Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah-Ming, You mentioned that "your back, waist, and hips feel hot and painful, and your legs feel tingling and numb while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc leading to localized inflammato...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist?
Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello doctor, back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I have been feeling a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs have been experiencing tingling and numbness when I walk. I had an X-ray done, and the do...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Amin, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause is a herniated disc, which can lead to lo...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Doctor, please help me? Hello, doctor. Back in August, I strained my lower back and hips while exercising. I felt a warm, painful sensation in my lower back and hips, and my legs would tingle and feel numb when walking. I had an X-ray done, and the doctor said there was damage to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ah Ming, You mentioned experiencing "heat and pain in your back, waist, and hips, along with tingling and numbness in your legs while walking." Your symptoms may suggest possible sciatic nerve compression. A common cause of this is a herniated disc, which can...[Read More] Understanding Back and Hip Pain: When to See a Neurologist or Orthopedist
Link Between Candida Infection and Chronic Prostatitis: What You Need to Know
What is the relationship between Candida albicans and chronic prostatitis in terms of antibiotics? 1. At the beginning of September, three days after having sexual intercourse with my wife, I experienced pain at the urethral opening during urination, redness and itching of the gl...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Your symptoms seem to indicate chronic prostatitis. However, chronic, non-bacterial prostatitis is inherently difficult to treat and diagnose. The use of antibiotics is almost always recommended. Please discuss this with your physician during your follow-up visit. Addition...[Read More] Link Between Candida Infection and Chronic Prostatitis: What You Need to Know
Understanding Groin Pain and Penile Swelling: Causes and Solutions
Groin tenderness and penile swelling? Starting from December 25, I noticed pain when pressing on the left groin area, and then I observed redness and swelling of the penis. By December 26, the condition remained the same, but the swelling of the penis became more pronounced. What...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
It is recommended that you seek medical attention and receive treatment as soon as possible.[Read More] Understanding Groin Pain and Penile Swelling: Causes and Solutions
Is It Safe to Have Sex with a Wound? Understanding Risks and Precautions
Having intercourse with an open wound? A few days ago, I had a pimple on my buttocks. I squeezed it, and although there was a wound, it didn't bleed. Later, I had unprotected sex with someone else. What is the risk of contracting HIV?
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
High[Read More] Is It Safe to Have Sex with a Wound? Understanding Risks and Precautions
Post-Stroke Numbness and Tingling: Causes and Treatment Options
After recovering from a stroke, there may be a tingling or numb sensation on one side of the body? Hello, Dr. Jiang! My father is 72 years old and had a stroke six months ago. After lying in the hospital for two weeks, he was able to walk slowly with support, and two months later...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Uber, You mentioned that your father has been experiencing a persistent tingling sensation on one side of his body (including his hand and foot), accompanied by a warm feeling and dulled temperature perception, which has intensified in recent days. These symptoms may su...[Read More] Post-Stroke Numbness and Tingling: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Penile Rotation: Causes and Treatment Options
Counterclockwise rotation of the penis and glans? Hello, doctor. Two years ago, I finally managed to retract my foreskin. Initially, there were no issues, but I have one problem: occasionally, the foreskin retracts on its own due to sensitivity and gets stuck at the coronal sulcu...
Dr. Sun Hongshun Reply:
Hello Mr. Li: Based on what you described, it is possible that you have penile curvature, which could also be caused by phimosis. Masturbation and the varying lengths of the foreskin are theoretically unrelated unless there is "recurrent inflammation." Additionally, you...[Read More] Understanding Penile Rotation: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
The tingling sensation in the soles of the feet becomes more pronounced the longer I walk? Occasionally, there is numbness in the soles of my feet, especially after walking for more than 20 minutes, where the numbness becomes more pronounced and can extend to halfway up my calves...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Lin, You mentioned that "the numbness in the soles of your feet becomes more pronounced, and it extends to half of your calves, improving only after resting for a while, but there is still a slight numbness in your feet." Your symptoms may suggest possible sc...[Read More] Understanding Foot Numbness: Causes and Solutions for Walking Discomfort
Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Causes and Solutions
Involuntary muscle twitching? Hello doctor, I am currently 26 years old. In the past few months, I have been experiencing shoulder and neck twitching just as I am about to fall asleep at night. This often causes me to wake up suddenly, and it happens multiple times throughout the...
