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 Sudden Hand Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Sudden unexplained hand numbness? Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to briefly describe my physical condition. I am 158 cm tall and weigh 58 kg, with an average build. I have never had any blood pressure issues, but in the past week or two, I have experienced intermittent numbness i...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Zhenzhen, Your symptoms may suggest peripheral nerve involvement. Your cardiovascular disease risk is relatively low. It may be worth considering compression of the nerve roots at the seventh cervical or first thoracic vertebrae. If the peripheral neuropathy is due to ...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Hand Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Nerve Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Attention
Numbness issues? The ring finger and little finger of my left hand suddenly started to feel numb and painful two days ago. After about 3-4 hours, the numbness in my elbow and shoulder improved, but my fingers continued to feel numb. Suddenly bending my index finger causes pain, b...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Yuan, Your symptoms may suggest peripheral nerve involvement. It is possible that the ulnar nerve is being compressed, or that the nerve roots at the seventh cervical or first thoracic vertebrae are under pressure. If the nerve compression is causing peripheral neuropat...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Pain: Causes and When to Seek Medical Attention
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 Perineal Neuropathy: Diagnosis and Testing Options
Pudendal neuropathy I previously asked you about pain at the tip of my penis, but my urine tests are normal. If it is perineal neuropathy, what tests are needed for diagnosis? Will it be very complicated?
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: For peripheral nerve compression, the diagnosis is typically made using electromyography (EMG), which involves needle insertion and electrical stimulation to confirm nerve damage. This method is commonly used to locate spinal nerve injuries or brachial plexus injuries, amo...[Read More] Understanding Perineal Neuropathy: Diagnosis and Testing Options
Understanding Thumb Numbness After a Minor Injury: What to Do?
Numbness in the hand after hitting the outer side of the thumb? Hello Doctor, yesterday afternoon while I was swatting a bug, I accidentally hit the outer side of my right thumb, which may include the joint and the area connected to the palm. At first, I didn't feel anything...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Mo, Based on your description, it seems there are two issues: one is acute nerve compression of the right radial nerve in the thumb, and the other is chronic cervical nerve compression. I recommend that you increase your intake of B vitamins and remind yourself to get u...[Read More] Understanding Thumb Numbness After a Minor Injury: What to Do?
Understanding Abnormal Skin Sensation: Causes and Recovery
Abnormal skin sensations? Hello, doctor. About a month ago, I suddenly experienced numbness and pain in my right knee. The numbness and pain have since subsided, but the skin in that area now feels less sensitive. After a neurological examination, the doctor concluded that there ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Li, Your symptoms may suggest peripheral nerve injury. This is typically due to acute direct trauma such as nerve traction, tearing, or direct compression, and can also include chronic overuse, which may result from sustained muscle contractions, hypertrophy, or edema c...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Skin Sensation: Causes and Recovery
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 Muscle Twitches: Causes and When to Seek Help
Muscle twitching Hello Doctor: I have noticed that since last week, the muscles below my right thumb have been intermittently twitching (similar to a calf cramp but without pain). The intervals between these twitches vary from a few minutes to a few hours, and the frequency of th...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen: Your symptoms may suggest benign muscle twitching. Certain situations in daily life can contribute to this issue, such as exercise, acute viral infections, anxiety, and medication use. Prolonged exercise is one of the primary causes of muscle twitching. Additional...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Muscle Twitches: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
Muscle twitching Hello Doctor: I have noticed that since last week, the muscle below my right thumb has been twitching intermittently (visible to the naked eye). Sometimes it occurs every few minutes, and other times it can be hours apart. The twitching frequency varies, with lon...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen, Your symptoms may suggest benign muscle twitching. Certain situations in daily life could contribute to this issue, such as exercise, acute viral infections, anxiety, and medication use. Prolonged exercise is one of the primary causes of muscle twitching. Additio...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches: Causes and Concerns in Neurology
Understanding Nerve Issues: From Tingling Limbs to Facial Symptoms
Numbness starting from the limbs to the face? Hello, I recently discovered that I often wake up with numbness in both arms while sleeping. Last week, I noticed that my left leg started to feel numb, followed by my right leg, both hands, and my scalp, which have been alternating i...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Sumi, Regarding the issue of sensory abnormalities you mentioned, since your symptoms are atypical, a comprehensive evaluation is recommended. Sensory nerve abnormalities can occur in various conditions and are generally classified as symmetrical or unilateral. In sym...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Issues: From Tingling Limbs to Facial Symptoms
Understanding Lateral Calf Numbness: Sciatica or Disc Herniation?
