Understanding Left Hand Pain: Causes, Treatments, and Professional Insights
Regarding left hand pain? Hello, I often experience soreness and pain in the back of my left hand, from the wrist to the metacarpal area. The pain is not severe, but I am unable to exert force or lift heavy objects; I can manage lighter items. Two years ago, there was a hard swel...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
According to your description, the pain in the back of your left hand may be due to tendonitis caused by poor posture and overuse. Medications can only provide temporary pain relief, and improper massage may exacerbate the condition. Since you often have to reach backward with yo...[Read More] Understanding Left Hand Pain: Causes, Treatments, and Professional Insights
Understanding Left Arm Numbness: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options
Numbness and pain in the left hand? I experience sudden numbness from my left elbow to my palm that lasts for about a few seconds. It can be relieved by slightly shaking my arm. Initially, this occurred a few times a week, but now it happens several times a day. The situation wor...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Based on this description, you may be suffering from ulnar nerve compression at the elbow, possibly due to postures such as resting your chin on your hand. Taking a period of rest may allow the nerve to recover. If symptoms do not improve or worsen over time, surgical treatment m...[Read More] Understanding Left Arm Numbness: Causes, Risks, and Treatment Options
Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Your Girlfriend's Symptoms
A question regarding dizziness? Hello Dr. Yeh, I have a question on behalf of my girlfriend, who is a very thin girl and for some unknown reason, she cannot gain weight. The first time she experienced dizziness was a year and a half ago (she had rarely experienced such symptoms ...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
There are many causes of headaches, and when dizziness occurs, it may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Dizziness can primarily be classified as central (such as lesions in the brainstem or cerebellum) or peripheral (such as inner ear imbalance or vestibular neuritis). Even ...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Causes and Solutions for Your Girlfriend's Symptoms
Understanding Foot Pain: Is It Caused by Bone Spurs?
Shooting pain in the soles of the feet? Hello Doctor: About two years ago, I woke up one morning and felt a sharp pain in my foot when I stepped on the ground. After walking a few steps, the symptoms slightly improved. However, after about six months, I experienced persistent pai...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
The pain caused by heel spurs on the soles of the feet cannot be completely cured by medication, and frequent use of painkillers is not a good solution. It is advisable to soak the feet in warm water, reduce body weight, wear soft, thick-soled shoes, and protect the feet to achie...[Read More] Understanding Foot Pain: Is It Caused by Bone Spurs?
Understanding Numbness in Hands and Feet: Causes and Solutions
Numbness in the hands and feet to the point of loss of sensation? My father is 87 years old and has been experiencing gradual numbness in both hands for the past two years, which has now progressed to almost complete loss of sensation. He also has some numbness in his feet. 1. My...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
Numbness in the hands and feet may be due to cervical nerve compression or polyneuropathy. It is advisable to consult a neurologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Numbness in Hands and Feet: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Facial Nerve Issues: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Suspected facial nerve issues? Hello Dr. Yeh, My symptoms are as follows: whenever I open my mouth, I experience pain in the area of my cheeks, which makes eating uncomfortable. Although it is not severe enough to prevent me from eating, it is still quite distressing. Initially,...
Dr. Ye Boshou Reply:
This is not related to the facial nerve; it may be due to temporomandibular joint inflammation or malocclusion. It is recommended to consult a neurologist to identify the underlying cause. Dr. Yeh Po-Shou from Hsinchu Hospital, Neurology Department.[Read More] Understanding Facial Nerve Issues: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Understanding Left Facial Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Left facial pain? Hello Dr. Huang: I have been experiencing pain in my left cheek when I open my mouth. Initially, it was just occasional tightness that made it difficult to open my mouth, but now it has progressed to pain when opening my mouth, making it painful to eat. I previo...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Your issue seems to resemble TMJ (temporomandibular joint) dysfunction (Costen’s syndrome), which is often caused by dental malocclusion. If oral medications are not effective, local drug injections may be considered! You can consult either a neurologist or a pain management spec...[Read More] Understanding Left Facial Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Is Bloodletting Effective for Stroke Treatment? Myths and Facts
Is "bloodletting to save a life" true? I recently came across a piece of information stating that when a stroke occurs, one should never move the patient or rush them into an ambulance, as the bumps during transport could cause more blood vessels in the brain to rupture...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
According to Western medicine, the method of bloodletting from the ten fingers as an emergency treatment for stroke has no scientific basis. Among the patients I have seen, some have undergone the method you described, yet they still experienced a stroke! In Western medicine, the...[Read More] Is Bloodletting Effective for Stroke Treatment? Myths and Facts
Understanding Chronic Lower Back and Leg Pain: Causes and Solutions
Lower back and leg pain? Dr. Huang has been experiencing persistent soreness from the left side of the lumbar spine down to the left buttock and along the left calf for the past year, occasionally accompanied by numbness. During this period, he has visited three different traditi...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Your symptoms sound like they could be indicative of sciatic nerve damage, which can have various causes. The most common ones include herniated discs or bone spurs compressing the nerve. Please consult a neurologist to determine the exact cause of your condition.[Read More] Understanding Chronic Lower Back and Leg Pain: Causes and Solutions
Managing Epilepsy: Insights and Treatment Options for Patients
Epilepsy? I have been taking medication since I was three years old (both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine) and have visited countless hospitals. At that time, Western medicine diagnosed me with "rheumatic arthritis" (which has since improved, but I sti...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
If the dosage of Rivotril is gradually increased and still fails to control the condition, consider using other new medications such as Lamictal or Sabril. Additionally, why has the frequency of seizures increased recently? Please discuss this with your physician![Read More] Managing Epilepsy: Insights and Treatment Options for Patients