Understanding Numbness in the Top of the Foot and Toes: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the dorsum of the foot and toes? On February 10, I began to experience a numb sensation in the area of the dorsum of my left foot near the toes, as well as in the toes themselves. There is no pain, and I still have sensation; walking is not an issue, but when wearing ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Xiao Bao, You mentioned experiencing a numbness in the area of the dorsum of your left foot near the toes, as well as in the toes themselves. This may indicate peripheral nerve compression, particularly involving the nerve roots in the lumbar spine. Generally, periphera...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in the Top of the Foot and Toes: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy: Causes and Treatment Options
Peripheral neuropathy in the hands and feet? I was diagnosed with Meniere's disease due to dizziness. Recently, after being diagnosed with Eustachian tube obstruction in 2023, my hearing has been affected, and my dizziness has worsened. I am currently undergoing Eustachian t...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
It is recommended that you consult with your attending physician during your next follow-up appointment, or you may also seek evaluation at a neurology outpatient clinic. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Peripheral Neuropathy: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Leg Pain and Numbness After Orthognathic Surgery
Swelling and pain in the calf, numbness in the dorsum of the foot? Hello Doctor, after undergoing orthognathic surgery (under general anesthesia for over 8 hours), I woke up to discomfort in my right leg, feeling similar to a calf cramp. I have intermittently visited traditional ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Ruby, You mentioned that "the joint of the right big toe extends diagonally to the dorsum of the ankle, and touching it causes a tingling sensation, while not touching it does not elicit any numbness, although occasionally there is a sharp, electric pain in the mid...[Read More] Understanding Leg Pain and Numbness After Orthognathic Surgery
Understanding Numbness and Swelling in the Left Foot and Leg
There is swelling and numbness from the left big toe to the left leg? There is a slight numbness and swelling sensation in the left big toe, but it is not completely devoid of feeling. The nerve sensation extends all the way to the left groin. Although it is uncertain if there is...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Chiu, You mentioned that "there is some numbness and swelling in the left big toe... the sensation of nerve twitching extends all the way to the left leg." This may indicate the possibility of lumbar nerve root compression. Typical discomfort symptoms associat...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Swelling in the Left Foot and Leg
Sudden Weakness and Unconsciousness in Elderly: Causes and Risks
Sudden paralysis and coma? The patient is 87 years old and has moderate Alzheimer's disease. At the end of 2022, he was diagnosed with aortic regurgitation, with no follow-up appointments. He has experienced two episodes (one year apart) of sudden loss of consciousness and w...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Huang, You mentioned experiencing "sudden loss of consciousness and weakness for about 5-10 minutes." I'm wondering if blood pressure and heart rate monitoring were conducted at that time? This symptom should be considered as a sign of syncope, with the ...[Read More] Sudden Weakness and Unconsciousness in Elderly: Causes and Risks
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah-Ming, You mentioned that "your back, waist, and hips feel hot and painful, and your legs feel tingling and numb while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc leading to localized inflammato...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello doctor, back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I have been feeling a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs have been experiencing tingling and numbness when I walk. I had an X-ray done, and the do...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Amin, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc, which can lead to lo...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah Ming, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause of this is a herniated disc, which can...[Read More] Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
The tingling sensation in the soles of the feet becomes more pronounced the longer I walk? Occasionally, there is numbness in the soles of my feet, especially after walking for more than 20 minutes, where the numbness becomes more pronounced and can extend to halfway up my calves...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Lin, You mentioned that "the numbness in the soles of your feet becomes more pronounced, and it extends to half of your calves, improving only after resting for a while, but there is still a slight numbness in your feet." Your symptoms may suggest possible sc...[Read More] Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
Understanding Groin Pain and Iron Deficiency: Insights on Restless Legs
Groin discomfort, iron deficiency, restless legs syndrome, and tightness of the cremaster muscle? Hello, doctor. About 4-5 years ago, I underwent laparoscopic surgery for bilateral varicocele. Approximately 1-2 years post-surgery, I started experiencing a dull pain in the right g...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen, You mentioned that "the pain has spread to the inner side of the right thigh, the outer side of the right calf, and the right testicle experiences spasms and sometimes involuntary twitching." These symptoms may suggest a neuropathy related to the sacral...[Read More] Understanding Groin Pain and Iron Deficiency: Insights on Restless Legs
Understanding Groin Pain and Iron Deficiency: Insights on Restless Legs
Groin discomfort, iron deficiency, restless legs syndrome, and tightness of the cremaster muscle? Hello, doctor. About 4-5 years ago, I underwent laparoscopic surgery for bilateral varicocele. Approximately 1-2 years post-surgery, I began experiencing a vague, dull pain in the ri...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen: You mentioned that "the pain has spread to the inner thigh, posterior lateral side of the right calf, and the right testicle experiences spasms and sometimes involuntary twitching." These symptoms may suggest a neuropathy of the sacral plexus. Symptoms o...[Read More] Understanding Groin Pain and Iron Deficiency: Insights on Restless Legs
Understanding Sudden Heat in the Right Ankle: Possible Causes and Concerns
Heat in the right ankle? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing sudden warmth in my right ankle that goes away quickly, but then returns after a while. I would like to know what could be causing this. Is it possible that it could be due to a brain tumor pressing on ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Long: You mentioned that the area around your right ankle suddenly feels warm. I wonder if you are experiencing any abnormal sensations such as tingling or numbness? Are there any other neurological symptoms? We may need to consider peripheral tissue issues, particularl...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Heat in the Right Ankle: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Dizziness and Confusion: Possible Neurological Causes
Dizziness and altered consciousness? Hello, doctor. Since February of last year, I've been experiencing a heavy, dizzy sensation in my forehead and around my eyes. This feeling has significantly impacted my daily life. When I look at things, everything used to be clear, but ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Yu, You mentioned that "the area between the eyebrows feels very heavy, and my vision is gradually becoming blurry, but it gets a bit better after resting." These symptoms may suggest autonomic nervous system dysfunction leading to decreased cerebral circulati...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness and Confusion: Possible Neurological Causes
Persistent Right Calf Pain: When to See a Specialist?
