Dr. Qiu Yushu reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 4

soreness Hello, I have been experiencing soreness and numbness around my neck, shoulders, and upper back for the past few weeks. I practiced some yoga poses involving backward bending, and I'm not sure if this is the cause. Massage has not improved the symptoms. What could b...

Is there a relationship between hearing loss and cervical spine issues? Hello Doctor, I experienced sudden sensorineural hearing loss on October 13th last year. I visited hospitals including Tri-Service General Hospital, National Taiwan University Hospital, and Chang Gung Memoria...

Can a brain tumor be treated with radiation therapy twice? My father is 71 years old and was diagnosed with lung cancer a few years ago at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. After undergoing chemotherapy for the lungs, the cancer metastasized to the brain. He then received radi...

Brain..? Hello doctor, I have a question. I was in a car accident in the past, and the physician issued a report stating: head trauma, cerebral edema, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and atlantoaxial dislocation without associated nerve root paralysis. It has been quite some time since ...

Foot lesions Hello Dr. Chiu, I would like to ask for your advice. Since the beginning of the year, I have been experiencing a sensation in the soles of my feet that feels like stepping on straw; it feels dry and cracked, although it is not actually dry, just a bit wrinkled. I hav...

Is this sciatica? About six months ago, I experienced unexplained pain at the tail end of my spine without any strong impact or injury. After seeing a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for massage and acupuncture, the pain at the tailbone subsided. However, I later began ...

Finger injury caused by a door? I injured my middle finger today by getting it caught in a door. My hand feels numb, and there is a crack and bleeding next to the nail, and it seems like the skin is broken as well. Will my nail fall off? Also, why does the tip of my finger feel n...

Fracture of the fourth vertebra? I went to the hospital for a check-up due to lower back pain. After an X-ray, the doctor informed me that I have a "fracture of the fourth lumbar vertebra," which can lead to "lumbar spondylolisthesis," causing my lower back pa...

Persistent tightness and pain in the entire back for three months? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a back pain issue that has been bothering me for a long time. My back pain has lasted for about three months. I have seen a doctor and had an X-ray done, which showed no is...

Chronic back pain Hello Doctor: I have a question. My mother has been experiencing chronic pain in her back, and the location of the pain changes daily. Previously, she sought treatment at a major hospital for this symptom and underwent surgery (the doctor indicated it was due to...

There is a depression in the occipital region? Hello, doctor. Yesterday I suddenly noticed a shallow small dent in the back of my head. This area had a fall while ice skating about a year ago, and it hurts when I press on it. Could this be related? Can bones get dented from a fal...

I'm not sure which department to see? Hello, doctor. Since my freshman year, I have been playing on the computer for an average of about 15 hours a day, and I often stay up late, sometimes going two or three days without sleep. I also binge on late-night snacks, and my weigh...

Lower back pain? Hello^^ For the past six months, I have been experiencing pain in my lower back that radiates down to my legs. The discomfort is particularly noticeable after sitting in a chair for a short period, with more pronounced pain in my lower back and slight soreness in...

Foot pain and numbness? Hello, doctor. I often experience pain and numbness in the lower part of my right calf, especially when standing for long periods or lifting heavy objects. The pain and numbness become more severe during those times. This condition has persisted for over a...

Finger injury caused by a car door? I injured my finger today when it got caught in a car door. After self-examination, I don't think it's broken, but my finger is purple and quite swollen. What methods can I use to reduce the swelling and bruising?

Can surgery be performed again for sciatica after having had previous surgery? Is it possible to undergo surgery again for sciatica after having had a previous surgery? If further surgery is not an option, what are the reasons? Is this a condition that cannot be completely cured?...

The hand experiences intermittent sharp pain? I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain in my left hand, extending from my fingertips to my upper arm, for the past month. It doesn't feel like muscle soreness, and I don't experience numbness when I exert force, bu...

Herniated disc Hello Dr. Chiu, In 2002, I experienced lower back pain and pain in my right thigh. I underwent an MRI, which revealed a herniated disc at the L4-L5 level that was compressing a nerve. After undergoing rehabilitation (including heat therapy, electrical stimulation,...

About hydrocephalus? Dear Doctor, My uncle underwent a minor surgery where a programmable valve was implanted in his brain. It has been less than two months, and his condition seems to have shown no progress; he still appears to have low energy. He developed hydrocephalus due t...

Cervical intervertebral disc herniation Cervical disc herniation is not the same as cervical bone spurs. I've heard that complete resolution often requires surgery. However, isn't it possible to prevent recurrence through rehabilitation alone?