Understanding Frequent Leg Numbness: Causes and Solutions
It is easy to experience numbness in the feet? Dear Doctor: I have a problem with frequent foot numbness. Whenever I sit cross-legged for a while, my foot goes numb, and when I get up, I can hardly move it; it takes a long time to recover. Initially, it was only below my calves, ...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
It is indeed difficult to make a diagnosis based solely on your description. Numbness may be due to poor peripheral circulation. I recommend seeing a neurologist for a thorough examination and differential diagnosis.[Read More] Understanding Frequent Leg Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Spinal Cavities and Myelin Shedding: A Case Study
Spinal cavity? Myelin sheath degeneration? Spondylitis? I have a female colleague who is 38 years old. Around October 20, 2000, she experienced several days of sneezing without any other cold symptoms. After a few days, she felt a tightness in her chest, as if her thoracic cavity...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Please make sure to consult a neurologist! There are many causes for limb numbness (given your age, you probably don't have diabetes, right!?) At the very least, it's important to determine if there is a need for medication or other interventions![Read More] Understanding Spinal Cavities and Myelin Shedding: A Case Study
Understanding Leg Numbness and Back Pain: Neurological Insights
Numbness in both legs can lead to lower back pain? Numbness from the soles of the feet to the thighs. X-rays of the lumbar spine showed no issues. Electromyography has been performed. There is a sensation of nerve sluggishness. Medications have not improved the condition. The pat...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
To- A-me may have polyneuropathy, as medications for tuberculosis can affect neurological function. Please consult a neurologist to investigate the cause. Dr. Yeh Po-shou, Neurology Department, Hsinchu Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Leg Numbness and Back Pain: Neurological Insights