Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 25

Pain and swelling after a head injury? Today, I accidentally stepped off the edge while going down from the third floor to the second floor and fell to the second floor. I have bruises and pain from abrasions on my body, and I hit my head against the wall, resulting in a swelling...

Severe headache accompanied by vomiting? Hello, Dr. Chang. About five years ago, I was slapped by my mother for making a mistake, and that night I went to the emergency room with severe headaches and nausea. It was the first time I experienced such intense pain. The doctor prescr...

Examination of Intracranial Aneurysms Hello Doctor: The brain MRI (without contrast) from my health check-up shows a suspected 3mm internal carotid artery aneurysm. After one year, which follow-up examination is the better option, MRI or CT scan? Should the examination include co...

Deciding on surgery for a vestibular schwannoma is challenging? I have consulted four hospitals and four neurosurgeons regarding my condition. I currently have poorly controlled diabetes and an acoustic neuroma approximately 2 cm in size, which only slightly touches the brainstem...

Seizures occurred at the time of the car accident? Will there definitely be epilepsy after a car accident if seizures occur at the time of the accident?

After a concussion, do brain cells die? Hello, doctor. Here's the situation: one night, when I sat up in bed, I bumped into the wooden support beam between the upper and lower bunk. The force and speed with which I sat up were normal, so it wasn't too light or too heavy...

Headache one month after a car accident? About mid-December last year, I was involved in a motorcycle accident. I didn't get thrown off; I just fell down with the motorcycle while wearing a helmet. I was a passenger and managed to get up after the fall. I didn't go to t...

Intermittent sharp pain in the left posterior part of the head? I recently traveled to South Korea and experienced a frostbite sensation in my left nostril (the right nostril was unaffected). After returning, I felt a burning and nerve pain in my left nostril, which extended to t...

Elderly individuals who are on long-term anticoagulant therapy may experience a fall and sustain a head injury? Grandfather has undergone heart valve surgery and has been on anticoagulants for 20 years. He fell while working in the mountains and hit the back of his head, resultin...

Dizziness recurrence after a car accident? I was in a car accident over a month ago. When I was taken to the hospital, I had a scan done, and it appeared that my head was not injured. However, I still felt dizzy, so I went to see a doctor. I took medication for a while and then r...

Hyperhidrosis issues? I have been experiencing sweaty hands and feet since the third or fourth grade, and it has continued into high school. Regardless of the weather, I sweat excessively, and it has become increasingly severe over the past few months. My hands sweat so much that...

Intracranial pressure monitor Dear Doctor: After a brain tumor surgery, is it true that the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is always 3 immediately post-operation? Additionally, is it mandatory to place an intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor after the surgery?

Temporalis pain A few days ago, I accidentally hit my temple against a hard hat. After that, I experienced a headache and nausea. Although it improved after a few hours, I've been feeling pain in my temple for the past few days. Should I see a doctor, or will it heal on its ...

Recently, I have been feeling my head? Hello doctor, recently I noticed a subtle bump on the top of my head that is not very prominent and can only be felt with careful touch. Is this normal? I asked my father, and he mentioned that he has had it since childhood. It doesn't ...

Struck on the top of the head by a heavy object from a height of 60 centimeters? Hello, Dr. Chang. I experienced dizziness at the moment of impact and felt a pulling sensation in my neck. Afterward, when I look up, I feel pressure and pain. When I look down, I also feel a pulling...

Is rehabilitation effective for ulnar nerve compression? I have ulnar nerve compression in my right hand, specifically affecting the little finger in three segments, with persistent tingling in the fingertip. The area in the middle of my right palm, near the Guyon's canal, t...

Hit on the top of the head by a basketball? Around 11 AM, I was hit on the head with a basketball, which caused me to experience headaches, dizziness, and overall weakness. After a while, I started feeling a bit nauseous. In the afternoon, my mom took me to a general clinic, wher...

Post-concussion syndrome In mid-November, I was hit by a motorcycle that ran a red light while crossing the street. I lost consciousness at the time, but I'm not sure how long it lasted. My brain may have suffered a concussion due to the impact with the ground. I underwent a...

What is the normal range for sequelae after cerebral edema? Hello, doctor. I had a car accident two years ago where my left frontal lobe hit the ground. The emergency physician diagnosed me with cerebral edema. I did not undergo surgery and was discharged after four days in the h...

I would like to ask if I need to see a neurosurgeon? Hello Dr. Chang, Two days ago (11/28), I hit my head against the upper edge of a car door. At the time, I did not lose consciousness and was fully aware, although I felt pain and vaguely heard a sound that I perceived as a rat...