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Whiplash injury? Hello Dr. Chiu, I would like to ask the following questions. On September 24th, while I was waiting at a red light with both feet on the ground, someone ran the red light and hit me from the left rear. The car did not overturn, but it was damaged. Since both of m...

Could you please clarify your question regarding chiropractic therapy and homeopathy (forwarded from the director's mailbox)? Could you please provide more details about the specific medical services you are inquiring about in Taiwan?

Could you please provide more details about the specific questions you have regarding Dr. Dennis's non-fusion system fixation surgery? Hello Doctor, today I took my family member to see a doctor for a herniated lumbar disc. After reviewing the MRI, the doctor said surgery is...

Recurrence rate The 10% recurrence rate after lumbar disc herniation surgery refers to the likelihood of recurrence within a certain number of years following the procedure, rather than over a lifetime. Thank you.

Could you please provide more details regarding the issues related to surgery and stroke? If a patient experiences a large thrombotic stroke in the left hemisphere after undergoing colon surgery, is it related to the surgery? The attending physician mentioned that if it were rela...

Lumbar strain? Symptoms: On June 6, 2009, I experienced a sudden pain in my lower back, with spasms extending from my buttocks to the back of my knees, and tightness in my calf muscles. Medical history: I have been taking medication (pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, and muscl...

Numbness and swelling in the right index finger? What could be the cause of numbness and swelling in the right index finger? This issue has suddenly occurred without prior problems and has persisted for a week. My usual work involves computer-based document processing. I consulte...

Sympathetic nerve block procedure Hello Doctor: Please take your time to read this article! A surgical procedure invented in Spain can treat shyness and blushing. Many people are naturally shy, especially in public settings, where they turn red as soon as they speak. Spanish doct...

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Herniated disc It is normal to experience intermittent soreness after a herniated disc surgery, especially if the pain is not localized to one specific area. This can occur as the body heals and adjusts post-surgery. The duration of soreness can vary widely among individuals, but...

Headache Hello: I have been experiencing persistent headaches for almost a week after slipping down the stairs. Should I seek medical attention? The pain is only severe when I move my head; otherwise, it feels dull and not as intense. Thank you!

Inquire about the latest treatment techniques for bone spurs? I was diagnosed with a herniated disc in my lower back 22 years ago (in 1986). I experienced sharp pain radiating down my right thigh and calf. Over the years, I only felt soreness when my body was weak, and it general...

Dennis non-fusion system fixation surgery Dear Dr. Chiu: For intervertebral disc degeneration, if one undergoes a "Dennis non-fusion system fixation surgery," does it have the same effect as traditional spinal fusion surgery? How do the complexity, surgical approach, an...

Neck pain? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing stiffness and soreness on both sides of my neck. Heat therapy, massage, and stretching have not improved the stiffness and pain. Recently, the stiffness and soreness have started to affect the middle part of my neck as well, and ...

Pain in the web space of the hand? Hello Dr. Chiu, I would like to ask you a question. I accidentally injured the webbing of my left hand while folding my folding bicycle. There was a lot of bleeding at the time, and I went to the hospital where I received two stitches. Two weeks...

Has Dr. Chiu received this letter? Hello Dr. Chiu, I would like to ask you a question. I accidentally injured the webbing of my left hand while folding my bicycle. There was a lot of bleeding at the time, and I went to the hospital where I received two stitches. Two weeks later, ...

The father experienced a brain hemorrhage due to a car accident and is unable to urinate successfully after the removal of the urinary catheter? Dear Dr. Chiu, My father, who is 55 years old, was involved in a car accident three months ago. He sustained a head injury that result...

Is there a place to assess the mobility of elderly individuals with poor communication skills? My mother is 76 years old and has experienced cognitive decline, making it difficult for her to express herself verbally. She has undergone bilateral knee replacement surgery nearly twe...

Sour pain Hello, Doctor: I am an office worker who spends most of the day sitting at a computer and rarely exercises. My condition is that when I lie down to sleep, the front of my left thigh becomes sore to the point that I have trouble sleeping, but it feels fine during the day...

Occipital bone lump Hello, a family member has had a hard, protruding area at the lower left back of the head (near the neck) for many years, which they thought was just a prominent skull feature since it wasn't painful. However, they recently noticed that the protrusion has...