Nerve compression, Neurology FAQ - Page 24

Numbness in the right little finger..? Hello doctor, I recently started working out at the gym and I've noticed that my right wrist feels sore. When I write at a desk, my right pinky finger feels numb, as if there's pressure on the nerve. The other areas of my right han...

I apologize, but could you please clarify the issue regarding the numbness in your toes? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for asking you again: I have been soaking my foot in warm water for 2-3 days, but the condition is still the same. I would like to ask you, if this persists without...

Is lower back pain a spinal nerve issue? Hello, about two months ago, my 56-year-old mother was hit while riding her bicycle and fell. The handlebars of the bicycle struck her chest, and at the time, she didn't feel much discomfort. However, in the past two weeks, she has be...

Numbness in the right big toe? Hello, I would like to ask about the symptoms of numbness in the left half of the right big toe, while the rest of the foot feels normal. Additionally, when bending forward or backward, there is a strange sensation in the spine (in the lower back ar...

Peripheral nerve disorders refer to conditions that affect the peripheral nervous system, which includes all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These disorders can result from various causes, including trauma, infections, metabolic issues, autoimmune diseases, and here...

Emergency! Numbness on the left side of the body? Hello, Dr. Yeh: Yesterday afternoon while I was working, I misjudged the position of a chair and sat down hard, causing my buttocks to collide forcefully with the corner of the chair near my thigh. At the time, I didn't feel ...

Numbness extending from the sole of the foot to the back of the hip, and now the hands are starting to feel numb as well? Hello Doctor, a few days ago I started experiencing muscle soreness in both of my legs. At first, I thought it was just fatigue, but yesterday it became very ...

Peripheral nerve atrophy!! Hello Dr. Yeh! ^^ My mother previously went to the hospital for an examination and was found to have peripheral nerve atrophy. Additionally, her right hand may be experiencing soreness and pain due to overuse, which prevents her from doing heavy househo...

Numbness in the fingers? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing a slight tingling sensation in my left pinky and ring fingers. There was a period when I didn't have this issue, but it has started again. This problem does not occur in winter but happens in summer, a...

Nerve compression injury? Dear Dr. Lai, I participated in a meditation retreat from February 15, 2004, for a duration of twelve days. However, on the first night, I experienced significant pain in my left knee after sitting for less than an hour (this was the first meditation se...

What condition could cause numbness and pain in the palm without any soreness? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing numbness and tingling in my palms lately (not in my arms), and it has been progressively worsening. It doesn't feel sore, and initially, it was only in my r...

Legs shaking during sleep? Hello Doctor: My partner's legs involuntarily shake while sleeping, and both legs are affected, usually about every half hour. This has been happening for several years. When I massage his calves, he says it feels very sore, but there hasn't b...

Pain Hello, doctor. I previously experienced a concussion with loss of consciousness and temporary memory loss. At that time, only an X-ray of my head was taken, which showed only mild swelling of the skull. My friends said I was airborne and landed headfirst. Now, I often have h...

Nerve compression Hello Doctor: Recently, I went to the hospital for an examination, and the diagnosis revealed that there is nerve compression between the fourth and fifth vertebrae, causing symptoms of pain in the buttocks. The doctor has currently recommended laser surgery. I ...

Spinal injury Hello, Doctor: I accidentally fell and landed on my buttocks, initially feeling pain near the groin and lower back, but it wasn't very severe. I went to the orthopedic department at National Taiwan University Hospital and the neurosurgery department at Tri-Serv...

There is a tingling and burning sensation in the face? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my father. He has a tingling and burning sensation on the left side of his face. Could this be a neurological issue? Additionally, the tingling and burning sensation started in a small...

Urgent! Intervertebral disc herniation with neurological symptoms caused by work-related factors? Hello Doctor, Could you please reply to me as quickly as possible? Thank you! Nearly 10 months ago, I sustained a back injury at work and underwent an MRI at Veterans General Hospi...

Neck pain Dear Dr. Yeh, I have been troubled by neck pain for the past few months. I previously visited an orthopedic clinic, and at first, I felt some improvement during rehabilitation. However, after nearly a month, my condition seems to have worsened compared to before. I wou...

excuse me? Hello. Recently, I've been experiencing frequent numbness in my hands, especially when I wake up after sleeping. I also feel numbness in my hands after riding a motorcycle for about ten minutes, but shaking them helps. Additionally, I sometimes feel a warm and diz...

Numbness in the hands? Hello, I have been waking up every morning due to numbness in my right hand, and sometimes my left hand experiences the same issue. However, I do not compress my hands while sleeping. When I first get up, if I raise my arms slightly for a while, I easily ex...