Back pain, Orthopedics FAQ - Page 21

Pain below the spine? Hello Dr. Zhou: I have been experiencing pain in my spine for about seven to eight years, particularly near the lower back. Sometimes, I feel that the pain in my lower back (or back pain) causes me to have diarrhea. A few years ago, I also started to have kn...

Ankylosing spondylitis Hello Doctor, I inquired about an issue a few days ago, and today the report has come out (B27 is negative). I would like to ask about my current condition. Between September and December of last year, I frequently experienced a feeling of chest tightness u...

Spina bifida and herniated disc at the L4-L5 level compressing the nerves? Doctor, is spina bifida and herniated discs at the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae two different conditions? My husband started experiencing lower back pain about a month ago, which led to partial numbne...

Lower back pain has persisted for two years? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing lower back pain for almost two years now. At its worst, I was unable to bend over to get out of bed and had to roll onto my side and push myself up with my hands. Currently, the pain persists whe...

Bone tumor Hello Dr. Chen, I have been experiencing persistent lower back pain for a long time (the pain comes on suddenly and prevents me from bending, lifting, or even sneezing. It occurs every 1-3 months and lasts for 2-3 days, and this has been ongoing for many years). Recen...

Consult a physician? Since last September, I have been experiencing pain in both sides of my upper back, which led me to consult an orthopedic doctor. The doctor indicated that I needed to take medication for two to three months, and I stopped the medication in December. However,...

Diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis Hello Doctor: I underwent an HLA-B27 test during college due to acute iritis. At that time, the orthopedic doctor directly told me that I had spondyloarthritis. Initially, I didn't fully understand it and simply accepted what the doctor sa...

The sacrococcygeal region of the spine has several segments with varying angles and pelvic tilt? Hello Doctor: I have been struggling with symptoms similar to sciatica, experiencing frequent pain that radiates from my buttocks down through my entire leg to my ankle. Additionally,...

Ankylosing Spondylitis I would like to ask, because my friend previously had this examination at Taipei Hospital, and the hospital said that the testing needs to be outsourced, but we still haven't received the results. I would like to know approximately how long it will tak...

Spinal knee pain I had an accident a year and a half ago that resulted in fractures of my right knee and the twelfth vertebra, requiring surgery and fixation devices. The steel pins in my right knee were removed a year ago, and the spinal fixation device was removed before the Lu...

Lower back pain After waking up, I am unable to straighten my back or stand up, experiencing pain in the 4th or 5th lumbar vertebrae, and my coccyx often feels uncomfortable. What can I do to improve this condition?

Back pain, inability to lift heavy objects, and difficulty breathing? Hello Director Yang, I have a question to ask. My mother is about 60 years old. About a month and a half ago, she started experiencing back pain due to work-related factors, which prevents her from lifting heav...

Lower back pain? Hello! I would like to ask about a situation I've been experiencing. Occasionally, when I bend over to wash my face, brush my teeth, or wash my hair while standing, I feel soreness in my lower back. I didn't pay much attention to it at the time. Recentl...

excuse me? Hello, Doctor. Four months ago, one of my toes was red and swollen, and it hurt when I walked. Now, after resting for many days and walking very little, that toe is still swollen, but it doesn't hurt anymore. Additionally, my lower back hurts when I stand up after...

excuse me? I experience severe pain in my spine when bending down to lift things, and my spine is currently inflamed. One of my toes hurts so much when I stand for a long time that it feels like the bone is about to break. This toe has been inflamed for over six months now. I hav...

I'm sorry, but I It started with back pain, then my arm became numb. Now my entire left hand has been experiencing persistent soreness. Thank you!

Can a car accident lead to sciatica? Dear Vice Dean, My mother is 57 years old and was previously in good health, never mentioning any back pain. However, after a car accident in February of this year, she began experiencing pain in her lower back and back. The consulting physic...

At a loss for what to do? Hello Dr. Yeh: My mother is seventy-eight years old this year. Due to a difficult life in her early years, all her children are now settled and enjoying their later years. However, she has been facing a series of health issues. Last year, she underwent c...

Pain that cannot be diagnosed? Hello Dr. Yang, I would like to ask a question. In the lower back, just below the waist, I suddenly experienced severe pain in the middle of the night that made it impossible for me to turn over or get out of bed. The pain was abnormal and even ac...

Spinal pain or spinal discomfort? Hello Doctor: I previously had a slight curvature at the base of my spine (as mentioned by my chiropractor), and before I started chiropractic treatment, I often experienced lower back pain. I would start to feel discomfort after sitting for less...