Understanding Transient Limb Weakness: Possible Causes and Next Steps
Recently, I have experienced occasional and noticeable weakness in my limbs over the past month? Hello Doctor: For the past month, I have been experiencing intermittent episodes of transient weakness in my limbs. During these episodes, my hands and feet feel light, and I occasion...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, your symptoms may suggest hyperventilation. Rapid or deep breathing can lead to excessive expulsion of carbon dioxide, resulting in respiratory alkalosis, which raises blood pH levels and affects the normal electrophysiological processes of the nervous system. Some patient...[Read More] Understanding Transient Limb Weakness: Possible Causes and Next Steps
Understanding Body Vibrations and Limb Numbness: Neurological Insights
There is a sensation of vibration throughout the body, and the limbs often experience feelings of numbness, tingling, and soreness? Hello, doctor~~~ Recently, I've been feeling a persistent vibration sensation in my body, like an urge to shake that I can't seem to relea...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms seem to resemble those of hyperventilation, especially if you are experiencing numbness in the face and fingertips. However, some individuals may also experience localized numbness due to cervical nerve root compression. Compression...[Read More] Understanding Body Vibrations and Limb Numbness: Neurological Insights
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 Neck and Shoulder Pain: Is It Nerve or Muscle Issues?
Stiffness in the shoulders and neck, numbness in the hands? I often feel tightness and soreness in my shoulders, neck, and upper back. The sides of my head, particularly around the temples, feel tense and swollen. My neck feels stiff, especially in the morning when I wake up and ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, the most common cause of neck pain is cervical myofascial pain. Prolonged periods of looking down can lead to overuse of the trapezius muscle in the back of the neck, resulting in neck and shoulder discomfort. Initially, resting may alleviate the pain, but over time it can...[Read More] Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain: Is It Nerve or Muscle Issues?
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
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 Tingling and Itching in the Thigh and Buttocks
The thigh and buttocks may experience a tingling or itchy sensation? Recently, my father has been experiencing a tingling and itchy sensation in the area from his buttocks to his thighs when sitting, but there are no visible skin abnormalities. He describes the feeling as if some...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description of the tingling sensation in your legs, if lumbar nerve root compression has been ruled out, it may be worth considering whether you have Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). This condition typically presents with an uncontrollable urge to move the legs,...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Tingling and Itching in the Thigh and Buttocks
Why Does My Mouth Tingle While Eating? Understanding Nerve Issues
Numbness in the mouth while eating? Hello, doctor. Sometimes when I eat, I feel a tingling sensation around my mouth, similar to the feeling of blood circulating after exercise. It usually goes away after I finish eating or a few minutes later. I also tend to have cold hands and ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, if you are experiencing facial numbness along with tingling sensations in your limbs, it may be necessary to consider hyperventilation syndrome. As for the coldness in your hands and feet, there are many potential causes ranging from anemia to au...[Read More] Why Does My Mouth Tingle While Eating? Understanding Nerve Issues
Head Pain While Sleeping: Neurological Concerns and Solutions
Experiencing headaches while sleeping on your back? Hello, doctor. At the end of October, I experienced a headache in the back of my head. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and took some medication, which improved my condition a bit. However, I still occasiona...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms may be related to cervical nerve root compression, causing cervicogenic headaches. Clinical diagnosis must rely on physical assessment, electromyography, cervical X-rays, and even cervical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Most symp...[Read More] Head Pain While Sleeping: Neurological Concerns and Solutions
Is Your Neck Discomfort a Sign of Stroke? Understanding the Symptoms
Is the risk of stroke high? Hello, Dr. Jiang: On October 14th, I felt a pressure in the left side of my neck below the ear, which was uncomfortable. On the morning of October 15th, when I woke up, my vision suddenly went black for about 20 seconds before turning white, and I felt...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Neck compression can be a sensation or the presence of a palpable mass. If there is an issue with the neck vessels, the most concerning condition is arterial dissection, such as carotid or vertebral artery dissection, which can occur due to external trauma or severe neck twisting...[Read More] Is Your Neck Discomfort a Sign of Stroke? Understanding the Symptoms
Understanding Nerve Sensations: Why You Feel Tingling When Rising
Numbness inside the head? When I suddenly get up from lying down, it feels like the right side of my brain is being pulled, accompanied by a tingling sensation and a slight cramping pain. This often occurs when I sit up from a lying position.
