Numbness, Neurology FAQ - Page 59

Toothache with no identifiable cause? Hello Doctor: About one or two months ago, I started experiencing unexplained sharp pain in my teeth (specifically in the lower right back teeth), and sometimes I even wake up in the middle of the night due to the pain. I went to see a dentis...

Cervical spine pain Hello Doctor, the patient has the following conditions: 1. On June 19, there was localized pain in the left posterior thorax (the area around the scapula) that did not respond to corticosteroid injections. Subsequently, the patient experienced numbness in th...

How to improve frequent foot numbness? Hello doctor, my feet often feel numb, especially after sitting or squatting for a long time, and even while sleeping. What can I do to improve this condition? Should I focus on diet or other aspects? Thank you.

Could you please provide more details or specify your question? I would like to ask, my mother has recently reported a feeling of heaviness in her head, along with episodes of intermittent dizziness that occur at no specific time. In the past two nights, she has experienced gener...

Weakness in the legs leading to falls? I don't know what the reason is, but about five years ago, I started experiencing sudden falls when getting out of bed in the morning. I haven't taken any sleeping pills, sedatives, or any medications before sleeping, and I haven&#...

Symmetrical sensory impairment on the lateral aspect of the lower leg? A 13-year-old daughter who practices dance is experiencing itching in her calves. After scratching, she feels a delay in sensation, which later spreads to her limbs. The next day, she has severe lower back pai...

Numbness in the fingers of both hands? Recently, I have been experiencing numbness in the fingers of both hands at night, primarily in the ring finger, middle finger, and index finger. I'm not sure about the thumb, but the little finger is unaffected. Could this be carpal tu...

Depressed buttocks Hello, doctor: I noticed a depression on the left side of my buttocks at the beginning of May. Recently, the depression has started to hurt, and when I sit and work, the left side of my buttocks feels numb. I would like to know if this issue is related to a fat...

Numbness in the left foot? Hello, in January of this year, I was unable to walk after lifting heavy objects. After receiving therapy from a physical therapist, my symptoms improved significantly. However, I later developed intermittent numbness in my left foot, which occurs only ...

Left facial numbness? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my left facial numbness that has lasted for over two months. I have read several Q&A articles regarding facial nerve paralysis and have tried some facial exercises, which seem to appear normal. However, when I ...

Headache and facial twitching? I kindly ask the doctor to take a moment to look at my concerns so that I can reference them during my medical visits. Thank you. About four to five years ago, I was diagnosed with migraine status. My headaches have never improved over the years; th...

Please ask your question? Hello: I previously inquired about a tight sensation from my left cheek to my temple (the area near my nose does not feel this way). This condition has persisted for quite some time, approximately 8 to 9 months now. Recently, in the last three or four da...

Numbness and pain in the big toe and lower back discomfort? Hello, I work as an operator who stands and walks for long periods, with a 12-hour shift and less than 1.5 hours of sitting time. Six months ago, I experienced sharp pain in my lower back and sought treatment in the reha...

After tooth extraction, the pain radiates from the tooth to the area near the ear? I had a tooth extraction on Tuesday with anesthesia. The tooth was painful that day, but the pain was less the next day. However, the following afternoon, I felt some pain in that tooth again, and ...

Numbness in the fingers? In the past month, I have been experiencing intermittent numbness in my left fingers (sometimes extending to the elbow) more than ten times a day. However, it improves somewhat after I clench my fist a few times. My right fingers also have a similar issue...

Inquiry Hello, Doctor: 1. I would like to ask about a sensation I experience upon waking up. I feel a pressure sensation on both sides of the sole of my right foot, which is particularly noticeable when I first get out of bed and walk. Although there is no visible swelling or t...

When reaching out forcefully, the palm may become numb? 1. A couple of days ago, I suddenly experienced numbness in my palm when reaching for something, which has persisted for two days. The numbness occurs whenever I extend my right hand outward, but it does not happen when I re...

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy Hello Doctor: My father has a history of diabetes for 11 years. Last year, he experienced numbness and pain in his limbs, sometimes feeling numb all over. He visited the neurology department at Taichung Veterans General Hospital, where he was diagno...

Symptom inquiry? Hello Dr. Lin: Recently, I have been experiencing many symptoms and have seen numerous doctors in various hospitals without finding the cause. Could you please help explain my symptoms? 1. I have sharp pain in the left back of my head accompanied by muscle spasms...

Shoulder, neck, and upper arm pain? Hello, Dr. Yeh. I often experience soreness and pain in my left shoulder and upper arm, and I also feel a bit of numbness if I hold my left arm in one position for too long. I'm unsure about what this situation might indicate. I have a 2-y...