Understanding Numbness and Tingling in Feet and Calves: Causes and Solutions
Numbness and tingling in the soles of the feet and calves? About a week before the Lunar New Year, I started experiencing a tingling sensation in the soles of my feet and calves. It feels like a numbness, and I can sense my muscles twitching, but when I touch them, there is no ac...
Dr. Yang Shenggong Reply:
Hello Mr. Lele: Your main issue seems to be intermittent distal numbness and pain in both lower limbs. According to your description, these symptoms occur with activity. You mentioned having used Sichuan pepper, and you wonder if there is a correlation. Based on your description,...[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Tingling in Feet and Calves: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Concerns After a Fall
Lower back pain? Hello Doctor: I slipped in the bathroom last time, and since then I've been experiencing some pain in the lower back area, particularly near the spine. The pain tends to be worse when I get up after sleeping for a long time. I would like to know what this mi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it may be necessary to consider symptoms of nerve compression due to a herniated disc, which can also occur as a result of sudden injuries, such as twisting the waist suddenly, bending to lift heavy objects, or experiencing excessive force sudden...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Concerns After a Fall
Understanding Epididymitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Lifestyle Tips
Epididymitis 2 Hello, Doctor Hsu. I would like to ask a few more questions regarding epididymitis. 1. Why was I diagnosed with epididymitis when the affected area is not swollen? In fact, it seems to have shrunk. Is it possible for epididymitis to cause a reduction in size? 2...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Mr. Huang: Hello. 1. Epididymitis generally causes swelling and enlargement. 2. It can heal. 3. If the infection is not completely controlled, it is advisable to use a condom. Masturbation does not have an impact. Note: Some doctors believe that excessive erections and ejaculatio...[Read More] Understanding Epididymitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Lifestyle Tips
Understanding Pain in the Left Testicle: Causes and Treatment
left testicle I feel pain in a small area of my left testicle, specifically when I touch the lower back part.
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, you may be experiencing localized inflammation. It is advisable to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If there are any unclear aspects, feel free to ask again, and we can discuss and research further. Online responses should only be taken as a reference; if necess...[Read More] Understanding Pain in the Left Testicle: Causes and Treatment
Understanding Right Flank Pain After Hematuria: Urology or Nephrology?
Hematuria followed by right flank pain? Hello doctor, I recently went to the emergency room due to hematuria and mentioned to the doctor that I had some mild lower back pain. However, after the doctor performed percussion, there was no significant reaction, so I was prescribed me...
Dr. Chen Wenming Reply:
You should consult a urologist.[Read More] Understanding Right Flank Pain After Hematuria: Urology or Nephrology?
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Lower back pain? I've been feeling very uncomfortable in my lower back these past couple of days. I can't stand for long without feeling unbearable pain, and I have to lie down in bed and bend my body to feel some relief.
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it seems that you have lumbar spine pathology such as a herniated disc causing nerve root compression. Typically, the pain is located in the lower back and may radiate down to the legs. The risk of damage increases with greater activity levels. S...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Chronic Lower Back Pain: Seeking Answers and Effective Treatments
Lower back pain for about one year? Hello, Doctor. About six years ago, I started experiencing occasional lower back pain. Whenever it occurs, I am unable to bend or stand for long periods, but it usually resolves on its own after a few days, so I did not seek medical attention. ...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Pain radiating to the buttocks and knees should raise suspicion for a herniated disc compressing the nerve root. It is recommended to consult a neurologist or neurosurgeon for further examination and treatment.[Read More] Chronic Lower Back Pain: Seeking Answers and Effective Treatments
Understanding Sudden Lower Back Pain During Sneezing and Bending
Specific movements causing pain in the lower back? Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask a question. About a month ago, I started experiencing severe lower back pain when I sneeze or bend over, especially during sneezing, to the point where I can&#...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the first consideration should be symptoms caused by a herniated disc, which commonly include lower back pain that worsens with sneezing, coughing, or bending, and cramping pain in the back of the thigh. Generally, a physician can diagnose this c...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Lower Back Pain During Sneezing and Bending
Severe Lower Back Pain: Understanding Possible Causes and Relief
Severe pain in the lower back... Help! I can't go to the doctor by myself, it's too painful? Hello, doctor. Today I experienced a sudden, severe pain on the right side of my lower back, next to the spine, which radiates down to my groin. I'm unsure whether it'...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
I'm sorry, but this seems serious; you may need to go to the emergency room. Please do not ask questions online.[Read More] Severe Lower Back Pain: Understanding Possible Causes and Relief
Understanding Lumbar Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Specialist Guidance
Lumbar pain Around the end of October 2011, I sprained my ankle while playing basketball at noon. However, when I went to play again in the afternoon, the pain that was originally located below my spine seemed to have disappeared. But at the moment I stepped out with my right foo...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, your symptoms are more indicative of a lumbar disc herniation, where the intervertebral disc compresses one of the two nerve roots at each level. Patients typically complain of pain radiating down one leg, while simultaneous radiation to both leg...[Read More] Understanding Lumbar Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Specialist Guidance
Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Management Strategies
Lower back pain Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you about issues related to lower back pain. A month ago, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic for spinal manipulation. The practitioner asked me to lie on my side and struck my lower back once on each side. At that mo...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
A month ago, after treatment, the pain has persisted until now. If it were a muscle inflammation or strain, it shouldn't last this long unless there was no rest and repetitive movements that could exacerbate the inflammation. If that is not the case, issues with the lumbar v...[Read More] Understanding Lower Back Pain: Causes and Management Strategies
Understanding Left Buttock Pain Near the Coccyx: Nerve or Bone Issues?
