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 Numbness in the Middle Toe: Causes and Diagnosis
Numbness in the middle toe? Hello, doctor... I noticed a tingling sensation in my left middle toe and its joint over ten years ago. Now, it has become very pronounced, with a feeling of numbness extending from my left middle toe to the entire toe, especially noticeable when I was...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, the lumbar nerve root compression you mentioned commonly presents with symptoms such as numbness and pain radiating to one side of the lower limb. If the numbness is limited to the middle finger, it may be necessary to consider peripheral nerve compression or inflammation ...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in the Middle Toe: Causes and Diagnosis
Understanding Toe Twitching After Fibula Fracture: Causes and Concerns
Toe twitching Hello doctor, I recently suffered a closed fibula fracture near my ankle. I have been in a cast for three weeks. Since then, I have mostly been lying flat or sitting up in bed with my leg elevated. Yesterday, I suddenly felt a slight tingling sensation in my big toe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The symptoms you described may suggest a peripheral nerve disorder. If your toe twitching is accompanied by pain or numbness, it could indicate nerve compression. The deep peroneal nerve and superficial peroneal nerve innervate the peroneus longus and brevis muscles, tibia...[Read More] Understanding Toe Twitching After Fibula Fracture: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Numbness in the right side of the limbs? Hello doctor, I am 19 years old. About three weeks ago, I started feeling something unusual in my right hand, which felt different from my left hand, but it wasn't quite numb. I didn't pay much attention to it at the time, but re...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: In addition to stroke, the most common cause of numbness in the hands and feet is peripheral nerve compression, such as cervical or lumbosacral radiculopathy, and peripheral nerve entrapment (for example, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, etc.). Additionally...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Numbness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Why Does My Left Foot Shake While Sitting? Understanding Tremors
Trembling of the legs while sitting? Hello doctor, I have noticed that when I sit and elevate my feet, only my left foot trembles. Sometimes I also experience involuntary shaking in my hands and feet. However, I have heard that with thyroid issues, when you raise both hands, they...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms of leg tremors occurring while on tiptoes may suggest peripheral nerve injury or muscle contractions due to fatigue. Clinically, a neurological assessment and nerve conduction studies (electromyography) can assist in the diagnosis. I...[Read More] Why Does My Left Foot Shake While Sitting? Understanding Tremors
Understanding Hand Numbness After a Car Accident: Treatment Options
Numbness in the hands after a car accident? Hello Doctor, my mother was in a car accident on January 7 and was immediately taken to Cheng Kung University Hospital. Currently, we are most concerned about her hand numbness. The doctor mentioned that there is nerve damage near her c...
Dr. Hong Weibin Reply:
Hello: After a car accident, experiencing hand numbness could indeed be related to cervical spine issues. In addition to cervical nerve compression, peripheral nerve disorders may also be a possibility (such as compression resulting from an elbow fracture). It is advisable to fir...[Read More] Understanding Hand Numbness After a Car Accident: Treatment Options
Neck Pain and Hand Numbness: Understanding the Causes and Treatments
Neck pain and numbness in the hands? I often experience neck pain, and recently I've been waking up with numbness in my hands, especially when I sleep on my back with my hands on my stomach or when lying on my side. I also sometimes feel a tingling sensation in various parts...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms may be due to cervical nerve root compression or peripheral nerve compression. Clinically, the affected area of numbness can help determine which nerve is involved. For example, cervical radiculopathy from the sixth cervical nerve r...[Read More] Neck Pain and Hand Numbness: Understanding the Causes and Treatments
Understanding Unexplained Skin Pain: When to See a Neurologist
Widespread skin pain? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing pain in my hands, feet, and body at irregular intervals. The pain is not localized; sometimes it feels like a sharp sting, while other times it resembles the sensation of pinching the skin. There are no visible abnormal...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Hello, it is indeed possible that you have a peripheral nerve issue. You may want to start by consulting a neurologist.[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Skin Pain: When to See a Neurologist
Understanding Leg Pain and Numbness After Injury: A Neurology Perspective
Numbness in the limbs and foot pain? Hello, doctor. I gave birth on November 7, 2015, and on February 19, 2016, I suffered a fibula fracture in my left calf with slight displacement. I was treated by an orthopedic doctor and had a cast for one month, followed by one month of non-...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
There may be intermittent numbness and pain in the extremities, particularly noticeable in the soles of the feet. This could indicate a peripheral nerve dysfunction. As for the type of neuropathy and its underlying cause, further examination by a neurologist may provide clarity.[Read More] Understanding Leg Pain and Numbness After Injury: A Neurology Perspective
Debunking Myths: Can Fans Cause Stroke or Nerve Damage?
Recently, I came across some alarming rumors about electric fans on the internet. I'm not sure if anyone has actually experienced these situations or if they are true? Recently, I came across rumors online regarding electric fans. The article stated that excessive exposure t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the symptoms commonly associated with prolonged exposure to an electric fan are localized discomfort, muscle stiffness, and soreness, which often improve with stretching activities. Localized weakness may be due to peripheral nerve compression. A...[Read More] Debunking Myths: Can Fans Cause Stroke or Nerve Damage?
