hand Tremors: Causes and When to Seek Help
Tremors in both hands? Hello, doctor. I have had this symptom since childhood, where my hands tremble, and the shaking is more pronounced when I am hungry or emotionally agitated (such as when I am nervous or angry). I once thought it might be caused by hyperthyroidism, as my mot...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Nick, the symptoms you described may be indicative of essential tremor, which is not necessarily related to thyroid disease. Please consult a neurologist for evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Hand Tremors: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Pinky Finger Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Pinky finger numbness? The phenomenon you described occurs only during sleep, specifically when lying on your back with your hands placed on your chest for a period of time, resulting in a tingling sensation in your little finger. This sensation resolves quickly after you straigh...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Many people experience this symptom. If it resolves upon changing positions, you can monitor it. However, if the duration of numbness increases gradually, it may be worth consulting a neurologist to examine whether there are other underlying causes affecting the nerve. It may be ...[Read More] Understanding Pinky Finger Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Tennis Elbow Symptoms and Associated Tremors
Symptoms of tennis elbow? Hello, Doctor! Description of symptoms: For the past two months, I have experienced occasional weakness between my left elbow and wrist. Sometimes, I also feel sensations of cold and heat (similar to the feeling of numbness in hands and feet after a pe...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
After intense exercise, it is common to experience temporary localized muscle weakness and slight muscle twitching; however, these symptoms should naturally improve after rest. As for sensations of cold or heat, it is important to pay attention to the location of these sensations...[Read More] Understanding Tennis Elbow Symptoms and Associated Tremors
Understanding Dizziness: Insights from Neurology for Your Symptoms
About dizziness? Hello Doctor, I started experiencing dizziness on July 10 of this year. When I bend over, lower my head, raise it, or turn my head in the morning, it feels like my body is shaking as if there is an earthquake. When I walk, it feels like my feet are bouncing off t...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
On July 10, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) occurred. Generally, rest for two to three days to a week will lead to recovery. However, it is important to note that if there is excessive fatigue or irregular sleep patterns, it may recur. Some patients may develop feelin...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Insights from Neurology for Your Symptoms
Relieving Hand Numbness and Arm Pain: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the hand and pain in the arm? Hello, I have recently been experiencing numbness in my palms and pain in my arms (without numbness or pain in my shoulders or neck). Sometimes the numbness in my hands is so severe that I have difficulty applying force, and I even strugg...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Ms. Huang, the potential lesions related to your described issues could range from the cervical nerves to the more peripheral median nerve. It is advisable for you to visit a neurology outpatient clinic for further examination.[Read More] Relieving Hand Numbness and Arm Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Muscle Loss: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Next Steps
"Often feel/see" and "often touch" my muscle loss? For the past four months, my aunt has frequently felt and observed muscle loss in her thighs, calves, soles of her feet, and the area beneath her thumb. This has been accompanied by muscle pain, occasional mus...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Based on the symptoms described, a definitive diagnosis cannot be made without reviewing actual reports, and it is indeed difficult to provide a satisfactory answer without that information. However, since you have already consulted several neurologists, seeking help from a psych...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Loss: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Next Steps
Progressive Asymmetrical Numbness and Weakness in Hands and Feet
Progressive numbness and weakness with asymmetry in the limbs? The mother is 51 years old and has been experiencing numbness and weakness in her fingers and toes for the past month. Initially, the symptoms were limited to the tips of her fingers, but this month they have progress...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Peripheral neuropathy is progressing quite rapidly, especially in terms of weakness. It is recommended to seek further detailed examination at a major hospital's neurology department as soon as possible. If the progression is too fast, hospitalization may be necessary, but t...[Read More] Progressive Asymmetrical Numbness and Weakness in Hands and Feet
