Understanding Prolonged Muscle Pain After Strenuous Activity: A Guide
Lower back pain issues? Doctor, a while ago, when I sat up from bed, I suddenly felt abnormal pain in the muscles on both sides of my lumbar spine. The pain was so severe that I couldn't stand up straight and had to walk bent at a 90-degree angle. The day before, I had gone ...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Low back pain is the most common condition seen in orthopedic clinics, and it is mostly caused by improper use. However, it typically does not last longer than four weeks. If symptoms persist for an extended period, or if there are complications such as numbness or pain in the lo...[Read More] Understanding Prolonged Muscle Pain After Strenuous Activity: A Guide
Managing Knee Inflammation: Safe Pain Relief Options for Seniors
Knee inflammation Hello Doctor: My mother had a stroke a few years ago due to high blood pressure, which has left her with limited mobility on her left side. She also had an episode of fulminant hepatitis. Recently, she has been experiencing pain in her left knee while walking. W...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
If arthritis is not severe, you can apply heat therapy and wear knee braces while walking. Using topical ointments or patches excessively can lead to complications similar to those from oral medications. Try to minimize activities such as climbing stairs, hiking, and squatting. W...[Read More] Managing Knee Inflammation: Safe Pain Relief Options for Seniors
Understanding Hip and Lower Back Tendon Inflammation: Causes and Solutions
Tendinitis often occurs in the area where the lower back connects to the hips? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about the pain I've been experiencing in the area where my lower back connects to my hips for the past few years. After visiting the doctor, I was told that it wa...
Dr. Lin Yijun Reply:
Hello: First, without a direct examination, it is not possible to provide a definitive diagnosis, but the following opinions are for your reference. 1. If your lower back pain is accompanied by morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes, worsens after rest, and improves wit...[Read More] Understanding Hip and Lower Back Tendon Inflammation: Causes and Solutions
Why Do I Have Headaches and Muscle Pain After a Fall?
Why do we experience headaches and muscle soreness after wrestling? I fell yesterday and hit my back, but I didn't hit my head. However, when I got up, the top of my head was very painful. This morning, from my shoulders up to my neck feels very stiff and painful. What could...
Dr. Zhang Shengben Reply:
Hello Maggie: After trauma, if you experience headaches and neck stiffness, it is important to be aware of potential head injuries or cervical spine injuries, and you should seek medical attention immediately. If necessary, a CT scan or MRI should be performed.[Read More] Why Do I Have Headaches and Muscle Pain After a Fall?
Is It Really Ankylosing Spondylitis? Understanding Your Back Pain
Is it really ankylosing spondylitis? Hello Doctor, I am 25 years old and have been experiencing lower back pain for nearly a year. However, my pain is only significant when I engage the affected area, such as bending down or sitting upright. I believe this did not occur suddenly;...
Dr. Lin Xiaoyi Reply:
Hello: The diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis should be based on symptoms, physical examination, and X-ray findings. A positive HLA-B27 test is a reference point, but for clinically suspicious patients, a positive HLA-B27 significantly increases the likelihood of ankylosing spon...[Read More] Is It Really Ankylosing Spondylitis? Understanding Your Back Pain
Understanding Muscle Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Muscle pain Recently, I've been experiencing sudden pain that feels like a cramp when I turn or change positions (like raising my arm). It usually takes about 5 to 10 minutes to completely subside, and during the pain, I can't even move; it's extremely painful. Cou...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
A-Ling: Your description of the symptoms is not very clear, but it seems more like a muscle cramp. I recommend visiting the orthopedic department at the hospital for diagnosis. Wishing you a speedy recovery.[Read More] Understanding Muscle Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Postpartum Pelvic Pain: Causes and Solutions
excuse me? Hello Doctor: My situation is as follows: After giving birth at the end of December last year, a week later, I experienced severe pain in the left side of my pelvis and lower back, akin to nerve pain, which rendered me unable to walk. Any movement triggered intense pai...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Lower back pain can indeed be quite bothersome and difficult to diagnose. In cases like yours, where both X-rays and MRI results are normal, it can be challenging to determine the diagnosis. However, postpartum lower back pain can sometimes be attributed to the relaxation and wea...[Read More] Understanding Postpartum Pelvic Pain: Causes and Solutions
Managing Right Calf Muscle Pain in Seniors: Tips and Solutions
Soreness in the right calf muscle? My mother is 78 years old and has been experiencing muscle soreness in her entire right calf (both the front and back) recently. Massaging it helps a bit, and she does not feel pain while sitting, but the soreness occurs when she stands. What sh...
Dr. Lin Yijun Reply:
Hello: There are many reasons that can cause calf muscle soreness, including overuse of the muscles themselves, inflammation of the muscles or joints, pain caused by compression of the sciatic nerve or lumbar nerve roots, electrolyte imbalances, poor blood circulation, and more. ...[Read More] Managing Right Calf Muscle Pain in Seniors: Tips and Solutions
Understanding Muscle Pain: Causes and Remedies for Hip Discomfort
Muscle soreness Hello Doctor, 1. When sitting, I experience soreness in my left buttock, but it feels normal when standing or walking. 2. In low temperatures, if I maintain a fixed position for too long, I hear cracking sounds when I move. Could you please explain the possib...
Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
1. The two most common causes of general buttock pain are sciatica and piriformis syndrome. Sciatica occurs when nerves in the lower back are compressed by bone spurs, intervertebral discs, or ligamentum flavum, leading to symptoms such as numbness and tingling in the buttock, th...[Read More] Understanding Muscle Pain: Causes and Remedies for Hip Discomfort
Understanding Lower Back and Abdominal Pain: Causes and Solutions
Lower abdominal pain? Hello, Doctor: Recently, for the past two months, I have been experiencing soreness in my lower back and abdomen upon waking up (especially when sleeping on my back), but the pain tends to disappear about 30 minutes after getting out of bed. I am unsure what...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Based on your age and activity level, the likelihood of experiencing lower back muscle pain is high. It is recommended that you apply heat therapy and place a pillow under your knees while sleeping on your back to help keep your spine aligned. Topical analgesic ointments can also...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back and Abdominal Pain: Causes and Solutions
Should I Get an X-Ray for My 2-Year-Old's Neck Pain?
My two-year-old daughter has been experiencing neck pain for several days. Should we get an X-ray? My lively and active daughter is 2 years and 3 months old. For four consecutive days, she has been pointing to a protruding area on the back of her neck, saying it hurts! I suspect ...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, based on your description, it seems that your daughter’s cervical spine is likely not injured. If there were an injury, her range of motion would be affected, and she would likely continue to cry persistently. The pediatrician's assessmen...[Read More] Should I Get an X-Ray for My 2-Year-Old's Neck Pain?
Understanding Hip Dislocation After a Car Accident: Symptoms and Concerns
Dislocation Earlier this year, I was in a car accident and dislocated my femur at the hip joint. The doctor at the hospital said that the dislocation was due to the impact on my right knee. I have been seeing an orthopedic specialist for the past two months. Currently, I am exper...
Dr. Yang Zhengfan Reply:
Muscle weakness after a dislocation is a normal phenomenon and must be addressed with active rehabilitation to recover.[Read More] Understanding Hip Dislocation After a Car Accident: Symptoms and Concerns
Understanding Calf Muscle Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Calf muscle soreness? Hello Doctor: My mother is 54 years old and has been experiencing muscle soreness in her calves for the past month or two. She walks normally, but experiences significant pain when going up and down stairs or squatting. There is no joint pain. What could be ...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Experiencing pain while going up and down stairs, especially when descending, is more pronounced in the knees as they bear greater weight. For a 54-year-old woman, the most likely conditions are osteoarthritis or chondromalacia patellae. It is advisable to consult an orthopedic c...[Read More] Understanding Calf Muscle Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Right Calf Muscle Pain in Athletes: Causes and Treatments
Right calf muscle pain? Hello Dr. Yang: I am a soccer player. About two months ago, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my right calf while running. After resting for two weeks, I started jogging again. A week later (when I no longer felt pain), I went back to playing soccer, b...
Dr. Yang Nanping Reply:
Hello: The calf muscle group is the most common site for strains. The treatment approach for this type of sports injury includes rest, ice application, compression bandaging, and elevation. Generally, massage should be avoided to prevent further injury. If there are still questio...[Read More] Understanding Right Calf Muscle Pain in Athletes: Causes and Treatments
Is Massage the Right Treatment for Periostitis?
Is periostitis treated by rubbing? I have pain in a certain area of my right last rib when I press on it (and when I bend or twist my waist), but it's not extremely painful. My family doctor said it's periosteitis, and the treatment method is to apply a massage cream to...
Dr. Sun Ruisheng Reply:
In adolescents, rib pain is most commonly caused by tendonitis, periostitis, or sprains, with malignant diseases being rare. The majority of cases arise from a lack of recollection regarding the injury; often, individuals do not remember how they were injured because the pain is ...[Read More] Is Massage the Right Treatment for Periostitis?
Understanding Chronic Lower Back Pain: Causes and Solutions
Lower back pain? I have been experiencing lower back pain for the past two years. I am studying computer science, and two years ago, after sitting for a long time while using the computer, I started to feel pain in my lower back that night. At that time, I was studying abroad, an...
Dr. Xie Tianjie Reply:
Hello: There are many differential diagnoses for lower back pain. If you have persistent back pain and morning stiffness, it is recommended to visit a hospital for a detailed examination and treatment. Additionally, a negative HLA-B27 test does not completely rule out ankylosing ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Lower Back Pain: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Rib Protrusion and Skin Tightness: Causes and Solutions
The ribs are prominently protruding, and the skin feels tight, occasionally causing pain? I discovered a slight protrusion of my rib at the age of 17, and there was no history of trauma. I consulted a physician at Renai Hospital in Taipei, who informed me that there were no abnor...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
A slight protrusion of the rib may be due to a cartilage protrusion or a benign bone tumor. If it is a bone tumor, it may gradually increase in size. I'm not sure if the location you described is in the upper abdomen near the thoracic cage; if so, it could potentially be rel...[Read More] Understanding Rib Protrusion and Skin Tightness: Causes and Solutions
Managing Chronic Calf Pain: Insights and Treatment Options
Foot pain Hello, I would like to ask you about an injury I sustained to my lower leg (the front) from a strong impact over ten years ago. I may not have taken proper care of it during the recovery period. I remember only visiting a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner twice,...
Dr. Li Wenlin Reply:
Hello: In response to your question: Based on your description, the muscle pain in your calf is likely not a serious issue. If it were a severe problem, you would definitely experience worsening symptoms. Since the symptoms have remained the same for the past ten years without fu...[Read More] Managing Chronic Calf Pain: Insights and Treatment Options
Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Neck and shoulder pain? At the beginning of March, I was rear-ended while playing bumper cars. Initially, I didn't notice anything unusual, but three days later, I discovered that I had pain in the area where my neck meets my shoulder when I looked up. A week later, I visite...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Tendon injuries or myofascial pain syndrome typically improve with rehabilitation, rest, and medication; however, myofascial pain may take two to three months to resolve.[Read More] Understanding Neck and Shoulder Pain: Causes and Treatment Options