Understanding Numbness in Feet: Circulation Issues and Neurological Concerns
Numbness in the soles of the feet, poor blood circulation? My mother is 51 years old and has been experiencing several health issues, including hypertension, urticaria, anxiety disorder, and intestinal adhesions. Recently, she has been troubled by a significant problem: her legs ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Numbness can be due to peripheral nerve abnormalities, central nervous system disorders, peripheral circulation issues, central vascular circulation problems, or emotional causes. There are many potential reasons. If a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is suspected, it is advisable...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Feet: Circulation Issues and Neurological Concerns
Understanding Numbness and Tingling in the Calf: Causes and Solutions
There is a patch on my calf that has little sensation? Today, after getting up from a chair, I noticed that there is a spot on the front of my calf that feels fine when I don't move it, but as soon as I move, it feels a bit numb and tingly. This sensation has persisted for a...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms may suggest peripheral nerve compression. Generally, for nerve compression or injury, medications such as anti-inflammatory pain relievers and vitamin B can help alleviate numbness and pain. Rehabilitation treatments like heat thera...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Tingling in the Calf: Causes and Solutions
Post-Surgery Nerve Pain: Causes, Treatment, and Recovery Time
Postoperative neuropathic pain Hello doctor, I have been experiencing nerve pain in my foot and toes for the past few months after undergoing surgery for a thigh fracture. Is this normal? How can nerve pain be treated? The doctor prescribed me Neurobion F50. How long does it usua...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, peripheral nerves can generally repair themselves, but the nerve growth rate is slow, averaging about 1mm per day. It is recommended that you consult a neurologist to discuss undergoing nerve conduction studies and treatment. Additionally, please...[Read More] Post-Surgery Nerve Pain: Causes, Treatment, and Recovery Time
Understanding Unexplained Neurological Decline: A Patient's Journey
Central nervous system degeneration? In March 2014, my weight inexplicably dropped from 70 kg to 58 kg within a month (and eventually down to 48 kg over the last six months) with no abnormalities found during health check-ups, and it was not due to intentional weight loss. Betwee...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
You described your condition in great detail, and the persistent symptoms on one side of your body primarily suggest a central nervous system issue. However, your electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies also show abnormalities, indicating that there may be peripheral ...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Neurological Decline: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Numbness and Twitches: Insights on Bell's Palsy and Neurological Symptoms
Numbness in the hands and feet? Hello, doctor. I was recently diagnosed with Bell's palsy, but later, when discussing it with friends and family, I realized that I sometimes experience involuntary facial twitching. Could this lead to a difference in diagnosis? Additionally, ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Seizures and loss of consciousness must be evaluated by a physician to identify and control the underlying cause. The numbness, facial twitching, and even potential weakness following a seizure can be improved. As for Bell's palsy, it can only be confirmed by the physician w...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Twitches: Insights on Bell's Palsy and Neurological Symptoms
Understanding Burning Sensations and Electric Shock Feelings in the Body
Burning sensation, sometimes accompanied by electric shock-like feelings, and occasionally numbness? Hello doctor, I am experiencing a burning sensation in my back. I feel like I am being shocked awake in the middle of the night, and the burning in my back becomes more severe. I ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
There seems to be abnormal neurological sensations below the head, which may suggest issues related to the cervical spinal cord or peripheral nerve problems due to specific causes, such as inflammation, metabolic disorders, compression, or hereditary factors. It is advisable to c...[Read More] Understanding Burning Sensations and Electric Shock Feelings in the Body
Understanding Muscle Tightness and Twitching: Neurological Insights
Whole body twitching, with tightness and numbness in the hands and feet? Hello, Doctor Gao. I previously asked you about the pain in my left leg, which has persisted for two years from my thigh to my calf. The symptoms include tightness, pain, and soreness, and I feel uncomfortab...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Electromyography (EMG) primarily examines issues related to peripheral nerve and muscle diseases. If the results are normal, then motor neuron diseases (such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) or myopathies are not considered at this time. Symptoms such as tightness, pain, and sor...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Tightness and Twitching: Neurological Insights
Understanding the Differences Between Migraines and Neuralgia Pain
Different places Could you please explain the differences between migraines and neuralgia? Are there differences in the nature of the pain? Thank you!
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Migraine is a type of vascular headache characterized by pain that occurs after the blood vessels constrict and then excessively dilate. The pain is pulsating and synchronized with the heartbeat, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sometimes sensitivity to light and sound....[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Migraines and Neuralgia Pain
Persistent Numbness in Left Foot: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the left foot has persisted for two to three days? Hello: Initially, I experienced pain in my left knee, and after a day, my left foot began to feel numb, with the sensation more pronounced in the sole of my foot. After two to three days, the numbness in my left foot ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Hello, based on the symptoms you described, it is difficult to determine which specific nerve may be affected. However, there is indeed an issue with the peripheral nerves in the lower extremities. Given that these symptoms persist, it is advisable to visit a neurology clinic for...[Read More] Persistent Numbness in Left Foot: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Unexplained Breast Itching: Is It a Nerve Issue?
Itchy breasts, is it a nerve issue? Dear Dr. Gao, I have been experiencing a sensitive itching sensation inside my right breast (not on the surface). I have undergone a breast ultrasound, but the doctor did not find any breast-related issues. I also consulted a dermatologist. Th...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Nerves are actually quite small, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the nervous system is mostly limited to the brain and spinal cord. Unless there is a specific mass compressing or invading peripheral nerves, or if there are particular formations such as neurofibromas or ne...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Breast Itching: Is It a Nerve Issue?