Understanding Inner Thigh and Shin Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Pain and discomfort in the inner thigh and tibial muscles of the calf? Hello Dr. Zhou, I would like to ask you a question. My father has had scoliosis and bone spurs for many years. Recently, he suddenly experienced pain and swelling in the inner thigh and shin muscles of his rig...
Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Based on the symptoms described by the internet user, the first condition that comes to mind is lumbar spinal stenosis causing nerve compression, which is also known as sciatica. There are many causes of lumbar spinal stenosis, with the most common being compression from bone spu...[Read More] Understanding Inner Thigh and Shin Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Is It Sciatica? Understanding Sudden Buttock Pain When Sitting
Is it sciatica? Hello Doctor: One afternoon after lunch, when I sat back down in a chair, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my right buttock. I tried for a while and discovered that the pain occurs only when I sit down on my right side; the left side does not hurt as much. Ad...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Subject: In most cases of sciatica, pain radiates to the calf or foot. The pain occurs only when sitting down, and it is not as severe on the left side. Additionally, the pain only manifests when attempting to sit; there is no pain when squatting, which is not typical of sciatica...[Read More] Is It Sciatica? Understanding Sudden Buttock Pain When Sitting
Is It Sciatica or Lower Back Pain? Understanding Your Symptoms
Sciatica or lower back pain? Introduction: About 2-3 months ago, I started experiencing lower back pain (in the middle of the lower back). One day, I suddenly sneezed, and the pain became so severe that I couldn't stand up. I went to see a doctor who diagnosed me with sciati...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Shau-Yu: Your immediate priority should be to establish a diagnosis in order to provide appropriate treatment. Pain and weakness in the buttocks and the posterior aspect of the thighs are common symptoms of sciatica. Bilateral pain in the lower back (around the level of the belt ...[Read More] Is It Sciatica or Lower Back Pain? Understanding Your Symptoms
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Spinal acid Hello, doctor. Three years ago, I injured my spine. I have had X-rays and MRIs done. I often feel a lot of soreness in my lower back, which sometimes radiates down to one leg and sometimes the other. It feels like my legs don’t know where to stretch. My lower back oft...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Mr. Zhu, if it has been previously confirmed that you have sciatica and the condition is not severe, medication and rehabilitation can often lead to improvement. If there is no progress, further examination is necessary to determine if surgery is required. It is recommended to vi...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Is Surgery Safe for an 80-Year-Old with Sciatica and Gout?
Surgery Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my friend's father, who is 80 years old and has issues with sciatica. He has been diagnosed with mild bone spurs, and he has a finger that was injured in his youth, causing it to be bent and unusable. Given his age, would i...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Whether surgery is necessary depends on the severity of the symptoms. If medication can alleviate the condition, then surgery may not be required. However, if the pain persists, surgery should be considered. Older patients have a higher surgical risk. Gout is typically managed wi...[Read More] Is Surgery Safe for an 80-Year-Old with Sciatica and Gout?
Understanding Right-Sided Abdominal Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
The pain is located at the level of the navel, on the right side, approximately 10 to 15 centimeters from the side of the waist? Hello Dr. Wang: I have pain located at the level of my navel, about 10 to 15 centimeters to the right side of my waist. In addition to general soreness...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
JEFF: Sciatica is defined as pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, typically affecting the lower back and extending down the legs. If there is only lower back pain without any neurological symptoms in the lower extremities, it does not meet the medical definitio...[Read More] Understanding Right-Sided Abdominal Pain: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Disc Issues: Is My Nucleus Pulposus Drying Out?
I would like to ask? It seems that the water content in my nucleus pulposus has dried up? Director: Hello. Last week I had an MRI, and the doctor said I have a mild herniated disc, but he noticed that the nucleus pulposus of my fifth lumbar vertebra appears dark. I don't qui...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Between the vertebral bodies, there is an intervertebral disc composed of fibers and water. As age increases, the water content of the intervertebral disc decreases, leading to a reduction in its height. If the intervertebral disc is injured, the nucleus pulposus may herniate, po...[Read More] Understanding Disc Issues: Is My Nucleus Pulposus Drying Out?
Understanding Sciatica: Effective Solutions for Chronic Leg Pain
Suspected sciatica? Hello Doctor: My mother is about 52 years old. Eight years ago, she underwent surgery for a herniated disc that was compressing the nerve on the right side. Since then, she has been experiencing intermittent pain and numbness in her right leg. In June of this ...
Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Sciatic nerve pain is caused by compression of the nerve within the spinal canal, which can result from factors such as bone spurs, soft tissue, or herniated discs. Based on the description provided by the internet user, it appears that there may still be an issue. It is recommen...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Effective Solutions for Chronic Leg Pain
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Prevention, and Management Tips
Sciatica Hello Doctor: I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask about sciatica. A relative of mine recently went to the hospital, and it seems they were diagnosed with sciatica. Could you please tell me what causes sciatica? Additionally, how can patients prevent th...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Sciatica is caused by the compression of nerves in the lumbar region of the spinal cord, leading to back pain and numbness or tingling that radiates down the back of the thigh and calf. The most common causes include 1. herniated discs, 2. bone spurs, and 3. tumors compressing th...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Prevention, and Management Tips
Managing Sciatica Pain: Can My Mother Continue Her Dance Fitness Classes?
Bone spur Hello Dr. Zhou: My mother visited the orthopedic department at Taipei County Hospital today due to pain in her left thigh. After an X-ray, the doctor determined that she has developed some small bone spurs at the tailbone due to degeneration, which is causing nerve comp...
Dr. Zhou Lizhi Reply:
Degeneration of the lumbar spine due to age or trauma often leads to the formation of bone spurs. However, if these bone spurs do not compress the nerves, symptoms may not occur, and treatment may not be necessary. On the other hand, if nerve compression occurs, symptoms such as ...[Read More] Managing Sciatica Pain: Can My Mother Continue Her Dance Fitness Classes?
