Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 31

Herniated disc with left buttock pain? Hello, Doctor. I have a herniated disc, and due to prolonged sitting and standing, my left calf becomes numb and my left hip feels very uncomfortable. After walking for less than ten minutes, the pain in my left hip becomes so intense that I...

Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello, Dr. Chang. I am currently experiencing an issue with my right thumb; specifically, I am unable to bend or move the first joint properly. For example, I cannot write normally or perform delicate tasks. Cou...

Ruptured cerebral aneurysm I would like to ask about my mother. On October 20, 2016, she fell into a coma due to a ruptured cerebral artery, with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 at that time. After surgery and the placement of a drainage tube, she was discharged in January and ha...

Sciatica? Piriformis syndrome? Hello Doctor, during this time, I have been experiencing tightness and pain in my right leg, extending from the inner thigh down to the back of the calf. The discomfort is particularly noticeable when bending and straightening my leg. I have consult...

It has been six days since I hit my head, and it still hurts? On the morning of April 6th, I bumped my head (hit it against the refrigerator, quite hard). At the moment, there was some swelling, and in the afternoon, I felt dizzy and nauseous (but did not vomit). After work at 6 ...

Postoperative care after meningioma surgery? Hello, a 60-year-old relative has a 6 cm brain tumor in the ventricles. Due to a decline in judgment and memory, it was discovered through examination. The tumor was surgically removed and found to be benign. The patient was able to op...

Brachial plexus Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, after undergoing arm nerve repair surgery, which has a greater impact, smoking or alcohol?

Six months post lumbar disc herniation surgery? Last year on October 27, I underwent surgery for an L5-S1 disc replacement with two cages. It's been about six months now, and I experience soreness and discomfort after about four to six hours of activity (standing, sitting, w...

Waking up with lower back pain during sleep? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing lower back pain that wakes me up at night for the past month. I have already consulted with the orthopedic department at Hsinchu Mackay, the neurosurgery department at Taoyuan Chang Gung, the rheu...

Head injury Hello, doctor. Last Saturday, I was walking while using my phone and didn't watch where I was going, which caused my face and head to hit a metal gate hard. At the time, I had bruising on my head and nose and applied ice immediately. However, since that day, I&#x...

The back of the head hit the wall after sleeping? Hello Doctor, I accidentally hit the back of my head while lying down to sleep the night before last. At that moment, I experienced a strong, brief stomach pain, but no other symptoms. The next morning, I woke up with severe, inte...

My father has intracranial hemorrhage due to a car accident? Hello, doctor. My father was in a car accident and suffered from intracranial hemorrhage. Throughout the process, he remained relatively conscious and did not require surgery. The doctor advised that the blood would be ...

There is a hard lump on the back of the head? There is a hard lump at the back of the head, and when standing up suddenly, there is facial drooping and falling, but it returns to normal after a while. It is feared that a tumor may be pressing on the cerebellum.

Coma scale score of 5 or 6? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about my mother, who suffered a ruptured intracranial aneurysm on March 7. The doctors mentioned that there is significant hypoxia in the left hemisphere of her brain. Currently, she has a nasogastric tube and a trach...

Car accident resulting in a forehead impact? Hello, I was involved in a car accident on February 19, where I collided and rotated 90 degrees, causing me to be thrown approximately the height of a car before landing. My helmet flew off just before I hit the ground, landing on my l...

What are the main causes of headaches after a fall? I slipped and fell hard on my buttocks while working at a restaurant. After seeking medical attention and getting an X-ray, there were no abnormalities. However, on my way home, I started experiencing a severe headache. Can a fa...

Facial discomfort after a car accident? In late November 2015, I was involved in a car accident and sustained minor facial injuries. The diagnosis indicated a zygomatic bone fracture, but the doctor mentioned that the bone was only cracked. My face swelled up, but after applying ...

Hit on the top of the head? I accidentally bumped my head against the ceiling while bending down to close a window at home. It felt quite forceful when I lifted my head, and although I instinctively pressed on the painful spot (which I remember not being very painful), I soon rea...

Is it a cervical spine issue? Hello! I have a sensation of post-nasal drip in the right side of my neck, including behind my right ear, the buccal area of my molars, and my throat. My right ear feels congested (similar to the sensation experienced at high altitudes, which eases w...

An 83-year-old man experienced a brain hemorrhage due to a fall and has been experiencing hiccups for the past 13 days while eating? Hello, an elderly patient fell on a rainy day and was taken to the hospital for emergency surgery. There was a 150cc hemorrhage in the left hemisph...