Dr. Ding Xianwei reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 4

Head injury with concussion? Hello Dr. Ding: My nephew was involved in a rear-end collision while driving without maintaining a safe distance. After police intervention, neither party required medical attention at the scene. About 6 to 7 days later, the other party called to repo...

Discomfort in the back nerves? Hello: Recently, I've been experiencing tightness and numbness in my lower left back when I touch it. It gets even tighter and more numb when I sit in a lower chair or exert pressure on my back. I previously consulted an orthopedic specialist w...

Post-concussion syndrome Hello Dr. Ding, I had an accident six days ago while riding my motorcycle too fast and fell. I was wearing a helmet, but I am unsure what my head hit, and I lost consciousness for about ten minutes. Over the past week, my bodily injuries have gradually ...

Pneumothorax causing cerebral hypoxia? Hello, my father underwent a colon tumor resection two days ago. After the anesthesia was administered, during the pressure-assisted ventilation, a pneumothorax was discovered, leading to 30 minutes of cerebral hypoxia. Although he is curren...

Head trauma Hello, I apologize for sending another message as the previous one was not completed. A few days ago, I had an accident while riding my motorcycle on a slippery road and hit my head. I was going at a relatively high speed but was wearing a helmet, so there were no ext...

Experiencing involuntary leg movements during sleep? Hello, doctor: I have been experiencing involuntary leg movements while sleeping for the past week. Sometimes, it even affects my ability to fall asleep and causes feelings of tension and spasms. What could be the reason for th...

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome My dad has a sensation from his right arm to his back, as if a rope is tightly bound. Initially, the doctor mentioned degeneration in the neck and suggested a cervical disc replacement, but there was no improvement. Later, an MRI revealed that the right s...

Post-traumatic sequelae of head injury Hello, I was hit on the side of my head, just above my right ear, by a baseball three days ago. After the impact, I experienced swelling and pain, but no other symptoms for the first few days. However, since last night, I have been feeling d...

Frequent headaches often occur due to being overly busy at work and carelessly bumping the head? Hello Dr. Ding: I work at a dental clinic, and since we have a high volume of patients every day, I often don't pay attention to how close the medical equipment is to my head whe...

Persistent dizziness Recently, I have been experiencing increasingly noticeable dizziness, especially when bending down or turning my head. Eight years ago, I was hit on the head by a chair, but at that time, I did not have any symptoms of dizziness or vomiting. Now, however, I a...

Pain in the left scapula accompanied by hand numbness? Hello doctor, I started experiencing back pain six months ago. Since I have a sedentary job, I began exercising and stretching to improve the situation. However, over two months ago, I started to feel numbness, tingling, and ...

Leg twitching? Hello Dr. Ding, I often experience twitching in my right little toe while sleeping. Sometimes the twitching is severe, and I feel it extending to my lower back. Occasionally, I also feel discomfort in my head. This has been happening for about 5 to 6 years, and it ...

Concussion. Cervical spine calcification? A week ago, I was hit on the head by a striped object. The next day, I experienced dizziness, headaches, slight stiffness on the left side of my face, nausea (twice), and neck and shoulder pain. By the third day, I only had mild headaches...

Hello, how can I assist you? If there are growths in the brain, such as tumors, lesions, cysts, or conditions like hydrocephalus, are they all considered brain tumors, or do they have other names?

What about brain tumors? If there are growths, nerves, or cysts in the brain, are they all considered brain tumors?

Herniated disc Hello Doctor: My husband felt a strain in his lower back while lifting heavy objects in March, and since then he has experienced mild pain on the right side of his sacrum and the upper edge of his hip bone. About 2-3 weeks ago, the pain intensified into severe stab...

Bone spur surgery Hello doctor, my question is whether there is a distinction between self-pay and National Health Insurance coverage for bone spur surgery? I understand that the waiting time for National Health Insurance coverage is about three weeks. If I choose self-pay, can I...

Treatment methods for herniated discs? I would like to inquire about the authenticity of the German PT-C fiber ring repair therapy. I came across it online by chance, but there is limited information available. It claims to address the root cause of issues, but I am unsure if thi...

Is there a necessity for a non-contrast CT scan of the brain? Hello Dr. Ding, My brother weighs about 100 kilograms and fell off his bike on a rainy, slippery road. He has a head injury with an external wound measuring approximately 7 to 10 centimeters. When bystanders brought h...

Persistent dizziness and headache? Dear Doctor, I previously wrote to you regarding my condition, and since there has been no improvement, I would like to consult you again. On May 18, I accidentally bumped into a horizontal bar while walking, which led to dizziness and headache...