Understanding Hand Weakness: When to Seek Medical Advice
Hand problems Hello, doctor. I am currently in high school, and I recently noticed that when I write with my right hand, I suddenly experience a feeling of weakness, making it difficult to apply force. If I force myself to write, my handwriting becomes crooked, and it feels like ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms are more indicative of ulnar nerve neuropathy, particularly affecting the branches on the back of the hand. This condition can occur when the elbow rests on a hard surface or when pressure is applied to the elbow, such as during com...[Read More] Understanding Hand Weakness: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding the Severity of Numbness and Tingling in Neurology
Numbness and pain in the hands and feet? The sensations of tingling, dullness (like skin), itching (like ants crawling), and electric shock can vary in severity. If pinching still causes pain, it indicates that the nerves are likely still intact and functioning.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Our peripheral nerves can be classified into large fiber nerves and small fiber nerves. Large fiber nerves are responsible for motor functions (muscle movement) and proprioception (sensation from muscles, joints, etc.). Small fiber nerves are responsible for sensations of ...[Read More] Understanding the Severity of Numbness and Tingling in Neurology
Understanding Head Injuries: Symptoms and Recovery Tips
Head issues Hello Doctor: Last night I fell and hit my buttocks. After getting up, I experienced dizziness and blurred vision that lasted for about 20 seconds. During that time, I also hit the back left side of my head. After 20 seconds, I returned to normal but noticed that touc...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned (1) Is it normal to experience dizziness, blurred vision, or even a brief loss of consciousness after hitting the back of the head? A: Yes, because the occipital lobe is responsible for vision, external force impacts can cause temporary visual symptoms, such ...[Read More] Understanding Head Injuries: Symptoms and Recovery Tips
Understanding Nerve Pain: Causes of Numbness and Discomfort in Limbs
Numbness and stiffness in the hands and feet, pain in the shoulders and neck? Hello, Doctor. About a month ago, I started waking up at night to find my left hand completely numb and I couldn't feel my little finger. After a few minutes of movement, I regained sensation, but ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that "every night when I lie down, if my neck is compressed (by the bed or pillow), it gradually becomes numb and painful to the point of waking me up." This symptom may resemble cervical radiculopathy due to nerve root compression. "After abou...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Pain: Causes of Numbness and Discomfort in Limbs
Persistent Scalp Tingling and Tightness After Shingles: Seeking Relief
Scalp tingling, tightness, and burning sensation? I have shingles on my head and right eye, which has lasted for 2 months. The neuropathic pain has resolved, and my right eye is fine. However, I still experience numbness, tightness, and burning sensations on my scalp. My neurolog...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Mr. Hsieh! Herpes zoster can cause nerve damage, and the recovery time is relatively long. Please be patient and cooperate with the treatment.[Read More] Persistent Scalp Tingling and Tightness After Shingles: Seeking Relief
Understanding Mild Polyneuropathy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Care
Thigh soreness issue? I have a daily habit of walking or running, but I experience soreness in my thighs when going upstairs. During rehabilitation treatment, the rehabilitation physician arranged for a nerve conduction study, which indicated mild polyneuropathy. I was subsequent...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: 1. Is mild polyneuropathy referring to any issues or abnormalities in both feet? A: It typically indicates that nerve conduction is slower than normal or that the response waveforms are smaller. This is related to skin resistance during examination and lower external te...[Read More] Understanding Mild Polyneuropathy: Symptoms, Treatment, and Care
Understanding Numbness in Limbs: When to Seek Medical Attention
Numbness in the limbs? Hello, I have been sitting for long periods while using the computer, and four days ago, when I sat at a 90-degree angle, I started to feel numbness in the upper left part of my back. However, when I stand up or lie back in a chair at about a 20-degree angl...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description—your right foot is experiencing numbness. The sensation of numbness in your right foot extends from the foot to the calf, but does not reach the thigh. It feels like the source is in the little toe and spreads to the calf. This level of numbness m...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Limbs: When to Seek Medical Attention
Dizziness and Trapezius Pain: When to See a Neurologist?
Dizziness and trapezius muscle pain? Hello, Dr. Jiang. Recently, I've been experiencing neck pain and discomfort in my trapezius muscles, and I've also had some pain in my forehead and head. Whenever I sit and use the computer (due to work), the discomfort worsens. Some...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it may be necessary to consider cervical spine disorders, specifically cervical spondylosis, which can cause neck pain and stiffness. This condition may compress nearby nerve roots, leading to pain that can extend to the shoulders, arms, and hand...[Read More] Dizziness and Trapezius Pain: When to See a Neurologist?
Is Increased Hand Numbness After Electromyography Normal?
After the electromyography (EMG) test, the numbness in my hand has worsened? Hello doctor, recently an elder in my family has been experiencing numbness in the fingers and weakness in the lower limbs. The doctor recommended an electromyography (EMG) test. After the test, the numb...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The symptoms of your elderly family member may need to be considered for carpal tunnel syndrome or symptoms caused by ulnar nerve compression. Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to the clinical symptoms caused by the median nerve being compressed as it passes through the "...[Read More] Is Increased Hand Numbness After Electromyography Normal?
