Numbness, Neurology FAQ - Page 56

Numbness and tightness in the right arm? Hello, doctor. My father had shingles five years ago, and after five years, he started experiencing numbness in his palm, which then progressed to tightness in his right arm. The tightness seems to move around the back of his right arm, si...

Peripheral nerve issues Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask: My mother has been experiencing hand numbness and reduced sensation due to years of overwork. I'm not sure which specialist she should see for treatment. What are some self-improvement methods she can try? Also, is ...

The upper arm feels very tight? Hello doctor, my father had shingles five years ago. Five years later, he started experiencing numbness in his right hand, which then spread to his right upper arm and right back. It feels very tight and numb, similar to the tightness he experience...

Numbness in the left scalp, along with numbness and pain in the left shoulder and arm..? In the past two years, I have occasionally experienced a tingling sensation on the left side of my scalp, similar to the feeling one gets when overly emotional, excited, or exhilarated. Howev...

Numbness and tingling in the left foot? Hello Dr. Lan: I have been experiencing a tingling and numb sensation in my left leg (from my thigh to my foot) for many years. I find it difficult to describe this feeling. Initially, I thought it was just my thigh that was sore, so I woul...

The middle finger experiences involuntary twitching? I started experiencing tremors in my left hand at the age of 19, and recently, over the past month, I've noticed that my body sometimes shakes as well. Although it's not very visible externally, I can feel the tremors...

Unexplained lower back pain? About a week ago, I started experiencing an unexplained soreness in my lower back near the hips, especially when I sleep on my stomach. I haven't engaged in any activities or exercises that would typically cause muscle soreness recently, so I...

Are these the symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? Last year, I experienced numbness in my left little toe, and sometimes it felt like there was no sensation when I touched it. I visited a neurologist, who mentioned that there was some inflammation in my calf, but I c...

The left foot is more prone to numbness? Hello Dr. Huang, I have the following question: No matter what sitting position I adopt, whether sitting cross-legged on the floor or squatting, my left foot always becomes numb before my right foot. Sometimes, my right foot doesn't b...

Numbness in the soles of the feet + occasional soreness in the inner thighs? Hello Doctor, in the past year, I have been experiencing a tingling sensation in the sole of my right foot, specifically in the area just below the toes. This tingling occasionally occurs while sitting i...

There is a problem with severe tinnitus and neck stiffness? Doctor: Hello, I have been experiencing a persistent high-frequency sound in the back half of my brain, which is quite loud. This symptom has lasted for several years, and it has become more severe in the last three to f...

Numbness in the outer thigh? Hello, I would like to ask about experiencing numbness on the outer thigh, which is just a superficial sensation and localized, without any pain or discomfort. Initially, it was in the left thigh, and later it also occurred in the right thigh. There h...

Cervical myofascial pain syndrome Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my father's symptoms. He experiences numbness and tightness from his head to his toes on the right side of his body, which feels like being tightly bound. This has been going on for more than three ye...

Numbness and weakness in the toes of the left foot? In the past week, I have experienced numbness and weakness in the toes of my left foot (excluding the big toe), especially noticeable in the morning upon waking up.

No opening, many people hear you speaking—please help from a neurology expert? Explanation 1: Several years ago, a community experienced a collective onset of unusual symptoms, including difficulty concentrating, night sweats, tinnitus, dizziness, headaches, a sensation of an exp...

Unilateral facial numbness? Hello. My mother has recently experienced occasional scalp tingling. Yesterday, she suddenly felt tingling on the right side of her face, but it didn't last long. Could this be a sign of a stroke or a facial nerve issue? Also, would a head X-ray b...

Radial nerve repair issues Hello Dr. Yeh, At the beginning of April, my brother suffered a spiral fracture of the humerus, which compressed the radial nerve, resulting in numbness, weakness, and an inability to lift his right hand. He has undergone surgery to stabilize the bone...

Numbness in the fingers? Hello Dr. Cheng, I have been participating in exams recently, and after a whole day of writing, I noticed that my right thumb feels numb when I press on it. I thought it would get better in a few days, but when I took a shower a few days later, I experien...

Numbness in both legs extending to the soles of the feet? Doctor, seven years ago I underwent an L5-S1 discectomy. I had no discomfort after the surgery, but four months ago I suddenly experienced lower back pain. The pain then subsided, but I developed tingling and numbness in m...

Tingling sensation on the left side of the scalp, similar to goosebumps? Hello, Doctor: Due to my job, I have to sit for long periods while using a computer, spending over 10 hours a day on it. In the past year or two, I have noticed some discomfort in my body. I experience sudde...