Understanding and Managing Unexplained Body Pain: A Neurology Perspective
Generalized body pain? Hello Dr. Jiang, for the past month and a half, I have been experiencing unexplained sharp pain throughout my body, including my head, eyes, and especially in my hands and feet. I went to the hospital for examination, but they could not determine the cause....
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to first consider hyperventilation syndrome. Typical symptoms include chest tightness, chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, numbness in the hands and feet, and a tingling sensation on the scalp. Physical examination ...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Unexplained Body Pain: A Neurology Perspective
Why Am I Experiencing Numbness in My Hands and Feet After an Accident?
What causes numbness in the hands and feet? I had a car accident on October 14th. Before the accident, I didn't experience this, but now when I press on my foot or hand, I feel a tingling sensation. However, when I'm not pressing on them, I don't feel the tingling....
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms indicate that there is nerve compression. This compression can lead to numbness and tingling in the affected areas. Clinically, a neurologist may arrange for nerve conduction studies to assess the extent of the nerve compression. Nerve compression is often re...[Read More] Why Am I Experiencing Numbness in My Hands and Feet After an Accident?
Why Does My Hand Hurt and Numb After Blood Draw?
Why does my hand feel numb and painful after a blood draw? Hello Doctor, I had a blood test at the hospital on May 11, and the technician drew blood from the vein in my wrist. I applied pressure to stop the bleeding for 10 minutes, but afterwards, I noticed that whenever I perfor...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may be due to a hematoma causing nerve compression, resulting in numbness and tingling sensations. Clinically, a neurologist will arrange for nerve conduction studies to assess the extent of nerve compression. It is recommended that you consult with a neurolo...[Read More] Why Does My Hand Hurt and Numb After Blood Draw?
Understanding Nerve Sensations: Tightness and Numbness While Sleeping
When lying down to sleep, my hand feels tight, swollen, and as if it is bound by a rubber band? Hello, Doctor. Recently, when I sit down or lie down, I feel a tingling sensation extending from my left buttock to my left thigh. Additionally, at night while sleeping, I notice that ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your lower limb symptoms resemble sciatic nerve compression, while the symptoms in your right hand appear to be consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome. Clinically, a neurologist will arrange for nerve conduction studies to assess the extent of nerve compression. As for the...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Sensations: Tightness and Numbness While Sleeping
Understanding Nerve Issues: Why Are My Limbs Numb and Twitching?
Multiple areas of numbness throughout the body - Poor blood circulation? Hello, Doctor. Recently, I've noticed that when I sleep with my arms bent over my chest, my hands become numb. In the past, certain positions didn't cause this numbness, but it has changed in the l...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your symptoms may be related to hyperventilation syndrome. Rapid or deep breathing can lead to excessive carbon dioxide elimination from the body, resulting in respiratory alkalosis, which is characterized by an elevated blood pH. This condition can disrupt the normal elec...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Issues: Why Are My Limbs Numb and Twitching?
Understanding Nerve Pain and Muscle Twitches: When to Seek Help
Numbness in the limbs and nerve twitching? Recently, I have been experiencing a tingling and painful sensation in my left pinky finger and the last three toes of my right foot. Prior to these symptoms, I often felt muscle twitches in various areas, but I'm not sure if there&...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, you mentioned that the discomfort in your hand's nerves may be a symptom of ulnar nerve injury, which is most commonly associated with numbness in the areas supplied by the ulnar nerve (the little finger, half of the ring finger, and the corresponding area of the palm...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Pain and Muscle Twitches: When to Seek Help
Understanding Loss of Sensation in Skin After Flea Bites
Loss of sensation in the skin? Recently, I have many wounds on my foot from flea bites, but the wounds are about to heal. I am still applying medication because I am afraid of cellulitis. However, while applying the medication, I noticed that the skin near the flea bites is compl...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your symptoms may suggest peripheral neuropathy, which is generally categorized into motor and sensory types, each presenting with various symptoms. Sensory nerve disorders can cause numbness in the hands and feet (especially at the tips), which may feel like tingling, cra...[Read More] Understanding Loss of Sensation in Skin After Flea Bites
Understanding Loss of Sensation in Skin After Flea Bites
Loss of sensation in the skin? Recently, I have many wounds on my foot from flea bites, but the wounds are about to heal. I am still applying medication because I am afraid of cellulitis. However, while applying the medication, I noticed that the skin near the flea bite sites is ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your symptoms may suggest peripheral neuropathy, which is generally categorized into motor and sensory types, each presenting with various symptoms. Sensory nerve disorders can cause tingling or numbness in the hands and feet, particularly at the tips, and may feel like pi...[Read More] Understanding Loss of Sensation in Skin After Flea Bites
Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: When to Seek Brain Imaging?
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction? Or is it a brain issue? Warning signs to watch for? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing many symptoms since the beginning of January. At the onset, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my heart, followed by numbness in my limbs. For the next f...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: Based on your symptoms, there are multiple issues that may complicate the identification of a brain-related problem. Many factors need to be considered, including endocrine disorders, psychosomatic disorders, autoimmune diseases, and more. It is recommended that you first ...[Read More] Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: When to Seek Brain Imaging?
Understanding Dizziness, Abdominal Pain, and Weakness After Sleep
Dizziness, abdominal pain, numbness and weakness in the limbs, vomiting? If you wake up feeling dizzy, have abdominal pain, experience numbness and weakness in your limbs, and are vomiting, it could be indicative of several potential issues. These symptoms may be related to sleep...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your symptoms are quite atypical and can have many causes. Lack of sleep may lead to headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Additionally, abnormal electrolyte levels can cause limb numbness and weakness. It would be advisable to undergo blood tests to rule out some acute conditi...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness, Abdominal Pain, and Weakness After Sleep
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Kidney Issues or Pelvic Inflammation?
