Understanding Numbness in the Top of the Foot and Toes: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the dorsum of the foot and toes? On February 10, I began to experience a numb sensation in the area of the dorsum of my left foot near the toes, as well as in the toes themselves. There is no pain, and I still have sensation; walking is not an issue, but when wearing ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Xiao Bao, You mentioned experiencing a numbness in the area of the dorsum of your left foot near the toes, as well as in the toes themselves. This may indicate peripheral nerve compression, particularly involving the nerve roots in the lumbar spine. Generally, periphera...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in the Top of the Foot and Toes: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Leg Pain and Numbness After Orthognathic Surgery
Swelling and pain in the calf, numbness in the dorsum of the foot? Hello Doctor, after undergoing orthognathic surgery (under general anesthesia for over 8 hours), I woke up to discomfort in my right leg, feeling similar to a calf cramp. I have intermittently visited traditional ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Ruby, You mentioned that "the joint of the right big toe extends diagonally to the dorsum of the ankle, and touching it causes a tingling sensation, while not touching it does not elicit any numbness, although occasionally there is a sharp, electric pain in the mid...[Read More] Understanding Leg Pain and Numbness After Orthognathic Surgery
Understanding Finger Weakness: Causes and Solutions for Right Index Finger
Unable to lift fingers? I am unable to fully extend my right index finger to form the number "1." The finger often can only be raised halfway before I feel weakness and cannot straighten it further, although sometimes I can lift it a little higher. It varies throughout ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Ren, You mentioned that your fingers often can only be raised halfway before becoming weak and unable to straighten. This may indicate an abnormality in the extensor indicis muscle, which is primarily innervated by the median nerve extending from the cervical spine. How...[Read More] Understanding Finger Weakness: Causes and Solutions for Right Index Finger
Leg Numbness and Weakness After Walking: Diabetes Concerns
On Saturday, after walking a longer distance, I experienced numbness and weakness in my calves and thighs? Hello Doctor, my mother has a nearly 30-year history of diabetes. Recently, her hemoglobin A1c was 7.8. After visiting the clinic on Saturday, she walked about 800 meters to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Xiao Wei, You mentioned that your mother experienced symptoms of numbness and weakness in her thighs after walking approximately 800 meters on Sunday. If the numbness is in the thighs, we may need to consider lumbar nerve root compression. Symptoms of peripheral nerve c...[Read More] Leg Numbness and Weakness After Walking: Diabetes Concerns
Managing Nerve Pain and Swelling in Elderly Patients After Spine Surgery
Tightness in the thigh muscles, numbness, and mild edema in the legs? My mother, who is 88 years old, participated in a volunteer trip on November 14, where she walked too much, resulting in foot pain and nerve compression that prevented her from sleeping and standing. During thi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Amy, You mentioned that your mother is experiencing numbness in her feet, along with a sensation that the tendons in her right foot seem to be pulling up towards her buttocks. This may indicate compression of the lumbar nerve roots. Post-surgery, it is common to encount...[Read More] Managing Nerve Pain and Swelling in Elderly Patients After Spine Surgery
Understanding Mild Numbness in the Feet: Causes and Concerns
Slight tingling in the soles of the feet? Hello, doctor. Recently (about two weeks ago), I suddenly noticed a slight tingling sensation in the soles of my feet while sitting at work. However, I had not experienced this phenomenon before while sitting in the same chair and positio...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Hou, You mentioned experiencing slight numbness in your feet, which may be a symptom of plantar fasciitis and indicates peripheral nerve compression. Prolonged fixed positions, repetitive motions, and overtraining can lead to peripheral nerve compression. Activities su...[Read More] Understanding Mild Numbness in the Feet: Causes and Concerns
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 Knee Pain: When to Seek Neurological Evaluation
Knee pain Hello, Dr. Jiang... My mother has been experiencing knee pain for the past three months, with symptoms fluctuating. However, in the last two weeks, not only has the knee pain worsened, but she is also experiencing pain throughout her entire leg, making it difficult for ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "knee pain" may need to consider knee joint inflammation. Pain or swelling in the joint, especially during excessive activity or when going up and down stairs, or when standing up after prolonged sitting, can be more pronounced. In the m...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: When to Seek Neurological Evaluation
Persistent Pain After Facelift Surgery: Is It a Long-Term Side Effect?