Bilateral calf paresthesia? In the morning, I experienced sudden numbness on the outer sides of my calves, and sometimes my ankles feel weak when walking, although I can still walk. I initially thought it was just a common foot numbness, but I noticed that the front of my calves ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Sir: You mentioned that the symptoms of numbness and weakness may suggest compression of the peroneal nerve. This could be due to improper exercise leading to muscle tightness, or prolonged sitting, which can also cause compression (sometimes sitting on the toilet for too ...[Read More] Understanding Lateral Calf Numbness: Sciatica or Disc Herniation?
Understanding Potential Allergic Reactions to Ganderston Ointment
Follow-up on suspected drug allergy? Hello Dr. Jiang, thank you very much for taking the time to respond to my previous question. However, I still have some doubts. I applied a small amount of Ganderson ointment on the back of my left hand, which has no wounds. About a minute lat...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, sir: Your symptoms do not seem to be caused by the ointment. Ganderston ointment contains a higher concentration of steroids. I would like to know the area of your numbness. It may still be necessary to consider peripheral nerve compression, which could be due to nerve roo...[Read More] Understanding Potential Allergic Reactions to Ganderston Ointment
Understanding Numbness in the Top of Your Foot: Causes and Relief
Numbness in the dorsum of the foot? In the past few days, I have experienced numbness in the dorsum of my left foot, but there is no pain. Recently, I have been practicing yoga at home, including poses such as Cow Face Pose, Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose), and seated forward ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Wang, Based on your description, we need to consider two issues: symptoms related to nerve compression from a herniated disc or compression of the peroneal nerve. A herniated disc can also occur due to sudden injuries, such as twisting the waist abruptly or experiencing...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in the Top of Your Foot: Causes and Relief
Understanding Scalp Tingling: When to Seek Medical Attention
Scalp tingling? Hello doctor, for the past couple of days, I've been experiencing intermittent tingling sensations on the right side of my scalp and face. The tingling feels similar to goosebumps, and it occurs occasionally with varying intervals. I've also noticed that...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are more indicative of neuropathic pain, which is usually caused by damage or disease of the somatosensory nervous system. Since your symptoms are localized on the right side of your body, it is important to consider pain caused by central nervous system diso...[Read More] Understanding Scalp Tingling: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Hand Weakness: When to Seek Medical Advice
Hand problems Hello, doctor. I am currently in high school, and I recently noticed that when I write with my right hand, I suddenly experience a feeling of weakness, making it difficult to apply force. If I force myself to write, my handwriting becomes crooked, and it feels like ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms are more indicative of ulnar nerve neuropathy, particularly affecting the branches on the back of the hand. This condition can occur when the elbow rests on a hard surface or when pressure is applied to the elbow, such as during com...[Read More] Understanding Hand Weakness: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Nerve Pain: Causes of Numbness and Discomfort in Limbs
Numbness and stiffness in the hands and feet, pain in the shoulders and neck? Hello, Doctor. About a month ago, I started waking up at night to find my left hand completely numb and I couldn't feel my little finger. After a few minutes of movement, I regained sensation, but ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that "every night when I lie down, if my neck is compressed (by the bed or pillow), it gradually becomes numb and painful to the point of waking me up." This symptom may resemble cervical radiculopathy due to nerve root compression. "After abou...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Pain: Causes of Numbness and Discomfort in Limbs
Understanding Mild Polyneuropathy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Care
Thigh soreness issue? I have a daily habit of walking or running, but I experience soreness in my thighs when going upstairs. During rehabilitation treatment, the rehabilitation physician arranged for a nerve conduction study, which indicated mild polyneuropathy. I was subsequent...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: 1. Is mild polyneuropathy referring to any issues or abnormalities in both feet? A: It typically indicates that nerve conduction is slower than normal or that the response waveforms are smaller. This is related to skin resistance during examination and lower external te...[Read More] Understanding Mild Polyneuropathy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Care
Understanding Numbness in Limbs: When to Seek Medical Attention
Numbness in the limbs? Hello, I have been sitting for long periods while using the computer, and four days ago, when I sat at a 90-degree angle, I started to feel numbness in the upper left part of my back. However, when I stand up or lie back in a chair at about a 20-degree angl...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description—your right foot is experiencing numbness. The sensation of numbness in your right foot extends from the foot to the calf, but does not reach the thigh. It feels like the source is in the little toe and spreads to the calf. This level of numbness m...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Limbs: When to Seek Medical Attention