Understanding Eye Twitching and Facial Discomfort: Possible Causes and Solutions
After the twitching of the lower right eyelid, my face feels strange? Hello doctor, about four or five days ago, my right lower eyelid twitched for 2-3 days intermittently. Yesterday, the eyelid stopped twitching, but I felt some tightness in the area of my right cheekbone. Today...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss CC, You mentioned that "the apple of my right cheek feels a bit tight..." Have you looked in the mirror? Is there any asymmetry? Issues with the cervical spine typically manifest near the area behind the ear. If the symptoms persist, I recommend visiting a ne...[Read More] Understanding Eye Twitching and Facial Discomfort: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Left Knee Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the left knee? Hello, I've been experiencing some tingling in my left knee over the past couple of days, especially when standing or walking, but not much when sitting. I would like to know what kind of issue this might be and how I can improve it. Thank you.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. KiKi, You mentioned that your left knee suddenly feels a bit numb. This symptom may suggest possible compression of the third lumbar vertebra or the femoral nerve. Symptoms of peripheral nerve compression include: 1. Pain characterized by burning or tingling sensation...[Read More] Understanding Left Knee Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Post-Exercise Numbness: Is It Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Mild numbness in the hand after exercise? Hello doctor, a couple of days ago I practiced riding a motorcycle. I'm not sure if it's because I haven't exercised much during the summer or if it's due to the weight of the motorcycle, but after pulling the bike, I ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Katie, You mentioned that "my left hand feels a bit numb, it's not very severe and I can move it without pain." This symptom resembles the signs of peripheral nerve compression affecting the sensory nerves. You may want to wait until the soreness and swe...[Read More] Understanding Post-Exercise Numbness: Is It Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Understanding Calf Pain: Is It a Neurological Issue?
Calf issues? Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to ask about experiencing cramping sensations in one calf, along with occasional pain that encompasses the entire leg. The pain is particularly intense around the inner heel, and sometimes there is a feeling of warmth. Could these sympto...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Yu: You mentioned that "the inner heel is particularly painful... sometimes it feels a bit warm," which may indicate symptoms of nerve compression due to intervertebral disc pressure, accompanied by the following phenomena, which are characteristic of peripher...[Read More] Understanding Calf Pain: Is It a Neurological Issue?
Understanding Headaches and Body Numbness: When to Seek Medical Help
Headache and body numbness? I have never encountered this situation before, so I am documenting it to consult a physician: On the first day, my heart was racing all day, and I felt restless. On the second day, in the middle of the night, my heart rate increased to the point that ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Yang, You mentioned that "I do not experience major headaches in daily life, but occasionally feel dizzy and nauseous, sometimes lack appetite, and my hands and feet feel weak. When walking, I often feel like my legs lack strength..." Your symptoms seem to be ...[Read More] Understanding Headaches and Body Numbness: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus and Nerve Issues: A Patient's Journey
Right ear pain? Doctor: I wake up at night with numbness in my left hand, which feels like an electric shock type of numbness, or just numbness. I also feel a sense of emptiness and swelling at the top of my head. I woke up at 1:20 AM, with blood pressure readings of 94/58/73 on ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Lin, You mentioned, "Does autonomic nervous system dysfunction cause hand numbness that is not due to pressure points?" If it is due to hyperventilation leading to decreased carbon dioxide levels in the blood, resulting in an increased pH, this condition is m...[Read More] Understanding Pulsatile Tinnitus and Nerve Issues: A Patient's Journey
Intermittent Numbness in the Sole: Should You Be Concerned?
Intermittent numbness in the soles of the feet? Hello doctor, I have suddenly noticed that the sole of my left foot feels numb for a second, then normal for a second, and then numb again, whether I am sitting or lying down. This has been ongoing. Is this a serious issue? Thank yo...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ben: Your symptoms may suggest peripheral nerve compression, such as compression of the plantar nerve or injury to the sciatic nerve. Common symptoms of peripheral nerve compression include pain, numbness, and weakness. The causes may include acute direct injury: nerve ...[Read More] Intermittent Numbness in the Sole: Should You Be Concerned?
