Hands, Rehabilitation FAQ - Page 5

Is it muscular dystrophy? Two days ago, I took my niece to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor due to irregular menstruation. During the pulse diagnosis, the doctor noticed some muscle atrophy in the area between her index finger and thumb (the thenar eminence). In a normal...

Is a tendon rupture serious? Hello, Doctor: I have been experiencing pain in both sides of my buttocks for over a year, primarily at the ischial tuberosity—sitting causes pain, while standing does not. Various examinations, including spinal MRI and pelvic MRI, have not determined...

Swollen feet and muscle pain? Hello, Dr. Chen! My grandfather and mother often take long train rides and frequently mention experiencing pain in the left side of their lower back, sometimes on the right side as well. They have poor blood circulation, which leads to swelling in th...

Shoulder and arm soreness? Hello, doctor! I often experience soreness in my shoulders and arms when lifting heavy objects. A few days ago, I went for folk therapy with a friend, but there was no noticeable effect. Can physical therapy help improve this in a short time? Thank you!

Home care patients Hello, Director Chen! My family member has been in the respiratory unit for a year, and their condition has stabilized. They recently returned home for home care, but their blood oxygen levels are unstable, fluctuating frequently. Their hands and feet often fee...

Finger joint pain Hello, doctor! My finger joints often hurt to the point that I can't straighten them, and both hands are affected. I'm not sure if it's gout or trigger finger. Can I undergo rehabilitation? Thank you!

Scapular pain Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing severe pain in my left scapula due to overuse of my hands, and I also have pain in my upper arm and elbow joint. I consulted an orthopedic doctor who mentioned a condition I don't understand, called thoracic outlet syndrom...

Occupational disease Hello Director Chen: I have been working in hair design for 17 years. My job involves standing for long periods and constantly using a hairdryer. Over time, I occasionally experience difficulty standing or lifting the hairdryer, but I have noticed that many o...

Finger numbness Hello Doctor: My father has been working in a tea plantation for a long time, and his fingers often feel numb after harvesting tea leaves, to the point where he loses sensation. He underwent surgery at the end of last year, but he is still unsure about the exact d...

Shoulder pain Hello, Director Chen! I often lift heavy objects with my hands and sometimes with my shoulders, which has resulted in shoulder pain that feels overwhelming. A friend taught me to sit on a chair and use both hands to lift myself up, raising my body above the seat, bu...

Regarding wax therapy? Hello Director Chen: After long sessions of paraffin therapy, my hand pain has been resolved. However, despite receiving shortwave therapy for my feet, I still cannot stand for long periods or walk slowly for about an hour. I apologize for the impertinence,...

Therapeutic Heat in Rehabilitation Hello, Director Chen! I have been working in transportation for a long time, and my hands have been experiencing numbness due to lifting boxes of soy sauce. Last week, I went for rehabilitation and had paraffin wax therapy, which felt good. Coul...

Rehabilitation issues? Hello Director Chen! Before starting rehabilitation, I experienced intermittent numbness and soreness in my left hand. After some neck stretching, the discomfort has significantly reduced, and I only feel occasional numbness now. I have been in rehabilitati...

How to Stimulate a Comatose Patient Hello Director Chen! My cousin has been in a coma for 10 months due to acute encephalitis. He was transferred from one major hospital to another and seems to show some responses, such as being able to grasp family members' hands. Since he ...

Cold hands and feet, muscle cramps? Hello Director Chen: My hands and feet are always cold in winter. I exercise for one to two hours every day, but there has been no improvement. Occasionally, my feet cramp at night while I sleep, which is very bothersome. What can I do to impro...

Hand cramps I have been doing manual labor with my hands for a week, and now I experience cramps in my fingers at night. Initially, it was my little finger, but recently it has been my thumb. Sometimes, I experience cramps twice at night, and after getting up, my fingers feel num...

Numbness in the hands? Hello Dr. Chen: I would like to ask you, when using both hands, my right hand exerts more effort than my left hand, especially with household chores. Why is it that my left hand often feels numb? Sometimes only my palm is numb, and other times the numbness ...

MRI Examination Report Hello, Director Pan. Recently, the doctor found that my reflexes in my hands and feet were abnormally strong, so I was scheduled for an MRI. The results came back negative, but the doctor mentioned that there might be slight compression on the C4 nerve root...

Doctor, please help me? Hello, Director Pan. In mid-August, I went for folk therapy and ended up getting injured, resulting in swelling of my jaw and a feeling of dizziness, along with difficulty focusing on near objects. Initially, I didn't think much of it, so I just visit...

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Hello, Director Chen! For the past month and a half, I have been frequently using both hands while driving and managing household chores after home reconstruction, which has led to compression of the C8 and T1 nerves by the clavicle. I am in severe pain, ...