Understanding Hip and Ankle Pain: Is It Sciatica or Something Else?
Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? My grandfather has pain in one area of his hip, but he does not experience pain in his thigh or calf. However, he does have significant pain in his ankle and the top of his foot. He has seen both Western and ...
Dr. Zhang Shengben Reply:
Your description cannot be used for a diagnosis; please visit our clinic for an examination or go to a nearby orthopedic specialist.[Read More] Understanding Hip and Ankle Pain: Is It Sciatica or Something Else?
Understanding Spine Issues: Seeking Help for Persistent Back Pain
I would like to ask about issues related to the spine? Hello Doctor: Two months ago, while I was working, I repeatedly bent down and stood up. The next day, I woke up and found it difficult to stand up without assistance. After a week, I was able to get up, but I still felt a dul...
Dr. Wang Zikang Reply:
Hello: Based on your description, it appears that you are experiencing sciatica caused by compression of the sciatic nerve due to a herniated disc. Given your age, the first-line treatment options are physical therapy, along with medication and swimming exercises, which should he...[Read More] Understanding Spine Issues: Seeking Help for Persistent Back Pain
Is Your Inability to Sit Long a Sign of Sciatica?
Is the inability to sit for long periods due to sciatica? Since last year until the beginning of this year, I have been sitting almost all day due to work (I resigned from that job at the end of the year). One day, I felt some pain in my thigh, but it wasn't very noticeable,...
Dr. Wang Zikang Reply:
Hello: Sciatic nerve compression leading to lower limb pain is commonly seen in young males. Due to the posterior herniation of the intervertebral disc, compression of the lumbar nerve often results in weakness and pain in the lower limbs, and in severe cases, may lead to an inab...[Read More] Is Your Inability to Sit Long a Sign of Sciatica?
Is This Sciatica? Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options
Is this sciatica? Hello, doctor! I have an orthopedic question to ask you. Recently, I woke up feeling a tightness in the muscles on the left side of my buttocks. After I massaged it, I started to feel a sharp pain in my left shin while walking. After seeking medical attention, i...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
Hello, Chang Mao: Based on what you described, it does not seem like sciatica. The tightness and soreness in your left lower back and buttock suggest possible nerve compression symptoms, which may be exacerbated by heavy lifting. I recommend that you visit an orthopedic clinic fo...[Read More] Is This Sciatica? Understanding Symptoms and Treatment Options
Is This Pain Sciatica? Understanding Your Symptoms and Diagnosis
Is this symptom sciatica? I often experience sharp pain and numbness in my right leg, especially below the calf. The area on the right side of my buttocks becomes quite painful whenever I exert myself, and the entire right leg experiences similar sharp pain. If I stand for a long...
Dr. Wang Zikang Reply:
Hello: The frequent numbness and pain in one lower limb, along with the absence of other symptoms, suggests a high possibility of unilateral sciatic nerve compression. This may be due to abnormal disc herniation caused by heavy physical work. Given your age, it is advisable to in...[Read More] Is This Pain Sciatica? Understanding Your Symptoms and Diagnosis
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 Left Lower Back and Leg Pain: Causes and Solutions
Pain in the lower left back (near the hip) and left leg? Hello Doctor: For the past two weeks, I have been experiencing soreness in my lower left back and a tingling sensation in my left leg, particularly around the ankle and tibia area. I can walk normally, but there is a persis...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
It could be sciatica, so it is best to visit a hospital for a physician's examination. Sciatica is caused by compression of the spinal nerves as they pass through the intervertebral foramen due to a herniated disc or bone spurs. The pain typically radiates from the buttocks ...[Read More] Understanding Left Lower Back and Leg Pain: Causes and Solutions
Navigating Complex Orthopedic Issues After a Car Accident
My ailments torment me so much~~ I was involved in a car accident a year ago, resulting in a fracture and protrusion between my left neck and clavicle, as well as a deviation of the left neck muscles. Approximately a year ago, after the accident, I consulted many doctors at the h...
Dr. Chen Xingyuan Reply:
Dear netizen: The symptoms you described, such as "aching and tingling sensations in both legs," could indeed be indicative of sciatica caused by lumbar spine issues. However, further physical examination and possibly imaging studies are necessary to confirm the diagnos...[Read More] Navigating Complex Orthopedic Issues After a Car Accident
Understanding Sciatica vs. Pseudo-Sciatica: Key Differences and Symptoms
Pseudoscatic pain Hello Dr. Wang, I have been experiencing musculoskeletal pain for the past month. I consulted a doctor who suspected a herniated disc in the lumbar region that is compressing a nerve. However, I recently came across an article online about pseudoscatic pain, wh...
Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Xiao Zhou: Generally speaking, sciatica may not always present with symptoms in the lower back, but rather with radiating pain and numbness from the buttocks down to the feet. The symptoms vary depending on the affected nerve root distribution. Based on your symptoms, a clinical ...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica vs. Pseudo-Sciatica: Key Differences and Symptoms
Understanding Your Back Pain: Is It Sciatica or Something Else?
After seeing an orthopedic specialist for a long time, the old problem still persists? I would like to ask! When I bend over to look in the mirror, my lower back starts to ache immediately, and it becomes quite painful. However, once I stand up, I feel more comfortable. Sometimes...
Dr. Hong Ximing Reply:
A-Le: Experiencing soreness when bending over indicates that the lower back is under significant pressure. If this persists over time and extends to both legs, it may suggest nerve compression, which requires a CT scan or MRI to check for a herniated disc. I recommend that you ge...[Read More] Understanding Your Back Pain: Is It Sciatica or Something Else?