Understanding Leg Numbness and Back Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Leg numbness and lower back pain? Hello Doctor: About a month ago, I started experiencing a tingling sensation in my foot, but it would go away quickly. After receiving acupuncture treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, the tingling became more persistent. Ab...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider symptoms related to a herniated disc compressing the nerves. A herniated disc can also occur due to sudden injuries, such as twisting the waist abruptly, bending to lift heavy objects, or experiencing sudden excess...[Read More] Understanding Leg Numbness and Back Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Electric Sensations in the Right Cheekbone: A Neurological Concern
Electric sensation in the right zygomatic bone? This month, I have occasionally experienced an electric shock sensation in my right cheekbone. It's not frequent, and pressing on it provides some relief. About three days ago, I woke up with severe pain in my neck and the back...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello! It is recommended to visit the neurology outpatient clinic for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Electric Sensations in the Right Cheekbone: A Neurological Concern
Understanding Leg Numbness and Pain After a Knee Injury
Leg problems Recently, I fell and hit my right knee, and since then, I have been experiencing persistent numbness in my right leg. There is pain when I press on my calf, and it feels like there is a sensation even when I'm not directly touching it. After walking or standing ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest the possibility of peripheral nerve injury, particularly involving dysfunction of the common peroneal nerve. It is recommended that you visit a neurology or rehabilitation clinic for evaluation (such as nerve conduction studies and electromyograph...[Read More] Understanding Leg Numbness and Pain After a Knee Injury
Understanding Cervical Spine Issues and Their Impact on Brain Health
Cervical spine issues related to the brain? Recently, I have been experiencing a significant sense of pressure in the upper part of my head (crown area), frequent dizziness, and difficulty focusing my vision. I also feel pain and tension in my cervical spine, along with frequent ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest tension-type headache, which is caused by muscle tightness in the head. As for the diagnosis of poor circulation in the extremities, it may be related to peripheral vasoconstriction due to emotional stress. It is recommended that you visit a neuro...[Read More] Understanding Cervical Spine Issues and Their Impact on Brain Health
Understanding Scalp Tingling and Dizziness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Scalp tingling and dizziness? Hello, doctor. Over the past year, I have occasionally experienced dizziness and tingling in my scalp. Sometimes it occurs on one side, sometimes on both sides, and at times it even extends to my face, but there is no drooping or anything like that—j...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: The most common cause of dizziness is dysfunction of the vestibular inner ear. Common triggers include viral infections, dehydration, stress, lack of sleep, and emotional factors. The scalp may experience intermittent numbness or tingling due to various factors such as ski...[Read More] Understanding Scalp Tingling and Dizziness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Uncomfortable Head Sensations: Neurological Insights and Advice
Head discomfort? In the past, I sometimes felt that my surroundings were chaotic, but it wasn't a visual issue; it was purely a personal sensation that occurred only occasionally. My head would feel uncomfortable, as if I was receiving messages from others that I couldn'...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms may suggest a migraine with aura, which typically presents with visual disturbances. These can include seeing stars and lightning-like flashes, as well as blurred or distorted vision, all of which are common migraine auras. A few mi...[Read More] Understanding Uncomfortable Head Sensations: Neurological Insights and Advice
Persistent Headaches After Car Accident: Next Steps for Recovery
Headache persisting for more than one month after a car accident? After a car accident while wearing a helmet, the patient suffered a head impact and was hospitalized. The resident physician indicated that a brain scan revealed small blood clots, but surgery was not necessary. Ov...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest that there has been an injury to the neck muscles due to a head impact, as well as compression of the cervical nerves leading to tingling sensations. It is recommended that you consult a rehabilitation physician to discuss examination and treatmen...[Read More] Persistent Headaches After Car Accident: Next Steps for Recovery
Chronic Right Upper Arm Pain: Causes and Management Strategies
Persistent pain in the right upper arm? I would like to ask the doctor, I am currently 18 years old, but I have experienced persistent pain in my right upper arm since childhood. It is not particularly severe, but certain specific positions can trigger intense soreness, requiring...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it may be necessary to consider cervical spine disorders. Excessive force during cervical rotation and other external factors may lead to cervical instability, dislocation, and cervical disc herniation. Typical discomfort symptoms associated with...[Read More] Chronic Right Upper Arm Pain: Causes and Management Strategies
Chronic Right Upper Arm Pain: Causes and Management Strategies
Persistent pain in the right upper arm? I would like to ask the doctor, I am currently 18 years old, but I have experienced persistent pain in my right upper arm since childhood. It's not particularly severe, but certain specific positions can trigger intense soreness, requi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your described symptoms, they are very similar to cervical myofascial pain syndrome. Clinically, it often presents as pain at the affected site, discomfort, muscle stiffness, or a heavy sensation, and sometimes palpable fibrous nodules in the subcutaneous tissue. ...[Read More] Chronic Right Upper Arm Pain: Causes and Management Strategies
Chronic Right Upper Arm Pain: Causes and Management Strategies
Persistent pain in the right upper arm? I would like to ask the doctor, I am currently 18 years old, but I have had persistent pain in my right upper arm since childhood. It is not particularly severe, but certain specific positions can trigger intense soreness, requiring me to c...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it may be necessary to consider cervical spine disorders, possibly due to nerve root compression. Excessive force during cervical rotation and other external factors may lead to cervical instability, dislocation, and cervical disc herniation. Typ...[Read More] Chronic Right Upper Arm Pain: Causes and Management Strategies
Numbness and Pain Around the Achilles Tendon: What You Need to Know
The skin over the Achilles tendon at the back of the ankle is experiencing tingling sensations? Hello Doctor, about two weeks ago, I started experiencing pain in my left Achilles tendon area when performing certain positions or movements, such as stretching my knee straight and p...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest the possibility of peripheral nerve injury, particularly involving the sciatic nerve. Generally, nerve conduction studies and electromyography can assist in the diagnosis. I recommend consulting with a rehabilitation specialist or a neurologist/ne...[Read More] Numbness and Pain Around the Achilles Tendon: What You Need to Know