Understanding Thigh Pain: When to See a Neurologist for Leg Cramps
Left leg cramp? Hello, Dr. Jiang: I am experiencing intermittent cramping pain on the inner side of my left thigh near the groin area, which sometimes radiates down to my calf and the sole of my foot. This pain mostly occurs while walking, to the point where I am temporarily unab...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the symptoms may resemble sciatica, which is caused by nerve root compression due to a herniated disc. The primary manifestation includes pain or abnormal sensations extending from one side of the buttock down to the sole of the foot. The pain often wor...[Read More] Understanding Thigh Pain: When to See a Neurologist for Leg Cramps
Severe Lower Back Pain: Which Specialist Should You Consult?
Lower back pain? If you have been experiencing severe lower back pain for three consecutive days, especially after your menstrual period has ended, and the pain is so intense that it affects your ability to stand or get out of bed, it is advisable to see a specialist in either Or...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms may first rule out kidney-related issues such as pyelonephritis or renal edema. Next, it could be related to lumbar muscle nerve compression, which is associated with poor sleeping posture. You may experience dull pain in the lower ...[Read More] Severe Lower Back Pain: Which Specialist Should You Consult?
Understanding Left-Sided Lower Back Pain in Athletes: Causes and Solutions
Left-sided lower back pain? I don't recall having this issue before college, but now that I'm in my senior year, this problem has persisted for about two to three years. The most intense physical activities I engage in are volleyball and tennis. I first noticed this iss...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider nerve compression in the lumbar spine, which can lead to symptoms such as numbness and pain in the areas supplied by the affected nerves. If the symptoms are limited to localized pain, it could be related to myofas...[Read More] Understanding Left-Sided Lower Back Pain in Athletes: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Connections to Cervical Inflammation
Lower back pain? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about the pain in my lower back. Recently, I've been experiencing discomfort in that area. I had cervical inflammation a while ago, and my doctor mentioned that I might need to undergo cauterization. Could that be related to...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Ru, this could indeed cause lower abdominal pain, but the likelihood of lower back pain is relatively low. I recommend you consult with a urologist or a neurologist for diagnosis and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Connections to Cervical Inflammation
Understanding Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Lower back pain I would like to consult a doctor. I've been experiencing lower back pain for three days, but the pain doesn't last long. It feels like it's deep within my lower back, and it's most noticeable when I lie down and then get up, especially when I t...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
If there is muscle inflammation, rest and medication, along with avoiding heavy lifting, can lead to improvement. If you experience more pain in the morning, it may sometimes be an early symptom of spondylitis; moving around can help alleviate the discomfort, and it is advisable ...[Read More] Understanding Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Persistent Lower Back Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Lower back pain Doctor, while brushing my teeth, I slightly leaned forward and suddenly felt a sharp pain in my lower back. I immediately stood up straight, but I keep experiencing episodes of pain. I have been using a lumbar support, but it doesn't always alleviate the pain...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
You can consult with a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon to evaluate any potential issues with your lumbar spine.[Read More] Understanding Persistent Lower Back Pain: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Numbness and Tingling in Feet and Calves: Causes and Solutions
Numbness and tingling in the soles of the feet and calves? About a week before the Lunar New Year, I started experiencing a tingling sensation in the soles of my feet and calves. It feels like a numbness, and I can sense my muscles twitching, but when I touch them, there is no ac...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello Mr. Lele: Your main issue seems to be intermittent distal numbness and pain in both lower limbs. According to your description, these symptoms occur with activity. You mentioned having used Sichuan pepper, and you wonder if there is a correlation. Based on your description,...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Tingling in Feet and Calves: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Concerns After a Fall
Lower back pain? Hello Doctor: I slipped in the bathroom last time, and since then I've been experiencing some pain in the lower back area, particularly near the spine. The pain tends to be worse when I get up after sleeping for a long time. I would like to know what this mi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider symptoms of nerve compression due to a herniated disc, which can also occur as a result of sudden injuries, such as twisting the waist suddenly, bending to lift heavy objects, or experiencing excessive force sudden...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Concerns After a Fall
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
Chronic Lower Back Pain: Seeking Answers and Effective Treatments
Lower back pain for about one year? Hello, Doctor. About six years ago, I started experiencing occasional lower back pain. Whenever it occurs, I am unable to bend or stand for long periods, but it usually resolves on its own after a few days, so I did not seek medical attention. ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Pain radiating to the buttocks and knees should raise suspicion for a herniated disc compressing the nerve root. It is recommended to consult a neurologist or neurosurgeon for further examination and treatment.[Read More] Chronic Lower Back Pain: Seeking Answers and Effective Treatments
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 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
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Management Strategies
Lower back pain Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you about issues related to lower back pain. A month ago, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic for spinal manipulation. The practitioner asked me to lie on my side and struck my lower back once on each side. At that mo...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
A month ago, after treatment, the pain has persisted until now. If it were a muscle inflammation or strain, it shouldn't last this long unless there was no rest and repetitive movements that could exacerbate the inflammation. If that is not the case, issues with the lumbar v...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Management Strategies
Understanding Left Buttock Pain Near the Coccyx: Nerve or Bone Issues?
