Numbness, Neurology FAQ - Page 45

Is sudden stuttering while speaking a sign of a stroke? I started experiencing some stuttering and unclear speech with muffled sounds about two months ago. Could this be a sign of a stroke? My blood pressure has always been normal, my cholesterol is on the low side, and I consume...

Numbness in the right big toe? In recent years, I have experienced a tingling sensation in my right big toe when I press on the tip and the base of the toe. However, I do not feel this tingling sensation during normal activities. This symptom began after I wore military boots for...

Head and neck issues Hello, Doctor Gao: I have a few questions to ask. Over two years ago, while moving something under the stairs, I suddenly forgot and stood up, hitting the top center of my head against the corner of a steel beam. At that moment, I saw stars, had a headache, a...

Which specialty should I see? Hello Doctor, my mother is 80 years old and generally in good health without any issues related to hypertension, diabetes, or hyperlipidemia. Since February of this year, she has been experiencing extreme soreness around her left ankle extending to h...

Generalized paresthesia? Hello, doctor. Since last week, I initially experienced numbness in my right little finger, which later extended to my palm, arm, shoulder, and throughout my body. The primary sensation of tingling and numbness is concentrated in my hands, feet, and neck,...

Skeletal muscles In the past two weeks, I have felt muscle twitching all over my body. I experienced similar sensations when I was in the fourth to first grade. Sometimes, I can visibly see and feel the twitching in my limbs, which also feel shaky. There is a noticeable sense of ...

Facial nerve Hello, I have been experiencing facial numbness (especially when using my eyes) for the past six months. However, it is not severe, does not affect my daily life, and has not progressed to facial nerve paralysis. I previously consulted a doctor who mentioned that it ...

Weakness in the front of the thigh and facial numbness? Hello Doctor, I am actually unsure whether my condition is due to weakness in my thighs or my knees. Since January of this year, I have felt something unusual in the front of my thighs; when I try to stand straight, my knees...

Numbness and coldness in the hands and feet? Hello Doctor: Since childhood, I have easily experienced cold hands and feet. I am currently eighteen years old and preparing for university entrance exams in my senior year of high school. I have been maintaining a posture of looking ...

Numbness in the fingers and toes? Hello, doctor. My condition has been ongoing for a while now. My fingers and toes, extending to my palms and soles, often feel numb and tight. When I press my fingers together, the numbness intensifies and spreads outward from the point of contac...

Numbness in the thumb? I woke up on the morning of April 13th and noticed that the back of my right thumb is numb, but the palm side of the thumb feels normal. I suspect it might be due to pressure while sleeping, but this symptom has persisted for two days. Which specialty shoul...

There is a feeling of pressure in the left upper arm, and the palm is slightly numb? Hello Dr. Lan: My symptoms started about two weeks ago when I began to feel a slight numbness in my left arm. It feels like there is a constriction (or pressure) in the upper arm area, leading to...

Numbness and tingling in the left lower extremity? Doctor, I have noticed that for the past couple of days, my left lower body, from the waist to the outer thigh and down to the sole of my foot, has been experiencing soreness, numbness, and weakness without any apparent reason. A...

Numbness in the neck (tight and tingling) and a tingling sensation in the scalp? Hello doctor, while I was relaxing in my flexible computer chair and leaned back to get up, I heard a popping sound from my cervical spine. When I turned my head, there was another sound, making it a...

Dizziness and nausea? Hello Dr. Jiang: I often experience dizziness, nausea, and headaches before my menstrual cycle, sometimes so severe that I cannot go to work. Occasionally, a short nap helps, but other times the dizziness prevents me from sleeping. I have Mediterranean anemi...

Brain discharge I have been experiencing persistent flashes in the corner of my right eye for almost six months. The bright spots are more pronounced when looking at bright areas, and there are large black dots with several wavy black lines in the center. My right eye already has...

Why does numbness occur? Why does my body sometimes experience numbness when I feel unwell? Sometimes it's in my face, sometimes in my hands, and sometimes in my feet. This numbness feels different from the tingling sensation I get when I sit cross-legged. Sometimes I don&#x...

Frequent headaches? I often experience severe headaches triggered by stress or being in a stuffy environment. The pain can be intense, making it impossible for me to work. During these headaches, I frequently vomit the food I've eaten, which sometimes provides temporary reli...

Symptoms such as dizziness and numbness in the hands? Hello Doctor: In the past week, I have often felt a sensation of pressure in my head after walking just a few steps. My eyes, temples, neck, and throat feel very tight, and my legs feel light while walking. This sensation last...

Numbness in the left index finger? I woke up with numbness in my left hand, and my index finger has been slightly numb since then. It has not improved even after sleeping until noon.