Understanding Neurological Inflammation: Managing Symptoms and Home Care
Suspected neuroinflammation Hello, doctor. My father is 70 years old. Two months ago, he caught a cold, which led to nightly coughing and lower back pain. After recovering from the cold, the back pain worsened instead of improving. About a week later, he developed severe pain in ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Awan, You mentioned that your father is suspected to have a metabolic issue, and it is recommended that he be referred to a neurologist. I suggest that he first consult with an internist or a rehabilitation physician at the same hospital for blood tests and peripheral n...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Inflammation: Managing Symptoms and Home Care
Understanding Leg Swelling and Numbness: When to Seek Neurology Help
Unilateral calf to foot soreness, numbness, and swelling? Hello! I stand for long periods at work every day, and recently I've noticed that my left foot swells easily, with a noticeable difference between both feet. Additionally, I often feel soreness and numbness from my le...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Yang, You mentioned that "your left foot easily swells," which may warrant consideration of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or lymphatic circulation issues. Poor venous return in the deep veins can lead to symptoms such as limb swelling. There are many potential c...[Read More] Understanding Leg Swelling and Numbness: When to Seek Neurology Help
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah-Ming, You mentioned that "your back, waist, and hips feel hot and painful, and your legs feel tingling and numb while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc leading to localized inflammato...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello doctor, back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I have been feeling a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs have been experiencing tingling and numbness when I walk. I had an X-ray done, and the do...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Amin, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc, which can lead to lo...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah Ming, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause of this is a herniated disc, which can...[Read More] Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
The tingling sensation in the soles of the feet becomes more pronounced the longer I walk? Occasionally, there is numbness in the soles of my feet, especially after walking for more than 20 minutes, where the numbness becomes more pronounced and can extend to halfway up my calves...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Lin, You mentioned that "the numbness in the soles of your feet becomes more pronounced, and it extends to half of your calves, improving only after resting for a while, but there is still a slight numbness in your feet." Your symptoms may suggest possible sc...[Read More] Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
Understanding Toe Sensations: Possible Nerve Issues and Disc Problems
Toe problems For several months, there has been abnormal sensation on the inner side of the second toe of the left foot, with a dull feeling. Occasionally, there is a slight tingling sensation in the ball of the foot and the base of the big toe. Initially, the orthopedic speciali...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Wang, You mentioned, "If I undergo an MRI, can it be arranged to scan from the lower back to the entire leg to find the point where the nerve is compressed?" Generally speaking, peripheral nerve compression can often be diagnosed using electrophysiological stu...[Read More] Understanding Toe Sensations: Possible Nerve Issues and Disc Problems
Chronic Lower Back Pain After Childbirth: Seeking Solutions and Diagnosis
Lumbar pain I have been experiencing lower back pain for over two years after giving birth. I have undergone traditional rehabilitation and paid for shockwave therapy, but despite continuous rehabilitation, I still wake up at night due to pain. Recently, when pressing on the post...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Siro: You mentioned that "the posterior pelvic region and right hip are very painful," which may still suggest an issue with the lumbar spine structure, such as lumbar spondylolisthesis, among others. In addition to pain relief medications, I recommend strengt...[Read More] Chronic Lower Back Pain After Childbirth: Seeking Solutions and Diagnosis
Understanding Skin Itching and Back Pain: Neurological Insights
Skin itching and lower back pain? Hello, doctor. A few months ago, I suddenly felt a tingling sensation in my mouth, and then I started experiencing itchy skin all over my body (like a prickling feeling). I visited a dermatologist, but the medication did not improve my condition;...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Joanne: Based on the symptoms described, the tingling sensation in the mouth and the itchy feeling in the skin may be abnormal sensations caused by a neurological disorder. These symptoms are not exclusive to multiple sclerosis; brain tumors could also cause the aforementio...[Read More] Understanding Skin Itching and Back Pain: Neurological Insights
Understanding Sleep Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Sleep disorders Hello Doctor, I usually have a habit of staying up late and drinking red tea and milk tea from aluminum foil packages. Recently, I have experienced insomnia for three consecutive days, poor appetite, constipation, occasional heart pain, and shortness of breath. I ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: Adequate sleep is related to health, and tea and coffee beverages can worsen insomnia. It is recommended to reduce tea consumption and avoid drinking tea in the evening to improve sleep duration. If symptoms do not improve, please visit a neurology clinic.[Read More] Understanding Sleep Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Understanding Body Tingling: Possible Causes and Concerns
