Post-Surgery Recovery: Understanding Symptoms After Cervical Spine Surgery
Post-cervical spine surgery Hello Dr. Chiu, I have been experiencing tremors in my right hand while writing and pain in the palm that prevents me from holding a pen for about ten years. Earlier this year, I began to have sharp pain in the little fingers of both hands, along with...
Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Hello: Please visit the outpatient clinic for an examination to confirm the level of recovery. Wishing you good health![Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery: Understanding Symptoms After Cervical Spine Surgery
Understanding Scoliosis and Sciatica: A Comprehensive Guide
Scoliosis and Sciatica Hello, I have been experiencing sharp pain in my lower back, around the kidney area on the left side, for about a year. The pain is intermittent. I previously visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic for massage, but after two or three visits, I stoppe...
Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Hello: 1. There are many causes of lower back pain; it is advisable to visit a hospital for examination. 2. X-rays can be copied and do not need to be redone. 3. Wearing a corset can help with lower back pain. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Scoliosis and Sciatica: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Spine Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Numbness in the spine? Hello, Dr. Chiu! Recently, I often feel a tingling sensation on the left and right sides of my spine (around the upper middle back area) when I bend over, such as when brushing my teeth or writing. However, it goes away when I straighten up. This seems to h...
Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Hello: I recommend that you visit the neurosurgery outpatient clinic for a detailed examination to better understand your condition. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Spine Numbness: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Disc Herniation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Herniated disc Dr. Ding, I apologize for reaching out, but I had a spinal injury from a car accident. After a long period of treatment, I still experience lower back pain and numbness in my right leg. I had an X-ray taken, and the doctor informed me that there were no issues with...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello: The causes of back pain are often due to prolonged standing or sitting, or improper use of the lumbar spine, such as repetitive bending or lifting heavy objects. Given your history of injury, along with lifting heavy items, it is likely to recur. Based on your symptoms, th...[Read More] Understanding Disc Herniation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding L1 and L2 Disc Herniation: Symptoms and Insights
L1 and L2 intervertebral disc herniation? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about the clinical symptoms of L1 and L2 disc herniation. Is the incidence rate high? Is it possible to experience soreness from within the spine while lying down? However, the soreness is not locate...
Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Hello: Herniation of the intervertebral disc at the L1-L2 level is very rare, and the symptoms may only include groin pain and numbness in the thigh. Herniation at the L4-L5 level is more common. Thank you![Read More] Understanding L1 and L2 Disc Herniation: Symptoms and Insights
Understanding Chronic Lower Back and Heel Pain: Causes and Prevention
Lower back pain and heel pain..? Hello, Doctor. Over the past year, I have been experiencing soreness in my lower back (approximately 4 to 5 vertebrae above the coccyx). When the discomfort is mild, I feel a dull ache in the vicinity of my lower back, but when it becomes severe, ...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello: It is advised not to stand or sit for prolonged periods and to avoid maintaining a fixed posture for too long. Sincerely, Dr. Ding Hsien-Wei, Neurosurgery.[Read More] Understanding Chronic Lower Back and Heel Pain: Causes and Prevention
Managing Back Pain: Insights on Scoliosis and Muscle Strain Recovery
Low back pain Hello Dr. Chiu, I have a 15-degree scoliosis of the spine and have been experiencing lower back pain and upper back pain for some time. Sometimes, even a sneeze can cause such intense pain that I have to squat down. However, these episodes do not happen frequently....
Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Hello: It is best to come to the clinic for an examination, as there are many causes of lower back pain. Thank you![Read More] Managing Back Pain: Insights on Scoliosis and Muscle Strain Recovery
Understanding Neck and Arm Pain: When to Seek Neurological Help
There is soreness, pain, and numbness from the shoulder and neck down to the fingertips? Hello, doctor! Recently, my husband has been experiencing some very uncomfortable symptoms, and I'm not sure which specialty he should see. I hope you can take some time to provide an an...
Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Hello: The symptoms you described are not indicative of a stroke; they may be related to cervical spine issues or myofascial pain syndrome. You may visit our outpatient clinic for further evaluation. Thank you! Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Neck and Arm Pain: When to Seek Neurological Help
Understanding Spinal Nerve Compression Surgery: Risks, Recovery, and Self-Care
Surgery for spinal nerve compression? Dear Dr. Hsiao, My mother-in-law recently experienced nerve pain in the back of her foot and went to the hospital for an examination. The X-ray showed a small dark area in her spine, and the doctor informed us that her spinal nerves are bein...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
1. With current technology, the success rate should be quite high, but there is still a possibility of neurological sequelae. 2. It is also possible to try rehabilitation first. 3. There are many reasons, including both congenital and acquired factors. 4. To reduce spinal l...[Read More] Understanding Spinal Nerve Compression Surgery: Risks, Recovery, and Self-Care
Postpartum Back Pain: Causes and Solutions for New Moms
Postpartum lower back pain? Hello Doctor: I am a first-time mother of twins and had a cesarean section. My babies are now 11 months old, but since they were 5 months old, I have been experiencing lower back pain every night that prevents me from turning over in bed; I can only sl...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
Is five months referring to five months of pregnancy or five months postpartum? Your symptoms sound more like a muscle/fascia issue, possibly caused by holding the baby. It is advisable to consult a physician in an outpatient setting for diagnosis and treatment.[Read More] Postpartum Back Pain: Causes and Solutions for New Moms
Understanding Sudden Lower Back Pain and Weakness: A Patient's Guide
Could you please provide more details about the pain in your lower back and spine? Doctor, I have been experiencing sudden sharp pain and weakness in my lower back and spine when I bend over or stand up straight in the mornings for the past few days. The day before yesterday, whi...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
What you can do is to avoid putting additional strain on your lower back or spine, refrain from lifting heavy objects, and be mindful of your posture (such as bending over, which should be avoided if possible). Rest for a few days and see if medications or heat therapy help; some...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Lower Back Pain and Weakness: A Patient's Guide
Understanding Post-Discectomy Pain and Its Connection to Degenerative Arthritis
Inquire about issues following the implementation of spinal disc decompression surgery! I am nineteen years old. I underwent a discectomy at the age of eighteen, but recently I have been experiencing significant spinal pain. An MRI revealed that my spine is showing signs of bone ...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
It should be noted that a herniated disc is also considered a part of degeneration. Trauma or surgery can indeed accelerate the degenerative process. Maintaining the lumbar spine can involve obtaining educational materials from the hospital or searching online for posture and exe...[Read More] Understanding Post-Discectomy Pain and Its Connection to Degenerative Arthritis
Understanding Persistent Lower Back Pain: When to Seek Specialist Help
Low back pain Hello Dr. Ding: One day at work, I suddenly felt pain in my lower back, and it hasn't improved since then. I went to a clinic, and the doctor said it was inflammation of the muscles on both sides of my lower back. However, the medication hasn't helped, and...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello: If pain lasts for more than a month, it is important to pay special attention to whether there are other underlying issues. Significant causes of lower back pain include overuse of the spine, prolonged standing or sitting, maintaining a fixed posture for too long, and lift...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Lower Back Pain: When to Seek Specialist Help
Understanding Scoliosis and Sciatica: Alternative Treatments Explained
Scoliosis with sciatica? I would like to ask the doctor: A few years ago, I was in a car accident, and about a year later, I started feeling discomfort when standing or sitting. After an examination, it was found that I have scoliosis compressing the nerve in my right thigh. Howe...
Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Dear User: We are unable to understand the situation you described. Please take the time to visit our outpatient clinic for a proper diagnosis of your condition. Thank you, Hsinchu Hospital, Department of Health, Executive Yuan.[Read More] Understanding Scoliosis and Sciatica: Alternative Treatments Explained
Post-Surgery Issues After Lumbar Spine Surgery: What to Expect
Postoperative Issues After Lumbar Spine Surgery I underwent lumbar spine surgery (L5-S1) seven months ago. Currently, the situation is that I experience occasional soreness near the lumbar incision site due to certain positions (especially while sitting and bending forward), but ...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
Post-surgery, it is important to maintain proper care, so it is not advisable to frequently bend over or lift heavy objects. Localized soreness is a common phenomenon after surgery. Since it does not affect the legs, the likelihood of nerve root compression is low. As long as pro...[Read More] Post-Surgery Issues After Lumbar Spine Surgery: What to Expect
Understanding Sacral Spina Bifida: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Have you really been diagnosed with "occult spinal dysraphism of the first sacral vertebra"? Hello, I recently received a health check report indicating that my "abdominal and lumbar sacral X-ray" results show "a latent spina bifida at the first sacral ve...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
It may still be necessary to review imaging studies to determine the exact issue. Even if there has been a fall, it cannot be ruled out that there is a congenital problem. Many patients with occult spinal dysraphism are asymptomatic. Since there are no obvious symptoms, it is gen...[Read More] Understanding Sacral Spina Bifida: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Could Surgery Be the Cause of My Numb Toe? Exploring Possible Reasons
Is there a problem with the surgery? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a situation. Nine months ago, I had a cesarean section due to an abnormal fetal position. After the delivery, I suddenly noticed a tingling sensation in my left big toe one day. The condition fluctuates...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
The likelihood of complications from surgery is low, but there is a possibility of nerve compression. The location of the compression can range from the lumbar spine to the toes. If symptoms persist or worsen, it is advisable to consult a specialist for diagnosis and treatment.[Read More] Could Surgery Be the Cause of My Numb Toe? Exploring Possible Reasons
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Lower back pain? Hello, I apologize for taking your time. I would like to ask you about a sudden onset of lower back pain I experienced a few days ago. Initially, it was just a simple ache in my lower back, but the next day I began to feel discomfort behind my knees, and later, t...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
Sciatica is essentially a symptom that relies on clinical diagnosis. As for whether the cause is a herniated disc, it is certainly a possibility. The diagnostic tools commonly used are computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is also possible for sciatica ...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Neck Pain and Clicking Sounds: A Neurosurgical Perspective
There is a cracking sound when bending to the left or right? I often experience soreness in the area of my shoulder blades near the spine. When I look straight ahead and bend my neck to the left or right, I hear cracking sounds accompanied by sharp pain, which feels like somethin...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
A popping sound when bending the neck does not necessarily indicate a problem, but tinnitus should be evaluated by an ear specialist.[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain and Clicking Sounds: A Neurosurgical Perspective
Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries and Nerve Compression Symptoms
Spinal Cord and Nerves Hello, doctor. Could you please explain the symptoms of spinal cord injury and nerve compression due to herniated discs? I previously experienced a neck injury that caused me to lose consciousness, and some of my cervical ligaments have calcified. Recently,...
Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Hello: Symptoms of herniated disc include: Head: numbness in the upper limbs, shooting pain, and diminished reflexes (as assessed by the physician). Lumbar region: numbness in the lower limbs, shooting pain, and diminished reflexes (as assessed by the physician). Please visit the...[Read More] Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries and Nerve Compression Symptoms