Understanding Recovery in CIDP: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prognosis
The recovery status of CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy)? My father was diagnosed with CIDP last year, and his condition has progressed to the point where he has difficulty walking and cannot use chopsticks with both hands. He has already received the first...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Each person's condition is different, so it is advisable to discuss this with your father's attending physician. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Recovery in CIDP: Symptoms, Treatments, and Prognosis
Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain After Prolonged Sitting: When to Seek Help
I would like to inquire about what condition these symptoms may indicate? Sitting for 1-2 hours (such as in a car or at a desk) causes intense stabbing pain throughout the neck, shoulders, and upper back, along with a feeling of tightness and swelling around the neck and shoulder...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. QZ: You mentioned experiencing a strong stabbing pain from your neck to your shoulders and upper back. I wonder if you also have any tingling sensations? We should first consider cervical nerve root compression, which is often related to tightness in the cervical muscle...[Read More] Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain After Prolonged Sitting: When to Seek Help
Understanding Dizziness and Concentration Issues: Possible Causes and Treatments
Dizziness / tightness in the back of the head / difficulty concentrating? Hello Doctor, since mid-2021, I have been experiencing intermittent tightness and numbness in the back of my head, along with dizziness (similar to motion sickness), accompanied by difficulty concentrating ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Ms. Chen: Based on the above, after a thorough examination, including an MRI, it has been confirmed that there are no organ abnormalities. It is recommended to improve sleep quality and engage in moderate exercise, in conjunction with medication treatment.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Concentration Issues: Possible Causes and Treatments
Understanding Dizziness and Dry Mouth: When to Seek Neurological Care
Dizziness and dry mouth? Recently, I have been experiencing dizziness, a feeling of pressure in the back of my head, dry mouth, tinnitus, and occasional numbness in my hands. My walking is normal. I visited a family medicine clinic where I was prescribed medication for the dizzin...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ming: You mentioned feeling "pressure in the back of your head, dry mouth, tinnitus, and occasional hand numbness." Could you clarify the numbness in your hands? Is it bilateral or unilateral? If it is unilateral, we may need to consider cervical spine issues....[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Dry Mouth: When to Seek Neurological Care
Unexplained Dizziness: Seeking Answers After Multiple Doctor Visits
After multiple consultations, the cause of the head dizziness has not yet been identified? Hello Doctor: Last month (December 21, 2023) in the evening, due to the cold weather and wearing lighter clothing, I seemed to have caught a chill. However, I did not exhibit any obvious co...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Mr. Li: There are various causes of dizziness. It is recommended to first visit a neurologist to arrange for a vascular ultrasound examination. Identifying the cause is essential for determining the correct treatment direction.[Read More] Unexplained Dizziness: Seeking Answers After Multiple Doctor Visits
Head Injury Concerns: When to Seek Medical Attention After Trauma
Head issues Hello, doctor. My mother is 50 years old and was hit on the back of her head by a car door this morning. She is currently on anticoagulants due to vasculitis, and I am very concerned about the possibility of microvascular rupture and other issues. Which specialty shou...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Hue: It has been over 10 days now; how is your mother doing? If she is in her 50s and has not experienced loss of consciousness or significant localized hematoma, there may not be too much to worry about. Delayed intracranial hemorrhage typically occurs within 48 hours, wit...[Read More] Head Injury Concerns: When to Seek Medical Attention After Trauma
Understanding Finger Weakness: Causes and Solutions for Right Index Finger
Unable to lift fingers? I am unable to fully extend my right index finger to form the number "1." The finger often can only be raised halfway before I feel weakness and cannot straighten it further, although sometimes I can lift it a little higher. It varies throughout ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Ren, You mentioned that your fingers often can only be raised halfway before becoming weak and unable to straighten. This may indicate an abnormality in the extensor indicis muscle, which is primarily innervated by the median nerve extending from the cervical spine. How...[Read More] Understanding Finger Weakness: Causes and Solutions for Right Index Finger
Leg Numbness and Weakness After Walking: Diabetes Concerns
On Saturday, after walking a longer distance, I experienced numbness and weakness in my calves and thighs? Hello Doctor, my mother has a nearly 30-year history of diabetes. Recently, her hemoglobin A1c was 7.8. After visiting the clinic on Saturday, she walked about 800 meters to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Xiao Wei, You mentioned that your mother experienced symptoms of numbness and weakness in her thighs after walking approximately 800 meters on Sunday. If the numbness is in the thighs, we may need to consider lumbar nerve root compression. Symptoms of peripheral nerve c...[Read More] Leg Numbness and Weakness After Walking: Diabetes Concerns
Managing Nerve Pain and Swelling in Elderly Patients After Spine Surgery
Tightness in the thigh muscles, numbness, and mild edema in the legs? My mother, who is 88 years old, participated in a volunteer trip on November 14, where she walked too much, resulting in foot pain and nerve compression that prevented her from sleeping and standing. During thi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Amy, You mentioned that your mother is experiencing numbness in her feet, along with a sensation that the tendons in her right foot seem to be pulling up towards her buttocks. This may indicate compression of the lumbar nerve roots. Post-surgery, it is common to encount...[Read More] Managing Nerve Pain and Swelling in Elderly Patients After Spine Surgery
Understanding Mild Numbness in the Feet: Causes and Concerns
