Understanding Involuntary Movements: Causes and Concerns in Teens
Involuntary movements When I first started high school, my right leg would sometimes start to twitch involuntarily, and I thought it was probably nothing serious. Recently, I've noticed that it has become more frequent, and now my left pinky finger also twitches involuntaril...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Based on your description, your issue seems to involve intermittent involuntary movements in your right leg and left foot. Common possible causes include: 1) focal epilepsy 2) paroxysmal movement disorders 3) hyperthyroidism 4) myoclonus 5) cramps: this condition may involve pain...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Movements: Causes and Concerns in Teens
Understanding Muscle Twitches and Weakness: A Neurological Perspective
Muscle twitching and weakness? Hello, doctor. For the past 5 or 6 days, I've been experiencing muscle twitching starting from my left calf, and now it has spread throughout my body, including my soles, face, and neck, with the primary area being my calves. Sometimes the twit...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Mr. Lin suggests that you visit a neurologist for a thorough examination. The incidence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is extremely low, and sometimes these symptoms can also appear in individuals who are prone to anxiety. A detailed examination to rule out any concerns i...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches and Weakness: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Right-Sided Pain: Causes and Effective Treatments
Significant pain on the right side? Hello, Director: I have recently been experiencing stiffness in my cervical spine, soreness in my right back, chronic pain from my right leg to my pelvis, and both of my calves are very stiff. I need deep tissue massage to be able to sleep, and...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Ah Xiang, if this has been affecting your quality of life and sleep for a long time, you may very likely have fibromyalgia. Please consult a neurologist. Best regards, Lan Shengxing.[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Pain: Causes and Effective Treatments
Understanding Childhood Epilepsy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Management
Pediatric epilepsy Hello, doctor. My child is currently 3 years old and has mild developmental delay. In March of this year, an EEG showed abnormal discharges (currently not on medication). In February, during an episode, he blinked his eyes and had a slight head nodding twice, b...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Absence seizures have a defined pattern on an electroencephalogram (EEG), so in addition to clinical symptoms, EEG findings are necessary for confirmation. However, it does sound like an epileptic seizure. It is advisable to consult a pediatric neurologist or pediatric epilepsy s...[Read More] Understanding Childhood Epilepsy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Management
Understanding Dizziness and Fainting During Menstruation: When to Seek Help
Syncope, menstrual period, cold sweats, weakness in hands and feet? Dear Doctor, I would like to inquire about issues related to dizziness. I usually do not experience menstrual pain, but since starting college, I have had three instances during my menstrual period where I sudd...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
This is related to the issue of the parasympathetic nervous system and the decrease in blood pressure and heart rate, resembling symptoms of shock. It is advisable to seek further evaluation from a physician, considering both cardiology and neurology specialists.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Fainting During Menstruation: When to Seek Help
Understanding Unexplained Neurological Decline: A Patient's Journey
Central nervous system degeneration? In March 2014, my weight inexplicably dropped from 70 kg to 58 kg within a month (and eventually down to 48 kg over the last six months) with no abnormalities found during health check-ups, and it was not due to intentional weight loss. Betwee...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
You described your condition in great detail, and the persistent symptoms on one side of your body primarily suggest a central nervous system issue. However, your electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies also show abnormalities, indicating that there may be peripheral ...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Neurological Decline: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Persistent Leg Numbness: Causes and Treatments
Foot pain On the morning of March 13, I suddenly experienced numbness and swelling in my left foot, making it feel strange when I walk. The numbness has persisted since then. This sensation is different from the numbness I usually get from sitting on the toilet for too long, whic...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many potential causes for leg numbness. Your symptoms may indicate compression of the sciatic nerve, which can occur due to localized pressure in the buttock or upper thigh, leading to nerve numbness. In severe cases, this may result in...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Leg Numbness: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Post-Trauma Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Frequent headaches? Doctor, about 5 to 6 years ago, I was in a car accident where the left side of my face swelled up to the point that my eye became nearly a straight line. I also suffered a concussion. Before the accident, I never had any issues with headaches, but since then, ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is important to consider that common migraine symptoms in women may include visual disturbances. These can manifest as scintillating scotomas or flashes of light, as well as blurred or distorted vision, which are often precursors to a migraine...[Read More] Understanding Post-Trauma Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Sudden Dizziness: Causes and Solutions
Sudden dizziness? Yesterday, while walking through the night market, I felt like my ears were blocked, and my vision became increasingly dark until I couldn't see anything. My arms and legs also felt weak. This isn't the first time; it has happened two or three times be...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description: The symptoms you mentioned of sudden weakness are more likely caused by syncope, which may result from a drop in blood pressure or vasoconstriction leading to reduced cerebral blood flow and subsequent cerebral ischemia. Syncope is more likely to occur ...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Dizziness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Nerve Issues: Numbness and Weakness on One Side of the Body
Numbness above the neck and a dull sensation on the left side of the face? Hello Doctor: Since I took cold medicine (mainly for gastroenteritis) on the morning of February 13, I have been experiencing a rapid heartbeat. Additionally, I have weakness and tremors in my left side, i...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Anonymous, some ingredients in cold medications may cause all the issues you mentioned, such as tremors and difficulty urinating. Additionally, symptoms typically improve gradually after discontinuing the medication, although the time required varies for each individual. Num...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Issues: Numbness and Weakness on One Side of the Body
Understanding Weakness in Arms and Legs: Causes and Solutions
Weakness in the limbs? Hello doctor, I would like to ask you: Since around November, I have been experiencing weakness in my hands, and by mid-January, I could barely lift my hands. My legs are also weak, and I am unable to stand up on my own, but there is no pain in my hands or ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Ms. Huang, the weakness in your limbs to the point of being unable to stand should definitely not be taken lightly. There are many possible causes for this, ranging from central to peripheral nervous system issues, and even muscular problems. Please seek evaluation and treat...[Read More] Understanding Weakness in Arms and Legs: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Anterior Shin Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Pressing on the skin over the anterior tibia causes a sinking sensation along with soreness and a burning or tingling feeling? Hello Doctor: I have a soft area on the skin at the front of my lower leg, about a palm's width above the ankle, with a diameter of approximately 5 ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Diseases in this area can range from benign inflammation to masses and even malignant lesions. They generally fall under the specialties of dermatology and orthopedics. I would recommend that you first consult a dermatologist.[Read More] Understanding Anterior Shin Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Daily Right Leg Pain: Understanding Possible Neurological Issues
Daily fixed soreness and pain in the right thigh in the morning and evening? Hello! For the past few years, I have been experiencing pain in my right leg (both thigh and calf) every morning and evening. The pain occurs for about 5 minutes upon waking up and again around 7 or 8 PM...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The characteristics of this condition make it difficult to provide a direct answer. If the pain occurs at fixed times, lasting five to ten minutes, and is localized, it may be related to neurotransmitters in the brain, hormones, or the hypothalamus associated with the body's...[Read More] Daily Right Leg Pain: Understanding Possible Neurological Issues
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Lower back pain? I've been feeling very uncomfortable in my lower back these past couple of days. I can't stand for long without feeling unbearable pain, and I have to lie down in bed and bend my body to feel some relief.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems that you have lumbar spine pathology such as a herniated disc causing nerve root compression. Typically, the pain is located in the lower back and may radiate down to the legs. The risk of damage increases with greater activity levels. S...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Understanding Muscle Tightness and Twitching: Neurological Insights
Whole body twitching, with tightness and numbness in the hands and feet? Hello, Doctor Gao. I previously asked you about the pain in my left leg, which has persisted for two years from my thigh to my calf. The symptoms include tightness, pain, and soreness, and I feel uncomfortab...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Electromyography (EMG) primarily examines issues related to peripheral nerve and muscle diseases. If the results are normal, then motor neuron diseases (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) or myopathies are not considered at this time. Symptoms such as tightness, pain, and sor...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Tightness and Twitching: Neurological Insights
Understanding Muscle Atrophy: Seeking Answers for Persistent Pain
Muscle atrophy? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you specifically about my condition. I have been experiencing pain in my left leg from the thigh to the calf for two years. The symptoms include tightness, pain, and soreness, and I feel uncomfortable every day. I have undergone n...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The main component of the fingertip of the middle finger is tendon, with no muscle present. A depression in this area is generally due to dehydration or a reduction in the subcutaneous fat tissue. As for the tightness and soreness, as long as you are regularly following up with a...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Atrophy: Seeking Answers for Persistent Pain
Understanding Sudden Lower Back Pain During Sneezing and Bending
Specific movements causing pain in the lower back? Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask a question. About a month ago, I started experiencing severe lower back pain when I sneeze or bend over, especially during sneezing, to the point where I can&#...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the first consideration should be symptoms caused by a herniated disc, which commonly include lower back pain that worsens with sneezing, coughing, or bending, and cramping pain in the back of the thigh. Generally, a physician can diagnose this c...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Lower Back Pain During Sneezing and Bending
Understanding and Managing Severe Tremors: A Neurology Perspective
It is very serious, please help me? Hello, Vice Dean. When I was around 17 or 18 years old, people started saying that my body would shake, but I didn't feel anything at the time. However, in the last 2 to 3 years, it has become increasingly severe. When I am nervous or angr...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear James, the shaking of your body may worsen during moments of excitement, so it is normal to experience tremors when you are nervous or angry. If this later develops into an inability to initiate movement, it is important to differentiate whether it is psychogenic or related ...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Severe Tremors: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Hand Numbness and Pain: When to Seek Neurological Help
Hand numbness and pain? I used to experience hand numbness, but it would go away after a while. Recently, however, the numbness has extended from my fingertips to my entire palm and even to my elbow (it's numb to the point of pain), and it radiates from my shoulder to my bac...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Issues related to cervical spine nerves can be evaluated and diagnosed by either a neurosurgeon or a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness and Pain: When to Seek Neurological Help
Understanding Lumbar Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Specialist Guidance
Lumbar pain Around the end of October 2011, I sprained my ankle while playing basketball at noon. However, when I went to play again in the afternoon, the pain that was originally located below my spine seemed to have disappeared. But at the moment I stepped out with my right foo...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms are more indicative of a lumbar disc herniation, where the intervertebral disc compresses one of the two nerve roots at each level. Patients typically complain of pain radiating down one leg, while simultaneous radiation to both leg...[Read More] Understanding Lumbar Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Specialist Guidance