Understanding Unexplained Discomfort: Neurological Concerns After Hair Dye
Physical discomfort? I have been experiencing these symptoms for the past two days. I feel uncomfortable all over, lethargic, and have a slight headache. I am very tired and feel groggy. I also have some nausea and a lack of appetite, and I feel a bit like vomiting. I'm not ...
Dr. Xu Xianda reply Neurosurgery
If you still feel unwell, please schedule an outpatient appointment.[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Discomfort: Neurological Concerns After Hair Dye
Understanding Post-Surgery Pain: A Young Woman's Struggle with Disc Issues
Lower back pain can be excruciating! Doctor: Hello! I am a 22-year-old girl experiencing weakness. Since undergoing surgery for a herniated disc on April 1st of this year, I feel like my life has turned black and white. Why is that? After the surgery on April 1st, I experienced s...
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Hello, Miss: Regarding your condition of herniated disc, the current treatment approach primarily focuses on long-term rehabilitation. Given your situation, having undergone two surgeries and experiencing inflammation, as well as neurological symptoms in your right lower limb, ...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Pain: A Young Woman's Struggle with Disc Issues
Understanding Back Pain: When to Seek Specialist Care
Back pain I have severe pain in the center of my back (around the spine), which worsens when I turn or bend over, and it has been persistent. I went to a local hospital for consultation about two hours later, where the physician (on-call at night) noted in my medical record "...
Dr. Xu Xianda reply Neurosurgery
Dear Mr. Hong, There are numerous causes of lower back pain. Generally, if there has been heavy lifting or intense physical activity prior to the onset of pain, it may be due to a strain of the back muscles, which can typically be managed with anti-inflammatory medications and m...[Read More] Understanding Back Pain: When to Seek Specialist Care
Can You Smell Your Own Body Odor? Understanding the Issue
Can you smell your own body odor? Since around the fourth grade, I have often heard people around me say, "What a bad smell, what is that?" or they would give me strange looks. Gradually, I realized that I might have body odor, but I can't smell it myself. I'm...
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If it has caused disruptions in your daily life, please schedule an appointment with a dermatologist.[Read More] Can You Smell Your Own Body Odor? Understanding the Issue
Understanding Lumbar Disc Herniation: Risks, Treatments, and Costs
Herniated disc You have a herniated disc at the L4-L5 level and have undergone MRI imaging. You are experiencing severe limitations in bending and a significant impact on your quality of life, making it difficult to work. The doctor has diagnosed that you need to have the disc re...
Dr. Xu Xianda reply Neurosurgery
Please visit the outpatient clinic and bring your MRI films for a clearer understanding of your condition. Neurosurgeon Dr. Yu-Shu Chiu.[Read More] Understanding Lumbar Disc Herniation: Risks, Treatments, and Costs
Can Brain Tumors in Children Be Treated Effectively?
Is it possible to treat tumors? I would like to ask, my niece is ten years old and has a tumor in her nervous system. Is there a way to treat this?
Dr. Xu Xianda reply Neurosurgery
Please visit the outpatient clinic for an examination. Neurosurgeon Dr. Yu-Shu Chiu.[Read More] Can Brain Tumors in Children Be Treated Effectively?
Understanding Hydrocephalus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Hydrocephalus is a medical condition characterized by an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricles of the brain. This buildup can lead to increased intracranial pressure, which may cause various neurological symptoms. There are two main types of hydrocepha...
Dr. Xu Xianda reply Neurosurgery
Hello: Please email us your address, and we will send you information related to hydrocephalus. You can email it to [email protected], signed by Hsinchu Hospital, Department of Surgery.[Read More] Understanding Hydrocephalus: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Why Do They Cause Sudden Death?
Brain tumor concerns? If a brain vascular malformation is classified as a microvascular malformation, why can the rupture of the malformation lead to massive hemorrhage and sudden death within a short period?
Dr. Xu Xianda reply Neurosurgery
Answer: Before addressing your question, let me explain what a hemangioma and an aneurysm are: 1. A hemangioma is a type of brain tumor caused by the abnormal proliferation and division of vascular cells. It is prone to rupture and bleeding, but due to its smaller size (microvasc...[Read More] Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Why Do They Cause Sudden Death?
Understanding the Link Between Hypertension and Brain Hemorrhage
Is cerebral hemorrhage related to hypertension? 1. What are the related causes of intracerebral hemorrhage? 2. If the immediate cause of death is brainstem hemorrhage, and the direct cause of death is the rupture of a cerebral aneurysm leading to massive hemorrhage, does this c...
