Nerve compression, Neurology FAQ - Page 17

Involuntary muscle twitching throughout the body? Long-term sitting in the office has caused my legs to feel numb while sitting, and my muscles are twitching continuously throughout my body, especially in my thighs, calves, and face, which twitches quite frequently. Sometimes I a...

Slightly painful muscle indentation? Hello doctor, one day I suddenly noticed a horizontal indentation on my left thigh muscle. It doesn't seem to be a depression between muscle groups, and at first, I didn't think much of it. However, recently I've been feeling a ...

Numbness in half of the back of the hand? I have numbness on the left half of the back of my left hand and half of my little finger, but the palm is not numb, and I do not feel weakness or pain. It has been like this for about a week. Should I see a neurologist for this?

Sharp pain upon pressing the right thumb? Two days ago, I experienced a sharp pain at the tip of my thumb when I pressed on it, thinking something might be embedded. Upon closer inspection, there was no visible wound. By the evening, the pain shifted to the right side of the thum...

Experiencing nerve pain when lying down, along with abnormal sensitivity to temperature changes? Two months after hemorrhoid surgery, I started experiencing pain in the groin area near the incision site, which only occurs when I lie down to sleep. The doctor mentioned that the sc...

Unilateral weakness? Hello Doctor: My mother has been experiencing weakness in her right leg for about three days. Aside from this, she has not felt any pain or numbness, and there are no issues with her right hand. My mother works in the sewing machine industry, similar to alter...

Muscle atrophy and lower limb weakness? Dear Doctor, Hello, 1. I am 46 years old. When I was 18, I became ill with myelitis and was bedridden. After more than six months, I gradually recovered and was able to use a single cane to attend school and work, managing stairs as well...

Facial nerve paralysis Hello, doctor. On March 14th, I suddenly felt pain in the right side of my neck, which didn't feel like a muscle strain but rather like nerve pain. However, it improved by the evening. On the morning of March 15th, the pain returned and lasted all day ...

Unexplained skin pain? Hello, doctor. Today I noticed that a specific area in my lower back hurts when I touch it (not from direct contact, but when I rub it). There is no redness or swelling, but it feels similar to the pain experienced during a fever. This has happened before, ...

Persistent thigh muscle soreness with no identifiable cause? Hello Doctor: I had sexual intercourse in early December, and since then, both my PCR and fourth-generation EIA tests have returned normal results. However, starting at the end of December, I began experiencing soreness...

Regarding involuntary muscle twitching (non-painful, purely twitching)? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my current situation. I am preparing for an exam, and I wonder if the stress is the reason for my symptoms. Over the past month, I have been experiencing involuntary mu...

Muscle twitching and a slight tingling sensation in the face that can be relieved by touching it? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing muscle twitching for over a year without addressing it. Recently, in the past month, I have noticed slight tingling and numbness in my face, wh...

Pain and shivering upon touch in the upper body, including the chest, abdomen, and back, accompanied by sensations similar to fever and chills? Hello Doctor: I am currently studying abroad, and I am having difficulty accessing medical resources. I hope to receive some help throug...

Cervical nerve compression can cause redness in the palms? My mother is 51 years old and has been experiencing cervical nerve compression and degeneration for the past two years. In the last month, her palms and fingers have turned a reddish-dark color, but she has no other disco...

Increased dizziness, swelling in the left leg, and occasional numbness in both hands, with the left hand being more affected? Hello, doctor. Basically, I'm experiencing dizziness and issues with my left leg (the hot weather affects me significantly; my dizziness worsens and ...

Numbness in the hands and tightness in the arms? Hello Doctor, for the past two weeks, I have been waking up at night due to numbness in my palms. Upon waking, I notice that the sensation in my forearms becomes very dull, as if they have been compressed for a long time. However, ...

Muscle twitching, peripheral numbness in the limbs, shoulder and neck pain, headache? Hello Doctor: In November of this year, I began experiencing widespread muscle twitching and sudden pains throughout my body without a specific location (more frequently in my thighs, calves, an...

Itching in the arm without sensation? Hello Doctor: Recently, when I scratch my left arm, I often feel little sensation, as if there is a thick layer of skin in between, but there is no numbness. I am very worried that there might be something wrong with my body. Could you please...

Dizziness, headache, and cervical spine tenderness? Hello, doctor. A week ago, I had my cervical spine adjusted, and about twenty minutes later, I experienced symptoms of dizziness. Concerned about the possibility of vertebral artery dissection, I underwent a CTA (with contrast),...

Tingling sensation in the left little toe when going down the stairs? Hello doctor, recently I have been experiencing a tingling sensation in my left little toe when going down the stairs. If I jump on my left foot, the little toe also feels tingling. Additionally, after standing...