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Midline back pain Previously, I experienced severe pain in the center of my back when swallowing food, so I went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor prescribed me acid-reducing medication, and I recovered after taking it for 10 days. During the visit, the doctor presse...

Treatment issues for vertebral compression fractures? Hello, Doctor: My grandmother is approximately 83 years old. She fell about a month ago and initially had no external injuries or bruising. The next day, she experienced severe pain in her lower back (especially when getting i...

Pain from the buttocks to the soles of the feet? Hello Doctor, initially I felt discomfort in my buttocks, and pressing on a specific symmetrical point on both sides caused discomfort. Later, my thighs and calves also became uncomfortable. I visited a traditional Chinese medicine...

Shoulder pain Hello Dr. Hsieh: I frequently participate in Tzu Chi activities and am a certified Tzu Cheng team member. Recently, I have been experiencing abnormal sounds and pain in my right shoulder and right arm when moving. At night, when I turn to my left side while sleeping...

Hello, I would like to inquire about back pain issues? Hello Dr. Chen, I have unexplained pain in the area between my back and left arm. It improves temporarily after seeing a rehabilitation specialist, but then it recurs after a while. Should I see an orthopedic doctor for this?

Foot pain issues? My father is 56 years old and works as a civil cement worker. Recently, he has been frequently complaining of pain in his lower back and buttocks, and sometimes the pain is so severe that he cannot stand or walk. He went to a major hospital for an orthopedic exa...

Sciatica Hello doctor, for the past two weeks, the toes on my feet, except for the big toe, have been experiencing a tingling sensation. A neurologist reviewed my X-rays and mentioned that there is an issue with the fifth lumbar vertebra, which is causing sciatica. However, aside...

Tumor in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the right foot? I have swelling in the sole of my right foot, and after an ultrasound examination, I was diagnosed with possible bursitis or an intraosseous tumor in the metatarsal joint. What does this mean?

There is a sound and slight pain when moving the shoulder? Hello, I have been playing volleyball, and in the past few months, both of my shoulders make a sound when rotating, especially when turning backward. However, only my right shoulder feels some pain, while my left shoulder...

Pain in the right posterior rib area? Hello, Doctor! My symptoms are located in the area behind the right side of my ribs on my back. Pressing on the muscles causes pain, and certain movements also trigger pain. I have been undergoing physical therapy for over two months now, but...

Hip and thigh pain after exercise? Hello, Doctor: I apologize for bothering you, but I have a question. I am determined to become a firefighter, and physical fitness is very important. Last month, while training for jogging, I experienced pain in my hip and the back of my right l...

Swelling on the back of the hand? This afternoon, when I clenched my fist tightly, the back of my hand swelled up (which didn't happen before). It doesn't hurt, and there is no change in skin color. What could be the reason for this? Should I see a doctor?

Patellofemoral chondromalacia Hello Doctor: I have a habit of walking, doing yoga, and aerobic exercises about three times a week. On August 20, 2015, while wearing new shoes, I experienced some friction in my knee during my second walking session (on an elementary school playgro...

Fracture of the right calcaneus? Hello Dr. Chen, I fractured my right calcaneus at the beginning of this year and had a small piece of bone removed. I underwent surgery on January 8, where two steel pins were inserted from the sole of my foot for stabilization. On February 4, an ...

Hip pain On the morning of the 19th of last month, I woke up and suddenly felt pain in the left side of my lower back near the hip while picking something up. After exercising that evening, I found it very difficult to climb stairs. A rehabilitation specialist diagnosed me with a...

Doctor, is it hallux valgus? What should be the treatment? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my mother's foot. There is a protrusion at the joint near her big toe, causing what should be a smooth foot shape to bulge outward near the big toe and then curve back in tow...

Waking up with lower back pain during sleep? Hello doctor, I have been waking up due to lower back pain for the past month. I have seen a doctor and had an X-ray, which showed no significant issues. The doctor prescribed pain relievers and muscle relaxants, which alleviate the pa...

Clavicle fracture has been present for two weeks..? Hello, I have a fracture on the left clavicle, which has been two weeks. It is close to the arm end. I am currently undergoing conservative treatment, and I have been using all the necessary supports. The recent X-ray shows over...

It feels like there is a line on the left side of my thigh, with pain radiating down from the waist? I have been troubled by this issue for a year. I feel a sensation similar to a line near my lower back (on the left side) close to my buttocks, extending down to the back of my th...

Is there a chance for childhood injuries to heal? Hello, doctor. My right hand was injured during birth due to a difficult delivery, and at that time, I was completely unable to move it. After rehabilitation, I can use it normally, but there are certain positions and movements I ...