Managing Disc Herniation During Pregnancy: Essential Guidance
Lumbar pain caused by intervertebral disc herniation: related issues? I would like to consult a doctor: My wife has been suffering from hip pain for nearly a year. After a recent examination at the hospital, it was found that she may have a herniated disc. The doctor recommended ...
Dr. Guan Zaoxiang Reply:
Hello Mr. Lin: The diagnosis of herniated disc is generally determined through medical history, physical examination, X-rays, CT scans, or MRI. However, considering that exposure to radiation is not advisable during early pregnancy, X-rays should be avoided. A preliminary diagnos...[Read More] Managing Disc Herniation During Pregnancy: Essential Guidance
Understanding Knee Pain: When to See a Specialist for Relief
Knee pain I am 45 years old, and recently I have been experiencing sudden knee pain every morning when I wake up. Sometimes the pain radiates down to my calves, but it usually subsides after a while. I have never experienced this before. My family suggests it might be rheumatism,...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
(1) Pain in the knee upon waking may be due to a previous sprain of the collateral ligaments or the beginning of cartilage degeneration, both of which can cause pain symptoms. (2) Pain in the back of the knee (popliteal region) often radiates to the calf and is most commonly asso...[Read More] Understanding Knee Pain: When to See a Specialist for Relief
Understanding Rib Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Rib pain Hello Dr. Cheng: 1. Thank you for answering my questions; I really appreciate it! 2. Background: I jumped four times with my right hand holding an umbrella to reach something in a tree. (I am 170 cm tall and weigh 80 kg.) 3. Symptoms: I have pain in the right ribs, spec...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, based on your description, it may be an intercostal muscle strain, but it is also important to consider the possibility of rib injury or fracture. The treatment principles include immobilization: you can use adhesive tape or bandages to assist...[Read More] Understanding Rib Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Morning Shoulder Pain: Causes and Solutions
Shoulder pain? I recently woke up in the morning with significant shoulder pain. Additionally, I have previously used so-called health pillows on the market, such as memory foam pillows, but they made it difficult for me to fall asleep, and I also woke up with shoulder pain. Why ...
Dr. Guan Zaoxiang Reply:
Dear Ms. Ring, I apologize for the delay in my response due to issues with the transmission of your message. There are many potential causes for neck pain, especially if it occurs upon waking in the morning. The most common reason is related to sleeping posture, followed by the ...[Read More] Understanding Morning Shoulder Pain: Causes and Solutions
Recovering from Severe Nerve Damage After a Car Accident: A Rehabilitation Guide
Severe injuries to the left side of the body with multiple nerve damage due to a car accident? Car accident, left shoulder dislocation (multiple ligament tears): underwent two surgeries with steel pins fixation (orthopedics). Left ribs 3-8 fractured into 21 pieces: surgery not po...
Dr. Guan Zaoxiang Reply:
Hello Mr. Luo: Your main concern is whether the severed nerve can regenerate. Current understanding suggests that peripheral nerves do have the potential to regenerate. First, although the nerve pathway is disrupted, if the injury is not severe (or if it is surgically repaired), ...[Read More] Recovering from Severe Nerve Damage After a Car Accident: A Rehabilitation Guide
Understanding Foot Pain and Numbness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Please help me... urgent matter? Hello Doctor: My problem is that I don't know what this condition is. After walking for 5 to 10 minutes or standing for 5 to 10 minutes, the soles of my feet become numb and the back of my feet starts to hurt (sometimes I experience cramps). ...
Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. Walking or standing for ten minutes causes numbness in the soles of the feet and pain in the heels, which may be due to lumbar nerve compression, possibly from foraminal stenosis or intervertebral disc herniation. If the feet feel like they are being pricked with needles when ...[Read More] Understanding Foot Pain and Numbness: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding Ankle Dislocation Recovery: Expert Insights and Treatment Tips
Chiropractors and Ankle Dislocations Three weeks ago, I slipped while jumping to receive a shuttlecock during badminton. Both sides of my ankle are slightly swollen, and I can feel a bit of bone protruding when I touch it. It seems to have rolled inward. When I went to change the...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
Hello, in response to your questions: 1. Since we do not know the ingredients of the topical medication, we cannot assess its efficacy. 2. Your condition has progressed to the chronic stage; applying heat can help improve blood circulation, but it should be based on the extent...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Dislocation Recovery: Expert Insights and Treatment Tips
Effective Rehabilitation Techniques for Thigh Pain After Hip Surgery
Rehabilitation Methods for the Thigh Hello, Doctor. I was in a car accident in mid-February and underwent a hip joint reconstruction surgery. The doctor informed me that no artificial joint was installed; only screws and plates were used. It has been over three months since the s...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
Hello: This issue was addressed by Dr. Hsu Chen-Jung from the Rehabilitation Department of Taipei Hospital on June 1, 2004. The response is as follows: Mr. Yulong, you have sustained a comminuted fracture of the hip joint due to a car accident and have undergone internal fixation...[Read More] Effective Rehabilitation Techniques for Thigh Pain After Hip Surgery
Post-Surgery Care: Strengthening Your Back After Disc Surgery
Postoperative care after spinal disc surgery? I underwent a partial discectomy at the L5-S1 level in March of this year, and it has been about three months since the surgery. I would like to ask the doctor how I can strengthen the muscles in my lower back and spine through exerci...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, exercises to strengthen the muscles of the abdominal and back areas include: 1. Back extension exercise (superman): Lie face down, using your palms to lift your upper body while keeping your abdomen pressed against the floor, maintaining this ...[Read More] Post-Surgery Care: Strengthening Your Back After Disc Surgery
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation for Hip Joint Injury: Effective Strategies
Postoperative Rehabilitation for Hip Joint Surgery On February 18 of this year, I had an accident at work. I suffered a crush injury to my hip joint, and the doctor did not perform a hip replacement; instead, they used screws and plates. It has been over three months since the su...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Mr. Yulong, you have sustained a comminuted fracture of the hip joint due to a car accident and have undergone internal fixation surgery. Currently, you are experiencing stiffness and soreness in your left thigh. I would like to address two main issues. First, there is joint cont...[Read More] Post-Surgery Rehabilitation for Hip Joint Injury: Effective Strategies
Post-Surgery Care: Strengthening Back Muscles After L5-S1 Disc Surgery
What are the post-operative care instructions for HIVD surgery? I underwent a partial discectomy at the L5-S1 level in March of this year, and it has been about three months since the surgery. I would like to ask the doctor how I can strengthen the muscles in my lower back and sp...
Dr. Guan Zaoxiang Reply:
It is advisable to consult a surgeon for this type of issue.[Read More] Post-Surgery Care: Strengthening Back Muscles After L5-S1 Disc Surgery
Understanding Leg Pain During Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions
Leg pain? Experiencing leg pain and occasional arm discomfort starting from the third month of pregnancy could be attributed to several factors. These may include: 1. **Hormonal Changes**: Increased levels of relaxin and progesterone can lead to changes in muscle and joint stabi...
Dr. Zhang Yuzhang Reply:
Leg pain during pregnancy. As the fetus grows, around the three-month mark, the uterus begins to extend beyond the pelvic cavity into the abdominal cavity. This increases the load on the lower back, leading to compensatory biomechanics in the lower limbs, which may result in leg ...[Read More] Understanding Leg Pain During Pregnancy: Causes and Solutions
Understanding AS and Treatment Options: Questions from a Rehab Patient
I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Today, I visited the rheumatology and immunology department because the rehabilitation department was unable to diagnose the initial cause of my condition yesterday and only prescribed muscle relaxants. During today's visit, the...
Dr. Guan Zaoxiang Reply:
Dear Mr. B.B. Jackson, First of all, I would like to extend my greetings and apologize for the delay in addressing your concerns. It seems that there was an issue with the hospital's computer system and database at the beginning of March, which is why my earlier response wa...[Read More] Understanding AS and Treatment Options: Questions from a Rehab Patient
Chronic Back Pain After Childbirth and Pediatric Urinary Reflux Concerns
Low back pain ## Ureteral reflux Since giving birth, I have been experiencing chronic lower back pain, often waking up in pain in the morning. I have consulted many traditional and Western medicine practitioners, but nothing has helped. My child is now 2 years old, and I am still...
