Dr. Qiu Yushu reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 2

Nine years ago, a pituitary tumor was removed. Questions for the doctor? The patient did not receive radiation therapy post-surgery and recovered well, being discharged after one week. However, there is still a tumor remaining on the optic nerve. Is this type of tumor likely to g...

Nine years ago, a pituitary tumor was removed? Recently, I met a 26-year-old woman through a matchmaking event. She underwent surgery for a pituitary tumor nine years ago, but the tumor could not be completely removed due to its pressure on the optic nerve. I have a few questions...

Body distortion upon waking up? Hello: I have a history of sciatica for about two years. Over six months ago, I visited Cathay General Hospital, where the doctor suggested surgery. I underwent an MRI at your hospital, but I ultimately did not follow the doctor's recommendati...

Back pain? Hello doctor, I often experience pain in my lower back, specifically around the lumbar region. I frequently have difficulty standing up straight, and recently I can't even lie on my side while sleeping without feeling pain. I've also noticed that I can't...

Numbness in the hands? The left little finger has been experiencing a tingling sensation for nearly six months without improvement. Could this be a case of ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome? (I usually spend long hours on the computer.) If it is indeed the case, is there an immedia...

Sweat gland surgery 1. Do you perform axillary surgery under anesthesia? I tend to sweat a lot from my armpits and would like to undergo a procedure for axillary sweat gland removal. 2. Does your department perform this type of surgery? 3. If I have the axillary sweat glands ...

Excessive sweating Hello, doctor. I tend to sweat excessively all over my body. It's not just in hot weather; even in an air-conditioned room, getting up to move around or experiencing slight emotional changes like excitement, nervousness, or anticipation can trigger severe ...

Numbness in the legs? Hello, since the year before last, my feet have frequently experienced numbness during the winter. I initially thought it was due to frostbite, so I didn't think much of it. However, last winter (around November to March-April of this year), my feet sta...

Signs of a Stroke Warning Is frequent toe cramping a sign of a stroke, Dr. Chiu? Thank you.

Numbness in the little finger? Hello Doctor: First, thank you for taking the time to answer my question amidst your busy schedule. A few days ago, I had a health check-up at my company, and they drew blood from my left arm. Over the past couple of days, my little finger has been ...

Localized pain in the scapula? Hello Doctor: My spinal injury is located at the fourth vertebra above the pelvis, which was discovered through X-ray examination following a car accident twelve years ago (no surgical intervention was performed). Over the years, I have only experie...

Chiari Malformation Type I How is Chiari Malformation Type I treated in patients? Where in Taiwan can one find authoritative treatment for this condition?

Could it be sciatica? I have recently been experiencing soreness in my left buttock. The pain worsens after sitting for extended periods, especially when pressure is applied near the groin area. I'm unsure if it's bone pain or muscle pain. Standing alleviates the discom...

Neurodisorder Hello Dr. Chiu: My condition seems to resemble a dysfunction of cortical excitation (not necessarily sexual) and inhibition, as well as a disturbance in subcortical central nervous system function. Aside from taking medications that inhibit the parasympathetic nervo...

Interdigital dermatitis Dear Doctor: I have a problem with the big toes on both my left and right feet. When the outer edges of the toenails grow to a certain extent, they dig into the surrounding skin, causing swelling in the area. I have undergone several surgeries to partially...

Finger numbness Hello Doctor: Recently, after waking up from sleeping on my stomach, I experienced numbness at the tip of my left index finger. After applying a warm compress, I felt a slight improvement, but the numbness still persists. How long should I wait before seeing a doc...

Left foot numbness? Hello Dr. Chiu, I have been experiencing frequent numbness and tingling in my left leg, extending from my buttocks to my heel, particularly in the heel area. The symptoms worsen when I stand still for a few minutes or squat down to use the toilet, but I have n...

Numbness in the fingers? Hello Dr. Chiu, Before my military discharge, my left middle finger and ring finger were struck by a rotating object. After the impact, both fingers felt numb. I am not sure if this is the reason, but now, whenever I hold something with my left hand for ...

If you are experiencing hand tremors that are not related to Parkinson's disease, can you seek treatment from a neurosurgeon? Hello Dr. Chiu, can my symptoms be further improved through neurosurgery? My hand (limb) tremors have become more pronounced in recent years, accompa...

Strained my lower back? Due to lifting heavy specimens during experiments, I experienced soreness after returning home. Then, while doing laundry, I suddenly stood up and felt a sharp pain, making it difficult to stand straight. About a month later, I went hiking on Yushan, and n...