Neurosurgery Q&A - Page 54

Head mass While giving a family member a head massage, I noticed a lump on their head (approximately 1.5 cm in radius and about 0.05 cm thick). Upon inquiry, they mentioned that it might be from a previous bump that hasn't gone away. Since then, they have been rubbing it in ...

Motorcycle and passenger car accident? A 56-year-old frail female motorcyclist was riding at approximately 30 mph when she collided with the left door of a vehicle traveling straight at a speed of about 30 to 40 mph. The female rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the impact...

Head injury and headache? Hello Doctor: I hit the back of my head last Monday, and since then, I have been experiencing headaches whenever I bend down or exert myself. Should I get this checked out? When I go to the hospital, should I see a neurologist or a neurosurgeon?

The back of the head was struck? I was walking with my classmates to play in the water when I slipped and fell backward, hitting the back of my head on the ground. At that moment, the back of my head hurt a lot, and it still hurts when I touch it. Should I see a doctor? Is there ...

Head issues Hello Dr. Chang, On June 9th, after having an argument with my husband, I impulsively chose to hit my head against the wall several times. I deeply regret this decision. At that moment, I only felt pain but was fully conscious. I visited a surgical clinic where the d...

Prolonged sitting for 90 minutes and resting in a prone position on the desk? Hello Doctor: A young female patient experienced prolonged lower back pain in mid-2014 and sought treatment from the rehabilitation department. Following the doctor's advice, she underwent rehabili...

Lumbar spine issues I visited the doctor in April this year due to lower back pain. The doctor took X-rays and mentioned that there was an angular deformity in the bone, possibly from an old injury. I would like to ask if bones do not heal on their own after an injury that occurr...

Hit the upper door beam of the trunk? Hello Doctor, on June 9th, which was a Thursday during the Dragon Boat Festival, I was trying to retrieve luggage from the third row of my SUV. I forcefully kicked the door to get in and ended up hitting my head against the upper frame of the...

Cranial protrusion Hello, my child is over one year old and bumped his head, resulting in a bump on the top of his head. At that time, he did not cry, fuss, or vomit. I consulted a doctor who advised to just observe him. Now he is almost four years old and occasionally complains ...

Coma caused by a car accident? On the evening of June 2nd, my boyfriend was crossing the street when he was suddenly hit by a car that ran a red light. That night, he was taken to Wan Fang Hospital for brain surgery to remove a blood clot. The main impact was on the upper left si...

Inquire about issues related to brain injury? Hello Doctor: Six days ago, I was involved in a car accident on my way to work and was sent to the hospital with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8. A CT scan revealed intracranial hemorrhage, and while my intracranial pressure is ...

Treatment for postoperative complications following brain tumor surgery? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my mother, who is 60 years old. She has experienced memory and judgment decline and was diagnosed with a 6 cm benign brain tumor in the left hemisphere. After surgery,...

Herniated disc In 2014, I experienced pain in my lower back, buttocks, and the outer side of my thighs. An MRI revealed degeneration of the intervertebral discs at the L3-L4 levels, which was likely the cause. The doctor recommended physical therapy, but in January 2016, my sympt...

Herniated disc In April 2015, an MRI indicated an L4-L5 disc herniation, with the L5 protrusion being approximately 2:1, significantly compressing the nerve. This has caused pain in the outer side of my left thigh and the outer side of my calf. At that time, the doctor suggested ...

Neck sprain? Hello Doctor, I apologize for bothering you again. I am the person who asked the question 106295. 1. In your response, you mentioned that if there is improvement, there is no need to seek medical attention. Currently, my situation is that I experience slight pain a...

Some issues regarding home care for mild concussions? I went to the hospital for a CT scan, and there were no blood clots or anything. However, after taking care of myself at home for two days, I still feel dizzy and nauseous. Is this normal? How long is this likely to last?

Lumbar pain Hello Dr. Lai, I have a job that requires long hours of sitting. After two months of work, I began experiencing pain in my lumbar spine, and it has been over four months now. Since the onset of the pain, I have been undergoing rehabilitation treatment (electrotherapy,...

Concussion discomfort Hello Doctor: A few days ago, I was playing basketball and due to the rain, the ground was slippery. I hit my head around 6:30 PM. I applied ice continuously until midnight, but there was no improvement. I experienced some dizziness and a feeling of nausea. ...

Spinal fusion surgery for spondylolisthesis? Hello Dr. Chang, I was recently diagnosed with spondylolisthesis at the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae and need to undergo fusion surgery. Currently, I am experiencing significant pain in my left sciatic region, and after sitting fo...

Fell with my head facing the ground while working? My boyfriend fell while working, landing headfirst. He was taken to the hospital on Friday for a CT scan, and the doctor said he only has a skull fracture with no signs of bleeding. However, he has been in a constant state of dro...