Understanding Tongue Numbness and Dizziness After Lying Down
Experiencing tongue numbness while lying down? Hello, doctor. After exercising and taking a shower, I often experience dizziness. Recently, when I lie down to sleep, it feels like blood is rushing to my head. I also feel a tightness in my chest, and my nose feels heavy and conges...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Regarding dizziness and blood flow to the brain, it may be helpful to check blood pressure first. Issues with the nose and tongue, as well as sleep problems, can be evaluated by an otolaryngologist to determine if there are any related issues, particularly with nasopharyngeal all...[Read More] Understanding Tongue Numbness and Dizziness After Lying Down
Understanding Numbness and Tingling in Feet and Calves: Causes and Solutions
Numbness and tingling in the soles of the feet and calves? About a week before the Lunar New Year, I started experiencing a tingling sensation in the soles of my feet and calves. It feels like a numbness, and I can sense my muscles twitching, but when I touch them, there is no ac...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello Mr. Lele: Your main issue seems to be intermittent distal numbness and pain in both lower limbs. According to your description, these symptoms occur with activity. You mentioned having used Sichuan pepper, and you wonder if there is a correlation. Based on your description,...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Tingling in Feet and Calves: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Anterior Shin Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Pressing on the skin over the anterior tibia causes a sinking sensation along with soreness and a burning or tingling feeling? Hello Doctor: I have a soft area on the skin at the front of my lower leg, about a palm's width above the ankle, with a diameter of approximately 5 ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Diseases in this area can range from benign inflammation to masses and even malignant lesions. They generally fall under the specialties of dermatology and orthopedics. I would recommend that you first consult a dermatologist.[Read More] Understanding Anterior Shin Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
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 Jaw Twitching: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
The chin is constantly twitching? This morning, I woke up early and my jaw felt normal. However, after having breakfast, I noticed that my jaw has been twitching continuously! It feels similar to an eyelid twitch! It’s not painful or itchy, but it has been twitching for half a da...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Q, the symptoms you described may require a visit to a neurologist to check for potential facial nerve issues. Please go to the neurology outpatient clinic for an examination as soon as possible! Best regards, Lan Shengxing.[Read More] Understanding Jaw Twitching: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
Numbness in Left Big Toe: When to See a Specialist?
Numbness in the left big toe? Hello, I noticed about two to three weeks ago that the tip of my left big toe has a tingling sensation. When I press on the flesh, it seems to recover more slowly than my right foot. In cold weather, if I don't wear socks or keep warm enough, I ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
This is mostly due to insufficient peripheral blood circulation. It is advisable to pay more attention to keeping warm and to engage in gentle, sustained lower limb exercises such as walking, cycling, or playing sports.[Read More] Numbness in Left Big Toe: When to See a Specialist?
Understanding Migratory Numbness and Tingling: Possible Causes and Insights
Widespread tingling, numbness, and occasional brief muscle twitching? Hello Dr. Lan! I recently visited the hospital due to unilateral numbness in my limbs and lips. An MRI revealed symptoms of moderate to severe stenosis of the middle cerebral artery. I am currently on antiplate...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Due to its systemic nature, it may be necessary to first consider factors affecting the entire body, such as metabolism, toxins, medications, and immune responses, which can present symptoms similar to neuropathic pain. It may be necessary to arrange for nerve conduction studies ...[Read More] Understanding Migratory Numbness and Tingling: Possible Causes and Insights
Loss of Sensation in Calf After Thigh Surgery: When to See a Neurologist?
Loss of sensation in the calf after thigh surgery? Hello, doctor. I underwent femoral osteotomy in early September last year, and it has been four months since the surgery. After the operation, I frequently experience a tingling sensation in my calf, and I have no sensation to ex...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is recommended to directly visit a neurologist for further evaluation and to arrange for relevant examinations.[Read More] Loss of Sensation in Calf After Thigh Surgery: When to See a Neurologist?
