Spine, Neurology FAQ - Page 27

Tilting the head back at a 15-degree angle can cause hand numbness? Hello Doctor: My partner mentioned that when he tilts his head back at a 15-degree angle, his left arm becomes numb from the shoulder to the fingertips. The numbness resolves when he returns his head to a normal ...

Pain upon waking up? Since August, I have frequently woken up with severe pain in my entire back and lumbar region. I can't make any sudden movements. Even now, after a month, I still feel intense pain in my back and lumbar area during my sleep. I've tried sleeping flat...

Lower back pain? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask you a question. Why do I experience lower back pain every morning when I wake up? I had this issue a while ago, but it went away. However, it has started again recently. Thank you.

Stiffness and soreness in the shoulder and neck region extending to the medulla oblongata? Hello Dr. Lai, I seem to have a persistent tightness in my shoulder and neck, often accompanied by stiffness and soreness. During my days off, the discomfort extends from the cervical spi...

Pain Hello, doctor. I previously experienced a concussion with loss of consciousness and temporary memory loss. At that time, only an X-ray of my head was taken, which showed only mild swelling of the skull. My friends said I was airborne and landed headfirst. Now, I often have h...

Headache Hello, doctor. My second cervical ligament has become white and thickened. I have previously injured my cervical spine, and now I often experience headaches, sometimes accompanied by nausea. The pain radiates from the back of my head to my forehead, and I also frequently...

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Dr. Yeh: I would like to ask, I previously visited a doctor due to severe headaches and neck and shoulder pain. He only told me that the symptoms were caused by shoulder droop. Every time I have a follow-up appo...

Facial numbness after drinking alcohol? Hello, my friend is a 21-year-old male. Whenever he drinks alcohol (which is not often and only in small amounts) or when the weather is extremely cold, he experiences numbness in his cheeks, tightness in his neck, and after a while, his ca...

Weakness in the limbs? Hello Doctor: My friend is a 25-year-old female. A few days ago, she experienced weakness in her hands. Since it was the day after her first yoga practice, she thought it was related to that. However, two days later, she found it difficult to press the brak...

Seeing a doctor doesn't seem to help! I need help! My wife frequently experiences back pain, and recently she has been feeling weak all over. Occasionally, she feels as if she cannot breathe (like suffocating), and she also has headaches and insomnia. She has undergone basic...

Low back pain I used to feel tightness and pain in my lower back every morning when I bent over after getting out of bed, but it would usually improve by noon. However, recently I've been experiencing this discomfort throughout the day. Additionally, when I squat down or sit...

Lower limb numbness and weakness? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing frequent sensations of soreness, numbness, and weakness in my lower limbs. Particularly yesterday, my lower back and legs suddenly felt very weak and numb, and they also felt somewhat cold. (I fell...

Regarding my mother..? Hello, doctor: My mother suffered a cervical spine fracture and brain hemorrhage due to a car accident. She is currently on a ventilator for breathing, but her heart is beating on its own. She has been in a coma for three days now. Is there a possibility fo...

Issues related to herniated discs? Excuse me, doctor, does Hsinchu Hospital perform endoscopic lumbar discectomy? If I want to undergo surgery, which department should I consult? Are there any limitations for endoscopic surgery, such as the location of the herniated disc? How lon...

Regarding this symptom..? Hello Doctor: I am 22 years old, and I would like to ask... Recently, I have been experiencing occasional numbness on the left side of my spine. What could this issue be? I'm not sure if it's related to my spine or my kidneys. When I bend over,...

Recent onset of unexplained peripheral muscle disorders in the past year? Hello Dr. Jiang, this is Xuefang. I live in Nantou County and I would like to consult you. I am 30 years old, 127 cm tall, and I have small, chubby hands and feet with short fingers and toes. My symptoms in...

Cervical spine pain Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing neck pain for the past six months, along with lower back pain, and sometimes upper back pain. There is a feeling of tightness and stiffness in my neck when I turn it, which is painful. I have received treatment in the neu...

Neck pain Dear Dr. Yeh, I have been troubled by neck pain for the past few months. I previously visited an orthopedic clinic, and at first, I felt some improvement during rehabilitation. However, after nearly a month, my condition seems to have worsened compared to before. I wou...

Uncontrolled Neck Dear Dr. Lai, I have been suffering from these symptoms for over three years, and they have progressively worsened, leaving me physically and mentally exhausted and in great distress. Due to space limitations, I will only describe the symptoms as follows: 1. M...

Please ask your question? If you experience headaches when lying flat and turning to the right, along with a loss of balance upon standing, it could indicate a condition such as vestibular dysfunction, cervical spine issues, or even migraine-associated vertigo. It is important to...