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Issues related to movement and posture in the brain are generally associated with intracranial pressure and are not unilateral symptoms. Your situation seems more aligned with muscle or nerve spasms in the head and neck region. It may be beneficial to further assess the muscles i...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Sensations: Why You Feel Tingling When Rising
Understanding Nerve Issues: Persistent Discomfort in Right Foot and Shoulder
Numbness in the right foot, discomfort throughout the right foot making it difficult to stand, slight numbness in the right hand, and stiffness and pain in the left shoulder and neck? At the end of last year, during winter, I felt something unusual with my right foot. I consulted...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Have you seen a neurologist? Perhaps a detailed consultation and analysis by a specialist in neurology could provide different considerations and examinations, leading to more targeted treatment.[Read More] Understanding Nerve Issues: Persistent Discomfort in Right Foot and Shoulder
Understanding Limb Numbness: Is It a Stroke Warning Sign?
Recently, I have been experiencing numbness in my limbs? Recently, I have been experiencing slight weakness in my limbs, along with numbness. The numbness diminishes slightly during physical activity, but it becomes quite noticeable when I lie flat at night. I even feel a tinglin...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Hello, regarding the described issue, further physical and neurological examinations may be necessary to determine the cause, as it does not closely resemble the symptoms of a stroke. Please visit a nearby neurology clinic for evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Limb Numbness: Is It a Stroke Warning Sign?
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
Understanding Post-Anesthesia Symptoms After Laser Mole Removal
Post-anesthesia condition after laser mole removal? I had laser mole removal on Monday. Before the procedure, a local anesthetic was applied near my philtrum. When I went in, the doctor noticed that the mole was larger and administered two additional injections of anesthesia belo...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Local anesthetics, in principle, do not spread as far as you described; they primarily act in the vicinity of the injection site. It is difficult to provide a logical explanation for sensations in the abdominal skin nerves or the nerves in the soles of the feet.[Read More] Understanding Post-Anesthesia Symptoms After Laser Mole Removal
Understanding Thumb Numbness: When to Seek Medical Attention
Numbness in the thumb? Hello doctor, on July 27th around noon, I went to a buffet restaurant to buy food. I was holding a tray with my left hand and using my right hand to pick up food. Since I had no place to put my coin purse (which has some weight) and keys, I hung them on the...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is likely that a small branch of the median nerve is compressed, leading to neurological dysfunction. As long as the cause of the compression is removed and some heat therapy and massage are applied, the nerve function should gradually recover.[Read More] Understanding Thumb Numbness: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Facial Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness on the left side of the face? Hello Doctor, since last Saturday, I've been feeling something unusual on the left side of my face, with a tingling sensation that feels different from the right side. However, there is no drooping of the face, and I can speak and eat n...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It could be an issue with the trigeminal nerve or the brainstem. As for the underlying cause, it may be due to nerve inflammation, ischemia, or compression. A definitive diagnosis will likely require further examination or tests arranged by a physician during your visit.[Read More] Understanding Facial Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Can Shock Cause Brain Damage? Understanding Neurological Effects
Can shock cause brain injury? Hello Doctor, about a month ago, I was almost hit by a car at an intersection. I wasn't injured, but my immediate reaction was to rush across the street. In that moment, I felt a tingling sensation in the back of my head, and afterward, I starte...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
There are relatively few reports on brain issues caused by shock or fright. Some patients who already have epilepsy may find that shock acts as a triggering factor. For those who do not have a history of epilepsy, psychological and emotional factors are considered to be the cause...[Read More] Can Shock Cause Brain Damage? Understanding Neurological Effects
Understanding Numbness in Hands and Feet: Causes and Treatments
Numbness in the hands and feet? Hello, Doctor Gao. I have been taking sleeping pills for insomnia from the clinic, and I experience a tingling sensation in my head, as if blood is rushing out. I mentioned this to the doctor when I first received the medication. The doctor prescri...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Of course, it's best to take less medication if possible. Your Nabo capsules can be taken long-term, but it depends on the purpose for which your attending physician prescribed this medication after their diagnosis. If you experience numbness in your hands and feet after tak...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Hands and Feet: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Nerve Damage: Causes and Treatment for Hand and Foot Numbness
Numbness in the hands and feet? Hello, Doctor: I have a few questions to ask. My left hand, including the palm and the back, has been experiencing persistent numbness for a long time. A month ago, I visited a neurologist and underwent an electromyography (EMG) test. When I return...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The most common condition is carpal tunnel syndrome. You can look up the causes and treatments online. Your primary physician has only prescribed Methylcobalamin, which is a supplement that aids in the repair of nerve tissue and is classified as a medical treatment, typically use...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Damage: Causes and Treatment for Hand and Foot Numbness