Dr. Guan Zaoxiang Reply:
Hello Ah Fang: Regarding your first question, there are many possible causes for lower back pain after childbirth. One potential reason could be that your coccyx has been impacted and is misaligned. Another major cause could be postpartum herniated discs or other conditions. I ...[Read More] Chronic Back Pain After Childbirth and Pediatric Urinary Reflux Concerns
Understanding AS Symptoms and Rehabilitation: A Student's Journey
Today I went to see the Rehabilitation Department? Hello Doctor, I truly didn't expect to receive a reply today after sending my message last night. I am the male patient with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Let me provide a more detailed account of my symptoms. I am 174 cm tal...
Dr. Guan Zaoxiang Reply:
Based on your detailed description, I believe your pain is primarily due to a herniated intervertebral disc (HIVD) causing nerve root compression at L5-S1, which typically results in pain radiating from the buttocks, down the back of the thigh, to the back of the calf, and even t...[Read More] Understanding AS Symptoms and Rehabilitation: A Student's Journey
Understanding Disc Herniation and Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Patient's Journey
Herniated disc and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) I'm sorry to hear about your discomfort. Here's the translation: I have been experiencing discomfort in my lower back for six months. Initially, it started with sudden pain on the left side of my lower back, so I went to t...
Dr. Chang Qiongwen Reply:
Hello Mr. Jackson: Based on the situation you described, I will provide a brief summary and inference. Since you have been experiencing symptoms for six months and have undergone relevant examinations, including taking immunomodulators (were they MTX or other medications?), it i...[Read More] Understanding Disc Herniation and Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Patient's Journey
Understanding Scoliosis: Treatment Options and Rehabilitation Exercises
Scoliosis Hello Dr. Cheng, A few days ago, I visited an orthopedic doctor who informed me that my spinal curvature is 16 degrees. I inquired about possible treatments, but he said that given my age and the degree of curvature, treatment is not necessary. He advised me to pay at...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, given your age (25 years) and curvature (16 degrees), you do not require spinal braces or surgical treatment. Surgical intervention to correct spinal curvature is indicated for scoliosis with a curvature greater than 40 degrees that is progres...[Read More] Understanding Scoliosis: Treatment Options and Rehabilitation Exercises
Understanding Fascia Inflammation and Back Strain After Surgery
Fasciitis and Back Strain Hello, Doctor: I underwent liver cancer resection surgery three months ago. My attending physician mentioned that due to the extensive nature of the surgery and the manipulation of the ribs, experiencing tightness in the upper body is considered normal. ...
Dr. Zheng Shunping Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, for myofascial inflammation with trigger points, the following treatments can be considered: medications, trigger point injections, postural correction, stress management, massage, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), therapeuti...[Read More] Understanding Fascia Inflammation and Back Strain After Surgery
Dr. Pan: The Charming and Humorous Rehab Specialist You Need!
I'm sorry After reading the previous Q&A, I find Dr. Pan to be truly charming and humorous! I can't help but laugh out loud: Haha! Keep up the great work, Dr. Pan!
Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
Thank you! Feel free to come back and visit anytime.[Read More] Dr. Pan: The Charming and Humorous Rehab Specialist You Need!
Supporting Recovery After Brain Injury: Tips for Family Caregivers
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) I'm sorry to hear about your father's condition. Here’s the translation of your message: "My father fell from a height while working on November 11 last year and suffered a hemorrhage in the right side of his brain. He underwent emerge...
Dr. Xu Zhenrong Reply:
Dear Huang Wen, I hope this message finds you well. Your father has sustained a brain injury and intracranial hemorrhage due to a fall from a height, and his Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score has improved from 5 to 9 (the GCS ranges from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 15, with 15 i...[Read More] Supporting Recovery After Brain Injury: Tips for Family Caregivers