Understanding Foot Numbness and Small Steps: Neurological Insights
Numbness in the toes and shuffling gait? Hello Dr. Jiang, I am 72 years old this year. I previously visited a neurologist because I experience small shuffling steps when walking and cannot turn my head too quickly, otherwise I feel dizzy. Both of my feet feel numb, primarily in t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Aunt Hsu: You mentioned, "Is it possible to improve small fiber symptoms through dopamine in non-Parkinson's disease?" The answer is no. You also noted that "both feet feel numb, primarily in the toes," which may indicate symptoms of peripheral ne...[Read More] Understanding Foot Numbness and Small Steps: Neurological Insights
Understanding Numbness and Weakness in Limbs: Possible Causes and Solutions
Numbness and even weakness in the limbs? Recently, I started experiencing numbness in both hands that lasted all day. The next day, the numbness in my hands persisted and spread to my legs, along with stiffness and numbness in my right shoulder and neck. On the third day, the num...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that you have a noticeable loss of sensation in the soles of your feet, which may indicate a potential issue with nerve compression. This can occur due to prolonged fixed positions, repetitive movements over time, or excessive training, including situa...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Weakness in Limbs: Possible Causes and Solutions
Burning Feet: Understanding Causes and Seeking the Right Specialist
Burning sensation in the soles of the feet? I constantly feel a burning sensation in the soles of my feet, and they become sore and weak after standing for a long time. I have consulted many specialties, but no cause has been identified. Could you please advise if there might be ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Su, You mentioned that you feel a constant burning sensation in the soles of your feet, which is indicative of peripheral neuropathy. Symptoms of peripheral nerve compression include: 1. Pain characterized by burning and tingling sensations. 2. Symptoms that have a spec...[Read More] Burning Feet: Understanding Causes and Seeking the Right Specialist
Burning Feet: Understanding Neurological Causes and Solutions
Burning sensation in the soles of the feet? I constantly feel a burning sensation in the soles of my feet, and they become sore and weak after standing for a long time. I have consulted various specialists, but no cause has been identified. Could you please advise if there might ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Su, You mentioned that "the soles of my feet feel hot all the time," which is a symptom associated with peripheral neuropathy. Symptoms of peripheral nerve compression include: 1. Pain characterized by burning sensations and tingling; 2. Symptoms that have a ...[Read More] Burning Feet: Understanding Neurological Causes and Solutions
Understanding Right Leg Numbness: Causes and Treatment Options
Numbness in the right leg upon sitting down? Hello, doctor! I'm asking on behalf of my dad, who is 61 years old. Recently, whenever he sits down, his right leg starts to feel numb, along with symptoms of soreness and pain. This mainly occurs in the area from his knee to his ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that your father experiences numbness, as well as soreness and pain in his right leg as soon as he sits down. It may be necessary to first consider a herniated disc leading to localized inflammatory responses that cause lower back pain, which may also extend ...[Read More] Understanding Right Leg Numbness: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Persistent Hand Numbness: Causes and Treatment Options
The issue of hand numbness has persisted for nearly a year without improvement? Hello, doctor. I work in the food service industry and frequently use my hands. I often experience numbness in my hands when lifting heavy objects. My dominant left hand often wakes me up at night due...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Chien, You mentioned, "What other methods can be used to determine the underlying cause of my hand numbness? Could it be related to my neck?" Common symptoms of peripheral nerve compression include pain, numbness, and weakness. Peripheral nerve examinations ca...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Hand Numbness: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Left Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the left foot? Hello, doctor. Due to the recent hot weather, I have been using a fan at home. I'm not sure if it's because the fan was blowing directly on my feet, but after a while, my feet felt unusually cold. After turning off the fan, my right foot retur...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Liu, You mentioned that you have been experiencing a persistent numbness in your left foot up to the ankle. This may be due to peripheral nerve compression, possibly from pressure on the fibular nerve during sleep. Common symptoms of peripheral nerve compression include...[Read More] Understanding Left Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Why Do My Fingers Tingle After Intense Soccer Matches?
