Leg, Neurology FAQ - Page 39

Emergency! Numbness on the left side of the body? Hello, Dr. Yeh: Yesterday afternoon while I was working, I misjudged the position of a chair and sat down hard, causing my buttocks to collide forcefully with the corner of the chair near my thigh. At the time, I didn't feel ...

Numbness extending from the sole of the foot to the back of the hip, and now the hands are starting to feel numb as well? Hello Doctor, a few days ago I started experiencing muscle soreness in both of my legs. At first, I thought it was just fatigue, but yesterday it became very ...

Headache Since high school, I have frequently experienced dizziness, feeling pressure when looking at things and hearing sounds. During high school, I underwent a sleep EEG and consulted an otolaryngologist, both of which reported normal results. However, the dizziness persisted ...

Nerve compression injury? Dear Dr. Lai, I participated in a meditation retreat from February 15, 2004, for a duration of twelve days. However, on the first night, I experienced significant pain in my left knee after sitting for less than an hour (this was the first meditation se...

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) supplement? Symptoms: Left thalamic arteriovenous malformation with associated intracranial hemorrhage (as per the diagnosis on the medical certificate). Duration: Hospitalized for treatment from April 27, 1993, to discharge on May 10, 1993; readm...

Twitching of the nerves in the soles of the feet? Thank you, doctor. My symptoms have improved; the twitching is not as severe as before. Regarding your question, there is no specific time when it occurs; it tends to twitch throughout the day. Fortunately, it has gotten much bett...

Muscle cramp Dear Dr. Yip, Hello! I would like to ask you a question. For elderly individuals who experience leg cramps at night, what are the immediate and correct methods to alleviate pain and reduce the likelihood of occurrence? What daily precautions and improvements can be ...

I would like to inquire about issues related to paralysis or a vegetative state? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.

Headache accompanied by vomiting..? Hello doctor, I would like to ask you some questions on behalf of my mother. My mother is 54 years old and has recently experienced severe headaches that are so intense they cause vomiting. She underwent an EEG at the hospital, but no issues we...

Stroke issues Dear Director Huang, My mother is 66 years old and underwent heart valve replacement surgery several years ago. On October 11, 2004, she suddenly lost the ability to speak and was unable to move her right hand and leg. After diagnosis, it was determined that she su...

Numbness in the hands and feet? For the past 2 to 5 months, I've been experiencing numbness in my legs after riding a motorcycle for about an hour. In the mornings, during my 20-minute commute to work, both of my hands start to feel numb as well. Recently, I've also bee...

How to determine consciousness in a stroke patient? How to communicate? Dear Dr. Chiu, My mother is 66 years old and underwent heart valve replacement surgery several years ago. On October 11, 2004, she suddenly lost the ability to speak and was unable to move her right hand and...

Involuntary muscle spasms in the legs? Hello Doctor: My father underwent spinal surgery at the end of last year primarily due to spinal dislocation, which, combined with osteoporosis, caused the vertebrae to compress the nerves. Before the surgery, he complained of involuntary tw...

Regarding the sequelae after cervical spine surgery? I would like to consult with the doctors: 1. In January, I experienced severe headaches and projectile vomiting, which resulted in mild paralysis on the left side of my body. I was sent to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, where ...

Calf In the past few days, I have been experiencing pain in the back of my lower legs upon waking up in the morning. Initially, it was in my right leg, then it shifted to my left leg, but the pain usually subsides after about five minutes. However, this pain has been becoming mor...

Calf pain In the past few days, I've been experiencing pain in the back of my calves upon waking up in the morning. Initially, it started with my right leg and then moved to my left leg, but the pain usually lasts about five minutes before subsiding. However, this pain has b...

Is it to be discarded? Dear Dr. Yeh, In May of this year, I sought treatment at a rehabilitation clinic due to a stiff neck, and subsequently received an injection in my right gluteus maximus. During the injection, I experienced a sensation of soreness, but I did not think much ...

Tilting the head back at a 15-degree angle can cause hand numbness? Hello Doctor: My partner mentioned that when he tilts his head back at a 15-degree angle, his left arm becomes numb from the shoulder to the fingertips. The numbness resolves when he returns his head to a normal ...

Legs shaking during sleep? Hello Doctor: My partner's legs involuntarily shake while sleeping, and both legs are affected, usually about every half hour. This has been happening for several years. When I massage his calves, he says it feels very sore, but there hasn't b...

Numbness in the head, numbness in the limbs, and neural fatigue? I have been experiencing numbness in my hands and feet for about one to two years. Whenever I sit in a chair, my legs often go numb. Recently, the left side of my head has also been numb, and my memory has been gett...