Spine, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 20

Neuropathy Hello Dr. Ding, I apologize for bothering you! My father-in-law had an accident in August this year where he collided with someone, resulting in neck injuries. He has been wearing a cervical collar and is experiencing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, neck pain, ...

Numbness and tingling in the feet? Hello Dr. Ding: I am inquiring on behalf of my wife regarding her symptoms. Currently, she experiences occasional mild tingling sensations in her lower body (the area includes her thighs and calves, but it does not affect her daily activities). ...

Lumbar osteophytes My wife is 28 years old, and her symptoms are as follows: (1) She experiences occasional sharp pain and swelling in the arch of her right foot when sitting for long periods (this occurs less frequently in more comfortable seating, but is more likely to happen i...

Numbness in the fingers? Hello doctor, since last week, my left hand's little finger and ring finger occasionally experience numbness several times a day, with the area affected being limited to the left hand's ulnar side. What could be the reason for this? Do I need to...

Fracture of the fifth vertebral arch? Hello, Doctor! Nine years ago, I experienced severe lower back pain and pain in my lower body that left me unable to move. It wasn't until the following year when I returned to Taiwan to see a doctor that I learned I had a fracture of th...

Tension in the temples and cognitive impairment? I have been experiencing tightness in my temples for a long time, making it difficult for me to concentrate and remember things. I often forget things and my thought processes are slow. Sometimes, I become fixated on a problem and ...

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...

Scoliosis I have severe scoliosis, and although I currently don't feel any discomfort, I am worried about potential symptoms that may arise in the future. Aside from surgery, what other methods are available to improve my scoliosis condition?

Is the alternating soreness throughout the body due to a muscle disorder or nerve compression? Hello, doctor. I would like to consult about my father, who is 64 years old. Symptoms: 1. Areas of soreness: upper back, outer upper arms, lower back, knee and thigh junction, inner ca...

The difference between National Health Insurance and out-of-pocket expenses? My mother has a lumbar spine slip at the L4 and L5 levels and needs surgery. The doctor recommends using a self-funded option (due to better materials). Is this necessary? By the way, my mother is 73 yea...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Causing Localized Paralysis Hello, I have a question. Last September, I experienced hand pain due to work, and I have a persistent feeling that something is flowing inside my elbow. I even feel it flowing to my chin and earlobe when I lie on my ...

Cervical spine compression Today (March 28), during the outpatient clinic, patient Chen X. Feng inquired about spinal compression. Is the recommendation against surgery due to high risks or a lack of urgency for surgical intervention? Does medication help alleviate nerve pain and...

I have been unable to urinate on my own since my surgery for L4 and L5 disc herniation? In September 2010, I went to a hospital in Changhua due to foot pain. After examination, the doctor diagnosed me with a herniated disc at the L4 and L5 vertebrae and recommended surgery. The p...

Lateral thigh numbness Hello doctor, in recent years I have noticed a numb sensation on the outer side of my left thigh, which later extended to the right thigh as well. I have not experienced any injuries to my lower back nor have I undergone any surgeries. The numbness is limit...

Leftward displacement of the spine? Hello Dr. Ding: I would like to ask about my father. Four years ago, he underwent surgery to correct a leftward displacement of his spine, during which two metal screws were inserted. Since the surgery, he has experienced persistent pain. Durin...

Regarding spinal surgery? Hello Doctor: I have been advised by my physician to undergo artificial bone implantation at the L2-L3 and L4-L5 intervertebral spaces, with the L4-L5 area being the most severe. The physician mentioned that the artificial bone for the L4-L5 space could ...

Back pain Hello: I often experience severe pain in my back near the right sacral area, especially when I lower my neck or press on that area. I am unsure what the cause might be and what examinations I should undergo. Will health insurance cover this? I would appreciate your guid...

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...

Risks and complications of L5-S1 spinal surgery? I was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis due to numbness in my legs. An MRI revealed a herniated disc, which the doctor said is mild; however, I experience daily numbness below the knees and a burning sensation. I have undergone phys...

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...