Neurosurgery Q&A - Page 57

After being struck by someone, I fell to the ground with my head hitting the surface? Hello doctor, on Friday, while I was running to the school store to buy dinner, a boy suddenly rushed out from a group of school buses and collided with me as he was heading towards the basketba...

Herniated disc with left buttock pain? Hello, Doctor. I have a herniated disc, and due to prolonged sitting and standing, my left calf becomes numb and my left hip feels very uncomfortable. After walking for less than ten minutes, the pain in my left hip becomes so intense that I...

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello, Dr. Chang. I am currently experiencing an issue with my right thumb; specifically, I am unable to bend or move the first joint properly. For example, I cannot write normally or perform delicate tasks. Cou...

Back pain I have been experiencing severe pain in the upper left part of my back (about five centimeters below the shoulder) for the past couple of days. It hurts a little when I breathe, and the pain intensifies with movement. Even lying flat or on my side is extremely painful, ...

Spinal surgery Hello: Last month, my aunt was hospitalized for spinal surgery. I found it strange that the regular IV line couldn't be used and that a central catheter had to be specifically installed, as the doctor mentioned.

Ruptured cerebral aneurysm I would like to ask about my mother. On October 20, 2016, she fell into a coma due to a ruptured cerebral artery, with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 at that time. After surgery and the placement of a drainage tube, she was discharged in January and ha...

Sciatica? Piriformis syndrome? Hello Doctor, during this time, I have been experiencing tightness and pain in my right leg, extending from the inner thigh down to the back of the calf. The discomfort is particularly noticeable when bending and straightening my leg. I have consult...

It has been six days since I hit my head, and it still hurts? On the morning of April 6th, I bumped my head (hit it against the refrigerator, quite hard). At the moment, there was some swelling, and in the afternoon, I felt dizzy and nauseous (but did not vomit). After work at 6 ...

Postoperative care after meningioma surgery? Hello, a 60-year-old relative has a 6 cm brain tumor in the ventricles. Due to a decline in judgment and memory, it was discovered through examination. The tumor was surgically removed and found to be benign. The patient was able to op...

Brachial plexus Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, after undergoing arm nerve repair surgery, which has a greater impact, smoking or alcohol?

Back and lower back pain? The pain is generally located in the area of the kidneys in the lower back, and it hurts when pressed. When the pain is severe, changing positions can cause cramping-like pain. Usually, the pain only occurs with pressure and has persisted for about five ...

After cervical spine surgery, experiencing numbness in the hand can be considered a normal occurrence? Hello, my wife is 40 years old. She recently went to the hospital due to numbness in her left arm, and an MRI revealed that she has herniated discs at the C5/C6 and C6/C7 levels...

Lower back pain with buttock soreness? Hello, doctor! A few months ago, while lifting heavy objects, I suspect I may have strained my lower back (I heard a popping sound at that moment). Although I did not experience any obvious pain symptoms afterward, I have been feeling sorene...

After the insertion of a support frame at L5 and S1, the patient is unable to sit or walk? Hello, doctor. My mother underwent a spinal fusion surgery between L3 and L5 two years ago. After the surgery, she still felt numbness and soreness in her left leg while walking, and she wa...

Six months post lumbar disc herniation surgery? Last year on October 27, I underwent surgery for an L5-S1 disc replacement with two cages. It's been about six months now, and I experience soreness and discomfort after about four to six hours of activity (standing, sitting, w...

Waking up with lower back pain during sleep? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing lower back pain that wakes me up at night for the past month. I have already consulted with the orthopedic department at Hsinchu Mackay, the neurosurgery department at Taoyuan Chang Gung, the rheu...

Head injury Hello, doctor. Last Saturday, I was walking while using my phone and didn't watch where I was going, which caused my face and head to hit a metal gate hard. At the time, I had bruising on my head and nose and applied ice immediately. However, since that day, I&#x...

The back of the head hit the wall after sleeping? Hello Doctor, I accidentally hit the back of my head while lying down to sleep the night before last. At that moment, I experienced a strong, brief stomach pain, but no other symptoms. The next morning, I woke up with severe, inte...

My father has intracranial hemorrhage due to a car accident? Hello, doctor. My father was in a car accident and suffered from intracranial hemorrhage. Throughout the process, he remained relatively conscious and did not require surgery. The doctor advised that the blood would be ...

There is a hard lump on the back of the head? There is a hard lump at the back of the head, and when standing up suddenly, there is facial drooping and falling, but it returns to normal after a while. It is feared that a tumor may be pressing on the cerebellum.