Understanding Thigh Weakness and Facial Numbness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Weakness in the front of the thigh and facial numbness? Hello Doctor, I am actually unsure whether my condition is due to weakness in my thighs or my knees. Since January of this year, I have felt something unusual in the front of my thighs; when I try to stand straight, my knees...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Anonymous, there are too many intervening factors in your description, and more detailed information is needed to answer your question.[Read More] Understanding Thigh Weakness and Facial Numbness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Persistent Pain in Left Arm, Leg, and Neck: When to Seek Medical Help?
Pain and discomfort in the left arm, leg, and neck? I have been feeling persistent soreness in my left limbs, even without exertion. I later realized that I seem to be unconsciously tensing my muscles, and only notice it when I consciously relax them. I'm not sure if this is...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear An-An, experiencing persistent soreness in your limbs without exertion is concerning. Please seek evaluation from a neurologist or neurosurgeon as soon as possible.[Read More] Persistent Pain in Left Arm, Leg, and Neck: When to Seek Medical Help?
Understanding Weakness While Walking: Possible Causes and Solutions
Weakness while walking? Hello, I would like to ask about my condition. When I walk, after about a minute, I feel as if my head is being lifted, my body feels very light, and I experience tightness in my neck, shoulders, and temples. My legs feel light, and my hands and feet have ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Sammi, such a description makes it difficult to identify the issue without a neurological examination. Please visit the outpatient clinic for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Weakness While Walking: Possible Causes and Solutions
Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease: Understanding Symptoms and Diagnosis
Early-stage Parkinson's disease? Hello Dr. Lan: I have noticed that my hands have been trembling involuntarily since last year. Initially, I felt that both hands were shaking, but the tremors were very slight. However, since this had never happened before, I became quite anx...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Aaron, the likelihood of developing Parkinson's disease at your age is low, and the symptoms you described do not resemble the early signs of Parkinson's disease. Additionally, you did not mention any reactions after taking medication. I personally recommend that y...[Read More] Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease: Understanding Symptoms and Diagnosis
Post-Accident Neurological Recovery: Seeking Treatment Options
Dr. Lan has something he would like to inquire about? I would like to ask the doctor a question. I was in a car accident on November 22, 2015. To be honest, I don't remember how the accident happened, as that memory has faded. I had no external injuries, but I know there was...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Shao-Chi, this injury requires some time for rehabilitation. I'm glad to hear that you're seeing progress in your recovery, but not every condition has a miracle cure. As you mentioned, these inconveniences are part of the brain's learning process, so you need...[Read More] Post-Accident Neurological Recovery: Seeking Treatment Options
Understanding Dizziness and Nausea Before Menstruation: Causes and Solutions
Dizziness and nausea? Hello Dr. Jiang: I often experience dizziness, nausea, and headaches before my menstrual cycle, sometimes so severe that I cannot go to work. Occasionally, a short nap helps, but other times the dizziness prevents me from sleeping. I have Mediterranean anemi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider common menstrual-related migraine with aura, as it occurs before menstruation. The clinical symptoms include visual disturbances, such as seeing stars and flashes of light, as well as blurred or distorted vision, w...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Nausea Before Menstruation: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Visual Disturbances: Are Brain Electrical Discharges to Blame?
Brain discharge I have been experiencing persistent flashes in the corner of my right eye for almost six months. The bright spots are more pronounced when looking at bright areas, and there are large black dots with several wavy black lines in the center. My right eye already has...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is important to first rule out ophthalmic issues such as retinal or vitreous opacities. However, if there is also a headache present, one should consider common aura-type migraines. Symptoms include visual disturbances such as seeing stars and...[Read More] Understanding Visual Disturbances: Are Brain Electrical Discharges to Blame?
Understanding Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Why does numbness occur? Why does my body sometimes experience numbness when I feel unwell? Sometimes it's in my face, sometimes in my hands, and sometimes in my feet. This numbness feels different from the tingling sensation I get when I sit cross-legged. Sometimes I don&#x...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is normal for individuals to experience some sensory abnormalities in their nerves occasionally during times of high stress or anxiety. However, these sensations are usually not localized and do not occur at fixed times, and they do not necessarily indicate any underlying medi...[Read More] Understanding Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Effective Strategies to Manage Frequent Headaches and Migraines
Frequent headaches? I often experience severe headaches triggered by stress or being in a stuffy environment. The pain can be intense, making it impossible for me to work. During these headaches, I frequently vomit the food I've eaten, which sometimes provides temporary reli...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be symptoms of a migraine. If it is an aura-type migraine, visual disturbances may occur, such as seeing stars and lightning-like flashes, as well as blurred or distorted vision. These are all signs of a migraine aura. A few minutes after ...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Manage Frequent Headaches and Migraines
Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: When to Seek Neurological Care
Symptoms such as dizziness and numbness in the hands? Hello Doctor: In the past week, I have often felt a sensation of pressure in my head after walking just a few steps. My eyes, temples, neck, and throat feel very tight, and my legs feel light while walking. This sensation last...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Based on your description, your issue seems to be dizziness characterized by a sensation of heaviness in the head and lightness in the feet, accompanied by cold and numbness in the limbs. These symptoms have been intermittent over the past week. Possible causes include: 1. Anemia...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: When to Seek Neurological Care
Morning Numbness or Swelling in Legs: When to See a Doctor?
