Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Lower back pain? At the beginning of the year, I slipped at work and experienced lower back pain. I applied some medicated patches a few times, and then I didn't feel the pain anymore. However, after the school semester started and I returned to work, I began to feel lower b...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms are more consistent with a herniated disc compressing the nerve root. The spine is subjected to repetitive stress, especially from abnormal pressures such as bending to pick things up or working in a bent or twisted position for ext...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Hand Tremors and Numbness: When to Seek Medical Advice
Tremors and numbness in the hands? Hello, Dr. Lan! I would like to ask you about my left hand, which trembles involuntarily. Sometimes, when I clench my fist tightly, the shaking becomes more pronounced. For example, when I use my left hand to drink water, the cup shakes. Additio...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Xiao Fang, essential tremor generally worsens during exertion, which is different from the numbness in the little finger. The numbness is due to peripheral nerve compression. Both of these symptoms should be evaluated by a specialist in neurology.[Read More] Understanding Hand Tremors and Numbness: When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and Dietary Tips
Dizziness follow-up issues? Hello, I asked about dizziness this morning, and I later saw a doctor who prescribed the same dizziness medication, but added an anti-nausea medication. I would like to ask again about my frequent burping; is this also caused by the dizziness? How can ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Vestibular dizziness may occasionally be accompanied by initial burping, but taking medication can significantly improve the condition. If your dizziness is persistent and not related to the paroxysmal episodes or changes in posture, along with continuous burping, it is important...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes, Treatments, and Dietary Tips
Managing Dizziness and Fatigue After a Head Injury: What to Do?
Feeling dizzy after a head injury? Hello Doctor, about a week ago, I was struck in the head by a soccer ball while walking. After seeking medical attention and getting an X-ray, the doctor said there didn't appear to be any major issues and advised me to monitor my condition...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, 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 you should seek...[Read More] Managing Dizziness and Fatigue After a Head Injury: What to Do?
Understanding My Symptoms: Seeking Answers for Nerve Pain Issues
Regarding the symptoms I am experiencing? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing numbness or a prickling pain in my upper lower back when sitting down. My tailbone also hurts, and I feel numbness near my knees. However, these symptoms disappear when I stand up, walk...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Mr. Tsao, the symptoms you described should be considered as a potential issue with the lumbar nerve. The sciatica you mentioned seems less likely. I recommend that you visit a neurosurgery outpatient clinic. Best regards, Lan Shengxing.[Read More] Understanding My Symptoms: Seeking Answers for Nerve Pain Issues
Understanding Left-Sided Head Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Left-sided headache? Today, I experienced sudden intermittent sharp pain in my left hemisphere. I'm not sure if it's related to the time I got bumped at the children's festival, as I felt dizzy for a moment after the impact, but it improved within a few seconds. I ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, the use of anticoagulants, or obvious localized hematomas, head injuries are mostly mild. However, if the following conditions occur, delayed bleeding should be considered, and you should ...[Read More] Understanding Left-Sided Head Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Long-Term Left-Sided Facial and Scalp Numbness Symptoms
Long-term numbness on the left side of the face and scalp? A patient with polio has been sitting for long periods. (1) The left side of the face experiences intermittent numbness, particularly in the cheek and scalp, with symptoms persisting for two to three years. The numbness d...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The sensation in the left forehead and left cheek is associated with the left trigeminal nerve pathway, while the ptosis of the left eye and the weakness in the movement of the left side of the face are related to the left facial nerve pathway. These two issues indicate a lesion ...[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Left-Sided Facial and Scalp Numbness Symptoms
Understanding Hand Numbness in Motorcyclists: Causes and Concerns
Cyclists may experience numbness? Hello: My colleague experienced numbness in his hand while riding a motorcycle yesterday, to the point where he could not ride anymore. He has already scheduled an appointment at the hospital. What could be the possible symptoms, and is it seriou...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
To determine which nerve is involved in the area of numbness, it is important to assess whether there is any weakness or motor impairment in addition to sensory changes. A common condition is carpal tunnel syndrome, which occurs due to excessive use of the hands, leading to compr...[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness in Motorcyclists: Causes and Concerns
Understanding the Connection Between Migraines and Numbness in Limbs
Numbness in the hands and feet? Is there a connection between migraines and numbness in the hands and feet? Or is there a relationship between stress and numbness in the hands and feet? This morning, my hands were very painful, but it didn't feel quite like numbness; it was ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear anxious senior high school student, pain can indeed lead to hyperventilation, which may cause numbness in the hands and feet. However, if you are experiencing pain in your hands, it would be best to visit a neurology clinic for a basic examination. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding the Connection Between Migraines and Numbness in Limbs
Understanding Neck Pain and Numbness: When to See a Specialist
Stiffness in the shoulders and neck, along with neck swelling? Hello, doctor! Due to frequent computer use during my high school years, I later discovered that the skin on the back of my right shoulder has lost sensation, as if there is a layer of membrane. Additionally, the righ...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Roy, the symptoms you described have shown signs of neurological abnormalities. It is recommended that you consult a neurologist or a neurosurgeon. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain and Numbness: When to See a Specialist
Morning Hand Numbness: Causes and Concerns for Neurological Health
