Leg, Neurology FAQ - Page 38

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...

Parkinson's disease I would like to ask, when I stand with my legs straight, they constantly tremble when going down stairs or getting up from a chair. My calves also tremble, and I experience shaking when holding objects. Even when doing push-ups, my muscles occasionally fe...

Shooting pain in the soles of the feet? Hello Dr. Yeh: For the past 1-2 months, I have occasionally felt a sharp pain in the soles of my feet after wearing shoes, and there is also a slight tingling sensation in my leg muscles. Could this be related to poor ventilation in my shoe...

Fall Four days ago, I accidentally fell off a chair and landed directly on the floor. For the past couple of days, my legs have been sore at night; the day before yesterday, it was my right leg, and today, my left leg is also sore. I am concerned about potential issues in the fut...

Lower back to the right knee? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing nerve-related pain in the back of my right thigh for a long time. In early July of this year, I had an X-ray taken in Hualien focused on my lumbar region, which revealed a slight curvature on the right side of m...

Soreness Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about the symptoms I've been experiencing for the past two weeks. I have been feeling soreness on both sides of my lumbar region, extending to my left buttock and down my entire left leg, especially at night when I am trying to slee...

Which type of vitamins are suitable? There is a little girl at home who is five years and one month old. She has viral meningitis that has affected her brainstem and cranial nerves. Her legs kick involuntarily, and she struggles to fall asleep, relying on sedatives and sleeping p...

What is the chance of recovery? I have a five-year-old girl at home with a history of epilepsy. The day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, she suddenly developed a fever and complained of discomfort, then started having seizures. She was immediately taken to the emergency room, but ...

Numbness in the foot? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my father who is 62 years old. When he stands, he experiences numbness on the outer side of his calf extending to his toes and thigh (the calf is the most affected), but he does not experience this numbness when sittin...

If you are experiencing headaches, lower back pain, and chest tightness, it is advisable to seek medical attention from a primary care physician or an emergency room. They can evaluate your symptoms and determine if you need to see a specialist, such as a neurologist for headache...

Right thigh numbness? Hello Dr. Huang: Recently, I have been experiencing numbness in my right thigh while sleeping at night. I usually sleep on my back, so I don't believe I'm putting pressure on my legs. However, in the middle of the night, I suddenly feel my right th...

Muscle atrophy in the gluteal region following an injection? Hello Dr. Yeh, my symptoms are as follows: About six or seven years ago, I visited the hospital due to a cold and received an injection in my left buttock. However, I did not massage the area afterward, which led to a d...

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...

I feel like I'm about to pass out? Hello Dr. Huang, I am inquiring about extracranial vascular examinations. Does Tainan Hospital offer the two tests the doctor mentioned? Can I go there for the examinations, even if I have to pay out of pocket? Recently, my symptoms have be...

Back pain and leg numbness issues? Hello, I have been experiencing occasional back pain since I was about twenty years old. The pain is located around the left side of my spine and the area between the protruding bones in my back. Could this be caused by poor sitting or standing ...

My baby is already 8 and a half months old. Why is he/she not staring intently yet? Hello Dr. Yeh, I would like to ask why my child, who is already 8 and a half months old, can roll over and sit up by himself, but every time I hold him to try to stand, he refuses. Generally, do...

Regarding swallowing difficulties in stroke patients? Hello Dr. Tsao, I would like to consult you about some issues regarding stroke patients. My father had a stroke in mid-April and it has been over two months now. He was initially treated at the Veterans General Hospital, and d...

Leg twitching preventing sleep! Hello, doctor! I have been troubled by a symptom for many years, and I would like your advice or clarification. I often experience sudden, forceful jerking movements in my feet (on the dorsum, not the sole). It usually doesn't happen when I&#x...

Question Hello Dr. Yeh, Thank you for your previous response. I feel much better after seeing the doctor and taking medication, and I am trying to stay relaxed. However, I have another small question. A friend mentioned that they sometimes experience sudden calf cramps at night....

Is it a concussion? I had an accident two days ago while giving someone a ride on my motorcycle. I fell on my left side and hit my head, but fortunately, I was wearing a helmet, so I didn't have any external injuries to my head. At the time, I felt a bit dizzy and had some p...