Nerve damage, Neurology FAQ - Page 2

Toe issues with numbness upon touch or pressure? Six months ago, an object fell and pressed on my right big toe, causing no external injury or bruising. I experienced pain for a few days, and while walking, I didn't feel much discomfort. However, when I pressed on the big to...

Leg neuropathy, polyneuropathy? Hello Doctor, I have consulted multiple physicians (in rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and neurology), but I still cannot identify the problem... I am 32 years old and work as a software engineer. My symptoms seem quite variable, and I h...

Long-term lower back pain after gynecological surgery? Hello Doctor, I have undergone about five surgeries due to gynecological issues including chocolate cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, and uterine fibrosis. The last surgery was approximately 5-6 years ago when I had a laparosco...

Seven months after undergoing surgery for a fracture above the left ankle with the placement of a metal plate, there is still persistent numbness and tingling below the ankle? Hello Doctor, I am writing on behalf of my father. He is 56 years old. Last September, he had an acciden...

Is it neuropathic pain? Hello, doctor: I accidentally strained my left ear, and now it hurts. Is this nerve pain? I also feel a tingling and sharp pain in my left cheek, in front of my ear, under my jaw, and in my neck. What should I do? What could be the cause? Which specialist ...

Neck issues, numbness in the limbs, facial nerve twitching? Initially, I experienced tightness in my shoulders and neck along with numbness in my hands (more severe in the right hand). Subsequently, I began to feel numbness in my left foot, and the muscles on both sides of my nec...

Medication Use Can nerve paralysis be treated with B-complex vitamins and zinc supplements, or is it better to take Enada capsules?

Numbness in the soles of the feet? Hello, doctor. Three years ago, I was diagnosed with autonomic nervous system dysfunction due to dizziness. After taking medication, my condition improved significantly, and I stopped taking the medication. However, I have experienced intermitte...

Foot problems Two months ago, I had ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) inserted in both groin areas due to lung issues. After 11 days, my condition improved, and I was discharged. Initially, I felt weak all over from lying in bed for too long, so I didn't notice anyt...

Lower limb paralysis with loss of sensation? Hello Doctor: Regarding the issue of numbness in both calves, what tests should be conducted to confirm if there is peripheral nerve damage? Should I see a neurologist, a neurosurgeon, or an orthopedic surgeon? Thank you.

Myasthenia Gravis, medication issues? Hello Doctor: I previously experienced lumbar disc protrusion with lower back pain and ankle numbness. The doctor prescribed Methylcobalamin (B12) for nerve maintenance, but it doesn't seem to be effective. Is this considered a high-dose...

Minor stroke with cerebral hemorrhage? Hello, doctor. My father was diagnosed with a hemorrhagic stroke due to hypertension on October 9th of this year. The blood clot is 25cc, and the doctor mentioned waiting for the clot to be reabsorbed, which should take about three months. C...

Numbness following facial impact? Hello, doctor. I had an accident where I hit the corner of a table near my eyebrow and eye. There is a wound below my right eyebrow, and it is swollen. After the impact, I experienced numbness in the right eyebrow, right eyelid, right side of my ...

Saddle area sensory loss or numbness? Hello, doctor. A few months ago, I strained my lower back, and since then, I've been experiencing pain in my lower back when sitting. About a month ago, I suddenly noticed a decrease in the urge to urinate and defecate, and my ability to...

There is pain in the right elbow when bent, along with numbness in the little finger and ring finger? Hello Doctor, recently during a nap while sleeping on my side, I felt numbness in my little finger and ring finger, along with pain on the inner side of my elbow. After searching...

Toe pain and forefoot pain? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing pain, tightness, soreness, numbness, and weakness in my foot for the past two years. I have undergone 12 sessions of shockwave therapy, each with 10,000 pulses, but the symptoms remain the same, although there ha...

The tip of the finger was punctured by scissors and has become numb after healing? At the end of January this year, I accidentally punctured the tip joint of my middle finger with scissors, resulting in a deep wound (leaving a one-centimeter scar on the surface). Initially, I onl...

Post-concussion syndrome A 68-year-old elderly individual fell on the street a few months ago for unknown reasons, resulting in a head injury with a laceration on the left forehead that required 5-6 stitches. After the laceration healed, the individual developed insomnia and a pe...

Numbness and pain in the left thigh? Hello, I occasionally experience an involuntary twitching sensation in the skin on the outer side of my left thigh, and it feels somewhat numb. This has been happening for a while. After doing leg exercises at the gym last week, I felt fine, b...

After seeing or thinking about bloody and nauseating images, the visual field becomes narrowed? Hello Doctor, my son is 19 years old. Since he was about 11, he has experienced episodes where his vision narrows after seeing graphic images (such as corpses or dissection scenes), bu...