Understanding Left Lower Back and Hip Pain: Causes and Solutions
Left lumbar and hip pain? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing lower back pain for the past ten years due to sitting for long periods during exams and suddenly lifting heavy objects. Since then, my back occasionally hurts, and I need to stretch it. Typically, it takes about a m...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. KOKO: You mentioned that after doing squats with an empty barbell, you felt some discomfort in your lower back. Upon returning home and resting, you found that even walking caused pain. After a night of rest, you felt slightly better, but the next day, even sneezing cau...[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Back and Hip Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Right Leg Numbness: Causes and Treatment Options
Numbness in the right leg upon sitting down? Hello, doctor! I'm asking on behalf of my dad, who is 61 years old. Recently, whenever he sits down, his right leg starts to feel numb, along with symptoms of soreness and pain. This mainly occurs in the area from his knee to his ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that your father experiences numbness, as well as soreness and pain in his right leg as soon as he sits down. It may be necessary to first consider a herniated disc leading to localized inflammatory responses that cause lower back pain, which may also extend ...[Read More] Understanding Right Leg Numbness: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Neuromyelitis Optica: Symptoms, Relapse, and Management
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) Two years ago, my mother was first diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). She has been managing her condition with corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, and there have been no relapses during this time. Howe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Hsiao-Chi, You mentioned that your mother has some time until her next follow-up appointment and asked whether she should go to the emergency department. Can the emergency department quickly check if there is a relapse? How can we determine if there is a relapse? Is bl...[Read More] Understanding Neuromyelitis Optica: Symptoms, Relapse, and Management
Understanding Inner Thigh Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness in the inner thigh of the left leg? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. Last month, I initially experienced pain in my right lower back, which after about a week progressed to pain in the upper back (around the scapula). Four days later, the pain shif...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, there may be a possibility of a muscle strain or sprain, which could temporarily lead to peripheral nerve injury. It is advisable to rest more and avoid intense physical activity. You can observe the situation for about 1-2 months, and if symptom...[Read More] Understanding Inner Thigh Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Inner Thigh Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness in the inner thigh of the left leg? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my condition. Last month, I initially experienced pain in my right lower back, which then shifted to the upper back (around the scapula) after about a week. Four days later, the pain transitioned...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, there may be a possibility of a muscle strain or sprain, which could temporarily lead to peripheral nerve injury. It is recommended to rest more and avoid vigorous exercise. You can observe the situation for about 1-2 months, and if symptoms do n...[Read More] Understanding Inner Thigh Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Tailbone Pain and Nerve Issues in the Legs
Numbness in the feet and pain in the coccyx? After riding a motorcycle, I experience pain in my coccyx when I stand up. I also feel pain when getting up from a chair. This symptom has persisted for a year and a half. In mid-April, I started experiencing a tingling sensation that ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss Jiayou: The issue you mentioned may need to consider the possibility of sciatica. A common cause is a herniated disc leading to localized inflammatory responses, which can result in lower back pain that may extend to one or both sides of the buttocks. When a herniate...[Read More] Understanding Tailbone Pain and Nerve Issues in the Legs
Understanding Coccydynia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Coccydynia (tailbone pain) issues? I had an X-ray of my coccyx, and the bones are fine. However, I experience significant pain when I stand up while riding my motorcycle, and some chairs cause pain when I sit down and then stand up. This has been bothering me for a long time. I a...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "it hurts a lot when I stand up after riding a motorcycle, and some chairs also cause pain when I sit and then stand up." Your symptoms may indicate a potential issue with the sciatic nerve. Herniated discs are often caused by spinal dege...[Read More] Understanding Coccydynia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Nerve Sensations After Injections: Causes and Concerns
Numbness in the leg after an injection? Hello, doctor. A neurosurgeon administered glucose prolotherapy to me, injecting it into the back of my knee. During the injection, it stimulated a nerve, causing my calf to go numb all the way to the sole of my foot. I reported this to the...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Mi: You mentioned that "it only takes about 30 seconds to trim my toenails while bending my knees, and when I stretch my legs, I feel a tingling sensation in the soles of my feet." Your symptoms seem to be posture-related, and it may be worth considering perip...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Sensations After Injections: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Thigh and Buttock Discomfort: Possible Nerve Issues
The fascia in the thigh and buttocks feels painful? Do you feel immediate pressure when sitting down? It's not too painful, but there is a sensation of compression and pulling?