Understanding Left Facial Numbness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Numbness in the left cheek? Hello Doctor, my question is that initially I felt like there was a foreign body in my eye, but after visiting an ophthalmologist, they said there was no foreign body. I have also experienced a tingling sensation in the left side of my cheek. The ophth...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
According to your description, the facial sensation abnormalities you mentioned are primarily governed by the trigeminal nerve (the fifth cranial nerve). The area extending from below the left eye to the left side of the lip corresponds to the second division of the trigeminal ne...[Read More] Understanding Left Facial Numbness: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Finger Tingling: Causes and Solutions for Nerve Issues
Numbness in the fingertips? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about some symptoms I've been experiencing since the beginning of the year. I've been feeling tightness in the left side of my neck, discomfort when looking up, and a tingling sensation on one side of my tong...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Rabbit, please find time to visit the neurology outpatient clinic for a more detailed examination to rule out some rarer diseases. Wishing you good luck and a Happy New Year![Read More] Understanding Finger Tingling: Causes and Solutions for Nerve Issues
Numbness in Big Toe: Understanding Nerve Compression Issues
Numbness in the big toe? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing numbness at the base of my big toe. When I stand on the floor, only the other four toes feel cold, while the sensation in my big toe is not very pronounced. When I press on it with my fingers, there is a tingling pai...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The most common issue is indeed nerve compression, often due to a problem with a small branch of a peripheral nerve. Localized single nerve inflammation or ischemia can also occasionally occur. Generally, the problem is related to footwear that is too narrow or too rigid. It is r...[Read More] Numbness in Big Toe: Understanding Nerve Compression Issues
Understanding Nerve Damage After Leg Injury: Treatment and Rehabilitation Options
Neurological sluggishness Hello Doctor: I had a car accident in May that resulted in a tibial fracture in my lower leg, which has led to complex regional pain syndrome. Although I underwent emergency surgery, there has been nerve damage in the posterior part of my lower leg down ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
The causes of compression have been addressed, and now it is important to be patient and continue with acupuncture nerve stimulation and rehabilitation. Regular follow-up visits to the outpatient clinic for monitoring are essential, as there is still a good chance for gradual rec...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Damage After Leg Injury: Treatment and Rehabilitation Options
Understanding Nighttime Toe Cramps: Causes and When to Seek Help
Experiencing muscle cramps in the toes before sleeping? Doctor, I've been experiencing a tingling sensation on the outer part of my lower legs, especially before going to bed at night or in the afternoon. Additionally, my middle toe, ring toe, and little toe occasionally cur...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
It is more likely to be some form of involuntary movement related to sleep; however, issues within the fifth lumbar vertebra may also be a possibility. What examinations are needed will depend on the actual clinical evaluation and findings by the attending physician.[Read More] Understanding Nighttime Toe Cramps: Causes and When to Seek Help
Uncontrollable Twitching of the Right Index Finger: Causes and Solutions
Involuntary twitching of the right index finger? My spouse has a mental illness (depression combined with bipolar disorder, and even brief episodes of loss of reality). She has been continuously taking antidepressants for nearly three years without interruption. Recently, after b...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Of course, the physical symptoms resulting from excessive emotional stimulation can manifest in various ways, but these symptoms should not last too long and should not remain constant. The right cheek and right fingers, especially the thumb, are located close together in the bra...[Read More] Uncontrollable Twitching of the Right Index Finger: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Head Numbness: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Numbness in the head? I had been taking sleeping pills for about three years, but switched to traditional Chinese medicine over a month ago, which has caused frequent headaches and a tingling sensation in my head. Now, I feel dizzy every day, and after a hospital examination, the...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
To assess whether the headache, head numbness, and dizziness in the center of the head are longstanding issues or have recently emerged due to medication changes, it is important to consider that, from a Western medicine perspective, there are many causes for headaches, numbness,...[Read More] Understanding Head Numbness: Causes, Concerns, and When to Seek Help
Managing Nerve Issues in the Outer Thigh: Tips for Relief
Lateral aspect of the right thigh? Hello doctor, I have already seen an orthopedic specialist. The doctor said there is no issue with my bones and that it might be a nerve problem. What kind of foods or exercises can help improve this condition? I still feel a tingling sensation,...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the presence of numbness suggests that a herniated disc or abnormalities in adjacent tissues causing nerve compression should be considered. The symptoms will depend on which nerve is being compressed. Clinically, a common herniated disc occurs at the l...[Read More] Managing Nerve Issues in the Outer Thigh: Tips for Relief
Understanding Facial Paresthesia: Causes, Symptoms, and Concerns
Facial paresthesia Over two months ago, I first noticed a slight tingling sensation in my lips while I was seriously reading analytical articles. Later, I also experienced tinnitus. More than a month ago, after the tinnitus disappeared, one morning I felt that my mouth was slight...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Little D, functional issues are not impossible. Although the likelihood of epilepsy is low, it cannot be completely ruled out, so it would be advisable to consult a neurologist for an examination. The idea of practicing martial arts leading to obsession is more akin to an ur...[Read More] Understanding Facial Paresthesia: Causes, Symptoms, and Concerns
Understanding Facial and Hand Numbness: Possible Neurological Issues
Numbness on the left side of the face and numbness in the hand? Initially, there was discomfort in the left eye when looking at the computer, and it escalated to headaches on the same side. After about a month of examinations by an ophthalmologist, everything appeared normal. Lat...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Xiao Wang, it's understandable to be concerned, but it might be a bit premature and unnecessary since the results will be available soon. If you feel that the wait time for the CT scan is too long, for example, if it's scheduled for three months from now, you could...[Read More] Understanding Facial and Hand Numbness: Possible Neurological Issues
Understanding Weakness and Tremors in the Legs: Causes and Solutions
Weakness and tremors in both legs? I am experiencing weakness in both legs, with noticeable shaking when standing and even more pronounced tremors when squatting and standing up. My neurological reflexes are heightened, and I often feel a tingling sensation, similar to being pric...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, there are many potential causes for leg weakness, such as muscle atrophy and lumbar nerve compression. A thorough examination is necessary to identify the underlying cause for appropriate intervention. As for the tingling sensation in your legs, ...[Read More] Understanding Weakness and Tremors in the Legs: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Hand Discomfort: Seeking Answers for Neurological Issues
About my hand? I have been experiencing discomfort in my hand for quite some time. A few years ago, I suddenly felt a tingling sensation in my left hand, particularly in the area where I grip things. It became difficult to grasp objects, and sometimes they would slip from my fing...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Xiao Chen, regarding your issue for the past four to five years, you have undergone several electromyography (EMG) tests and had detailed consultations with your physician. I believe there is not much I can assist you with online. I can only suggest that you seek another phy...[Read More] Understanding Hand Discomfort: Seeking Answers for Neurological Issues