Right calf? If you have been experiencing pain in your right calf for over a month, and the pain persists even with Tramadol (37.5 mg) and Acetaminophen (325 mg), along with tenderness upon touch, it is advisable to consult a specialist. Given that you have a small varicose vein ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Li: You mentioned that "touching causes pain, and there is a small varicose vein that has been checked with ultrasound and found to be normal. Should I see a neurologist, a rehabilitation specialist, or a pain management specialist?" It is recommended that you...[Read More] Persistent Right Calf Pain: When to See a Specialist?
Understanding Finger Numbness: Insights on Herniated Discs and Treatment
Numbness in the fingers? Hello, doctor. My fingers are numb, and my arm hurts. I went to the neurology department for an MRI, which was done on the 17th. They said it would take seven working days to get the report. Is that true? I want to see the report sooner in the outpatient ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Sir: Due to the fixed consultation hours of the physician, if there is no progression in your condition, follow-up appointments are usually scheduled biweekly. In case of an urgent condition, you may visit the emergency department or see a different physician within the sa...[Read More] Understanding Finger Numbness: Insights on Herniated Discs and Treatment
Understanding Left Shoulder Blade Tension: Causes and Treatments
Tightness in the upper left back and shoulder blade? Hello, Doctor: I previously had an examination due to discomfort in my back, which revealed that there was a knot formed in the spinal ligaments. It was eventually resolved through manual therapy, but I have noticed that my lef...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Hsiao-fu, You mentioned experiencing "a sudden sharp pain that then returns to normal," which may suggest nerve root compression at the C7 vertebra or upper thoracic spine. If there is a herniated disc, it could lead to localized inflammatory responses causing...[Read More] Understanding Left Shoulder Blade Tension: Causes and Treatments
Post-Surgery Nerve Pain: Understanding Ankle Fracture Complications
Seven months after undergoing surgery for a fracture above the left ankle with the placement of a metal plate, there is still persistent numbness and tingling below the ankle? Hello Doctor, I am writing on behalf of my father. He is 56 years old. Last September, he had an acciden...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned that your father is experiencing peripheral nerve damage. If the peripheral neuropathy is caused by nerve compression, it may exhibit the following characteristics: 1. The pain is described as burning or electric-like. 2. Symptoms have a specific dermatomal d...[Read More] Post-Surgery Nerve Pain: Understanding Ankle Fracture Complications
Muscle Twitching and Shrinking in Right Leg: Possible Neurological Issues
Twitching in the right buttock and right leg muscle? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing muscle twitching in my right leg and foot since this year. It is more pronounced when I am lying down or on my side, but it occurs less frequently when I sit up or stand and walk. The twit...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Sir: You mentioned that "the right leg and foot are experiencing muscle twitching." Your symptoms may suggest that there is nerve compression in the lumbar spine. Peripheral neuropathy caused by nerve compression may present with the following characteristics: 1....[Read More] Muscle Twitching and Shrinking in Right Leg: Possible Neurological Issues
Post-Cold Numbness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms After Illness
Numbness in the body after a cold? Hello Doctor, After experiencing a mild fever due to a cold on February 16, I have been feeling numbness in my arms and legs. Sometimes, when I change my body position, I feel a tingling sensation from my back to the back of my head, especiall...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Yang, You mentioned that "there is a slight stabbing pain when the left side of my head is pressed or rubbed while sleeping, and my left palm also has some tingling sensations." Based on your description, we may need to consider cervical nerve root compressio...[Read More] Post-Cold Numbness: Understanding Neurological Symptoms After Illness
Understanding Leg Pain After Aortic Dissection Surgery: When to Seek Help
Leg problems After the aortic dissection surgery, the incision site on the inner right thigh (near the groin) showed swelling a few days after the second follow-up visit, along with a tingling sensation in the front of the thigh (without pain or other symptoms). However, in recen...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Sir: You mentioned that your mother is experiencing "numbness in the front of her thigh... and the lower part of her knee." This may be due to compression of the nerve root at the third lumbar vertebra, or a hematoma from a femoral artery puncture compressing the...[Read More] Understanding Leg Pain After Aortic Dissection Surgery: When to Seek Help