Slight tingling in the soles of the feet? Hello, doctor. Recently (about two weeks ago), I suddenly noticed a slight tingling sensation in the soles of my feet while sitting at work. However, I had not experienced this phenomenon before while sitting in the same chair and positio...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Hou, You mentioned experiencing slight numbness in your feet, which may be a symptom of plantar fasciitis and indicates peripheral nerve compression. Prolonged fixed positions, repetitive motions, and overtraining can lead to peripheral nerve compression. Activities su...[Read More] Understanding Mild Numbness in the Feet: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah-Ming, You mentioned that "your back, waist, and hips feel hot and painful, and your legs feel tingling and numb while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc leading to localized inflammato...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello doctor, back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I have been feeling a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs have been experiencing tingling and numbness when I walk. I had an X-ray done, and the do...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Amin, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc, which can lead to lo...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah Ming, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause of this is a herniated disc, which can...[Read More] Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Post-Stroke Numbness and Tingling: Causes and Treatment Options
After recovering from a stroke, there may be a tingling or numb sensation on one side of the body? Hello, Dr. Jiang! My father is 72 years old and had a stroke six months ago. After lying in the hospital for two weeks, he was able to walk slowly with support, and two months later...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Uber, You mentioned that your father has been experiencing a persistent tingling sensation on one side of his body (including his hand and foot), accompanied by a warm feeling and dulled temperature perception, which has intensified in recent days. These symptoms may su...[Read More] Post-Stroke Numbness and Tingling: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
The tingling sensation in the soles of the feet becomes more pronounced the longer I walk? Occasionally, there is numbness in the soles of my feet, especially after walking for more than 20 minutes, where the numbness becomes more pronounced and can extend to halfway up my calves...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Lin, You mentioned that "the numbness in the soles of your feet becomes more pronounced, and it extends to half of your calves, improving only after resting for a while, but there is still a slight numbness in your feet." Your symptoms may suggest possible sc...[Read More] Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
Unexplained Right Leg Pain and Numbness: Possible Nerve Compression?
Unexplained tremors, pain, and numbness in the right foot? Hello Doctor, during my middle school years, I was diagnosed with a herniated disc after a classmate pulled my chair, causing me to fall. I tried physical therapy and corticosteroid injections, but they were not very effe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. W, You mentioned experiencing sudden severe pain in your right heel and persistent numbness and tingling. How should this be addressed? Thank you, doctor. Your symptoms indeed warrant consideration of lumbar nerve root compression. Typical discomfort associated with l...[Read More] Unexplained Right Leg Pain and Numbness: Possible Nerve Compression?
Will Numbness in My Foot Heal on Its Own After an Injury?
Will numbness in the feet resolve on its own? I recently sprained my right ankle and have been taking muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory injections, which are helping me recover. However, I am experiencing a tingling sensation on the right side of my right big toe and the lef...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Ah-Jie: You mentioned experiencing a tingling sensation on the right side of your right big toe and the left side of your right index toe, which may suggest a possible injury to the deep peroneal nerve. The pathway of the deep peroneal nerve begins at the lateral aspect o...[Read More] Will Numbness in My Foot Heal on Its Own After an Injury?
Understanding Dizziness After Head Injury: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Slipping in the bathroom, head injury? Hello Doctor, I accidentally slipped and hit my head (upper right side of the occipital region) in the bathroom on November 28, 2023. I went to the emergency room and received six stitches. However, starting on December 6, 2023, I began to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. A-Lung, You mentioned, "On 2023/12/12, I have been feeling slightly dizzy all day. I wonder if it could be a concussion or a brain hemorrhage?" Generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, no anticoagulant use, or significant local hematoma, head...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness After Head Injury: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Understanding Numbness and Blood Flow Issues in Neck and Limbs
Numbness in the hands, feet, back, and neck, as well as concerns related to blood flow during turning? Hello Doctor: From November 27 to 29, I often felt tingling in my fingers, palms, and soles, mostly very mild and barely noticeable, without affecting my activities. Additionall...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Good morning, Miss. You mentioned experiencing "numbness and tingling, particularly in the shoulders and back, which is quite pronounced and frequent... and feeling a significant rush of blood to the head when turning over." This may warrant consideration of dynamic cha...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Blood Flow Issues in Neck and Limbs
Head Injury from Rolling Door: Symptoms and Next Steps
Hit the top of the head against a rolling metal door? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I accidentally bumped into a rolling shutter door that was just about to rise while I was bending down. At the moment of impact, I felt nauseous once and experienced a temporary loss of vision twice. ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "I can't really turn my head, and washing my hair while bending over causes severe pain. The right side also hurts a lot while sleeping, but it feels a bit better after waking up." Your symptoms may suggest inflammation of the cervic...[Read More] Head Injury from Rolling Door: Symptoms and Next Steps