Dr. Ding Xianwei reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 9

Slipped and hit the back of the head? Hello, my husband slipped on a thin layer of ice on an asphalt road and fell, hitting the back of his head hard against the ground. I immediately called out to him, but he did not respond at all. I saw him lying on the ground with his eyes wi...

How long does it take from the time a question is asked until the physician responds? Dr. Ding, is it appropriate to use an Ommaya CSF Reservoir or a Medtronic CSF-Ventricular Reservoir for drainage and pressure relief in cases of intracranial hemorrhage? Additionally, how long d...

Facial blushing surgery? Hello Doctor: I previously asked about the issue of blushing, and many times I haven't received a definitive answer from doctors. I would like to know if the treatment for blushing relies solely on psychological therapy, or if there are surgical opti...

Subdural hematoma Dear Dr. Ding, My father is 54 years old. On December 13, he fell from a 2-foot high ladder, landing on his left side. He was conscious during the fall and attempted to speak but was unable to. He even tried to get up. When the ambulance arrived, the paramedics...

Intracranial noise Hello, could you please tell me what diseases might cause intracranial noises in my head? PS: It's not auditory hallucinations and there are no ENT-related issues. Thank you for your clarification!

Pituitary tumor Does dyeing and perming hair affect pituitary tumors? A pituitary tumor that was 0.2 cm and secreting prolactin 3-4 years ago has not been treated for almost a year; could it worsen? What are the treatment options for a cure? Are there any authoritative doctors sp...

Pituitary tumor Hello Dr. Ding: I underwent an MRI examination... In September, the results indicated a pituitary tumor (the January examination showed pituitary hyperplasia). The neurologist mentioned that there is slight pressure on the optic nerve and the vomiting center. My p...

Cerebral hemorrhage and cerebral hematoma? (1) To determine whether a hemorrhagic stroke (intracerebral hemorrhage) or a hematoma is spontaneous, clinicians typically assess the patient's medical history, risk factors (such as hypertension, anticoagulant use, or trauma), and...

Traumatic brain injury from car accidents? Hello Doctor: My brother, who is 37 years old, suffered a traumatic brain injury with intracranial fractures and bleeding (damage to the right frontal lobe) due to a car accident. After surgery, he was temporarily placed in a nursing hom...

Cerebral cell pathology Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about my boyfriend who had a brain hemorrhage due to an accident ten years ago. At that time, surgery was deemed too risky, so he did not undergo a procedure to clear it. Now, he is experiencing issues with brain cell deg...

I am unable to dorsiflex my left ankle! Hello Dr. Ding, On July 1st of this year, due to work requirements, I sat on a very low stool with my legs positioned backward on either side of the stool, causing my calves to touch my thighs. I maintained this position for an entire day ...

Numbness and tingling in the fingers? My colleague suddenly felt numbness in his fingers while lifting a heavy load. He described it as a sensation of something constantly pricking his fingers. This feeling started after moving the items, and he has never experienced anything lik...

Postoperative follow-up issues for cerebral aneurysm? Dear Dr. Ding, Thank you very much for your response on September 1 regarding my questions about the recovery time from double vision after my brain aneurysm surgery on August 28. I appreciate it! The reason I inquired about ...

Cerebral aneurysm Dear Dr. Ding, On July 19, I was hospitalized due to dizziness and vomiting, and it was discovered that there was a 1 cm vascular malformation in my brainstem that had hemorrhaged. However, by the time I was admitted, the bleeding had stopped. The neurosurgeon ...

Subdural hematoma Hello Dr. Ding, The patient is diagnosed with liver cancer, cirrhosis, thrombocytopenia, splenomegaly, and a subdural hematoma. Last year, the patient was found to have a subdural hematoma due to altered mental status and underwent a splenectomy, which was uns...

Head bump I feel like my entire head is covered by a layer of skin, with a bouncing sensation. Sometimes my scalp itches, I have difficulty hearing, and my eyelids feel heavy. I'm not sure what the cause of this is.

I experience back pain every night when I go to sleep? I am a 30-year-old male who has generally been healthy and has not suffered from any serious illnesses throughout my life. However, since early October 2006, I suddenly experienced an issue one night when I was unable to get ...

Severe pain in the left thigh? Dear Dr. Ding, I am 57 years old and have been experiencing severe pain in my left thigh for the past three weeks. The pain has escalated from 20 minutes daily to the point where I can no longer get out of bed or walk. Last Friday, I went to the em...

Chest pain that extends to the arm during breathing? If you experience chest pain while sleeping on your left side, and the pain radiates to your entire left arm, could it be a nerve issue or a problem related to the thoracic cavity? Thank you for your response, doctor.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Postoperative Questions Dear Dr. Ding, Due to my work, I have been using the computer for a long time, which has caused numbness and pain in both of my hands. It has affected my daily life to the point where I have difficulty even eating. After undergoin...