Dr. Ding Xianwei reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 10

Hemorrhagic stroke Dear Dr. Ding, My mother suffered a hemorrhagic stroke on February 14. At the nursing station, I saw my father signing the physician's critical condition notice. My father mentioned that she was still asking him for tissue when she arrived at the hospital...

Neck pain I have been experiencing neck pain for a while, primarily on both sides of my neck. The discomfort is not very intense, but there is a sensation of fullness or swelling (although there is no actual swelling). Sometimes, it pulsates in sync with my heartbeat. I previousl...

The back of the head struck the floor? Two days ago, while playing basketball, I was tripped during a layup and hit the back of my head on the floor. The impact wasn't too severe, as my lower body helped to support me. However, I started to experience a slight headache, a mi...

Cervical spondylosis In the treatment of cervical spondylosis with vertebral artery involvement, neurosurgical approaches may include decompression surgery or fusion procedures. The effectiveness of these treatments can vary based on the severity of the condition and the specific...

Drug allergy I previously visited a neurosurgeon, and the examination results indicated some curvature in the fifth cervical vertebra. I was prescribed the following medications: (1) Alinamin F 50mg (2) Euclidan 50mg (3) Tegretol 200mg. After taking them for a few days, I started...

Right-sided subdural hematoma? Hello Dr. Ding, My son, who is over 4 months old, underwent emergency surgery on October 27 due to a right-sided subdural hematoma. He was discharged on November 6 and is already able to wash his hair. While he was in the intensive care unit, he ex...

Sequelae of intracranial hemorrhage? My father, who is 60 years old, suffered a fall from a height half a month ago, resulting in intracranial hemorrhage (left hemisphere). He is recovering well and is currently being cared for at home by my mother. However, his personality has c...

Compression of the nerves at the levels of the 2nd to 3rd vertebrae? I have compression of the nerves at the C2-C3 vertebrae! Previously, I experienced pain in my lower body and right leg, but now my right leg is weak and my left leg has cramping pain. Is surgery absolutely neces...

excuse me? How can a doctor treat sciatica? Besides surgery, are there other methods? Otherwise, I won't be able to work for a while and support my family.

Pain in the fingertip? During the autumn and winter seasons, the fingertips of my left hand intermittently experience sensations of coldness, burning, tingling, and pain. Even a slight touch can cause intense discomfort.

Tremors in the hands? I often experience tremors in both of my hands, especially in my fingers, when I'm at rest. I went to a large hospital to check my thyroid, and the results were normal. The doctor mentioned it might be due to my constitution. This condition is very trou...

Intracerebral hemorrhage I experienced dizziness for a week, and then suddenly lost peripheral vision. I went to the hospital for a CT scan, MRI, and angiography, which indicated an arteriovenous malformation and bleeding (suboccipital hemorrhage). The doctor recommended surgery,...

Wide joints of the thigh and hip? I have been experiencing soreness in the wide joint area of my thigh and buttocks. Initially, it started when I was preparing luggage for an overseas trip and lifted a heavy suitcase, resulting in a back strain that was very painful. I later rece...

Piriformis syndrome is a condition characterized by pain in the Hello, Doctor: I have pain in my hip and cannot sit, especially at the ischial tuberosity, which hurts more when sitting. I have been diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome and Myofascial Pain. I initially started physic...

Lower back pain Three months ago, I started experiencing pain in the lower half of my back due to starting a new job. After about a month and a half of working, I went to see an orthopedic doctor. They took X-rays and said there were no issues with the bones, concluding that it w...

Lumbar disc herniation (L2, L4) has been surgically treated due to nerve compression. If a recurrence occurs requiring another surgery, what are the potential postoperative complications, and is the risk of a second surgery high? Thank you! I am a 34-year-old female who has under...

Cerebellar hemorrhage has gradually improved, but there are occurrences of mild hallucinations? Hello Doctor: My mother experienced cerebellar hemorrhage and brainstem hemorrhage on July 25 (I have previously asked about this). She is gradually improving now (although she still h...

The recurrence rate of spinal injuries from car accidents? Hello, Dr. Ding. Three years ago, I had spinal surgery due to an injury from a car accident. Now, I only experience leg soreness when I exert myself too much, but it improves with rehabilitation. Should I avoid excessive ...

Can I dye my hair if I have a tumor on my head? Doctor: Hello! I was diagnosed with a tumor on my scalp over 10 years ago, but the doctor said it could be removed or left alone for now. Can I dye my hair? (Because I have more gray hair, and the mix of black and gray looks odd.) W...

Cerebellar and brainstem hemorrhage Hello Doctor: My mother, who requires dialysis three times a week, was admitted to the intensive care unit at Xindian Gengxin Hospital on July 25 due to near-fainting. She was diagnosed with a small amount of bleeding in the cerebellum and brai...