Tingling sensation in the body? Hello, doctor. Last night, I suddenly felt a tingling sensation on the left side of my torso, which went away while I was sleeping after about 4-5 hours. I have experienced this symptom occasionally in the past, and it usually resolves within 1-2 d...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Guang, You mentioned, "Is it possible that it's multiple sclerosis, or is it multiple neuritis? ... Could it be caused by issues with the cervical and lumbar spine?" Your symptoms may need to first consider problems with the cervical and lumbar spine. The...[Read More] Understanding Body Tingling: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Lower Back Pain and Leg Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Lower back pain with leg numbness? Hello, doctor. I originally had pain on the left side of my lower back near the iliac bone, but it was only occasional. Today, when my back hurt, I experienced numbness above my left knee and in my thigh. Although the numbness in my thigh has be...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, You mentioned that "when experiencing lower back pain, there is numbness in the upper side of the left knee and thigh." Your symptoms may suggest compression of the lumbar nerve roots. Typical discomfort associated with lumbar nerve root pathology includes pain...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain and Leg Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Lumbar pain Yesterday, I spent the entire day moving heavy objects. Since I rarely exercise, I relied heavily on my lower back for strength. After finishing the lifting, I felt fine until bedtime. However, this morning when I woke up, I noticed pain on my right side, specifically...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Yang, You mentioned, "It hurts a little when I press on it, but only on the right side. I'm not sure if this pain is due to a tendon strain or if it has affected my lumbar vertebrae or coccyx." Your symptoms, particularly the presence of tenderness, are m...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Left Toe Numbness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the third and fourth toes of the left foot? Hello Dr. Jiang: About four months ago, I started experiencing a tingling and numbness in my left toes when I stood on my tiptoes, similar to an electric shock sensation. Later, during the Qingming holiday, I noticed that my...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Li, You mentioned "polyneuropathy," which typically shows abnormalities in nerve conduction studies. The symptoms you described, such as soreness in the entire left leg and buttock, as well as soreness in the left buttock and posterior thigh while sitting, and...[Read More] Understanding Left Toe Numbness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Chronic Lower Back Pain After Gynecological Surgery: Possible Nerve Issues?
Long-term lower back pain after gynecological surgery? Hello Doctor, I have undergone about five surgeries due to gynecological issues including chocolate cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, and uterine fibrosis. The last surgery was approximately 5-6 years ago when I had a laparosco...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, while it may be related to the surgery, it is difficult to provide a definitive assessment based solely on the information provided. I recommend that you consult with the physician who performed your examination for a detailed inquiry. If you wish to seek assistance from a...[Read More] Chronic Lower Back Pain After Gynecological Surgery: Possible Nerve Issues?
Struggling with Sleep: Breathing Issues and Unexplained Pain
Difficulty breathing during sleep? I have trouble falling asleep and when I do, it feels like I can't breathe, which wakes me up. I have a slight pain on the left side of my head, not very severe. I also experience chest tightness, lower back pain, and a dull ache in my back...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Xuan: Based on the symptoms mentioned above, it is recommended to visit the neurology and pulmonology outpatient clinics.[Read More] Struggling with Sleep: Breathing Issues and Unexplained Pain
Understanding Skin Pain and Spasms: A Neurological Perspective
Skin prickling sensation? Hello Doctor: Last week, Mr. Zhang suddenly experienced spasms, occurring several times within a minute, with episodes recurring every few minutes. He reported sensitivity on the right side of his skin, accompanied by a burning and stabbing pain, as well...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Chang, You mentioned that "the frequency of spasms has gradually decreased, but they have shifted to the right leg, and there are times when I experience sudden weakness; difficulty urinating; and sharp pain upon touching the right calf, right thigh, right abdomen,...[Read More] Understanding Skin Pain and Spasms: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Lower Back Pain After Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Lower back pain issues? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing lower back pain since my surgery in July (I had surgery on my left toe under spinal anesthesia; I also had surgery on my right foot earlier this year, also under spinal anesthesia). Today, I felt a recurrence of achin...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, issues with the lower back or intervertebral discs can still occur in young individuals. If you are concerned, you can visit a neurology clinic for consultation. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain After Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Managing Neuropathy: Concerns About B12 and Vitamin Overdose
Myasthenia Gravis, medication issues? Hello Doctor: I previously experienced lumbar disc protrusion with lower back pain and ankle numbness. The doctor prescribed Methylcobalamin (B12) for nerve maintenance, but it doesn't seem to be effective. Is this considered a high-dose...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, in response to your inquiry, I can address it in two parts: 1. Can vitamin B complex be taken in excess? It is true that doctors often prescribe high doses of B12, but vitamins B and C are water-soluble vitamins. If the body takes in excess amounts, they are usually excr...[Read More] Managing Neuropathy: Concerns About B12 and Vitamin Overdose
Understanding Nerve Pain and Weakness in Hands and Feet: A Patient's Journey
Numbness and tingling in both hands, weakness in both legs? Since March of last year, I started feeling a foreign sensation behind my occiput upon waking up one day. I consulted a doctor and took medication, but it did not improve. Later, the foreign sensation suddenly disappeare...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Vicky, You mentioned "Multiple sclerosis? Neuritis? Autoimmune diseases? Diabetes? Herniated disc? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? CIDP?... Which specialty should I consult to thoroughly identify and resolve the issue?" You also noted that "the discomfort...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Pain and Weakness in Hands and Feet: A Patient's Journey