Neurosurgery Q&A - Page 29

Returning to Taiwan by plane? I would like to inquire about a patient who experienced an acute intracerebral hemorrhage abroad. Currently, the patient has no sensation in the left hand, and the left leg has progressed from no sensation to slight awareness. Since the incident, the...

Pain upon palpation of the muscles surrounding the mandible? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about a pain I experience near the muscles around my lower jaw on both sides, which feels like a bruise when pressed. (There is no pain when I open my mouth, only when I apply pressure...

Do I need surgery to replace my cervical intervertebral disc due to a herniated disc? Hello Doctor, I am a patient with hypotonic cerebral palsy. Last March, I suffered a fall that resulted in herniated discs at cervical levels 4 to 6. Initially, I experienced increased difficult...

Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea after brain surgery? Hello Doctor: After a year following brain surgery due to a car accident, I am experiencing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage from my nose. Will the surgical site heal completely? Is there a possibility of recurrence in the futu...

Can I go to the hospital for a diagnosis certificate after a head injury? I'm sorry, I would like to ask Dr. Chang. My mother was in a car accident last November, where she hit her head and lost consciousness. At that time, her Glasgow Coma Scale score was 8, indicating seve...

Numbness around the toes of the right foot? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, I accidentally kicked a door with my right foot while walking. At that moment, I experienced significant pain in my toe. The next morning, I noticed that my right toe and the surrounding area began to feel ...

Hit by a falling branch? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, while I was walking and waiting for the traffic light, I was hit on the forehead by a falling branch. At the time, my forehead was red and swollen, but I didn't have any other issues. After sleeping for a night, I feel mostl...

Post-operative nerve pain from the groin to the right leg, resulting in inability to walk? Hello Doctor: I am currently 49 years old. On August 21, 2020, I underwent surgery at a hospital in Taoyuan. The surgical procedures included: lumbar interbody fusion with posterior fusion ...

Postoperative Issues After Spinal Spondylolisthesis Surgery Three years ago, I underwent surgery on my lumbar spine at the L4-L5 levels. Currently, I need to wear compression stockings for support in order to walk. I also frequently experience urinary incontinence and require med...

Severe coronary artery obstruction affecting the brain: Can it be improved through neurosurgical intervention? Hello doctor, my grandfather has severe blockage in all three major arteries and is currently managing his condition with medication. He often feels a bit sluggish in th...

Cervical spine pain Hello, doctor. I've been experiencing significant pain at a specific point near my seventh cervical vertebra for the past couple of days. I would like to ask what might be the cause (could it be due to posture, etc.)? Do I need to seek medical attention? ...

Mother hit her head? Hello Doctor: My mother (52 years old) accidentally bumped her head against the edge of the range hood in the kitchen this morning (the edge is not sharp). She felt pain at the moment (which lasted for about one to two minutes) but there was no external injur...

Sciatic nerve injury I would like to inquire about a situation where, in July, I suffered a stab wound to the sciatic nerve, resulting in numbness in the sole of my foot, inability to move my toes normally, and weakness in my calf and thigh muscles, which are beginning to atrophy...

Hit on the back of the head? 1. On September 24th at midnight, I was struck on the right occipital region by an umbrella pole. At the moment of impact, I was conscious and felt pain, and I experienced slight dizziness. There is mild redness on the surface of the right occipital a...

The right occipital region was hit? 1. Sorry, Dr. Chang, it's me again. How long after a head injury does delayed intracranial hemorrhage typically occur, and how long should we observe to confirm that it is not present? 2. What magnitude of impact force can cause delayed ...

Herniated disc and a cyst located at the sacral S2 level? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing deep pain in my right buttock and halfway down my thigh, especially when I go from slouching to standing up straight. Physical therapy doesn't seem to have much effect, and this ...

Head injury with pain lasting for several days after hitting a wall? Hello Doctor: Last Wednesday, I accidentally bumped into a corner of the wall at home. At the time, there was no bleeding, but a large bump formed, and it has been throbbing and painful for almost a week now. I ...

Dizziness and nausea? 1. How can one distinguish projectile vomiting? 2. Is arteriovenous malformation of the brain a rare disease? 3. What is the probability of developing a brain arteriovenous malformation? 4. What is the cost of a brain MRI? 5. If someone has a brain a...

Hydrocephalus Consultation My mother, who is 50 years old, has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus. One hospital suggested performing a lumbar puncture to drain fluid first, followed by a shunt placement, arguing that the pathway from the brain to the lumbar spine is obstructed, ma...

About Multiple Sclerosis? Hello, Doctor. A couple of months ago, I was worried about having Sjögren's syndrome due to dry mouth and dry throat, and after a few days of finger and toe pain, I became even more anxious and consulted a rheumatologist. The result was that everyth...