Understanding Nerve Issues: Overcoming Weakness and Numbness in Legs
Numbness and weakness in the legs? Hello, doctor. At the beginning of January, I noticed weakness in my body, discomfort in my stomach, bloating, and a decreased appetite. I thought it was just due to fatigue, so I rested for a few days. Later, I discovered that my lower legs wer...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: In cases of multifocal demyelinating neuropathy, if there are no severe complications, approximately 80% of patients can regain normal function. Most patients reach the lowest point of their condition within two to four weeks, after which symptoms may persist for several w...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Issues: Overcoming Weakness and Numbness in Legs
Understanding Numbness and Pain in Limbs: A Neurological Perspective
Numbness in the limbs? Since I woke up last Friday morning (I usually sleep on my left side and mostly sit during work hours), it has been four days. When I walk, I feel pain in my legs, particularly behind my knees, which worsens with bending my legs. The pain is more pronounced...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it may be necessary to consider spinal-related diseases. Excessive force during neck rotation and other external factors may lead to cervical instability, dislocation, and cervical disc herniation. Typical symptoms of lumbar nerve root pathology ...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Pain in Limbs: A Neurological Perspective
Understanding Sudden Numbness in Hands, Feet, and Face: Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness in both hands, both feet, and the face? About a week ago, I suddenly experienced numbness in the backs of both hands, the upper and lower arms, the backs of my feet and toes, the calves, the inner thigh of my left leg, and a tingling sensation in my lips and face. What c...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest hyperventilation syndrome. This condition is characterized by a decrease in carbon dioxide levels in the blood, leading to an increase in pH, medically referred to as "respiratory alkalosis." This can trigger systemic reactions and sympt...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Numbness in Hands, Feet, and Face: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Hand and Foot Numbness: When to Seek Neurology Help
The ring finger of the right hand cannot be straightened upon waking up in the morning? Hello Dr. Jiang, I have two questions I would like to ask: 1. My right ring finger is in a clenched position when I wake up in the morning and I cannot straighten it. I use my left hand to h...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The first issue you raised concerns "trigger finger." It is generally believed that repetitive and forceful use of the fingers over a long period can lead to tendon and tendon sheath injuries, swelling, and poor blood circulation. If there is frequent exposure to...[Read More] Understanding Hand and Foot Numbness: When to Seek Neurology Help
Understanding Toe Twitching: Causes and Treatment Options
Toe twitching I have been experiencing twitching in the index finger of my left foot for over a year, and recently the index finger of my right foot has also started twitching. The twitching appears as a side-to-side shaking and is not very frequent at times, but it tends to occu...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello: It is advisable to conduct hospitalization for further investigation of the cause, but if there are constraints regarding budget or time, outpatient follow-up examinations can be an alternative.[Read More] Understanding Toe Twitching: Causes and Treatment Options
Managing Neurological Symptoms for Software Engineers: Tips for Relief
Wellness Consultation Hello, doctor. I started working in September as a software engineer, which requires me to sit in front of the computer for long periods. Since last year, I have intermittently experienced various neurological symptoms, including tinnitus, vestibular neuriti...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Regarding the repair of muscle nerves, in addition to nutritional supplements, adequate rest and avoiding injuries are essential. In terms of food, it is recommended to consume substances that help eliminate free radicals, such as sufficient amounts of vitamins E and C, be...[Read More] Managing Neurological Symptoms for Software Engineers: Tips for Relief
Understanding Numbness in Limbs: When to Seek Medical Attention
Numbness in the limbs? Hello Doctor, I felt a tingling sensation below my left knee tonight. After taking a hot bath, I noticed a slight tingling in all my limbs. (Earlier today, I experienced a feeling of tightness and pain in my chest.) The last time I had a similar situation w...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned experiencing severe pain in your left foot. The next morning, you felt numbness from your left fingers to your wrist and in your left calf. There is also a feeling of pressure and pain in the left side of your chest (above the chest). It may be necessary to c...[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Limbs: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Widespread Bone Pain: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Widespread bone pain throughout the body? Hello, doctor. Recently, for about one to two weeks, I have been experiencing bone pain in multiple areas of my body, specifically in my right arm, upper back around the scapulae, head, cheekbones, tibia in my legs, and the bones in my fi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: If you are experiencing joint pain throughout your body, you may want to consider pseudogout as a potential cause of your polyarticular joint disease. It is advisable to consult a rheumatologist to discuss examination and treatment options. Wishing you good health and peac...[Read More] Understanding Widespread Bone Pain: Possible Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Weakness in Limbs: Could It Be Autonomic Nervous System Issues?
Weakness in the limbs (autonomic nervous system) Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing a sense of weakness for the past month (it's a strange feeling, not that I can't exert force), with episodes occurring at unpredictable times, lasting anywhere from 1-2 hours to as l...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
"Could it be a problem with the autonomic nervous system?" It is possible. Symptoms of autonomic dysfunction can range from head to toe and may be mild (dizziness, headaches, dry and blurry eyes, poor sleep, dry mouth, throat discomfort, difficulty breathing, palpitatio...[Read More] Understanding Weakness in Limbs: Could It Be Autonomic Nervous System Issues?
Understanding Heel Walking and Toe Lift Issues After a Motorcycle Accident
Walking on the heels (unable to lift the toes of the right foot)? Hello Doctor: Three years ago, I fell off my motorcycle and injured my lower back. Now, when I walk, I can lift the toes of my left foot, but I cannot lift the toes of my right foot. Could this be due to nerve comp...
