Understanding Post-Traumatic Head Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Headache Hello Doctor: About seven years ago, I fainted while taking a bath at home alone. The water temperature was not high, and the soaking time was short. However, I felt dizzy and collapsed when I got up to rest in my room, hitting the back of my head against the corner of t...
Dr. Zhang Jinlong reply Surgery
Hello: Based on the described symptoms, it could be neuropathic pain. However, if there are additional symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and weakness or paralysis on one side of the body, it may indicate an intracranial condition. If you are concerned, please visit a ...[Read More] Understanding Post-Traumatic Head Pain: When to Seek Medical Attention
Managing Lipomas on the Neck: Should You Remove Them?
Lipoma I would like to ask, if there are two lipomas growing on the back of the neck, what should I do? Do they need to be surgically removed? If they are removed, will they grow back?
Dr. Zhang Jinlong reply Surgery
Hello: (1) Although some benign tumors can be roughly identified by appearance after removal (such as lipomas), most tumors require excision followed by pathological examination of tissue samples to determine their type. (2) If the pathological examination after removal indicates...[Read More] Managing Lipomas on the Neck: Should You Remove Them?
Dealing with Metal Splinters and Burns: When to Seek Medical Help
Injured by a metal shard for a long time and suffered a burn? I often get metal shavings stuck in my fingers while working in a factory. Some of them are too small to remove, while others I have managed to pull out. I have applied a lot of over-the-counter ointments, but I have n...
Dr. Zhang Jinlong reply Surgery
Hello: Please visit the surgical outpatient clinic for further examination based on the condition of your wound (e.g., X-rays...) and treatment. Thank you for your message![Read More] Dealing with Metal Splinters and Burns: When to Seek Medical Help