Long-Term Effects of Falls: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Regarding the sequelae of injuries from falls? Several years ago, I fell from the second floor and injured my left hip (did not seek medical attention). For a while, I was unable to bend my left leg while running. After standing for a long time, my vision would turn black and whi...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Prolonged standing while looking at something can lead to symptoms such as blackouts, dizziness, numbness in the hands, and impaired movement. The relationship with a fall resulting in a bruised buttock is minimal; most likely, these symptoms are due to a weakened body and insuff...[Read More] Long-Term Effects of Falls: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Temporary Numbness in Fingers: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the fingers? I usually have very sensitive hands and feet, and my movements for picking up things are normal. I have no symptoms on a daily basis, but sometimes my right hand's five fingers temporarily become numb and lose sensation (the left hand is normal). Thi...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Based on your age and symptoms, it is highly likely that you are experiencing a transient ischemic attack (TIA), which is a warning sign of a stroke. Please seek medical attention at a neurology outpatient clinic as soon as possible.[Read More] Understanding Temporary Numbness in Fingers: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Hyperventilation: Symptoms, Treatment, and Management
Hyperventilation Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing symptoms of hyperventilation for the past three weeks. When it occurs, I feel like I can't get enough oxygen, I hyperventilate and can't breathe properly, my hands and feet become cold, and then I start to feel num...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear A-Jie, 1. Symptoms may persist until the recent stress is alleviated. 2. These medications can reduce anxiety, and short-term use should not pose these issues. 3. You may consider undergoing an autonomic nervous system evaluation. Additionally, you can consult with a p...[Read More] Understanding Hyperventilation: Symptoms, Treatment, and Management
Managing Peripheral Nerve Issues: Tips for Self-Improvement and Care
Peripheral nerve issues Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask: My mother has been experiencing hand numbness and reduced sensation due to years of overwork. I'm not sure which specialist she should see for treatment. What are some self-improvement methods she can try? Also, is ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Overuse of the hands commonly leads to carpal tunnel syndrome. As long as the hospital has a neurology department, nerve conduction studies can be performed. After the tests, it can be determined whether the hand numbness is solely due to carpal tunnel syndrome or if it is caused...[Read More] Managing Peripheral Nerve Issues: Tips for Self-Improvement and Care
Could My Symptoms Indicate Chorea? Understanding Neurological Concerns
Could it be chorea? About a month ago, I started experiencing a sensation in my left wrist that feels like muscle twitching, pulling slightly inward a couple of times. Following that, I began to feel muscle twitches in my eyelids, arms, and back. Last Sunday, while staring at the...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Kevin, The symptoms you described could be indicative of various conditions, but they seem more aligned with myoclonus. Myoclonus that occurs before sleep is mostly a normal physiological phenomenon. To determine whether it is a condition that requires treatment, an electr...[Read More] Could My Symptoms Indicate Chorea? Understanding Neurological Concerns
Understanding Involuntary Finger Tremors and Weakness: A Neurological Perspective
The middle finger experiences involuntary twitching? I started experiencing tremors in my left hand at the age of 19, and recently, over the past month, I've noticed that my body sometimes shakes as well. Although it's not very visible externally, I can feel the tremors...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
The symptoms mentioned, including tremors and decreased coordination, are characteristic of movement disorders, and most of the necessary examinations have already been conducted. If a more obvious condition were present, it should have been detected. Therefore, if the symptoms p...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Finger Tremors and Weakness: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Imbalance: Exploring Neurological Issues in Teens
Walking with an unsteady gait and feeling heavy-headed while the legs feel light? Since early March, I have been experiencing a very mild sense of imbalance while walking, an uncontrollable feeling, as if my head is heavy and my legs are light. I sometimes walk off course and str...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
There are many possible causes for walking imbalance, affecting organs from head to toe. Regardless of the underlying reason, clinical symptoms or biochemical blood tests can help identify a direction for diagnosis. Instrumental examinations can only serve as an adjunct in the fa...[Read More] Understanding Imbalance: Exploring Neurological Issues in Teens
Understanding Finger Numbness: Is It Just Exam Stress?
Numbness in the fingers? Hello Dr. Cheng, I have been participating in exams recently, and after a whole day of writing, I noticed that my right thumb feels numb when I press on it. I thought it would get better in a few days, but when I took a shower a few days later, I experien...
Dr. Zheng Zhiwen Reply:
Dear Xiao Qiao, Hello, excessive use of your hands and feet for a certain activity can lead to temporary nerve numbness; however, it usually improves with some rest. If there is no improvement after a month, it may indicate peripheral nerve damage, and you should seek medical ev...[Read More] Understanding Finger Numbness: Is It Just Exam Stress?