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Skin or Nerve Issues? Understanding Your Itchy Symptoms After Sun Exposure

Skin or neurological issues? Two weeks ago, I worked on the rooftop and was exposed to the sun for six hours. That night, my skin started to itch, and it was so severe that I couldn't sleep. I went to a dermatology clinic, and they diagnosed me with a UV allergy. After takin...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned the sensation of itching on the skin, which may be related to stimulation of the nerve endings. If there is numbness, it could indicate nerve compression. In the case of itchy scalp, conditions like herpes zoster, which involve abnormal sensory nerve response...

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Understanding Leg Weakness: Causes and When to Seek Help

Weakness in the legs? Hello: For a long time, I have felt weakness in my lower legs while sleeping, making it difficult for me to fall asleep. I have to rub my legs together until I get tired enough to sleep. I have been accustomed to sleeping on my right side, but since last yea...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, based on your symptoms, it is recommended that you visit the neurology outpatient clinic for nerve conduction studies and electromyography for further diagnosis.

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Could Numbness in Hands and Feet Indicate Heart Issues?

Numbness in the hands and feet, is it a sign of heart problems? Hello, I have a slight mitral valve insufficiency and sought traditional Chinese medicine for treatment, along with gynecological care. During the three days of treatment, I experienced symptoms of numbness in my han...


Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, the slight insufficiency of your tricuspid valve that you mentioned could potentially lead to symptoms such as cold extremities and numbness. It is advisable to continue monitoring and follow-up examinations. If you experience any related symptoms, please discuss them with...

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Understanding Facial Nerve Paralysis: Steroid Use and Recovery Insights

Facial nerve paralysis Hello, doctor! My father-in-law has been diagnosed with facial nerve paralysis... but he only took steroids for one day and then stopped. The doctor said that the inflammation of the nerve does not require further steroid treatment and that we should wait f...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Peripheral facial nerve palsy primarily affects the seventh cranial nerve. The clinical symptoms include sensations of numbness or stiffness in the face. Due to the inability to close the eyelids, tearing may also occur. Sometimes, patients may notice an increased sensitiv...

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Numbness Around the Back of the Head: Possible Causes and Concerns

Numbness near the occipital region? Hello doctor, starting today, I have been experiencing a tingling sensation in my head and face intermittently (sometimes lasting for a long time), primarily around the back of my head and near my cheeks. Could you please tell me what this migh...


Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: External stress and irregular lifestyle can often lead to physiological issues, such as excessive fatigue, numbness, pain, and general discomfort. It is recommended that you get plenty of rest and observe whether your condition improves. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Understanding Persistent Head Numbness: When to Seek Medical Advice

Facial concerns? Hello, I have been experiencing a tingling sensation in the back of my head lately, similar to the goosebumps you get when you're anxious, and it has been persistent. Could you please tell me what this issue might be? Do I need to see a doctor?


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider cervical nerve root compression. This could be due to prolonged poor posture with the head bent forward, or rheumatic joint diseases, leading to curvature and narrowing deformities of the cervical spine. The interv...

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Can Migraines Cause Eye Pain and Blinking Issues?

Migraine headache Hello, doctor. I've been experiencing frequent migraines lately, which are causing my eyes to twitch and feel sore. I would like to ask if migraines alone can affect the eyes. Thank you, doctor.


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, common symptoms of migraine with aura include visual disturbances such as seeing bright lights resembling stars and lightning, as well as blurred or distorted vision. These are all precursors to a migraine. A few minutes after the aura appears, y...

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Understanding Right Back and Hand Numbness: Causes and Solutions

Numbness in the right upper back? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if it is possible that my poor sitting posture from long hours of working at a computer is causing my symptoms. Initially, I experienced numbness extending from my right pinky finger to my palm, but it doesn'...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms may suggest compression of the cervical spine at the seventh vertebra and the first thoracic nerve root, leading to numbness extending to the little finger. This could be due to prolonged poor posture while looking down, resulting i...

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Understanding Nerve Pain: A Journey Through Neurology and Rehabilitation

Numbness, soreness, and sensory perception? I previously experienced some numbness in my fingers, which progressed to numbness in my right palm, along with soreness and pain in my arm, and diminished sensation due to the numbness. I visited the neurology department at Chang Gung ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: I understand your concerns. You seem to be caught in a misconception of seeking treatment from someone with the same professional background. Currently, if my patients encounter situations that I cannot resolve due to my limitations, I adopt a perspective of empathy, meani...

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Experiencing Electric Shock Sensation After Blood Draw: What to Do?

The blood draw felt like an electric shock? Hello doctor, two weeks ago I went to the hospital for a blood test. At the time of the blood draw, I felt a shock-like sensation. I thought it might just be because I was gripping my fist too tightly. However, two days later, the area ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may be due to nerve compression caused by localized inflammation. Common clinical symptoms include numbness, burning sensations, tingling, or other abnormal sensations in the area supplied by the affected nerve. These symptoms may improve as the inflammation ...