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1. Causes of intracerebral hemorrhage include hypertension, coagulopathy (such as hemophilia, patients on dialysis), medications, brain tumors, vascular abnormalities (such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations), and head trauma. 2. (a) A vascular malformation is a type ...[Read More] Understanding the Link Between Hypertension and Brain Hemorrhage
Is It Periosteal Edema? Understanding Knee Pain After Injury
Is it periosteal edema? In February, I injured my left knee while practicing Taekwondo, resulting in an inability to exert force or bend my entire left leg, which became very stiff. The doctor diagnosed it as a simple soft tissue injury and advised two months of rest. By May, I f...
Dr. Xu Xianda reply Neurosurgery
Mr. Huang's issue falls within the orthopedic domain, so it will be addressed by orthopedics. Swelling in the left knee due to injury is a common problem, which may involve bleeding into the joint at the time of injury; the blood will eventually be reabsorbed and turn into f...[Read More] Is It Periosteal Edema? Understanding Knee Pain After Injury
Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Chest Discomfort After Hand Sweat Surgery
Post-surgery for hyperhidrosis..? Hello Dr. Hsu, I am your patient with hyperhidrosis. It has been a week since my surgery last Friday. Although the surgery was successful and my hand sweating has significantly improved, I have been experiencing persistent "chest tightness...
Dr. Xu Xianda reply Neurosurgery
Hello Mr. Chen: The soreness in your right chest and back is due to the discovery during surgery that there were venous vessels crossing over your sympathetic nerves (the nerves that control sweating). During the sympathetic nerve resection, more time was spent on cauterization t...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Chest Discomfort After Hand Sweat Surgery
Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Causes, Types, and Blood Pressure Insights
Cerebral vascular tumors refer to either "aneurysms" or "microvascular malformations." 1. What are the causes of intracerebral hemorrhage? 2. Is a cerebral aneurysm classified as an "arterial aneurysm" or a "microaneurysm"? 3. When is a...
Dr. Xu Xianda reply Neurosurgery
1. Causes of intracerebral hemorrhage include hypertension, vascular abnormalities, coagulopathy, medications, brain tumors, and head trauma. 2. Cerebral aneurysms are caused by abnormal proliferation and division of vascular cells; microaneurysms are a type of cerebral aneurysm...[Read More] Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Causes, Types, and Blood Pressure Insights
Excessive Sweating: Causes, Solutions, and Medical Guidance
Excessive sweating Whenever the weather is humid (like before it rains) or when I feel nervous, I start to feel a heaviness in my body, and then I begin to sweat profusely (my entire head sweats a lot). I can sweat a large amount in a short time, as if I have just run a marathon....
Dr. Xu Xianda reply Neurosurgery
Hello, Miss: You are sweating profusely, which is causing inconvenience. There are now effective treatment methods available. By using an endoscope to perform a partial ablation of the thoracic sympathetic nerve, significant improvement can be achieved. This surgical method invol...[Read More] Excessive Sweating: Causes, Solutions, and Medical Guidance
Understanding Nerve Damage After Childhood Injury: When to Seek Help
A bit abnormal? I would like to ask, due to a car accident when I was about ten years old, I have been unable to urinate independently. Additionally, I have been troubled for some time by a sensation in the left lower back, around the waist to the hip area, where it seems there i...
Dr. Xu Xianda reply Neurosurgery
Your left lower back numbness may be caused by sensory nerve abnormalities. To determine which nerve is involved, a sensory nerve conduction velocity test should be performed. It is recommended that you first consult a neurologist. Thank you.[Read More] Understanding Nerve Damage After Childhood Injury: When to Seek Help
Understanding Left Neck Pain and Swelling: Causes and Solutions
Swelling and pain near the cervical spine on the left side of the neck? Two days ago, I woke up with difficulty turning my neck. I thought it was due to sleeping in an awkward position, so I didn't pay much attention, assuming it would improve in a couple of days. However, t...
Dr. Xu Xianda reply Neurosurgery
Hello, 1. Your neck pain may be caused by poor posture, leading to muscle soreness in the neck. Rest and medication should effectively alleviate the discomfort. 2. It is more challenging to determine the cause of the "swelling." I recommend that you visit a doctor i...[Read More] Understanding Left Neck Pain and Swelling: Causes and Solutions