Neurosurgery Q&A - Page 52

Inquire about the sequelae after cerebral aneurysm surgery? Hello, my father underwent surgery on January 30, 2016, for a left-sided cerebral aneurysm measuring 1.5 cm, during which five clips were applied. Postoperatively, he developed right-sided hemiparesis and damage to the a...

Head issues Hello, I would like to ask about my father, who previously underwent radiation therapy and chemotherapy due to nasopharyngeal cancer. It has been nearly three years since he completed his treatment, and during the follow-up period, a brain CT scan revealed that some b...

Head issues Hello Dr. Chang, my girlfriend's father fell from upstairs on September 16 and hit his head. A CT scan showed a hematoma in the right posterior part of the brain. The doctor said there is no ongoing bleeding and that surgery is not necessary, as it will absorb on...

Right posterior headache? Hello Dr. Chang: Since last night before bed, I've been experiencing sharp pain in the area of my right posterior brain near the top of my head. The pain occurs approximately every five to ten minutes. In addition to spontaneous sharp pain, I also f...

Discomfort due to thigh compression? Hello Doctor: I experience discomfort in the back of my left thigh while sitting in a chair, but my right leg is fine. However, if I sit like a soldier, only using one-third of the chair (with only my buttocks on the chair and my thighs not in...

Sciatica Hello Doctor: I have had poor posture and a tendency to slouch since childhood. Due to the heavy academic pressure in junior high and high school, I often had to sit for long periods, and my poor sitting posture has gradually led to pain in both sides of my buttocks, whi...

Hydrocephalus Surgery Dear Doctor, my mother had a minor car accident that resulted in a mild intracranial hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage. After the blood was absorbed, she continued to experience headaches, dizziness, eye fatigue, and some blurriness when looking upward ...

Shoulder pain? On the morning of September 7th, I fell down the stairs, landing on my back. I can't remember if I hit my head, but I only noticed that I had difficulty lifting my neck while taking a shower that evening. The next morning, I found it hard to get out of bed; I ...

Numbness in the legs after a cesarean section? Hello: I had a cesarean section on July 23, but since the surgery, I have been experiencing numbness in my left thigh and severe pain at night. It has been almost two months, and I still feel numbness. What should I do about this? Th...

Two weeks ago, the child was hit by a ball during soccer class, and two weeks later, they developed a high fever for four days without any known cause? A seven-year-old child accidentally got hit by a soccer ball during a class on the morning of August 13th and fell to the ground...

Headache Hello, Doctor. I am currently a second-year student in the evening program and work as an administrative assistant during the day, where I use a computer. Recently, I have been experiencing some mild headaches, which I initially didn't think much of. However, I have...

Concerns Following a Concussion Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my aunt who is in her 80s. She fell and slightly hit her head at the beginning of July, but after a hospital examination, it was determined that there was no concussion. However, recently her behavior has bee...

Medulloblastoma Stage IV My sister was being treated for a brain tumor at the hospital. After a biopsy, she underwent an emergency surgery for hydrocephalus drainage, and the biopsy revealed a fourth-stage medulloblastoma. The doctors said it was a curable brain tumor, so we held...

Neurofibroma I am very fortunate that the neurofibroma has not developed on my face. Two years ago, my doctor arranged for an MRI, and the result was described as a "Christmas tree." Since then, I haven't paid much attention to this issue due to work. I have heard ...

Arachnoid cyst Hello! I have a 4 cm arachnoid cyst in my brain. I would like to know if it will disappear on its own. Thank you!

Hit in the forehead by a small stone? Three days ago, I was hit on the right side of my forehead near the hairline by a small stone that fell from above. However, there has been no swelling or bruising, and no bleeding in the past few days. Currently, I only feel a heaviness in t...

About Pituitary Tumors Hello: I have gained 7 to 8 kilograms this year, which is very distressing! I don't eat particularly much; compared to my colleagues and family, I already eat the least. Despite exercising and not drinking sugary beverages, I still experience unexplain...

Post-Concussion Syndrome Hello Doctor: I was involved in a motorcycle accident where I sustained a head impact. I was wearing a helmet, and there were no external injuries to my head, nor did I lose consciousness. Upon examination at the hospital, there were no signs of a concuss...

Head issues A few days ago, I was hit on the left side of my head by a gun while practicing with the drill team at school. After applying ice, I felt a bit dizzy but continued practicing. By the afternoon, the dizziness worsened, and I felt slightly nauseous but couldn't vom...

Head injury Experiencing tingling in both feet and occasional tightness in the back can be attributed to several factors. Possible causes include nerve compression, poor circulation, or musculoskeletal issues. Conditions such as sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, or even anxiety ca...