Pain in the lower back on both sides? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing unexplained pain on both sides of my lower back for the past couple of days. I'm not sure if it's related to my kidneys or if it's just lower back pain. Recently, I had an inflammation of ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is important to first consider renal pyelonephritis, which can present with bilateral pain. Clinically, diagnosis can be assisted through percussion and renal ultrasound. Generally, a herniated disc causing nerve root compression is typically ...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Kidney Issues or Pelvic Inflammation?
Understanding Headaches: Symptoms of Migraines or Something Else?
Headache issues Hello, I've been experiencing frequent sensations of swelling in my head over the past couple of days, accompanied by some dizziness. Additionally, when I sit for a while and then stand up, I feel a pulsing pain in my head. Could this be considered a migraine...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Common prodromal symptoms of migraine include visual disturbances such as seeing stars and lightning-like flashes, as well as blurred or distorted vision. These are all precursors to a migraine attack. A few minutes after the aura appears, one may experience tingling, weakness, o...[Read More] Understanding Headaches: Symptoms of Migraines or Something Else?
Understanding Postural Nerve Issues: From Shoulder Pain to Facial Numbness
Numbness in the hand after a medical appointment? Hello, Dr. Jiang. Last month, after changing my pillow, I woke up with soreness in my left trapezius muscle. By the 15th day, the symptoms had significantly improved. On the 16th day, I experienced some numbness from my left upper...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Cervical nerve compression can explain the symptoms you mentioned in your left hand, but it cannot account for the issues with your upper jaw or tongue. It may be necessary to consider lesions in the brainstem or brain. I recommend that you consult a neurologist to discuss...[Read More] Understanding Postural Nerve Issues: From Shoulder Pain to Facial Numbness
Understanding Nerve Issues: Causes of Numbness and Muscle Cramps
Easy numbness in hands and feet along with twitching? I would like to ask about my previous experience with bronchodilator medication, which caused severe side effects such as palpitations and tremors, leading me to discontinue its use. Since then, those symptoms have resolved. H...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, women tend to have smaller skeletal structures, which can lead to a higher risk of nerve compression. Maintaining proper posture is very important. If you frequently experience numbness, it is advisable to supplement with B vitamins during the da...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Issues: Causes of Numbness and Muscle Cramps
Understanding Right Shoulder to Face Pain: Is It Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Pain radiating from the right shoulder to the right side of the face? Hello doctor, I fell and hit my right shoulder last Sunday, and starting the next day, I have been experiencing persistent pain from my right shoulder to my right face. Even the slightest touch causes severe pa...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: After an injury, tissue swelling, inflammation, and pain may occur. Generally, swelling will begin to subside and repair itself after about two weeks. If pain, numbness, or a tingling sensation persists beyond two weeks, neuropathic pain should be considered. It is advisab...[Read More] Understanding Right Shoulder to Face Pain: Is It Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Understanding Transient Limb Weakness: Possible Causes and Next Steps
Recently, I have experienced occasional and noticeable weakness in my limbs over the past month? Hello Doctor: For the past month, I have been experiencing intermittent episodes of transient weakness in my limbs. During these episodes, my hands and feet feel light, and I occasion...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your symptoms may suggest hyperventilation. Rapid or deep breathing can lead to excessive expulsion of carbon dioxide, resulting in respiratory alkalosis, which raises blood pH levels and affects the normal electrophysiological processes of the nervous system. Some patient...[Read More] Understanding Transient Limb Weakness: Possible Causes and Next Steps
Neck Pain After Chiropractic Treatment: Is It Text Neck Syndrome?
Neck pain after chiropractic adjustment? Hello Doctor: Last Monday, I went for chiropractic treatment. Two days later, I started experiencing discomfort in my neck when looking down, jumping, coughing slightly, sitting with my head against the back of the chair, and lying down. T...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The most common cause of neck pain is cervical myofascial pain. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the trapezius muscle in the back of the neck, resulting in neck and shoulder discomfort. Initially, resting may alleviate the pain, but over time it can...[Read More] Neck Pain After Chiropractic Treatment: Is It Text Neck Syndrome?
Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: Symptoms and Solutions
Autonomic nervous system dysfunction Recently, I have been experiencing frequent bloating and a lack of appetite. I have visited the gastroenterologist multiple times, but my condition has not fully improved, and I still feel unwell. My heart rate is somewhat elevated, ranging be...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, generally speaking, the autonomic nervous system is regulated by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, where one acts as the accelerator and the other as the brake. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for stimulating the body, leading to increased ...[Read More] Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: Symptoms and Solutions
Unexplained Thigh Heat Sensation: When to Seek Medical Advice?
Leg problems In the past month, I've been experiencing intermittent warmth in the middle outer part of my right thigh, sometimes two to three times a day, and other times not at all. I'm not sure why this is happening, and there doesn't seem to be any visible chang...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider symptoms of nerve compression due to lumbar disc herniation, which can also occur from sudden injuries, such as twisting the waist suddenly, bending to lift heavy objects, or experiencing excessive force, for examp...[Read More] Unexplained Thigh Heat Sensation: When to Seek Medical Advice?
Is It Panic Disorder or Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction?
Am I experiencing panic disorder or autonomic nervous system dysregulation? Last week, after bingeing on spicy hot pot, I experienced dry mouth and throat, followed by two days of diarrhea. Concerned about my symptoms, I researched possible causes, and since then, my appetite has...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Your symptoms are quite complex; in addition to diarrhea, you also have numbness in your hands and feet. You should be cautious about the possibility of acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (Guillain-Barré syndrome). It is advisable to seek medical assistance directly ...[Read More] Is It Panic Disorder or Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction?