Understanding Lateral Leg Numbness: Causes and Insights
Numbness in the outer sides of both legs? Hello doctor, my wife started experiencing numbness on the outer sides of her thighs about a year ago, and now it has extended to her calves as well. However, she has no issues walking. Both her MRI and nerve conduction studies have come ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: In addition to sciatica, your symptoms may suggest "piriformis syndrome." The piriformis muscle is located deep in the buttocks and spans between the spine and the hip joint. When the piriformis muscle becomes inflamed, it can compress the sciatic nerve, leading ...[Read More] Understanding Lateral Leg Numbness: Causes and Insights
Understanding Frequent Dizziness, Fatigue, and Chest Discomfort Symptoms
Recently experiencing frequent dizziness, fatigue, chest tightness, and difficulty swallowing? Hello, doctor. I would like to inform you that I have mitral valve prolapse with mild regurgitation. For the past six months, I have been experiencing chest tightness and pressure near ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: Based on the symptoms described above, it is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic for examination.[Read More] Understanding Frequent Dizziness, Fatigue, and Chest Discomfort Symptoms
Understanding Numbness and Pain in Limbs: A Neurological Perspective
Numbness in the limbs? Since I woke up last Friday morning (I usually sleep on my left side and mostly sit during work hours), it has been four days. When I walk, I feel pain in my legs, particularly behind my knees, which worsens with bending my legs. The pain is more pronounced...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it may be necessary to consider spinal-related diseases. Excessive force during neck rotation and other external factors may lead to cervical instability, dislocation, and cervical disc herniation. Typical symptoms of lumbar nerve root pathology ...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Pain in Limbs: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Ulnar nerve neuropathy Hello Doctor: I began experiencing slight numbness in my left little finger and an unusual sensation when touched around mid-last year, which is not like the normal feeling of my fingers. I have tried various folk remedies, chiropractic treatments, and medi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the first consideration should be ulnar nerve pathology. However, since the symptoms extend to the shoulder, it may also be necessary to consider compression of the nerve roots at the first thoracic vertebra. The causes of compression, whether it...[Read More] Understanding Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: When to See a Neurologist
Approximately five years ago, I sustained a significant blow to the back of my head? At around 14 years old, I experienced a significant blow to the back of my head while playing. Recently, I've noticed that I sometimes forget what I wanted to say or the names of my high sch...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, generally speaking, head trauma without loss of consciousness, the use of anticoagulants, or significant local hematomas is usually mild. If your symptoms have persisted for more than six months, they may be less related to the incident that occu...[Read More] Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding the Effects of Occipital Impact: What to Expect After a Fall
Occipital impact? While playing basketball, I tripped and fell, landing on my buttocks, back, and the back of my head. It hurt a lot at the moment and immediately swelled up. I heard a loud sound when my head hit the ground. I applied ice afterward, and by the next day, the swell...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, no use of anticoagulants, or obvious localized hematomas, head trauma is mostly mild. However, the following situations should prompt consideration of delayed bleeding, and you should seek...[Read More] Understanding the Effects of Occipital Impact: What to Expect After a Fall
Why Does My Right Leg Numb When Sleeping on My Side?
When sleeping on the right side, the legs are prone to numbness? Hello, doctor. Recently, when I sleep on my side at night, my right thigh to calf tends to feel numb, while the left side does not. Even when I lie flat on my back, I still feel discomfort on the right side. Could t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that the numbness from your right thigh to your calf may be due to nerve compression, and it is also important to consider lumbar disc herniation compressing the nerves. Disc herniation can occur due to sudden injuries, such as twisting the waist suddenly, be...[Read More] Why Does My Right Leg Numb When Sleeping on My Side?
Is Your IV Injection Causing Nerve Damage? Symptoms and Solutions
Experiencing sharp pain at the moment of intravenous (IV) insertion may not necessarily indicate nerve damage. It could be a result of the needle penetrating the skin and tissue, which can cause temporary discomfort. However, if the pain persists or is accompanied by other sympto...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The numbness and pain in your thumb may indicate symptoms of nerve compression. This could be due to localized tissue inflammation or pressure from muscles and ligaments. Generally, inflammation tends to resolve within 2-3 weeks. It is recommended that you consult a neurol...[Read More] Is Your IV Injection Causing Nerve Damage? Symptoms and Solutions
Understanding Facial Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness on one side of the face? About a month ago, one night while lying in bed trying to sleep, I noticed a tingling sensation on my right cheek. It wasn't complete numbness, but rather a sensation similar to when your legs fall asleep from sitting cross-legged. The next ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Based on the described symptoms, trigeminal nerve disorder is suspected. It is recommended to visit a neurology outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Facial Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: Seeking Expert Advice
Dr. Cheng, I would like to ask you again? Hello, since my head was injured from a collision on July 14, 2020, I have experienced dizziness, blurred vision, a feeling of pressure in my head, vomiting, numbness in my limbs, tongue numbness, left facial numbness, and high blood pres...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you seek treatment at the same hospital for more comprehensive information. If there are physical injuries caused by trauma, you may consider adding hyperbaric oxygen therapy to accelerate the body's healing process. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is...[Read More] Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: Seeking Expert Advice
Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: Seeking Answers and Next Steps
Concussion inquiry 🙏 Hello, I experienced a head injury from a collision on July 14, 2020, and have since been suffering from dizziness, blurred vision, a feeling of pressure in my head, vomiting, numbness in my limbs, tongue numbness, left facial numbness, and elevated blood pre...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it seems that in addition to the brain, issues related to the cervical musculoskeletal system should also be considered. The symptoms related to the brain include facial and tongue numbness, as well as difficulty in immediately recognizing past p...[Read More] Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: Seeking Answers and Next Steps
Understanding Finger Pain and Numbness from Gaming: Causes and Solutions
Long-term use of the index finger on the keyboard can lead to pain in the finger joints and numbness in the index finger when holding objects while standing? Due to playing some online games, I may have caused pain in the joint of my index finger from excessive clicking. Now, whe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms seem to resemble sensory abnormalities in the distribution areas of the sixth and seventh cervical nerve roots caused by nerve compression. Shoulder, neck, and back pain are common ailments in modern individuals, especially among th...[Read More] Understanding Finger Pain and Numbness from Gaming: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Numbness and Tingling in Hands and Feet: Causes and Solutions
Numbness and occasional tingling in both hands and feet? I have been experiencing numbness in both my hands and feet for over a week now, with less sensation in my thighs and upper arms. Most of the numbness is in my palms and soles, with a larger area affected on the left side c...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, you mentioned sudden neurological deficits such as limb weakness and slurred speech. The first consideration should be cerebrovascular disease. As for the bilateral limb paresthesia you mentioned, it may be necessary to consider metabolic issues such as...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Tingling in Hands and Feet: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Head Injuries: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Head trauma Yesterday, while sitting down, I hit the back of my head against a wooden podium. Occasionally, I experience pain in my left ear, which has become more frequent today. Additionally, I now have pain in my right ear and a feeling of drowsiness.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, the use of anticoagulants, or obvious local hematomas, head injuries are mostly mild. However, if the following conditions occur, delayed bleeding should be considered, and the patient should seek emergency care: (1...[Read More] Understanding Head Injuries: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Understanding Sudden Numbness in Hands, Feet, and Face: Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness in both hands, both feet, and the face? About a week ago, I suddenly experienced numbness in the backs of both hands, the upper and lower arms, the backs of my feet and toes, the calves, the inner thigh of my left leg, and a tingling sensation in my lips and face. What c...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest hyperventilation syndrome. This condition is characterized by a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood, leading to an increase in pH, medically referred to as "respiratory alkalosis." This can trigger systemic reactions and sympt...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Numbness in Hands, Feet, and Face: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Leg Swelling: Possible Causes and Connections to Nerve Issues
Leg swelling sensation? Hello Doctor, for the past two weeks, I have been experiencing a feeling of heaviness and discomfort in both my thighs and calves. I feel uncomfortable whether sitting or standing, and I don't notice any particular time of day when the symptoms are wo...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: The sensation of pain and swelling in the calves and thighs usually raises concerns about potential vascular obstruction or nerve compression issues. It is advisable to seek assistance from a neurologist directly.[Read More] Understanding Leg Swelling: Possible Causes and Connections to Nerve Issues
Understanding Chronic Headaches in Children: Causes and Solutions
My child frequently experiences headaches? I have a son who frequently experiences headaches, which are often accompanied by severe nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. He reports that his headaches initially cause some blurriness in his vision, followed by numbness in his hands and ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Based on the symptom description, these symptoms are paroxysmal and not persistent, and the cause may not be identifiable upon examination. It is recommended to seek immediate medical attention (neurology) during the onset of symptoms.[Read More] Understanding Chronic Headaches in Children: Causes and Solutions
Managing Dizziness and Drowsiness After a Stroke: Key Insights
Dizziness and drowsiness after a stroke? Hello Doctor: In July, I experienced paralysis and numbness on my left side. After being taken to the hospital, I was diagnosed with acute cerebral embolism located in a small vessel near the right brainstem. I received intravenous thrombo...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: After a stroke occurs, even with the administration of thrombolytics, the blockage of blood vessels in the brain usually causes some degree of neurological damage, leading to certain sequelae. You may want to discuss this with your attending physician and evaluate whether ...[Read More] Managing Dizziness and Drowsiness After a Stroke: Key Insights
Understanding Temple Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Concerns
Temporalis pain Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing headaches for the past year, and I also have symptoms of anxiety. Occasionally, I get headaches in the afternoon, with pain on both sides of my temples, forehead, eye sockets, and the back of my neck. Could this be a serious...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest hyperventilation syndrome, as the decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood leads to an increase in pH, causing systemic reactions and symptoms. Common manifestations include vasoconstriction and decreased calcium levels in the blood. The red...[Read More] Understanding Temple Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Concerns
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Pain deep in the buttocks and right thigh? Hello, doctor. I am overweight and also have issues with muscle tightness (the therapist mentioned they have never encountered such tight muscles). Ten days ago, I suddenly rode a motorcycle for 90 minutes (I haven't ridden one in 2...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is important to consider symptoms of nerve compression due to a herniated disc, which may also result from sudden injuries such as twisting the waist, bending to lift heavy objects, or experiencing excessive force, for example, falling from a ...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options