It has been a year since the facelift surgery, but the head still feels tight and numb, causing unbearable pain? In November 2022, I underwent a facelift surgery. Starting in February 2023, I experienced tightness and electric shock-like sensations in my head, along with recurren...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Cheng, You mentioned that the "tightness and electric sensation in your head" may indicate peripheral sensory nerve compression. These symptoms could be exacerbated by tightness in the cervical myofascia. It would be beneficial for you to supplement with B vit...[Read More] Persistent Pain After Facelift Surgery: Is It a Long-Term Side Effect?
Post-Stroke Numbness and Tingling: Causes and Treatment Options
After recovering from a stroke, there may be a tingling or numb sensation on one side of the body? Hello, Dr. Jiang! My father is 72 years old and had a stroke six months ago. After lying in the hospital for two weeks, he was able to walk slowly with support, and two months later...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Uber, You mentioned that your father has been experiencing a persistent tingling sensation on one side of his body (including his hand and foot), accompanied by a warm feeling and dulled temperature perception, which has intensified in recent days. These symptoms may su...[Read More] Post-Stroke Numbness and Tingling: Causes and Treatment Options
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
Unexplained Right Leg Pain and Numbness: Possible Nerve Compression?
Unexplained tremors, pain, and numbness in the right foot? Hello Doctor, during my middle school years, I was diagnosed with a herniated disc after a classmate pulled my chair, causing me to fall. I tried physical therapy and corticosteroid injections, but they were not very effe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. W, You mentioned experiencing sudden severe pain in your right heel and persistent numbness and tingling. How should this be addressed? Thank you, doctor. Your symptoms indeed warrant consideration of lumbar nerve root compression. Typical discomfort associated with l...[Read More] Unexplained Right Leg Pain and Numbness: Possible Nerve Compression?
Will Numbness in My Foot Heal on Its Own After an Injury?
Will numbness in the feet resolve on its own? I recently sprained my right ankle and have been taking muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory injections, which are helping me recover. However, I am experiencing a tingling sensation on the right side of my right big toe and the lef...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Ah-Jie: You mentioned experiencing a tingling sensation on the right side of your right big toe and the left side of your right index toe, which may suggest a possible injury to the deep peroneal nerve. The pathway of the deep peroneal nerve begins at the lateral aspect o...[Read More] Will Numbness in My Foot Heal on Its Own After an Injury?
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
Head Injury from Rolling Door: Symptoms and Next Steps
Hit the top of the head against a rolling metal door? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I accidentally bumped into a rolling shutter door that was just about to rise while I was bending down. At the moment of impact, I felt nauseous once and experienced a temporary loss of vision twice. ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "I can't really turn my head, and washing my hair while bending over causes severe pain. The right side also hurts a lot while sleeping, but it feels a bit better after waking up." Your symptoms may suggest inflammation of the cervic...[Read More] Head Injury from Rolling Door: Symptoms and Next Steps
Can Numbness in Your Pinky Finger Be Self-Treated?
Numbness in the little finger? About a month ago, I started experiencing numbness in my left pinky finger. I work a sedentary job and suspect that it may be due to prolonged smartphone use and other factors. Doctor, can this condition improve on its own, or should I seek medical ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. YoYo, You mentioned that "the little finger on your left hand has started to feel numb," which may indicate ulnar nerve compression. The ulnar nerve innervates part of the little finger and half of the ring finger, as well as the palm beneath these fingers, le...[Read More] Can Numbness in Your Pinky Finger Be Self-Treated?
Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: When to See a Neurologist
Involuntary muscle twitching? Hello doctor, I have had this issue since middle school. Usually, whenever I relax or lie down for a while, I start to feel discomfort around my right elbow. I have to move it to alleviate that uncomfortable sensation, but after a while, it returns. ...
Dr. Wu Mukhan Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may be caused by nerve compression. It is recommended that you visit a hospital's neurology department to arrange for nerve conduction studies or electromyography for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: When to See a Neurologist
Why Yoga Practice Can Cause Numbness in Fingers: Expert Insights
Numbness in the fingers after practicing yoga? Dr. Jiang: Hello! One day while practicing the cat stretch in yoga, when I stretched my legs back to the maximum, I suddenly felt a tingling, electric sensation in my fingers. Later, during a movement where I squatted with my hands o...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Yang, You mentioned, "When I place both hands on the ground and then jump my legs back while inhaling, I suddenly feel a shock sensation in my eight fingers (excluding my thumbs)." This symptom may suggest compression of the ulnar nerve and possibly some invo...[Read More] Why Yoga Practice Can Cause Numbness in Fingers: Expert Insights