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Mr. Bread: You mentioned that you feel pain in the fascia around your thigh and buttocks. Based on the distribution of nerves, it may be necessary to consider issues related to the sciatic nerve. When external forces cause inflammation, such as from a herniated disc, it ca...[Read More] Understanding Thigh and Buttock Discomfort: Possible Nerve Issues
Understanding Burning Sensation in the Spine: Causes and Treatments
Burning sensation in the spine Hello doctor, I haven't been feeling well for the past few days. Last night, I felt a burning sensation in my left leg, starting from my hip down to my thigh and calf (mainly concentrated in the hip and thigh). This morning, I no longer felt th...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Chen, The symptoms you mentioned may indicate the possibility of nerve root compression. If your symptoms persist and progress, it may be necessary to consider some autoimmune diseases. Pain caused by a herniated disc can have several sources, one of which is mechanical...[Read More] Understanding Burning Sensation in the Spine: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Groin Tightness: Causes and Solutions for Chronic Discomfort
Inguinal tightness and related issues? I am a 41-year-old female, married with two children. Since March 2020, I have gradually felt tightness in my groin area (from the pubic bone to the buttocks), especially when sitting or lying down. When standing, I occasionally feel a forei...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Kelly, Your issues may be exacerbated by prolonged poor posture, so I recommend making adjustments in your daily life. Have you undergone a "dynamic weight-bearing MRI" examination? It might be worth considering: https://www.chinatimes.com/realtimenews/2019091...[Read More] Understanding Groin Tightness: Causes and Solutions for Chronic Discomfort
Understanding Spinal Burning Sensation: Causes and Treatment Options
Burning sensation in the spine? Hello doctor, I have been feeling unwell for the past few days. Last night, I experienced a burning sensation in my left leg, starting from my hip and extending down to my thigh and calf (mainly concentrated in the hip and thigh). When I woke up th...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: The symptoms you mentioned may suggest the possibility of nerve root compression. Pain caused by a herniated disc can have several sources. One of them is mechanical pain, which can occur during daily activities. The theory is that when the annulus fibrosus is damag...[Read More] Understanding Spinal Burning Sensation: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Burning Sensation in the Spine: Causes and Solutions
Burning sensation in the spine? Hello Doctor, I haven't been feeling well for the past few days. Last night, I experienced a burning sensation in my left leg, starting from my hip down to my thigh and calf (mainly concentrated in the hip and thigh). This morning, the burning...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Chen: The symptoms you mentioned may suggest the possibility of nerve root compression. If your symptoms persist and progress, it may be necessary to consider some autoimmune diseases. Pain caused by a herniated disc can have several sources, one of which is mechanical ...[Read More] Understanding Burning Sensation in the Spine: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Symptoms of Cerebellar Herniation: Headaches, Dizziness, and Neck Pain
Dizziness, headache, and tightness and pain in the shoulder and cervical spine? Hello, doctor. I started experiencing severe headaches, dizziness, neck tightness and pain, and numbness in my hands and feet around July of last year. I initially thought it was due to fatigue or hea...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: In addition to your original issues, we may need to consider vascular headaches, which could be related to your menstrual cycle. Furthermore, since you mentioned a connection to posture, we should consider "intracranial hypotension headache." The primary sy...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms of Cerebellar Herniation: Headaches, Dizziness, and Neck Pain
Understanding Left Leg Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness in the left big toe? Hello, doctor. In recent months, I have been experiencing frequent pain in my left lower back, as well as occasional pain in my left pelvis and numbness in my left calf. Sometimes the pain is so severe that I cannot stand up straight. I would like to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Cheng, The symptoms you mentioned may be related to nerve compression caused by posture. A herniated disc can lead to localized inflammatory responses resulting in lower back pain, which may extend to one or both sides of the buttocks or hips. If the herniated disc com...[Read More] Understanding Left Leg Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Possible Drug Allergies: Neurological Symptoms and Treatment Options
Suspected drug allergy Dear Dr. Jiang, I have a few questions regarding my condition. About a month and a half ago, I had a small foreign object penetrate my left foot's fourth toe. During a skin biopsy at the hospital, I was prescribed a topical ointment called "Shipe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello David, Regarding the medication allergy you mentioned, particularly with ointments, it is rarely expressed in a neurological manner. Your symptoms may suggest lumbar nerve root compression. A common cause is inflammation resulting from a herniated disc, which can lead to l...[Read More] Understanding Possible Drug Allergies: Neurological Symptoms and Treatment Options
Managing Dry Mouth Symptoms While Taking Tofisopam: What to Do?
Experiencing severe dry mouth while taking Tofacitinib (20mg)? Hello Doctor: I have been taking Tofacitinib for almost three months and was supposed to return for a follow-up appointment! However, due to the outbreak of the pandemic, I am hesitant to go to the hospital! Recently,...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Gao, Atorvastatin is indicated for: reducing the risk of myocardial infarction, lowering the risk of stroke, and decreasing the incidence of cardiovascular events in high-risk groups for coronary heart disease. Since you are 50 years old, I would like to know which risk...[Read More] Managing Dry Mouth Symptoms While Taking Tofisopam: What to Do?
Understanding Leg Numbness and Back Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Leg numbness and lower back pain? Hello Doctor: About a month ago, I started experiencing a tingling sensation in my foot, but it would go away quickly. After receiving acupuncture treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, the tingling became more persistent. Ab...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider symptoms related to a herniated disc compressing the nerves. A herniated disc can also occur due to sudden injuries, such as twisting the waist abruptly, bending to lift heavy objects, or experiencing sudden excess...[Read More] Understanding Leg Numbness and Back Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Lumbar issues? I used to wear high heels frequently for work, but I haven't worn any heeled shoes for almost two years now. However, I feel like I have an issue with anterior pelvic tilt. I have tried chiropractic adjustments, but they didn't seem to help much. To lose ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
It is recommended to consult a neurologist to check for symptoms caused by lumbar nerve compression.[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: A Guide to Managing Stress and Discomfort
Please take a look for me, thank you? I experience eye strain, dizziness, a feeling of pressure in my head, numbness in my head and the back of my skull, tinnitus, rapid heartbeat, numbness and trembling in my hands, chest tightness, stomach pain, loud bowel movements, dry mouth,...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
It is recommended to visit the neurology outpatient clinic for further examination.[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: A Guide to Managing Stress and Discomfort