Numbness in the hands upon waking up? In recent months, I have experienced numbness in the fingers of my left hand upon waking up in the morning, lasting about one minute. This symptom does not occur if I am not in a deep sleep, and it does not happen at other times. I have under...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Kim, it is unlikely that permanent neuropathy caused by improper sleeping posture will occur, as people tend to change positions frequently while sleeping. This is unless your mattress makes it difficult to move, or if you are taking a significant amount of sleeping pills an...[Read More] Morning Hand Numbness: Causes and Concerns for Neurological Health
Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Possible Neurological Conditions
Dizziness, headache? Hello Dr. Jiang, I often experience a feeling of pressure at the back of my head, sudden dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, and increased sleepiness. These symptoms have been ongoing for almost two months. Could you please tell me what diseases these sympt...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the first consideration should be the symptoms of migraine, which typically include visual disturbances. These may manifest as scintillating scotomas or flashes of light, as well as blurred or distorted vision as an aura. A few minutes after the ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Headaches: Possible Neurological Conditions
Understanding Persistent Neck and Facial Symptoms: A Neurology Perspective
What is the reason for this? Hello, doctor! For several years now, I have been experiencing stiffness in my shoulders and neck, along with swelling in my neck. I have also noticed symptoms such as frequent fatigue, increased anxiety, and a general feeling of heaviness. Additional...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the common cause of your symptoms is cervical myofascial pain. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the muscles in the back of the neck, resulting in neck and shoulder discomfort. Initially, resting may alleviate the pain, but...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Neck and Facial Symptoms: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Neck Pain and Facial Weakness: When to See a Specialist
Stiffness in the shoulders and neck, swelling in the neck, and facial weakness? I have numbness in the skin on the back of my right shoulder, and there is swelling extending along the right side of my neck. The right side of my face feels weak starting from the eyebrow area, whic...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is suspected that there may be inflammation, infection, or other mass lesions in the skull base or deep right neck. A consultation with a neurologist or an otolaryngologist is recommended, and further examinations should be arranged if necessary.[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain and Facial Weakness: When to See a Specialist
Understanding Head Numbness: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Numbness in the head? I had been taking sleeping pills for about three years, but switched to traditional Chinese medicine over a month ago, which has caused frequent headaches and a tingling sensation in my head. Now, I feel dizzy every day, and after a hospital examination, the...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
To assess whether the headache, head numbness, and dizziness in the center of the head are longstanding issues or have recently emerged due to medication changes, it is important to consider that, from a Western medicine perspective, there are many causes for headaches, numbness,...[Read More] Understanding Head Numbness: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Managing Nerve Issues in the Outer Thigh: Tips for Relief
Lateral aspect of the right thigh? Hello doctor, I have already seen an orthopedic specialist. The doctor said there is no issue with my bones and that it might be a nerve problem. What kind of foods or exercises can help improve this condition? I still feel a tingling sensation,...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the presence of numbness suggests that a herniated disc or abnormalities in adjacent tissues causing nerve compression should be considered. The symptoms will depend on which nerve is being compressed. Clinically, a common herniated disc occurs at the l...[Read More] Managing Nerve Issues in the Outer Thigh: Tips for Relief
Understanding Arm Nerve Issues: Causes and Solutions for Weakness
Brachial plexus Doctor, I have a question. Since I was in the ninth grade, whenever I sleep on my left arm, it becomes completely numb, and the muscles in my arm feel completely soft. Sometimes I experience weakness for over a week, while other times it resolves in just half an h...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
This symptom and phenomenon are indeed quite rare. To cause numbness and weakness, it could originate from the brain, brainstem, spinal nerves, the nerve roots exiting the spinal cord, or the brachial plexus. If pressure is applied during sleep, one might consider whether there i...[Read More] Understanding Arm Nerve Issues: Causes and Solutions for Weakness
Understanding Numbness Above the Knee: Possible Causes and Solutions
A localized area above the right knee on the outer thigh? Hello doctor, since yesterday afternoon, I've been experiencing a localized numbness in the outer side of my right thigh, just above the knee. It feels like my phone is vibrating, and it stops intermittently. There is...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, localized muscle twitching may occur due to abnormal signals sent from the nerves that innervate the muscles, such as compression of the L3-L4 nerve roots or local nerve inflammation. It can also happen when there is a deficiency of minerals (such as ma...[Read More] Understanding Numbness Above the Knee: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Numbness in Hands and Feet: Causes and Concerns for Teens
Numbness in the hands and feet? Hello, I am 17 years old. Recently, I often feel numbness in my hands and feet, but it's not very severe, just uncomfortable. I haven't done anything specific to cause it, and it lasts for a long time. Could this be related to sitting too...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear high school seniors, the numbness in your hands and feet is likely not significantly related to a spinal issue, unless the symptoms are occurring in the neck area. This may be associated with prolonged sitting or lack of posture changes. Additionally, the mention of headache...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Hands and Feet: Causes and Concerns for Teens
Effective Treatments for Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
How should autonomic nervous system dysfunction be treated? Feeling of heaviness in the head, numbness only on the right side of the head, numbness in the hands and feet, occasional facial numbness, coldness in the hands and feet, muscle twitching, all complications are on the ri...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if neurological symptoms appear on the same side of the body and there is discomfort in the head, a more common cause is an issue in the neck leading to nerve compression symptoms. However, if the symptoms extend from the face to the lower limbs,...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Autonomic Nervous System Disorders