Dr. Zhang Junwei reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 7

Intramedullary cyst of the spine Hello Doctor, my mother previously underwent surgery for a herniated disc, during which screws were placed. Now, it has been found that there is a cyst on the inner side of the vertebrae below the screws, which is pressing on a nerve. The consulti...

I fainted a couple of days ago, and since that evening, I have been experiencing persistent headaches? Hello Doctor, a couple of days ago, I think I overheated from wearing too many clothes, and on top of that, I injured my hand at work and started bleeding. Initially, I felt sym...

Cerebral calcification? Today, I went to the emergency room due to a headache and had a CT scan. The doctor mentioned that I might be using my phone too much and that my brain shows some calcification at a young age. What does this mean, and is there a way to treat it?

Elderly person sustained a head injury? Hello, Dr. Chang! I would like to ask you about my father, who is 65 years old. He has a history of chemotherapy, fibrosis in the head and neck region, and chronic low blood pressure. Four days ago, he experienced dizziness and fell from hi...

Head mass Hello, doctor. I was in a minor car accident and hit my head, resulting in a large swelling on the back of my head. At the time, I only had my hair cut, applied medication, and used ice packs. After some time, I noticed a large area that feels both hard and soft. I cons...

Pituitary gland - visual field abnormalities Hello Doctor: In the past few months, I've been experiencing strange vision in my left eye. I visited an ophthalmology clinic, and they said everything was normal. However, at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's ophthalmology depa...

I had a concussion from a car accident in April, and now I often feel a tingling sensation in my head? In April, I was involved in a car accident that resulted in a concussion. At that time, I experienced headaches and vomiting, which improved by July. However, recently I have st...

Medical consultation Hello, I have been feeling persistently lethargic, primarily starting with a dizzy sensation from the back of my neck. I also experience chest pain, numbness in my big toe, occasional facial twitching (similar to eyelid twitching), frequent tinnitus, stomach ...

Cervical radiculopathy (starting from February) Regarding the use of serratiopeptidase for cervical radiculopathy, it is important to consult with your physician before starting any new supplement or medication. Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme that may have anti-inflammatory prope...

My sister has hydrocephalus and is unable to see? Doctor, my sister has hydrocephalus and her vision is currently at 0.1. She has undergone a drainage surgery, but she still cannot see. What should we do? Thank you.

Family member suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage after a car accident and lost consciousness? Hello, doctor. My grandfather suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage due to a car accident. After the incident, he received emergency care and was intubated, but he has not regained consciou...

Cold and numb sensation in the ankle? Hello, doctor 👋 I would like to inquire about a recent issue I've been experiencing. For the past month, my ankle feels cold and eventually becomes numb after sitting for a long time. However, the symptoms disappear when I stand up and w...

My partner fainted in the morning? Around 8:00-9:00 in the morning, I had sexual intercourse with my girlfriend. Afterward, she went to the bathroom to clean herself and used hot water to wash her lower body. When she finished and was about to grab a towel, she suddenly leaned ag...

Intracranial hemorrhage due to a car accident? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a situation that occurred about a month ago. I suffered a traumatic subdural hematoma due to a car accident and was observed in the intensive care unit for a few days. After a CT scan of the b...

Lower back pain and sweating at the back of the head? Hello, doctor: A couple of days ago, I went out to play basketball with friends. During the first game, everything was fine, and there were no collisions. However, after a few minutes of resting between games, I started to fee...

Pain at the posterior edge of the buttocks? Hello doctor, I have a bruising pain at the posterior edge of my pelvis (the end of my spine), which is affecting my ability to achieve an erection. What could be the issue?

Occipital headache Hello doctor, I started experiencing pain in the back of my head around 3 PM this afternoon. Initially, it was mild, but it became more intense over time. When I was riding my bike around 5 PM, hitting a bump caused the pain to worsen depending on the situation...

Hit the side of the head? Two days ago, I slipped while getting out of bed and hit the side of my head (near the ear) against the bedside table. I was very close to the table when I hit it, and the sound was quite loud. At the moment of impact, I was fully conscious and didn'...

Diagnosis of hydrocephalus and issues related to lumbar abdominal surgery? Hello, Doctor. My mother has been experiencing frequent falls over the past two years, with two incidents where she hit the back of her head. For the past six months, she has felt weakness in her legs, and...

Numbness in the hand after a head injury? Hello, doctor. A week ago, I hit my head (on the right side), and two to three days later, my left hand's ring and little fingers started to feel numb. Is there a connection between these issues? Should I see a doctor? Thank you.