Dr. Wu Mukhan Reply:
Hello, your description may be indicative of myoclonus, which can occur in some individuals upon falling asleep and is usually a normal physiological phenomenon. However, if the frequency of these episodes is high and affects your sleep or daily life, it is advisable to consult a...[Read More] Understanding Involuntary Muscle Twitches: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Sexual dysfunction In the past, I sometimes maintained an erection without ejaculation for a long period (10 to 20 minutes). One day, I experienced significant soreness at the base of the penis. Later, I noticed abnormal engorgement of the penis. After some time, my morning erect...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
In medicine, an erection lasting twenty minutes rarely causes issues; however, prolonged abnormal erections can indeed lead to erectile dysfunction.[Read More] Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
Understanding HPV: Common Questions and Concerns About Infection
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Hello, Doctor: Recently, I noticed a fleshy growth near my anus while showering. Around the end of November, I visited a colorectal clinic, and after a digital examination, the physician initially diagnosed it as an HPV virus infection. At that time, I ...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding HPV: Common Questions and Concerns About Infection
Understanding Recurring Urethral Inflammation: Causes and Solutions
Recurrent inflammation Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing urethritis since July, but it's strange because only the urethral opening hurts. I have had urine tests done at both a clinic and a hospital, and the results were normal. The pain is not constant; it occurs interm...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
In medicine, urethritis is often associated with sexually transmitted infections, and further examination is recommended. Additionally, the causes of urethral pain should also consider ureteral stones, cystitis, and chronic prostatitis.[Read More] Understanding Recurring Urethral Inflammation: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: A Case Study
Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. Jiang, I would like to inquire about my mother's medical condition. Here is a detailed description: In February and March of last year (2022), my mother suddenly experienced rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, cold hands, and shaking. She we...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Kris, The treatment for hypertension is usually multifaceted. If there is a tendency for sympathetic nervous system overactivity, a beta-blocker may be added. If a single antihypertensive medication is insufficient to control blood pressure, a combination therapy (such ...[Read More] Understanding Autonomic Nervous System Disorders: A Case Study
Understanding Ejaculation Issues: Causes and Solutions for Young Men
Ejaculatory dysfunction? Hello doctor, I am currently only 20 years old, but I have noticed that during ejaculation, the semen flows out rather than being expelled, and the amount is also less compared to others. I ejaculate about every two to three days, and it flows out. If I h...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
If ejaculation is not accompanied by discomfort or pain, treatment is generally not necessary. Scoliosis, if it does not compress the nerves, typically will not have an impact; however, further evaluation by an orthopedic specialist can be considered to assess the condition of th...[Read More] Understanding Ejaculation Issues: Causes and Solutions for Young Men
Understanding Elevated PSA Levels: Impact of Illness and Medications
Elevated PSA levels? Last year, my PSA level was 2.88. A week before my check-up this year, I had a severe cold and visited the hospital three times. My main symptoms were a runny nose, fever, and cough. After the third visit to the doctor, about four days later, I went for my ro...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
PSA is primarily used for the diagnosis of prostate cancer, and common causes of elevated levels include benign prostatic hyperplasia, acute infection, or chronic inflammation. If acute infection is ruled out, a biopsy may be considered to exclude prostate cancer. The likelihood ...[Read More] Understanding Elevated PSA Levels: Impact of Illness and Medications
Understanding Ejaculation Issues: Causes and Solutions for Young Men
Ejaculatory dysfunction? Hello doctor, I am currently only 20 years old, but I have noticed that during ejaculation, the semen flows out rather than being expelled, and the amount seems to be less compared to others. I ejaculate about every two to three days, and it always flows ...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
If ejaculation is not accompanied by discomfort, treatment is generally not necessary. Scoliosis, if it does not compress nerves, will generally not have an impact.[Read More] Understanding Ejaculation Issues: Causes and Solutions for Young Men
Understanding Simultaneous Ejaculation and Urination: Causes and Solutions
Simultaneous ejaculation and urination? Hello, Doctor. I am a fourth-year student preparing for my graduate school entrance exam in February next year. I have a very high sex drive, typically engaging in sexual activity once a day, and sometimes more than twice. I started self-pl...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to seek medical attention, currently reduce DIY activities, and engage in exercise. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Simultaneous Ejaculation and Urination: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Lack of Pleasure During Masturbation: Causes and Solutions
Lack of pleasure during masturbation? It sounds like you are experiencing variations in sexual arousal and pleasure during masturbation, which can happen for various reasons. If you are able to achieve normal erections and ejaculation but sometimes lack pleasure, it may be relate...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Generally, if it has been a while, please seek medical attention. If it just happened, please take a few days off. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Lack of Pleasure During Masturbation: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Ejaculation Issues: Causes and Solutions for Young Men
Ejaculatory dysfunction? Hello doctor, I am currently only 20 years old, but I have noticed that during ejaculation, the semen flows out rather than being expelled, and the volume seems to be less compared to others. I ejaculate approximately every two to three days, and it alway...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
If ejaculation is not accompanied by discomfort, treatment is generally not necessary. Scoliosis, in the absence of nerve compression, typically does not have an impact.[Read More] Understanding Ejaculation Issues: Causes and Solutions for Young Men