Joints, Neurology FAQ - Page 5

I would like to inquire whether I have polio or something else? I am a 36-year-old male and I have a concern. When I was in middle school, I was quite overweight, but it was strange because my upper body was very heavy. My thighs are thick, but my calves are thin, which creates a...

May I ask about a single examination? Hello, Doctor: I am an office worker who spends most of the day sitting in front of a computer and rarely exercises. I've been experiencing symptoms for about a year, and since I haven't received treatment, my condition has worsened...

Numbness and pain in the fingers? Good evening, Dr. Yeh. 1. Whenever I use the mouse, my index finger goes from numb to painful, and the pain increases. 2. When I water the plants and hold the hose for too long, all five fingers also hurt. Holding objects for an extended perio...

Numbness and pain in the hands? My mother, who is 52 years old, has been experiencing chronic numbness and pain in both hands. Last year, she underwent carpal tunnel surgery on her right hand (she was afraid to have both hands done at once, so only one was operated on), but the n...

Is it peripheral neuropathy? Doctor: I have a friend who has been ill for three years, searching for specialists without finding a cause. He frequently experiences muscle spasms throughout his body, which causes his joints to misalign, requiring regular visits to an orthopedic do...

Chronic widespread pain and stiffness? Hello Dr. Yeh, I would like to ask you some questions. My mother has been experiencing widespread body aches for a long time, and it has progressively worsened. Now, she is suffering from both pain and stiffness. For example, her ten finger...

The soreness and cracking sounds in the lumbar joints during movement may be related to a herniated disc? About six months ago, I was diagnosed with a herniated disc. Medication has not shown any improvement. Recently, I often feel soreness around my lumbar spine and pelvis, but ...

Numbness in the left thumb? Hello Dr. Yeh, In the past few days, I have been experiencing numbness in the first two joints of my left thumb (on the side of the nail). When I touch it, the sensation underneath the skin feels normal, but the surface of the skin seems to have a lay...

Leg pain? Hello Doctor, my calf often experiences sudden pain, primarily on the inner side near the shinbone close to the knee, but the pain tends to move around. It also occurs near the knee, close to the ankle, on the sole of the foot, and in the thigh. Sometimes the pain lasts...

Joint pain in the hands! Dear Dr. Lai, Hello! This is my first time visiting this website, and I’m glad to find that I can ask questions here because I am quite anxious. My mother has been doing housework for a long time, which has led to pain in her hand joints, and sometimes s...

Knee pain I am 45 years old, and recently I have been experiencing sudden knee pain every morning when I wake up. Sometimes the pain radiates down to my calves, but it usually subsides after a while. I have never experienced this before, and my family suggests it might be rheumat...

Dizziness or lightheadedness? After my mother experienced a small stroke due to a vascular embolism last year, she has been continuously taking antihypertensive medication. However, she feels dizzy and lightheaded every evening. What could be the reason for this? How should it be...

What should I do? Dear Dr. Lai, Hello. My eldest son is 12 years old. Since kindergarten, he has been complaining about joint pain in his lower limbs, with the location being variable. He has rarely mentioned pain until the last six months, when I noticed that almost every morni...

Dr. Yeh, may I ask you a question? Hello, doctor. About 4.5 days ago, I noticed that my left hand feels somewhat strange when holding things; it is not very agile. Additionally, there is slight pain when I press on the proximal joint of my ring finger near the palm. However, afte...

Inflammation Hello Doctor, my joints are experiencing involuntary pain. I consulted with a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who said I have nerve inflammation. I went to the hospital and had tests done for uric acid and blood sugar, both of which were normal. Whenever I ...

Cold hands and feet, joint pain..? Every time the weather gets cold, my hands and feet become very cold... sometimes my joints hurt a lot... what could be the reason for this? How should it be treated?

Lower limb numbness and weakness? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing frequent sensations of soreness, numbness, and weakness in my lower limbs. Particularly yesterday, my lower back and legs suddenly felt very weak and numb, and they also felt somewhat cold. (I fell...

Numbness in the hands and feet? Dear Sir/Madam, I frequently experience swelling in my palms and soles, particularly noticeable in the morning upon waking. There is a feeling of stiffness when I extend my palms, and some joints experience sharp pain. Even riding a bike for just ...

Headaches from wind exposure and discomfort in cold weather..? During the winter, it gets very cold, and whether I am outdoors exposed to the cold wind or indoors with air conditioning, whenever my forehead or the back of my head is hit by the wind, I soon develop a headache. Alm...

Numbness in the limbs A week ago, I experienced swelling in my limb joints and numbness in my hands and feet. Currently, I have partial paralysis on one side of my hands and feet. Blood tests showed elevated white blood cell count and an ANA (antinuclear antibody) level exceeding...