Pain near the left buttock close to the coccyx? Hello, when I sleep on my side, I feel a pressure or discomfort near the left buttock close to the coccyx. I'm not sure if it's a nerve issue or a bone injury, as I haven't had any trauma. In the past, I would hear a ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, based on your description of neck pain, hand pain, hand numbness, lower back pain, leg pain, and leg numbness, the X-ray may indicate that bone spurs are compressing the nerve roots. The diagnosis of radiculopathy primarily relies on clinical examination and medical histor...[Read More] Understanding Left Buttock Pain Near the Coccyx: Nerve or Bone Issues?
Understanding Unexplained Body Pain and Numbness: A Neurology Perspective
Feeling unwell all over? In the past month, I have experienced body aches that progressed to numbness in my legs and hands. My legs feel weak and painful when standing, and I have intermittent pain or twitching throughout my body. Sometimes my wrists, near my ankles, and knees al...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Ms. Chen, the symptoms you described are most likely caused by cervical spine issues. It is recommended that you first visit a neurology clinic for a detailed neurological examination to determine the underlying cause. Additionally, it is advised not to use overly soft beddi...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Body Pain and Numbness: A Neurology Perspective
Understanding Numbness and Pain: Is It Sciatica?
Numbness in the feet while sleeping? Hello, I would like to ask if experiencing gradual numbness in the inner left thigh while lying flat or in a certain sitting position, along with occasional mild soreness in the lower back on the left side, could be symptoms of sciatica? Thank...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Amo, the symptoms you mentioned are somewhat different from typical sciatica. I recommend that you frequently change your position to avoid symptoms of nerve compression.[Read More] Understanding Numbness and Pain: Is It Sciatica?
Post-Ejaculation Dizziness and Left Lower Back Pain: Causes and Concerns
Dizziness, trembling, and significant pain in the left lower back after ejaculation? Doctor, my husband experiences dizziness after ejaculation, but he can still move normally and it’s not severe. What could be the reason for this? Additionally, he often feels soreness when press...
Dr. Lin Wenxu Reply:
I'm sorry, but you need to visit the urology clinic in person so that the physician can conduct further examinations and provide you with an accurate answer.[Read More] Post-Ejaculation Dizziness and Left Lower Back Pain: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Back Pain: Is It Related to Frequent Masturbation?
Issues related to masturbation? I used to not feel any strange sensations after masturbating, but in the past week, I've been doing it once a day, and after a few days, I've started to feel pain in my lower back. Is that kidney pain or just regular back pain? Could it b...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Hello, Western medicine does not believe that masturbation causes physical harm. Traditional Chinese medicine has different theoretical foundations. If there are any unclear points, feel free to ask again, and we can discuss and research further. Answers found online should only ...[Read More] Understanding Back Pain: Is It Related to Frequent Masturbation?
Understanding Chronic Lower Back Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Lower back pain is common? Hello, my mother has been lifting heavy objects and standing for long periods due to work for several years. During this time, she has been experiencing frequent lower back pain, sometimes to the point of weakness, especially after work, making it diffi...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Based on your description, the symptoms may be related to conditions such as herniated discs, bone spurs, vertebral dislocation or slippage, thickening or calcification of spinal ligaments, all of which can cause nerve root compression. The symptoms primarily manifest as unilater...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Lower Back Pain: Causes and Relief Strategies
Post-Running Hematuria: Should You Continue Jogging?
Hematuria after running? After running, I experience painless hematuria, but it only occurs immediately after running and returns to normal afterward. I have undergone examinations including CT scans, cystoscopy, and bladder contrast studies, all of which did not reveal any issue...
Dr. Xu Weikai Reply:
Jeffrey: Hello, I also experience hematuria after running. Are you very thin, which might prevent your body fat from effectively protecting your kidneys from the impact caused by movement? Repeated kidney movement and impact can lead to hematuria. Additionally, do you experience ...[Read More] Post-Running Hematuria: Should You Continue Jogging?
Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Sciatica Hello, doctor. In July of this year, I experienced slight lower back pain while moving feed for my aquaculture business. I went to Mackay Memorial Hospital for acupuncture and manual therapy, but after returning home, my symptoms worsened. I experienced pain and numbness...
Dr. Gao Chunde Reply:
Based on the symptoms you described, it does appear to be sciatica. However, common causes such as herniated discs, other nerve compressions, or inflammatory lesions have been ruled out. This leads us to consider some rare causes, which would require a nerve biopsy and subsequent...[Read More] Understanding Sciatica: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Chronic Lower Back Pain After Injury: Seeking Relief and Treatment Options
Having a history of back injury can lead to discomfort and pain in the lower back after prolonged standing or sitting? In my freshman year, while playing basketball, I injured my lower back because my legs were not bent properly, resulting in a sprain. At that moment, I experienc...
Dr. Lan Shengxing Reply:
Dear Zhen Sheng, many people share your concerns. You can consult with specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and rehabilitation medicine. Wishing you good luck, Lan Sheng Xing.[Read More] Chronic Lower Back Pain After Injury: Seeking Relief and Treatment Options