Numbness in the hands after intense exercise? Hello doctor, I usually play soccer regularly. Generally, I don't have any issues, but if I play more intensely on a given day (for example, during a match), my fingers on both hands start to feel numb after the activity and this...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. George, You mentioned that "after a day of intense kicking (such as during a match), my fingers on both hands start to feel numb." I would like to know if your numbness has a band-like distribution. We need to rule out the possibility of cervical nerve compres...[Read More] Why Do My Fingers Tingle After Intense Soccer Matches?
Understanding Prominent Dorsalis Pedis Pulse: When to Seek Medical Attention
Dorsalis pedis artery pulse is prominent? In the past two weeks, I have noticed a significant pulsation in the arteries on the dorsum of my right foot. There is no numbness in my foot, and I haven't been standing or walking for long periods. Most of the time, I can feel the ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss BB, You mentioned that "the artery on the dorsum of your right foot is noticeably pulsating." Have you compared the pulsations of the dorsalis pedis arteries on both sides? Generally, we should not be able to feel the pulsation of blood vessels; however, if t...[Read More] Understanding Prominent Dorsalis Pedis Pulse: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Prominent Dorsalis Pedis Pulse: When to Seek Medical Attention
Dorsalis pedis artery pulsation is prominent? In the past two weeks, I have noticed a significant pulsation in the artery on the dorsum of my right foot. There is no numbness in my foot, and I haven't been standing or walking for long periods. Most of the time, I can feel th...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. BB, You mentioned that "the artery on the dorsum of your right foot is noticeably pulsating." Have you compared the pulsations of the dorsalis pedis arteries on both sides? Generally, we should not be able to feel the pulsation of blood vessels, but if the art...[Read More] Understanding Prominent Dorsalis Pedis Pulse: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Pulsating Dorsalis Pedis Artery: When to Seek Medical Attention
Dorsalis pedis artery pulsation is prominent? In the past two weeks, I have noticed a significant pulsation in the arteries on the dorsum of my right foot. There is no numbness in my foot, and I haven't been standing or walking for long periods. Most of the time, I can feel ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. BB: You mentioned that "the artery on the dorsum of your right foot is noticeably pulsating." Have you compared the pulsation of the dorsalis pedis arteries on both sides? Generally, we should not be able to feel the pulsation of blood vessels, but if the arte...[Read More] Understanding Pulsating Dorsalis Pedis Artery: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Hand Tremors After an Accident: Is It Normal?
Tremor issues? A few weeks ago, after a car accident, my hand started to feel weak, and I noticed that it trembles when I make a fist. I had an MRI done by a neurosurgeon, who said there were no significant issues with my spinal nerves. Then I went to a rehabilitation specialist,...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "my hand started to feel weak, and then I noticed that my hand trembles when I make a fist. However, after an MRI examination by a neurosurgeon, the doctor said there were no significant issues with my spinal nerves." I wonder if you are...[Read More] Understanding Hand Tremors After an Accident: Is It Normal?
Understanding Left-Sided Tingling: Possible Neurological Causes
Left-sided paresthesia? Hello, doctor. For the past few days, I've been experiencing mild tingling sensations on my left cheek, left hand, and left foot. Today, when I woke up, my fingers felt particularly sore and tingly. I'm curious about the cause, as there are no is...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Cactus, You mentioned that you are experiencing mild tingling sensations in your left face, left hand, and left foot, particularly in your fingers upon waking up today. I would like to know if the area of your facial symptoms extends beyond your chin. Your symptoms may...[Read More] Understanding Left-Sided Tingling: Possible Neurological Causes