Understanding Cold Hands and Feet: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness and coldness in the hands and feet? Hello Doctor: Since childhood, I have easily experienced cold hands and feet. I am currently eighteen years old and preparing for university entrance exams in my senior year of high school. I have been maintaining a posture of looking ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Jessie, the symptoms you experience after exercising indicate that your body is redirecting blood circulation to the central areas, sacrificing circulation in your extremities. It is evident that your usual blood pressure is on the lower side. There is no need for medical at...[Read More] Understanding Cold Hands and Feet: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Concerns After a Cold
Dizziness condition? Hello, I have a cold these days and have seen a doctor and taken medication. However, I occasionally feel dizzy, particularly at the back of my head near the top. Sometimes, the back of my head feels cool. What could be the reason for this? Thank you.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, experiencing unusual sensations in the back of your head after taking cold medication may be due to a decrease in peripheral vascular tone caused by neural reflexes, leading to blood pooling in peripheral tissues and insufficient blood flow to th...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Concerns After a Cold
Understanding Ulnar Nerve Compression: Symptoms and Relief Strategies
Ulnar nerve compression Hello doctor, I often rest my left hand on the computer desk to support my chin while using the computer. I've noticed that my left ring finger and little finger have been tingling for the past couple of days, and my shoulder is also a bit sore. I loo...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms in your left hand may indicate ulnar nerve pathology, with cubital tunnel syndrome being one of the possibilities. Diagnosis can be made through neurological examination and medical history; additionally, nerve conduction studies may...[Read More] Understanding Ulnar Nerve Compression: Symptoms and Relief Strategies
Understanding Headaches and Abdominal Pain: When to See a Neurologist
Diagnosis and Etiology I apologize for the inconvenience, and I sincerely seek your advice. My father recently experienced a headache (not the kind associated with a cold) after cleaning the water tank. Following that, he had difficulty urinating and experienced intermittent abdo...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is unclear whether your father's cervical spine has degeneration causing nerve compression, which in turn could affect the autonomic nervous system, leading to symptoms such as bloating or urinary difficulties. Additionally, some muscle r...[Read More] Understanding Headaches and Abdominal Pain: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Numbness and Dizziness Explained
Dizziness and a feeling of pressure in the back of the head? Hello, Doctor! I would like to ask about an incident that occurred on the night of April 8th. I was lying in bed watching TV and used my left pinky finger to scratch my face when suddenly my left pinky became weak and u...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms seem to resemble sensory abnormalities in the distribution area of the eighth cervical nerve root caused by nerve compression, along with shoulder and neck pain. The common causes are often due to overwork or poor posture leading to...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Numbness and Dizziness Explained
Understanding Numbness and Tingling in the Calf: Causes and Solutions
There is a patch on my calf that has little sensation? Today, after getting up from a chair, I noticed that there is a spot on the front of my calf that feels fine when I don't move it, but as soon as I move, it feels a bit numb and tingly. This sensation has persisted for a...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms may suggest peripheral nerve compression. Generally, for nerve compression or injury, medications such as anti-inflammatory pain relievers and vitamin B can help alleviate numbness and pain. Rehabilitation treatments like heat thera...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Tingling in the Calf: Causes and Solutions
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 Numbness in Hands and Face: When to Seek Help
Numbness in the hands and face? Hello, about one or two months ago, I started experiencing numbness in the fingers of both hands (mainly in the outermost joints, with the middle three fingers being the most affected and the thumb less so). Initially, it occurred only occasionally...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider cervical disc herniation causing nerve compression, which can lead to symptoms of radiating abnormal sensations. Disc herniation can also occur due to sudden injuries, such as a rapid head turn, or due to prolonged...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Hands and Face: When to Seek Help
Understanding Muscle Twitches and Dizziness: Neurological Insights
Muscle twitching Hello doctor, I have recently been feeling like my balance is leaning to the left. Sometimes I feel dizzy, and my hands occasionally feel weak, although they can feel normal at other times. Additionally, my muscles sometimes twitch.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the most common cause of the left-sided neck symptoms is cervical myofascial pain. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the trapezius muscle in the back of the neck, resulting in neck and shoulder soreness, stiffness, and tigh...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Twitches and Dizziness: Neurological Insights
Can Hirayama Disease and Spinal Injuries Cause Headaches and Dizziness?
Hirayama disease Can cervical spondylosis and nerve compression due to acquired injuries lead to headaches and dizziness?
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the possible cause of cervical spondylotic myelopathy may be repetitive or sustained neck flexion, which causes abnormal anterior displacement of the cervical dura mater in the lower neck, leading to compression of the cervical spinal cord. Repea...[Read More] Can Hirayama Disease and Spinal Injuries Cause Headaches and Dizziness?
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 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 Right Calf Weakness and Involuntary Muscle Twitching
Weakness in the right calf accompanied by involuntary muscle twitching? Sometimes, after sitting for a long time, I experience a sharp, needle-like pain on the left side near my tailbone. Recently, I've also felt weakness in my right calf, with involuntary muscle twitching, ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear, it is possible that the nerve is being compressed. Please try to change your posture and seek a consultation with a neurologist as soon as possible.[Read More] Understanding Right Calf Weakness and Involuntary Muscle Twitching
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 Numbness and Pain: Is It Sciatica?
Numbness in the feet while sleeping? Hello, I would like to ask if experiencing gradual numbness in the inner left thigh while lying flat or in a certain sitting position, along with occasional mild soreness in the lower back on the left side, could be symptoms of sciatica? Thank...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Amo, the symptoms you mentioned are somewhat different from typical sciatica. I recommend that you frequently change your position to avoid symptoms of nerve compression.[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Pain: Is It Sciatica?
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
Understanding Left Facial Numbness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Numbness in the left cheek? Hello Doctor, my question is that initially I felt like there was a foreign body in my eye, but after visiting an ophthalmologist, they said there was no foreign body. I have also experienced a tingling sensation in the left side of my cheek. The ophth...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
According to your description, the facial sensation abnormalities you mentioned are primarily governed by the trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve). The area extending from below the left eye to the left side of the lip corresponds to the second division of the trigeminal ne...[Read More] Understanding Left Facial Numbness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Insights
Dizziness and numbness in the legs? Menstrual cramps are severe, and I usually don't consume cold drinks; I drink a lot of water. Recently, for the past two to three months, I've experienced sudden numbness in my legs during class, and my head often feels like it pauses...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello Ms. Lon: Numbness in the legs is a symptom that can have multiple causes: 1) Unilateral leg numbness may be attributed to poor posture, nerve compression, or inadequate blood circulation, among other factors. 2) Bilateral leg numbness requires consideration of systemic issu...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Numbness: Neurological Insights
Numbness in Big Toe: Understanding Nerve Compression Issues
Numbness in the big toe? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing numbness at the base of my big toe. When I stand on the floor, only the other four toes feel cold, while the sensation in my big toe is not very pronounced. When I press on it with my fingers, there is a tingling pai...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The most common issue is indeed nerve compression, often due to a problem with a small branch of a peripheral nerve. Localized single nerve inflammation or ischemia can also occasionally occur. Generally, the problem is related to footwear that is too narrow or too rigid. It is r...[Read More] Numbness in Big Toe: Understanding Nerve Compression Issues