Dr. Ding Xianwei reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 15

Pediatric head injury Doctor, my one-year-old daughter accidentally hit her head while playing yesterday afternoon. The back of her head struck the ground, and she initially just cried. However, in the evening, she started to vomit, so we rushed her to the hospital. The doctor sa...

Intervertebral Disc Protrusion Surgery Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a question. Last week, I had an X-ray and MRI at the hospital. The doctor said that I have severe intervertebral disc herniation at the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae, which is compressing the nerves. Cu...

Suspected neuropathic pain? Hello Dr. Ding: During the summer vacation, I traveled back and forth to Tainan for classes every Saturday for nine consecutive weeks, using public transportation. For the past month, whenever I sit for a long time, I experience a sharp pain in a speci...

Head injury Hello, doctor. My father accidentally hit his head against a metal plate while working and bled, but the bleeding has stopped. However, he insists on not going to the hospital for a check-up due to time constraints. Are there any specific signs or symptoms we should w...

Numbness in the hands? I was involved in a car accident last March, which resulted in injuries to my right wrist and elbow. I consulted both orthopedic and rehabilitation specialists, but my symptoms have shown limited improvement. In recent months, I have experienced numbness on...

Side effects I would like to ask a question. I previously visited an outpatient clinic and asked the doctor about my condition. The doctor mentioned that after surgery, I might experience excessive sweating in other areas of my body. When they refer to excessive sweating, does th...

Compensatory sweating after surgery for hyperhidrosis? Hello Dr. Ding, I would like to ask if there are any treatment options available for severe compensatory sweating that occurs after surgery for hyperhidrosis. Thank you!

Numbness in the hands? An 11-year-old girl has been experiencing numbness in her right hand upon waking up for several consecutive days. It is unclear if there is any correlation.

Guillain-Barré syndrome Guillain-Barré syndrome is a rare neurological disorder in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves. This condition often follows an infection and can lead to muscle weakness, numbness, and in severe cases, paralysis. Th...

Wrist vascular and nerve injury? Hello, doctor. I have a torn wrist ligament. Is it better to repair and suture it immediately or to wait two weeks before doing so? What are the differences between the two options, and how do they affect recovery?

Facial depression of unknown etiology? I have noticed a depression on my forehead over the past two years, accompanied by occasional tightness and mild pain. In cold weather, I even experience a numb sensation. Earlier this year, I visited the neurology department at Mackay Memor...

Facial sweating is profuse, like rain! Hello: I have been sweating a lot since I was young, and I tend to flush when I get nervous, but it has never been severe enough to be unbearable. However, in recent years, I have noticed that I sweat a lot just from walking a few steps. In ...

Cervical cone surgery issues? Dear Dr. Ding, I have a very contradictory question that I need your help with. Recently, I have been experiencing frequent neck pain, difficulty turning my head, and numbness and weakness in my left arm. I went to a large hospital in central Taiwan...

Whiplash injury Hello, doctor. In February, I was in a car accident. The situation was that the brakes were suddenly applied while I was sitting in the front seat, and my head hit the windshield. Fortunately, there was no bleeding or external injury, but later I started experienc...

Emergency Assistance (Forwarded by the Department of Health) My wife, Li Mi, underwent a 9 cm meningioma surgery on March 14, 2003, at Cathay General Hospital, performed by neurosurgeon Dr. Huang Jinshan. Since then, she has been unable to sleep normally and requires a combinatio...

Unexplained pain Hello doctor, recently I've been experiencing unexplained pain in my left buttock, which comes and goes. Sometimes it's mild enough that I can't sit comfortably, but at its worst, it makes walking and moving difficult due to the pain. I'm not ...

Recently started? Hello doctor, I’m not sure if my symptoms are related to sciatica. They started a few months ago, beginning with a sharp pain in my lower back that extends to my buttocks, where I also feel a sharp sensation when pressure is applied. The pain then radiates down ...

My hands are shaking~~~ Doctor, I often experience shaking in my hands when I lift objects or raise them in general. I've noticed that others do not have this issue. What could be the reason for this?

Cerebral contusion My father has been in bed for nearly four months due to a severe brain injury. He has a tracheostomy and is still undergoing suctioning. The doctors' assessments so far have not been very optimistic, as the extent of his brain injury is significant and con...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) My father has been lying in bed for almost four months due to a severe traumatic brain injury. The extent of the brain damage is significant, and the doctors currently assess that he may never be able to get out of bed. I would like to ask about his G...