Tendon, Neurology FAQ - Page 3

Numbness in the right upper arm? Hello Doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing a tingling sensation on the outer side of my right upper arm, and there is a slight pain when I perform chin-down movements, similar to feeling a tendon being pulled. I'm unsure what this co...

Persistent thigh muscle soreness with no identifiable cause? Hello Doctor: I had sexual intercourse in early December, and since then, both my PCR and fourth-generation EIA tests have returned normal results. However, starting at the end of December, I began experiencing soreness...

Cervical rotation exercises produce cracking or popping sounds? Hello, Doctor. For the past couple of days, I've been experiencing tight pain in the left occipital region, and my neck and shoulders seem quite stiff. Therefore, I did some neck rotation exercises (similar to w...

Pain upon palpation of the lumbar spine? Hello Doctor: Recently, I accidentally discovered that I have pain in a specific area of my spine when pressure is applied. The general location is just above the buttocks, in an area that protrudes when I bend over. I can feel something l...

Unknown etiology? Around June 14, I suddenly experienced a jolt of dizziness, the kind that made it hard to stand, but it was not accompanied by headaches or nausea. I thought it was just due to lack of sleep, as I had been under a lot of stress from final exams and had hardly ea...

After the car accident, there is weakness in the right leg muscles and frequent sensations of numbness? Hello, Dr. Jiang. I was in a car accident on June 4, 2017, during which I sustained noticeable abrasions on my right foot and right hand. However, after 2-3 weeks, the abrasion...

Pain in the right submandibular area? Hello doctor, recently I've been experiencing several small issues on the right side of my body. In early April, I strained the fascia around my right rib while lifting heavy objects, which extended to a sharp pain under my armpit. I saw...

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...

Experiencing unexplained soreness in certain areas of the body without engaging in physical activity? Initially, I experienced pain in the tendons behind my ankles without engaging in any exercise. This pain then shifted to my calves, and now it has progressed to a point where th...

Foreign body under the skin of the knee? Hello Doctor, while studying tonight, I accidentally touched a small, hard protrusion a few centimeters below my left kneecap. Although it doesn't hurt when I press on it (and there are no visible abnormalities), it can move up and do...

Numbness in both big toes? Previously, I worked a part-time job where I stood for 9 hours in the morning and walked quickly for 6 hours in the evening. It might have been an issue with my shoes; at the time, I only felt soreness. It wasn't until a thick callus developed unde...

Numbness in the limbs? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about the issue of limb numbness. Recently, over the past month or two, I have noticed that my limbs easily become numb, but there is no pain, and it is limited to the palms of my hands and the soles of my feet. The numbnes...

Lower back and leg pain (right leg weakness) Hello: I hold a mild physical and mental disability certificate (lower limb disability). Although I cannot walk quickly or run, I can stand and walk on my own without any issues. Recently, I suddenly noticed weakness in my right leg, a...

Waking up with numb or swollen feet? Hello, Doctor. In the morning when I wake up, I often feel a tingling or swelling sensation below my knees. I can't quite distinguish whether it's tingling or swelling. I also experience this sensation during my commute on the MRT an...

Knee jerk reflex 3+ and Achilles tendon reflex 3+ indicate hyperreflexia, which can be associated with upper motor neuron lesions? 1. During class, I performed some deep tendon reflex tests, and my knee jerk reflex was quite pronounced; a tap with my finger elicited a significant...

Finger tremors when extended? While using my phone, I suddenly felt something strange in my left hand. When I opened my hand, I noticed that my middle finger and ring finger were shaking noticeably. I also felt a tremor in the part of my wrist, possibly in the muscles or tendons....

Axillary pain? Recently, I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain from my right armpit to the area near my right rib cage for the past two days. I have not experienced anything like this before. When I raise my arm to examine the area near my breast or armpit, I do not no...

Numbness in the foot? I occasionally experience tingling in my right thigh, but it doesn't last long. This has been happening for about 2 to 3 months, although there is no specific timing. Recently, I've noticed that my left hand feels a bit colder than my right hand. A...

Muscle atrophy? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you specifically about my condition. I have been experiencing pain in my left leg from the thigh to the calf for two years. The symptoms include tightness, pain, and soreness, and I feel uncomfortable every day. I have undergone n...

Numbness in the dorsum of the foot and sharp nerve pain when squatting or applying pressure? Hello doctor, my foot has been feeling numb. At first, it would sting a bit when I got out of bed in the morning, but for the past few days, it has been consistently numb. The area affect...