Hands, Neurology FAQ - Page 28

Tingling sensation on the left side of the scalp, similar to goosebumps? Hello, Doctor: Due to my job, I have to sit for long periods while using a computer, spending over 10 hours a day on it. In the past year or two, I have noticed some discomfort in my body. I experience sudde...

Hello, Dr. Gao? Dr. Gao: My younger brother, who is 15 years old, sometimes experiences unexplained muscle spasms in his hands. His hands clench up completely and he cannot open them... It’s very uncomfortable to see the expression on his face. I would like to ask Dr. Gao: Does m...

Soliloquy Hello Doctor, My grandmother is 83 years old and has a history of heart disease and hypertension. Currently, she is experiencing hallucinations, talking to herself, trembling hands, loss of appetite, and weakness in her legs, although she still has sensation (the hall...

Tingling and itching in the thighs and calves during exercise? I'm sorry! I'm 26 years old. I would like to ask about the issue of "tingling and itching in the thighs and calves during exercise." At the end of last month, I went cycling on the Houfeng Bike Pat...

Muscle twitching Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing numbness in my hands and feet, as well as muscle twitching, so I consulted a neurologist. The doctor performed nerve conduction studies and an EEG, which showed normal brain activity. However, the nerve conduction ...

Hand issues? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about my right hand. My fingers cannot move independently; for instance, my index and middle fingers can close together, and my ring and little fingers can close together, but I cannot separate them from the index and middle fingers...

Autonomic tremors and anxiety medication? I had an appointment at Changhua Hospital on October 18, 2010. I am currently taking era 0.25 mg and cardiolol 10 mg, one tablet each in the morning and evening. However, despite taking the autonomic nervous system medication, I still exp...

Previously, I experienced numbness in my face and hands, and now I feel tightness in my chest and a desire to sleep? On October 14, I felt unwell and lay in bed with numbness in my face and hands (the numbness in my face was in the cheeks, ears, and around the eyes; for my hands,...

Unknown etiology Hello, after I sneezed (I have allergic rhinitis), I initially experienced dizziness and immediately sat down. My hands felt weak, and I wanted to grab my phone to call for help, but I felt somewhat out of control. There was a tingling sensation, sweating, and an...

Headaches can make the head feel very heavy? Hello, Doctor Gao: I would like to ask you a few questions related to my headaches. Recently, I have been experiencing frequent headaches and dizziness, especially when the weather changes or when it is hot and humid. The pain is locat...

Muscle cramp (pain) Since I gave birth to my two children (10 years ago), I have been experiencing muscle cramps (pain). Previously, it would only happen occasionally, typically in one area, such as the sides of my abdomen and the triceps area, which would improve with the applic...

Leg and foot cramps at night? Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to inquire about muscle cramps. My grandmother experiences frequent leg cramps at night, waking up 2 to 3 times an hour. Recently, she has also started having cramps in her hands, which is affecting her sleep. I would ...

My head shakes involuntarily? Hello Dr. Lin, I have recently noticed that when I look down at something, my head gently sways side to side. I only became aware of this condition because others pointed it out to me; I don't feel it happening myself. Could this be a precursor ...

Could this be a sign of Parkinson's disease? Hello Doctor: I am 29 years old and about two years ago, I noticed that my right index finger would occasionally tremble slightly. This usually occurs after actions that engage the muscles of the index finger, such as opening bott...

Numbness in the hands and feet? I had a history of epilepsy in my childhood, but it has been cured. Recently, when I feel very happy, my hands and feet become numb. Is this related to my epilepsy?

Paralysis Doctor, I have been experiencing symptoms that started with numbness in two fingers on each hand, but it has since progressed to numbness in all my fingers. Currently, both of my palms feel numb, and my toes are also numb, extending to the soles of my feet. The most sev...

Numbness in the hands and feet, rapid heartbeat? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing intermittent numbness in my limbs, primarily in my left hand and foot. Today, the numbness is particularly severe, affecting the entire left side of my body, from head to toe. This w...

My hands are shaking? Hello Dr. Chen, I am 19 years old this year. Since I was young, I have experienced slight involuntary shaking in my hands. This year, my dad, who is 60, also has significant tremors in his hands. Could the reason for my hand tremors be genetic, or is there s...

Tingling sensation when sneezing! Hello, Doctor: I apologize for the interruption! I have a question I would like to ask. When I sneeze or cough, I experience a tingling sensation in my scalp, face, limbs, and upper body, similar to an electric shock, lasting for 1 to 2 seconds (...

Neck pain accompanied by chronic tinnitus? Hello Dr. Lin: I used to be a small truck driver and often had to carry heavy loads up and down stairs. Three years ago, I became a professional large truck driver, and I can get in and out of the truck dozens of times a day—I'm 171...