Feet, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 5

Coma after brain surgery due to a car accident? My mother was hit by a motorcycle while crossing the street and suffered a severe intracranial hemorrhage. She was urgently taken to the hospital, where the doctor reported extensive bleeding and significant edema in the posterior p...

Soreness and numbness in the soles of the feet? Dear Doctor: My feet experience numbness followed by a burning sensation, then soreness, and finally pain whether I am sitting or standing. I have seen an orthopedic specialist, had X-rays of my spine which showed no issues, and tri...

The relationship between sympathetic nerve resection and blushing? Thirteen years ago, I underwent a sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis. After the surgery, compensatory sweating shifted to my legs and the soles of my feet, and I also experienced facial flushing. I'm unsure if t...

Whiplash injury? Hello Dr. Chiu, I would like to ask the following questions. On September 24th, while I was waiting at a red light with both feet on the ground, someone ran the red light and hit me from the left rear. The car did not overturn, but it was damaged. Since both of m...

Severe palmar hyperhidrosis? Hello, I would like to ask about my hands and feet sweating excessively every day. It seems quite severe, and I'm considering surgery. I've heard that there could be side effects. Could you please give me some advice? I’ve looked online, and...

Left-sided pain issues? Hello Dr. Cheng, I would like to consult you regarding the issue of "left-sided pain." My mother is 56 years old and has been experiencing body pain for the past year. The areas where she feels pain include her neck, back, lower back, calves, an...

Cancer My mother had oral cancer surgery 9 years ago, and recently she was diagnosed with buccal mucosa cancer. It has been 7 days post-surgery without any treatment, and now she is experiencing numbness in her hands and feet. What could be the reason for this?

Back pain and plantar pain? Hello Doctor: I have been suffering from back pain and pain in the soles of my feet for almost six months. I previously visited an orthopedic clinic, where they suggested that I might have plantar fasciitis, and that my back pain could be due to poor p...

Numbness in the legs? Hello, since the year before last, my feet have frequently experienced numbness during the winter. I initially thought it was due to frostbite, so I didn't think much of it. However, last winter (around November to March-April of this year), my feet sta...

Interdigital dermatitis Dear Doctor: I have a problem with the big toes on both my left and right feet. When the outer edges of the toenails grow to a certain extent, they dig into the surrounding skin, causing swelling in the area. I have undergone several surgeries to partially...

Spondylolisthesis Hello, doctor. My older brother has experienced a spinal slip due to a work injury and often feels pain in his lower back, thighs, and the soles of his feet. He went to the hospital for X-rays and MRI examinations, and the doctor mentioned that surgery is an opt...

Brain..? Hello doctor, I have a question. I was in a car accident in the past, and the physician issued a report stating: head trauma, cerebral edema, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and atlantoaxial dislocation without associated nerve root paralysis. It has been quite some time since ...

Foot lesions Hello Dr. Chiu, I would like to ask for your advice. Since the beginning of the year, I have been experiencing a sensation in the soles of my feet that feels like stepping on straw; it feels dry and cracked, although it is not actually dry, just a bit wrinkled. I hav...

Muscles have difficulty exerting force regularly? I usually have difficulty exerting muscle strength, and I need to use my brain to control my movements. When I stand, only my calves are firm, while my thighs and glutes are completely soft. The softness is such that when I press ...

Inquiry about symptoms of herniated disc? Hello, Doctor: I was initially diagnosed with symptoms of a herniated disc at the end of last year. It wasn't until November of last year that the military medical examination at the 804 Military Hospital confirmed my herniated disc ...

There is significant soreness around the eye socket? Your spouse often experiences soreness around the eyes and brow area after work or watching television, and feels the need to massage these areas vigorously for relief. This could be a sign of eye strain, also known as asthenop...

Intracranial hemorrhage Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my grandmother, who was admitted to the hospital and underwent surgery for acute cerebellar hemorrhage on February 8, 2006. The hospital diagnosed her with hypertensive hemorrhage, but she has no history of hypertens...

Intervertebral disc calcification Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing lower back pain for 2 to 3 years. Over the past year, the pain has radiated down to my legs. Currently, my right leg experiences pain and numbness, while my left leg often feels like it is cramping. The pai...

It feels like the sensation after receiving an anesthetic injection? For about one to two weeks, I've been experiencing numbness in my left foot. Even when there is no numbness, touching the skin on the sole of my foot feels like it has been anesthetized—heavy but without se...

Sciatic nerve Hello Doctor: My father is 62 years old and experiences lower back pain. After walking for a while, he feels numbness from his thigh to the soles of his feet. Resting for a bit helps alleviate the symptoms. Could this be a sciatic nerve issue? Would physical therapy...