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Consulting Dr. Chang: Managing Headaches During Intimacy

I would like to inquire with Dr. Chang about headaches? Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to consult about my headache symptoms. Recently, I have been experiencing headaches during intercourse, and the pain intensifies significantly at the moment of ejaculation. I would like to know ...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
There are medications available for treatment, please schedule an appointment with the neurology outpatient clinic.

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How Long for Complete Absorption of Blood Clots After Stroke?

The complete absorption of a hematoma from a hemorrhagic stroke can take several weeks to months, depending on various factors such as the size of the hematoma, the individual's overall health, and the body's healing response? Hello doctor, my father is 64 years old. On...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
Sir, the questions you asked are quite comprehensive. I cannot answer them solely based on a basal ganglia hemorrhage; I need to review the complete CT scan and conduct a thorough physical assessment of the patient. I apologize.

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Understanding Nerve Injury and Recovery After a Pinky Finger Laceration

Hand issue - Laceration of the little finger? The left little finger sustained a glass laceration resulting in a 2.5 cm tear at the junction of the little finger and the palm. I am scheduled to have the stitches removed next week. Currently, the inner side of the little finger fe...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
If there is only a tingling sensation, it may simply indicate nerve damage, and it would be advisable to monitor the situation to see if there is a chance of recovery.

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Understanding Skull Fractures: Healing and Risks to the Brain

Hello, I would like to inquire about issues related to skull fractures. Thank you? Hello: If there is a fracture in the frontal part of the skull due to blunt force trauma, with a gap of approximately 0.5 to 0.5 centimeters at the fracture site, will the fracture heal and reconne...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
Theoretically, it can regenerate on its own.

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Post-Accident Head Pain: When to Seek Neurological Evaluation?

Car accident, head injury, experiencing headaches 4 months later? Hello doctor, I was in a car accident four months ago and lost consciousness upon impact. My helmet flew off, and my head hit the ground. I woke up in the hospital while the nurse was stitching my head, and I recei...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
It is normal to feel some pain after a wound has been sutured.

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Understanding Head Masses: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

Head mass When I was a child, around elementary or middle school, I had an accident while riding a bike and hit the back of my left head. The swelling has not gone down and is still present to this day. I remember having a severe headache in high school that made me vomit, and th...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
It is difficult to understand what has happened based solely on your description. It is recommended to visit a neurosurgery outpatient clinic for examination and consultation.

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Can You Fly with a Permanent Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt?

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt Hello Dr. Chang, I apologize for bothering you. I previously asked about the possibility of flying with a permanent drainage catheter. My friend has a self-funded ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Can they fly with this type of device? Thank you.


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
It is usually acceptable.

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Head Injury from Closet: When to Seek Medical Attention?

Hit head on the wardrobe? Hello Dr. Chang, I bumped the side of my head near the left crown against the edge of a wardrobe last night with some force. At the time, I only felt scalp pain and did not experience any dizziness. However, today I occasionally feel a bit lightheaded an...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
It can be observed, and if there are any subsequent discomforts, please schedule an appointment with the neurosurgery outpatient clinic.

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Understanding Stroke Causes: Are They Exclusively CNS Disorders?

Causes of Stroke Is a stroke always classified as a disorder of the central nervous system? Are there other potential causes, or is it 100% a problem related to the central nervous system?


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
The brain is part of the central nervous system, so a stroke in the brain is certainly a central nervous system disorder!

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Head Injury Concerns: Do I Need to Worry About Brain Bleeding?

Head issues Hello doctor, I accidentally hit my head while taking the bus last Sunday. Since it was a long trip, I only applied ice about an hour later. At the moment of impact, I felt pain briefly but had no other sensations. Over the past few days, I've occasionally felt a...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
The likelihood of bleeding is very low.

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Understanding Brain Tumors: A Case Study of Severe Complications

The brain tumor has affected the brainstem? (My mom has diabetes) My mom went to the emergency room at midnight due to a headache. A CT scan revealed a 7 cm tumor at the front of her brain. An MRI was performed, and she was admitted to the hospital at 6 PM the same day. During he...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
Without seeing the brain CT scan and the actual medical history, I cannot provide you with an accurate answer, but it does not seem optimistic.

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Essential Care Tips for Patients with Permanent Ventricular Drainage

Precautions for Ventricular Drainage Catheter in the Brain: Hello Dr. Chang, my friend had a car accident three years ago, which resulted in a brain injury that prevented the absorption of cerebrospinal fluid. During the process, they experienced meningitis and cerebral edema. Tw...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
1. No, there isn't. 2. It depends on the type of drainage tube you have installed.

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Understanding Memory Issues After Head Trauma: A Caregiver's Guide

My father keeps wanting to take a shower? Hello, doctor. My father fell from a height on October 25, resulting in a head injury. After diagnosis, he was found to have intracranial hemorrhage, skull fractures, and a subdural hematoma. He was sent to the hospital for a CT scan, whi...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
Severe brain injury can lead to dementia.

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Understanding Hemorrhagic Stroke: A Father's Journey Through Emergency Care

Dad has a hemorrhagic stroke? Hello Doctor, my father (51 years old, in good health, with a history of hypertension) fainted on the evening of November 22nd around 8:30 PM. After fainting, he was unconscious and was urgently taken to the hospital. The doctor performed the first C...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
This issue is complex and not suitable for online response without complete medical history information.

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Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Head Injuries

Head issues Hello, when I was a child, I hit my head against a hard object, resulting in a slight indentation about the size of a ten-dollar coin near the center of my scalp. The indentation is noticeable to the touch, and it can also be seen when I press down on my hair. There h...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
Basically, no.

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Understanding Muscle Tightness and Recovery After Spine Surgery

Feeling muscle tightness? When I lift my legs, I feel tightness in the muscles behind my knees, and my calves are swollen. When lying down, I experience twitching sensations in my buttocks and legs. There are also sounds when I rotate my hip joints, knees, and ankles. Doctor, can...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
Neurological symptoms generally do not involve a sensation of muscle tightness.

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Understanding Infant Head Bumps: Causes, Concerns, and Treatments

Regarding swelling of the infant's head? Hello, Doctor! My son is over 7 months old. At birth, we noticed a hard protrusion on the back of his head, and recently it seems to have grown larger (or perhaps it's due to head growth?), and it appears somewhat red. We recentl...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
Cerebral cysts may be congenital and are generally unrelated to bony lesions.

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Understanding the Differences Between Concussions and Brain Contusions

What is the difference between a concussion and a cerebral contusion? What is the difference between a diagnosis of concussion and a diagnosis of a cerebral contusion? Is there a potential risk of developing dementia as a result? What tests should be conducted at the time to conf...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
Concussion refers to a temporary alteration in consciousness or memory following a head injury. Contusions often accompany bleeding.

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Post-Car Accident Head Issues: Understanding Concussion Symptoms and Recovery

Head injuries after a car accident? Hello Dr. Chang, It has been almost a month since I was involved in a car accident. I was riding my motorcycle when a car making a U-turn hit the left side of my vehicle. At the time, I was conscious and was thrown about half the height of th...


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
Yes, this is post-concussion syndrome. It requires plenty of rest for self-improvement, and there is no need for an MRI.

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Head Injury Symptoms: When to Seek Medical Attention After a Fall

Head issues I would like to ask the doctor, I fell off my bicycle on a rainy day, and my head and face directly hit the road. My left cheek also scraped against the road for a few seconds. It was very painful at the moment, but I thought I was fine and did not seek any treatment....


Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery
Common sequelae of head trauma can be evaluated in a neurosurgery outpatient clinic.

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