Waking up with numb or swollen feet? Hello, Doctor. In the morning when I wake up, I often feel a tingling or swelling sensation below my knees. I can't quite distinguish whether it's tingling or swelling. I also experience this sensation during my commute on the MRT an...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms may suggest peripheral neuropathy causing foot numbness. Diagnosis typically requires examinations including clinical neurological assessments, blood tests, electromyography (EMG), and lumbar spine X-rays. The treatment for lumbar d...[Read More] Morning Numbness or Swelling in Legs: When to See a Doctor?
Understanding Knee Jerk and Achilles Reflexes: Upper Motor Neuron Concerns
Knee jerk reflex 3+ and Achilles tendon reflex 3+ indicate hyperreflexia, which can be associated with upper motor neuron lesions? 1. During class, I performed some deep tendon reflex tests, and my knee jerk reflex was quite pronounced; a tap with my finger elicited a significant...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Quadriceps reflex is clonus, which indicates a problem. The triceps reflex is actually not uncommon in normal individuals; primarily, if there is an upper motor neuron issue, it will be accompanied by weakness. If there is asymmetry between the two sides, it may also indicate a p...[Read More] Understanding Knee Jerk and Achilles Reflexes: Upper Motor Neuron Concerns
Understanding Thigh Pain: When to See a Neurologist for Leg Cramps
Left leg cramp? Hello, Dr. Jiang: I am experiencing intermittent cramping pain on the inner side of my left thigh near the groin area, which sometimes radiates down to my calf and the sole of my foot. This pain mostly occurs while walking, to the point where I am temporarily unab...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the symptoms may resemble sciatica, which is caused by nerve root compression due to a herniated disc. The primary manifestation includes pain or abnormal sensations extending from one side of the buttock down to the sole of the foot. The pain often wor...[Read More] Understanding Thigh Pain: When to See a Neurologist for Leg Cramps
Post-Influenza Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Dizziness after influenza? Hello, doctor. Last week, I contracted influenza B and took Relenza. On the third day after the onset of the illness, I experienced dizziness, which subsided when I lay down to rest. Today is the eighth day (I have finished the Relenza), and while the o...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many factors that can cause symptoms of dizziness, such as anemia, autonomic dysfunction, and inner ear imbalance. Since your symptoms appeared after the flu, it may be important to first rule out side effects from medications or sympto...[Read More] Post-Influenza Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Understanding Numbness in Legs: When to See a Neurologist
Loss of sensation in both feet? Hello doctor, since around last winter, I have been experiencing some numbness from my thigh to the soles of my feet and toes. There is no weakness, just a feeling of slight dullness. I initially thought it was due to the cold weather, but it hasn&...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
In neurology, nerve conduction studies are typically arranged, and additional relevant tests may be added as necessary.[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Legs: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding and Managing Persistent Thigh Pain in Older Adults
Mother has thigh nerve pain? Hello, doctor. I actually came here to ask before. For the past two and a half years, my mother has been experiencing a burning sensation in her right thigh, which started last year. Now, her thigh is constantly numb and painful at irregular intervals...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
General neurologists may find no issues during their examination, but if the pain is determined to be caused by peripheral neuropathy or central nervous system issues, there are medications available to manage the pain and improve quality of life. If the pain is difficult to cont...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Persistent Thigh Pain in Older Adults
Dizziness, Blurred Vision, and Leg Pain: Neurological Concerns Explained
Dizziness, blurred vision, and calf pain? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have recently been experiencing symptoms as described in the subject. I am hesitant to go to the hospital for an examination because I fear that nothing will be wrong, so I am here to inquire. Note: I have previously ha...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description: You mentioned symptoms of dizziness and leg cramps, which are likely indicative of two potential issues. If the dizziness occurs primarily when standing, it may be due to reduced cerebral blood flow when standing, as the heart may not be able to immedia...[Read More] Dizziness, Blurred Vision, and Leg Pain: Neurological Concerns Explained
Understanding Left-Sided Lower Back Pain in Athletes: Causes and Solutions
Left-sided lower back pain? I don't recall having this issue before college, but now that I'm in my senior year, this problem has persisted for about two to three years. The most intense physical activities I engage in are volleyball and tennis. I first noticed this iss...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider nerve compression in the lumbar spine, which can lead to symptoms such as numbness and pain in the areas supplied by the affected nerves. If the symptoms are limited to localized pain, it could be related to myofas...[Read More] Understanding Left-Sided Lower Back Pain in Athletes: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Dizziness and Loss of Consciousness: Neurological Insights
Dizziness and disorientation? After a usual day at work, I returned home, sat on the sofa to rest, and prepared to take a shower. As I stood up and stretched, I leaned forward onto the table and hit my head. After that, I experienced a loss of awareness, with my head, hands, legs...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, you are experiencing involuntary movements of your limbs while maintaining awareness, which may suggest simple partial seizures or syncope, among other causes. Symptoms of simple partial seizures can vary depending on the unstable location in the...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Loss of Consciousness: Neurological Insights
Understanding Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Lower back pain I would like to consult a doctor. I've been experiencing lower back pain for three days, but the pain doesn't last long. It feels like it's deep within my lower back, and it's most noticeable when I lie down and then get up, especially when I t...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If there is muscle inflammation, rest and medication, along with avoiding heavy lifting, can lead to improvement. If you experience more pain in the morning, it may sometimes be an early symptom of spondylitis; moving around can help alleviate the discomfort, and it is advisable ...[Read More] Understanding Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options