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Understanding Foot Numbness and Back Pain: When to See a Specialist

Doctor, may I ask? Hello Doctor, six months ago I experienced tingling and numbness in both feet, along with lower back pain. An X-ray showed that I have wear and tear in my lumbar spine, which the doctor attributed to sports injuries. I have been playing badminton and working ou...


Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Avoid prolonged sitting and bending; engage in jogging for a while. If there is no improvement, then consider visiting a rehabilitation specialist.

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How to Alleviate Foot Numbness After Hip Surgery?

How to improve foot numbness after hip joint surgery? Hello, doctor. I had a car accident on July 16 and underwent hip joint surgery for a comminuted fracture of the left hip joint. I have been doing rehabilitation exercises and leg lifts every day. However, I still experience so...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Numbness in the feet may be related to sciatic nerve issues, and taking active B12 may help improve this condition. Additionally, for calf cramps, pain relievers and muscle relaxants can be taken.

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How to Alleviate Foot Numbness After Hip Surgery?

How to improve foot numbness after hip joint surgery? Hello, doctor. I had a car accident on July 16 and underwent hip joint surgery for a comminuted fracture of the left hip joint. I have been doing rehabilitation exercises and leg lifting exercises every day. However, I still e...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Foot numbness may be due to nerve compression, and taking vitamin B12 may have some effect. For calf cramps, anti-inflammatory pain relievers can be used to improve the condition.

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Eight Months Post-Ankle Fracture: Struggling to Walk Normally

Eight months after a right ankle fracture, I am still unable to walk normally? Hello Doctor: I have a right ankle fracture due to a car accident. It has been eight months since the injury. Currently, the following is known: (1) Musculoskeletal ultrasound report: right ankle sho...


Dr. Zhan Xian Reply:
Ankle fractures accompanied by nerve injury require both physical and neurological examinations, as they are not merely simple fractures. The treatment duration is longer. If there are any discomfort or questions, please visit the orthopedic outpatient clinic.

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Understanding Knee Injuries and Nerve Issues: When to See a Specialist

Knee injury and foot numbness issues? Hello, Doctor. I apologize for bothering you again. This is Mr. Lin, who asked a question yesterday. After I sustained an injury during a massage over a month ago, I haven't returned for any treatments and have not exercised during this ...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You can schedule an appointment with the Rehabilitation Department, which also performs nerve conduction studies.

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Understanding Sciatica: How Sitting Bone Issues Can Cause Foot Numbness

Sciatica affects foot numbness? I would like to ask a question on behalf of my mother. She is 53 years old and her job requires her to stand for long periods. In recent years, she has noticed that the sole of her right foot often feels numb (without pain). She went to a large hos...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the pain symptoms caused by compression of the lumbar spinal nerves radiate from the buttocks down to the back of the thigh and calf, and there is also numbness in the leg or foot, it is important to consider whether there is a problem with local circulation. In such cases, it...

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Understanding Foot Numbness and Tingling: Causes and Next Steps

Numbness and tingling in the soles of the feet? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing numbness and tingling in the soles of both feet for almost two months. It feels fine when lying down or standing, but mainly when sitting, I experience this numbness and tingling. I have had X-...


Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Symptoms of nerve compression are mostly exacerbated by prolonged standing and walking. If sitting for long periods, one should pay attention to posture and circulation issues. Prolonged standing and walking can also lead to pain, and it is important to consider the possib...

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Knee Weakness and Numbness: Possible Causes and Solutions

Knee pain and numbness in the legs? I would like to ask about a situation where my knees feel weak and sore in both legs for a considerable period of time, or I experience numbness in my feet. However, this is not a continuous issue; it occurs occasionally and I don't feel i...


Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Knee joint soreness and weakness, considering your age, it is unlikely that there are significant knee joint injuries or major structural issues. Women have a higher chance of experiencing patellar tracking problems, which should be confirmed with X-rays. Intermittent foot...

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Post-Exercise Foot Numbness: Is It Related to Ankle Support?

Tingling in the soles of the feet after exercise? Hello, I have been exercising at the sports field recently. Sometimes I walk slowly and sometimes I walk briskly. After I finish exercising and settle down, the soles of my feet start to feel numb. Although it’s not uncomfortable,...


Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello: Based on your age, it may be related to circulation. If the ankle brace is too tight, it could potentially cause numbness in the foot. If you do not experience numbness during regular activities and it subsides after removing the brace post-exercise, it is likely not a maj...

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Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Connections to Thyroid Issues

Tingling in the soles of the feet? I have been experiencing numbness in my feet for the past 3 to 4 days, but the sensation disappears when I apply pressure to them. I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and have been on medication for nearly two years. Could you explain why...


Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Hello: Lower back pain is usually caused by prolonged standing and poor posture. If accompanied by traumatic spinal injuries, it may present neurological symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or weakness in the lower limbs, indicating nerve compression. Generally, these symptoms c...

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Understanding Foot Numbness and Joint Pain: Causes and Solutions

Numbness in the soles of the feet, with radiating pain from the foot to the knee. The joints in the soles of the feet are particularly painful? Numbness in the soles of the feet, with radiating pain from the feet to the knees. Joint pain in the soles of the feet. The above sympto...


Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Numbness and pain in the lower limbs may have two possible causes: 1. A herniated disc causing sciatica, with symptoms radiating from the lower back, through the back of the thigh, down to the calf and foot. 2. Poor circulation often leads to calf pain while walking. For a hernia...

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