Pain near the left buttock close to the coccyx? Hello, when I sleep on my side, I feel a pressure or discomfort near the left buttock close to the coccyx. I'm not sure if it's a nerve issue or a bone injury, as I haven't had any trauma. In the past, I would hear a ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description of neck pain, hand pain, hand numbness, lower back pain, leg pain, and leg numbness, the X-ray may indicate that bone spurs are compressing the nerve roots. The diagnosis of radiculopathy primarily relies on clinical examination and medical histor...[Read More] Understanding Left Buttock Pain Near the Coccyx: Nerve or Bone Issues?
Understanding Chronic Lower Back Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Lower back pain is common? Hello, my mother has been lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods due to work for several years. During this time, she has been experiencing frequent lower back pain, sometimes to the point of weakness, especially after work, making it diffi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the symptoms may be related to conditions such as herniated discs, bone spurs, vertebral dislocation or slippage, thickening or calcification of spinal ligaments, all of which can cause nerve root compression. The symptoms primarily manifest as unilater...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Lower Back Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Sciatica Hello, doctor. In July of this year, I experienced slight lower back pain while moving feed for my aquaculture business. I went to Mackay Memorial Hospital for acupuncture and manual therapy, but after returning home, my symptoms worsened. I experienced pain and numbness...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Based on the symptoms you described, it does appear to be sciatica. However, common causes such as herniated discs, other nerve compressions, or inflammatory lesions have been ruled out. This leads us to consider some rare causes, which would require a nerve biopsy and subsequent...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Chronic Lower Back Pain After Injury: Seeking Relief and Treatment Options
Having a history of back injury can lead to discomfort and pain in the lower back after prolonged standing or sitting? In my freshman year, while playing basketball, I injured my lower back because my legs were not bent properly, resulting in a sprain. At that moment, I experienc...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Zhen Sheng, many people share your concerns. You can consult with specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and rehabilitation medicine. Wishing you good luck, Lan Sheng Xing.[Read More] Chronic Lower Back Pain After Injury: Seeking Relief and Treatment Options
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Lower back pain? At the beginning of the year, I slipped at work and experienced lower back pain. I applied some medicated patches a few times, and then I didn't feel the pain anymore. However, after the school semester started and I returned to work, I began to feel lower b...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms are more consistent with a herniated disc compressing the nerve root. The spine is subjected to repetitive stress, especially from abnormal pressures such as bending to pick things up or working in a bent or twisted position for ext...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Lower Back Pain After Long Sleep: Causes and Solutions
Lower back pain caused by prolonged sleeping? Hello Doctor: My symptoms are that after sleeping for more than 8 hours, I wake up with severe pain on both sides of my lower back, which disappears on its own after 4-6 hours of daytime activity. I have tried several measures: sleepi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms may be related to poor sleeping posture. You are experiencing dull pain in your lower back, and it feels difficult to turn over or get out of bed. However, after getting up and moving around for a while, the discomfort gradually imp...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain After Long Sleep: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Lower Back Pain and Thigh Discomfort: A Guide for Patients
Lower back pain with easy soreness and numbness in the right thigh? Hello everyone: I am 41 years old, 178 cm tall, and weigh nearly 115 kg. I have a history of gout. My job occasionally requires lifting heavy objects, and I sometimes sit in the office all day. Recently, for the ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Based on the symptom description, it is most likely that the lumbar nerve is being compressed during the displacement process. It is recommended that you visit a neurology or rehabilitation clinic. Depending on the clinical symptoms, you may also need to undergo nerve conduction ...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain and Thigh Discomfort: A Guide for Patients