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, which need to be evaluated. Your symptoms may suggest peroneal nerve dysfunction, one of the most common localized neuropathies in the lower ex...[Read More] Understanding Heel Walking and Toe Lift Issues After a Motorcycle Accident
Unusual Sensations on the Left Side of the Head: Causes and Concerns
I feel strange sensations on the left side of my head? I have been feeling strange in the left side of my head for a week, as if I have been on the phone for too long and the electromagnetic waves are making my brain feel odd. My left big toe has been numb for about a year, and t...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your issue may need to first rule out cervical nerve root compression before considering abnormalities in brain structure. External factors such as traffic accidents, falls, head impacts against hard objects, or excessive force during cervical rotation can lead to cervical...[Read More] Unusual Sensations on the Left Side of the Head: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Recurring Perineal and Anal Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Intermittent numbness in the perineal and anal area? Hello Doctor, on March 23rd, I experienced intermittent numbness in the right perineum and anal area, which has been continuous. The next day, I visited a neurologist who said I could walk on my toes, which did not indicate cau...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The tissues around the anus are primarily innervated by the pudendal nerve plexus and the coccygeal nerve. Various factors can lead to abnormal nerve sensations. If the symptoms are intermittent, it may be worth considering poor posture as a potential cause of nerve compre...[Read More] Understanding Recurring Perineal and Anal Numbness: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Nerve Compression: Pain in the Fourth Toe Explained
Painful sensation in the fourth toe? Hello Doctor! My right foot's fourth toe started to feel a sharp pain after I carried a heavy bag on my left shoulder while waiting for a bus for about 10 minutes. However, the pain subsided when I sat down, and there were no visible abno...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms are likely indicative of compressive neuropathic pain, which is usually caused by damage to the sensory nervous system. This type of abnormal pain (experiencing pain from normally non-painful stimuli) and heightened pain sensitivity (increased response to pai...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Compression: Pain in the Fourth Toe Explained
Understanding Involuntary Movements: Causes and Concerns
Involuntary movements? Hello, Dr. Jiang. About a week ago (on October 9), I suddenly noticed that before closing my eyes to sleep, I experience involuntary movements in my limbs or twitching in my head and neck (it feels like a muscle is moving), but the location is not fixed. In...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: The muscle twitching you mentioned is often associated with exercise, acute viral infections, anxiety, and medication use. Prolonged exercise is one of the main causes of muscle twitching. In clinical practice, we frequently observe many patients caught in a vicious cycle ...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Movements: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Leg Numbness and Back Pain: When to Seek a Second Opinion
Numbness in the legs and lower back pain? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing lower back pain and my legs feel sore and numb. I visited a neurologist, but the doctor only tapped my knee (the reflex test we learned in middle school) and concluded that my issues ar...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is important to consider symptoms related to nerve compression due to a herniated disc, which may also occur as a result of sudden injuries, such as twisting the waist, bending to lift heavy objects, or experiencing excessive force, for exampl...[Read More] Understanding Leg Numbness and Back Pain: When to Seek a Second Opinion
Post-Car Accident Numbness in Feet: Seeking Medical Advice
Doctor, is it common to experience numbness in the soles of the feet after a car accident? Hello Dr. Jiang, I had a car accident in November of this year. At that time, I was taken to the emergency room, where X-rays were performed. The diagnosis indicated left anterior chest con...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest the possibility of compression of the plantar nerves. However, if the numbness affects both the legs and feet, it may indicate compression of the lumbar nerves. It is recommended that you consult a neurologist for discussion and treatment regardin...[Read More] Post-Car Accident Numbness in Feet: Seeking Medical Advice
Numbness in Right Big Toe: Possible Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the right big toe? Hello, Dr. Jiang. About two weeks ago, I started experiencing numbness on the outer side of my right big toe. There is no pain or insect bite, but I have a persistent tingling or numb sensation. Pressing on it makes the numbness feel more intense, b...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms may suggest a consideration of peripheral nerve compression issues. The diagnosis of peripheral nerve injury can be assessed using nerve conduction studies. Nerve conduction studies involve the use of very fine electrical currents to stimulate the nerves in t...[Read More] Numbness in Right Big Toe: Possible Causes and Solutions
Why Standing Up Too Quickly Can Cause Dizziness: A Neurology Perspective
Feeling dizzy when standing up from a seated position? At the end of May, while I was on guard duty, I accidentally stubbed my toe when opening the camp gate. My toe hurt but it wasn't serious, so I returned to my post to continue my duty. Suddenly, I started feeling dizzy, ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, the first consideration for the cause of fainting should be the symptoms of syncope. The most common causes are reflex syncope, which can occur due to excessive stimulation of the vagus nerve, leading to bradycardia and decreased cardiac output. ...[Read More] Why Standing Up Too Quickly Can Cause Dizziness: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Finger Tremors: Causes and Solutions for Gamers
Finger twitching I occasionally notice that when I raise my pinky finger while gaming at night (like when playing "Turtle"), it tends to shake a bit (the movement is quick, and if I relax my whole hand while only raising my pinky, the amplitude is slightly larger). Some...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned experiencing numbness and abnormal twitching in your little toe. First, we should consider the possibility of muscle hypertonicity causing abnormal contractions. Additionally, tremors may be due to thyroid dysfunction. I recommend that you visit a neurology o...[Read More] Understanding Finger Tremors: Causes and Solutions for Gamers
How Long Can I Take Micobalance for Nerve Repair?
How long can Micropore be taken? Hello Dr. Jiang, I participated in a half marathon in the second half of last year, and after finishing, I noticed pain in the ball of my foot. This later developed into numbness in my toes, and even in winter, my big toe becomes numb in colder we...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: Your issue may be related to compression of the plantar nerves causing metatarsal nerve damage. If you are experiencing recurrent pain in the forefoot, it may be worth considering excessive foot rotation while running and insufficient arch support. Regarding the use of vit...[Read More] How Long Can I Take Micobalance for Nerve Repair?