Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 24

Sometimes, there is intermittent sharp pain in the middle finger of the left hand? Hello, this morning I woke up and sometimes I experience intermittent sharp pain in my left middle finger, but each episode lasts only a few seconds. There is a slight discomfort when I move it, an...

Lower back pain? Hello, doctor. I have two questions I would like to ask: I discovered in my twenties that I experienced pain in my lower back every morning upon waking up. After about two hours of activity, the pain would subside. At that time, I was young and strong, so I could...

Dizziness for a long time? Hello Doctor: Several years ago, I had a motorcycle accident where I hit my head. I haven't had any issues since then, but for the past month or so, I've been experiencing some dizziness. Should I get my brain checked?

Treatment for facial numbness after brain tumor surgery? Hello Doctor, my mother underwent surgery for a meningioma a year ago and subsequently received stereotactic radiosurgery. Since then, she has been experiencing persistent facial numbness and tingling. She has been on medic...

Can I bowl with an injury to the first lumbar vertebra? I suffered a compression fracture of the first lumbar vertebra last May, and it's been a year now. I will have the metal hardware removed in July. Can I go bowling indoors before July? Haha, because I really want to pla...

Head issues If a person experiences a significant head impact during childhood, and at the time only experiences pain and swelling, could this affect memory? Sometimes I forget things from a few weeks ago, and at times I might forget what I was about to do just a second ago. Is t...

Itchy sensation on the left side of the spine? Hello Doctor, since October of last year, I've been experiencing intense itching in my left upper back, specifically near the left scapula close to the spine, but there are no visible skin changes. The itching feels deep, almost...

Grandfather fell and underwent brain surgery? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about brain surgery and what methods can improve the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score. My boyfriend's grandfather fell and hit his head, and he has already undergone brain surgery. His GCS is curr...

Head issues Today, while washing vegetables, I accidentally bumped the right side of my head against the dish dryer, just above my ear. It has swollen a bit. Should I go to the hospital for treatment, or will ice packs and a few days of rest be sufficient? Thank you.

Experiencing soreness in the neck after a massage? Hello doctor, I had a full body massage at a massage parlor yesterday, and now my neck is starting to feel sore. What should I do? Thank you, doctor.

In May 2016, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a pelvic misalignment and numbness in my little finger? Hello Dr. Chang, I was in a car accident last year and suffered a comminuted fracture of the first lumbar vertebra. In June 2017, I underwent surgery to remove s...

Head trauma? About a month ago, around February 15, I was playing in the school dormitory and forgot there was a beam above me. I hit my head on it when I stood up, approximately twice. The next day, I started feeling unwell, experiencing slight dizziness, difficulty concentratin...

Is it safe to fly with an internal drainage tube? The baby is currently almost 5 months old and underwent a craniotomy for subdural hematoma drainage on February 19, followed by a ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement on March 7. Due to family circumstances, there will be frequent...

Hello, Dr. Chang! Hello Dr. Chang! I am Lin Huang-Po, the brother of your patient from December 29, 2015. Currently, my brother has had his left cranial bone removed by the doctors and brought back by the family. He is also suffering from pneumonia and sepsis. The doctors have ad...

Olfactory dysfunction following head trauma? Hello, Doctor. Three months ago, I fainted and hit the back of my head. Since then, I have lost my sense of smell. I have undergone both CT and MRI scans, which showed a skull fracture but no other abnormalities. I also visited an ENT ...

Intracranial hemorrhage A friend was involved in a car accident resulting in intracranial hemorrhage and a fracture of the left ankle. One week prior to hospitalization, the patient was conscious and able to engage in brief conversations, and could request assistance from the nur...

Pain and numbness in the right lower extremity? I have been experiencing pain and numbness in my right lower body, from my waist to the sole of my foot, for the past seven months. The discomfort is particularly pronounced in the lower right back and hip area, which feels tight an...

Surgical Intervention for Hydrocephalus: To Operate or Not? Due to my father's previous fall, he has developed a brain hemorrhage that has now led to hydrocephalus. The doctor mentioned that surgery is an option, but it's not urgent since the fluid accumulation is not s...

Facial nerve and hearing issues? Hello Dr. Chang, I have been experiencing facial nerve twitching on my right side for nearly three years. I have continuously seen a neurosurgeon and have been taking Vitamin B and Rivotril 0.5mg for almost two years. The doctor believes it is not...

Head issues Two days ago, I fell and hit the back of my head while inhaling nitrous oxide at a friend's birthday party. The next day, I experienced dizziness, headache, fever, and sore throat. I went to a clinic for treatment and received medication, which alleviated the fev...