Neurosurgery Q&A - Page 48

Is it appropriate to attend classes after being discharged from a head injury? Is it appropriate to attend classes after being discharged from a head injury?

Deciding on surgery for a vestibular schwannoma is challenging? I have consulted four hospitals and four neurosurgeons regarding my condition. I currently have poorly controlled diabetes and an acoustic neuroma approximately 2 cm in size, which only slightly touches the brainstem...

Seizures occurred at the time of the car accident? Will there definitely be epilepsy after a car accident if seizures occur at the time of the accident?

After a concussion, do brain cells die? Hello, doctor. Here's the situation: one night, when I sat up in bed, I bumped into the wooden support beam between the upper and lower bunk. The force and speed with which I sat up were normal, so it wasn't too light or too heavy...

Herniated disc Hello Dr. Lai, I weigh 73 kg and am 175 cm tall. Two months ago, I underwent traditional surgery for a lumbar disc herniation at the L4-L5 level and had a dynamic stabilizer implanted. The pressure on my left leg has resolved, and the incision has healed well. I ha...

Lumbar cyst? Last July, an MRI revealed a cyst in my lumbar spine. At that time, the doctor did not indicate any specific issues, only stating that it was congenital. Recently, I have been experiencing a dull ache on the left side, and since last year, I have had pain in the top ...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction can cause persistent numbness in the limbs and scalp? At the beginning of January, while working at my computer, I suddenly experienced a sharp pain in my heart, followed by numbness in my limbs. If I didn't get up and move around, I felt...

Headache one month after a car accident? About mid-December last year, I was involved in a motorcycle accident. I didn't get thrown off; I just fell down with the motorcycle while wearing a helmet. I was a passenger and managed to get up after the fall. I didn't go to t...

Intermittent sharp pain in the left posterior part of the head? I recently traveled to South Korea and experienced a frostbite sensation in my left nostril (the right nostril was unaffected). After returning, I felt a burning and nerve pain in my left nostril, which extended to t...

My father is 70 years old and experiences numbness in his right foot, but various tests have not revealed any underlying cause? Dear Doctor, My father is 70 years old and has been experiencing gradual numbness in his right foot for about two years (the left foot has not shown an...

Compression injury of the fifth lumbar vertebra. Discomfort from prolonged sitting, tightness in the knees, and susceptibility to lower back pain? Hello, Doctor. Two months ago, I sustained a compression injury to my fifth lumbar vertebra due to a sports injury. After two months ...

After the X-ray, it is uncertain whether there is a herniated disc? Two years ago, after intense exercise, I felt significant discomfort in my left lower back, making it difficult to stand for long periods. After an X-ray, the doctor advised me to undergo physical therapy for my ...

I fell while playing ball, landing on my lower back first? Hello, doctor. Recently, while playing basketball, I lost my balance while going for a rebound and fell directly onto my lower back, landing on my buttocks near the spine. I had an X-ray done the same day, and the bones w...

Elderly individuals who are on long-term anticoagulant therapy may experience a fall and sustain a head injury? Grandfather has undergone heart valve surgery and has been on anticoagulants for 20 years. He fell while working in the mountains and hit the back of his head, resultin...

Dizziness recurrence after a car accident? I was in a car accident over a month ago. When I was taken to the hospital, I had a scan done, and it appeared that my head was not injured. However, I still felt dizzy, so I went to see a doctor. I took medication for a while and then r...

Hyperhidrosis issues? I have been experiencing sweaty hands and feet since the third or fourth grade, and it has continued into high school. Regardless of the weather, I sweat excessively, and it has become increasingly severe over the past few months. My hands sweat so much that...

Does spinal surgery involving the insertion of metal implants affect walking later on? Hello doctor, I had surgery six months ago, but I wasn't involved in a car accident that affected my legs. However, I am currently experiencing instability while walking. I have also been ...

Visual sequelae Recently, a family member experienced intracranial hemorrhage due to an accident. In addition to symptoms of dizziness and headache, they also have visual discomfort in the right eye and difficulty seeing at a distance. The impact occurred at the lower right poste...

Intracranial pressure monitor Dear Doctor: After a brain tumor surgery, is it true that the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is always 3 immediately post-operation? Additionally, is it mandatory to place an intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor after the surgery?

Temporalis pain A few days ago, I accidentally hit my temple against a hard hat. After that, I experienced a headache and nausea. Although it improved after a few hours, I've been feeling pain in my temple for the past few days. Should I see a doctor, or will it heal on its ...