Hands, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 5

Finger tremors In recent months, my fingers on both hands have been moving involuntarily, usually just one finger at a time, primarily the index finger of my left hand. Each episode lasts about 5 to 10 seconds. I didn't think much of it at first, but the frequency has increa...

Cervical spondylosis Hello Dr. Chang Yuan-yi! I would like to ask if I can apply for disability assessment or labor insurance sickness benefits for cervical spine disorders such as intervertebral disc herniation. I have experienced weakness in both hands, persistent neck pain, an...

Two days after spinal surgery, the patient experienced cardiac arrest and became comatose? I have a relative who sustained a spinal cord injury due to a crush injury on August 17. On August 22, he underwent surgery to replace an artificial bone joint and was transferred to a gene...

Symptoms after a car accident? Hello Doctor, three months ago, I sustained a head injury due to a car accident. At the time of the injury, there was bleeding from my head, but the doctors and nurses at the hospital could not find any visible wounds. Over the past three months, in...

Post-spinal surgery 1. Two years ago, I underwent spinal surgery (L5-S1). Initially, I was unable to get out of bed, but after receiving spinal injections, I was able to get up. 2. I can stand for 1-20 minutes, but I cannot sit for more than 3 minutes unless I support myself with...

Cramps & Numbness 1. Sometimes when stretching, I experience muscle cramps in my back, and at times, I have stomach cramps. 2. Recently, I often experience numbness in my hands and feet. 3. I frequently have pain in the lower right side of my back, which leads to cramps i...

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...

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...

Pituitary tumor Hello Dr. Ding: I underwent an MRI examination... In September, the results indicated a pituitary tumor (the January examination showed pituitary hyperplasia). The neurologist mentioned that there is slight pressure on the optic nerve and the vomiting center. My p...

Lumbar vertebra burst fracture with spinal nerve injury? Hello Doctor: 1. I underwent lumbar spine surgery approximately ten years ago, during which I had a total of three to four surgeries. Recently, I have been experiencing lower back pain, leg numbness, and a burning sensati...

Cervical vertebrae Is it possible to have a cervical disc herniation without experiencing neck and shoulder pain, but occasionally feeling numbness in the arms and mild pain in the upper back area? Thank you.

Postoperative Is it normal to still feel tightness and mild numbness in different areas of my limbs (including hands) one and a half months after undergoing microdiscectomy for lumbar disc herniation? Thank you.

Palmar hyperhidrosis? I always have sweaty and clammy palms, which makes situations where I need to shake hands very awkward for me. I'm considering surgery for a permanent solution, but I'm worried about compensatory sweating or the possibility of recurrence. Is it pos...

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...

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?

Finger stiffness and pain inquiry? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my fingers. Initially, when I wake up in the morning, they feel stiff. After two weeks, the stiffness turned into pain, particularly around the nails and the first joint of my fingers. However, once I move...

I experience back pain every night when I go to sleep? I am a 30-year-old male who has generally been healthy and has not suffered from any serious illnesses throughout my life. However, since early October 2006, I suddenly experienced an issue one night when I was unable to get ...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Postoperative Questions Dear Dr. Ding, Due to my work, I have been using the computer for a long time, which has caused numbness and pain in both of my hands. It has affected my daily life to the point where I have difficulty even eating. After undergoin...

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 ...