Leg, Neurology FAQ - Page 22

Muscle twitching and electromyography-related issues? Hello Doctor, Since around June 2017, I began to notice slight tremors in both of my hands, and when lying flat, I felt a sensation of my body vibrating. In July, I visited a neurologist for the first time, and the doctor ob...

Can a stroke be treated? My mother suddenly experienced facial drooping and weakness in her left arm and leg, and was urgently taken to the hospital. The doctor diagnosed her with a stroke and administered three doses of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) and started an IV drip. ...

Is walking also considered rehabilitation? Hello Dr. Hong, my grandfather recently experienced a minor stroke and during his hospital stay, he had several episodes of minor strokes. He is currently unable to walk properly, has a crooked mouth, and drools. After some time, he reco...

Increased dizziness, swelling in the left leg, and occasional numbness in both hands, with the left hand being more affected? Hello, doctor. Basically, I'm experiencing dizziness and issues with my left leg (the hot weather affects me significantly; my dizziness worsens and ...

Can one regain their previous health? My mother recently experienced a minor stroke, which left her weak and unable to walk. She was urgently taken to the hospital for treatment and was hospitalized for a period during which she had daily episodes. After some time, she began to r...

What to do about carotid artery occlusion? My mother recently suffered a stroke, presenting with facial drooping, eye misalignment, drooling, and weakness in her legs. After being sent to the hospital for treatment, she was diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident. The physician...

Waking up in the middle of the night due to pain is not necessarily indicative of a brain tumor? Last night, I experienced a dull headache before going to bed, and I was awakened by the pain around 5 AM. I took some pain relievers, and after one or two hours, the pain subsided. I...

Head numbness and headache? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing headaches for the past six months. Sometimes they feel like sharp pains, other times they are more of a pressure pain, with no fixed pattern or location. Additionally, I have numbness in my head and face, and my e...

Tremors in the hands, feet, and body? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask about my condition. I noticed that my left hand has been trembling since high school, and now my right hand also has slight tremors. When I extend my five fingers forward, they tremble significantly. When I ...

Lumbar radiculopathy I have "L5 spondylolysis with spondylolisthesis," currently at grade one. The period of significant pain was during my sophomore year in high school, with symptoms localized to the lower right back (not affecting my legs), primarily characterized by...

Leg cramps? Doctor, I would like to ask about experiencing calf cramps during sleep, which cause pain upon waking. The pain lasts for a short duration, about 2 to 3 minutes. After the cramping episode, the calf area is tender to the touch. This occurs only during sleep. How can I...

Numbness in all four limbs? Hello, I have a question! My hands and feet often feel numb, and the timing and location of these episodes are quite irregular, but they have been occurring frequently lately. Last month, it was only occasional, but recently, it happens quite often, mo...

Muscle twitching in the soles of the feet? Recently, I've been going to bed around 3 AM, and I've noticed that when I'm trying to fall asleep, my feet involuntarily twitch, which leads to insomnia. This has been very distressing.

Nerve compression symptoms Hello Dr. Jiang, I previously experienced lower back pain due to prolonged standing and heavy lifting at work. A month ago, I consulted with traditional Chinese medicine, orthopedics, and neurosurgery. All the doctors indicated that my spinal X-ray res...

Numbness in the feet? In the past two weeks, I have experienced numbness in my legs (from the thigh to the calf) when I first sit down, lie down, or while walking. The numbness is accompanied by a cool sensation, and it occurs intermittently. About three years ago, I went to a ma...

I have been experiencing frequent dizziness lately, and even when sitting still, I feel like I'm swaying? I have been staying up late every day last week, almost going to bed around 3 AM and waking up at 6 AM. I took short naps around noon and in the late afternoon. This wee...

My 82-year-old mother has weakness in her left leg? Hello, my mother says that when she tries to get up from bed or stand up from sitting, she feels a tightness and weakness in her left leg. When she takes the first step, it feels like she might step into empty space. Could this ...

Could you please tell me if the following symptoms could possibly be caused by a brain tumor? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask for your advice. Since middle school, I have frequently experienced palpitations, dizziness, a sensation of my body vibrating, and a feeling similar t...

Numbness in the hands and feet, and even the face is starting to feel numb? Hello, Dr. Jiang. Last month, I suddenly woke up one morning with simultaneous numbness in my left arm and leg. This sensation felt different from just an abnormal sleeping position. Even during the day, ...

After the car accident, there is weakness in the right leg muscles and frequent sensations of numbness? Hello, Dr. Jiang. I was in a car accident on June 4, 2017, during which I sustained noticeable abrasions on my right foot and right hand. However, after 2-3 weeks, the abrasion...