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Understanding Unexplained Leg Heat After Standing or Exercise

Unexplained fever with leg issues? Hello Doctor, my condition is that after standing for a long time or exercising (mainly using my lower body), even with normal stretching and massage, there are no immediate issues with my lower limbs. However, about four to five hours later, I ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is important to consider deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which refers to impaired blood flow in the deep veins, leading to symptoms such as limb swelling. There are many causes for this condition, with the main factors being slow blood flow, vascu...

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Chronic Left Chest Pain and Persistent Cough: Possible Causes and Solutions

Pain below the left chest, sputum production, and difficulty breathing? I have a female friend who has been experiencing pain below her left chest for several years. She almost constantly produces phlegm, which is often yellow and sometimes white. She feels numbness, and deep bre...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your friend is suffering from a difficult-to-treat illness. It is advisable to avoid multiple hospital visits and instead find a single medical center to focus on. After all, the physicians at the same hospital will have access to the same diagnostic information, which can...

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Understanding Oral Mucosa Issues: Could It Be Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction?

Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation Hello Doctor, I would like to consult you. I have been experiencing discomfort in my oral mucosa for a month and a half (since I had my upper left second molar extracted). The symptoms are a burning and stabbing sensation localized to the le...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: In addition to considering diseases of the immune system, your symptoms may also suggest trigeminal neuralgia, particularly given your neuropathic pain symptoms that may involve the mandibular branch. According to the International Classification of Headache Disorders, Thi...

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Understanding Numbness in the Right Upper Back: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help

Numbness in the back? Hello Dr. Jiang, for the past two or three days, I have frequently felt numbness in my right upper back (near the center). When I researched online, some people suggested it might be a cervical spine issue, but I don't seem to have any discomfort in my ...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider thoracic nerve root compression, as the symptoms are located in the back. However, it is important to consult a physician to investigate the cause of the compression. Generally, cervical nerve root compression is m...

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Understanding Muscle Twitches and Numbness: When to Seek Neurological Help

Involuntary muscle twitching and numbness or pain in the hands? Hello Doctor, I previously experienced some soreness and weakness in my left hand, but the condition improved. However, at the end of February, while riding my motorcycle, I twisted my left thumb quite forcefully whi...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The condition you are concerned about, commonly known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), primarily involves issues with motor neurons. Motor neurons control muscle movement; generally, the motor neurons in the brain are referred to as upper motor neurons, while those ...

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Understanding Nerve Damage After Arterial Blood Draw: Causes and Solutions

Arterial blood draw numbness in the hand? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my husband. During the Lunar New Year, he went to the emergency department of a large hospital due to influenza A. At the time of his visit, since it had not yet been confirmed as influenza A, bloo...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: 1. Do I need to return to the original large hospital for treatment? Or is it advisable to go to another large hospital and see a neurologist? A: Generally, it is more convenient to receive treatment at the same hospital, as the medical records are more centralized, whi...

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Understanding Muscle Pain and Weakness: A Neurological Perspective

Pain and weakness in the left thumb, right arm, and legs? Hello doctor, I started experiencing soreness in my arms and hands at the beginning of February due to working on assignments and frequently using the computer. At first, it didn't affect my daily life, so I didn'...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Regarding the issue of numbness, the first consideration should be peripheral nerve compression symptoms. As for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), it primarily involves motor function. This condition refers to problems with motor neurons, which control muscle movement. ...

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Understanding Dopamine Deficiency and Its Impact on Anxiety Medications

Dopamine deficiency and medications such as Levodopa and Clonazepam? In mid-August last year, I started experiencing noticeable symptoms where sometimes while walking, my left foot would suddenly start to twitch involuntarily (possibly due to anxiety or other reasons), or my left...


Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
You are very diligent! You've done a lot of homework. Occasionally, you experience muscle twitching in your left leg, sometimes accompanied by a tingling sensation, followed by pain in your left thigh. My thought is that it may be due to lumbosacral radiculopathy. Lumbosacra...

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Understanding Trapezius Muscle Issues and Pulsatile Tinnitus

Trapezius muscle issues and pulsatile tinnitus? Hello Dr. Jiang, Since I changed to a new pillow last September, I experienced a stiff neck that healed after a week. However, about a month later, I began to feel soreness and numbness in my left upper trapezius muscle, with inte...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Regarding your questions, may I ask Dr. Jiang whether I can request a cervical ultrasound examination, or seek help from another specialty? A: Typically, vertebral artery issues are more related to hearing. If you request a carotid artery examination, the attending physici...

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Left Leg Numbness: When to Seek Neurology Care?

Numbness in the left foot and left calf? Hello doctor, three days ago I noticed some mild numbness in my left foot and left calf. I just applied a pain relief patch that day and thought nothing of it, but over the next few days, I occasionally felt the numbness again. Sometimes i...


Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The condition you are concerned about, commonly known as ALS, is formally referred to as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or motor neuron disease. It typically does not present with sensory abnormalities; the clinical symptoms include muscle atrophy and abnormal twitchi...

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