Cerebral hemorrhage, Neurology FAQ

Non-traumatic cortical hemorrhage in the left frontal lobe? Hello, doctor. At the end of January this year, after flying back to Taiwan, I experienced mild headaches, cold sweats, and vomiting the next day, along with pale complexion, which prompted me to seek emergency medical c...

Massive hemorrhagic stroke with severe coma? Hello, doctor! My father has a history of hypertension and has been a long-time smoker and drinker. A month ago, he underwent gallbladder removal surgery due to gallstones, during which arrhythmia was discovered. Two weeks after the in...

Regarding cerebral hemorrhage and cerebral infarction? Hello, a family member recently underwent tumor resection surgery, during which there was intracranial bleeding. The CT scans on the day of and the day after the surgery indicated intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). This informat...

Intraocular pressure, intracranial pressure, and visual field loss? Hello, doctor. Since 2021, I have been regularly monitored at a hospital in central Taiwan due to elevated intraocular pressure. During this period, my eye pressure was normal for a while. After returning to Taip...

Recovery status after a 60cc intracerebral hemorrhage? Hello Doctor, my mother experienced a hemorrhagic stroke in mid-December with a volume of 60cc (right hemisphere). At that time, the doctor assessed that my mother, being 72 years old, might not have a good postoperative cond...

Hit the back of the head on the right side? Hello Doctor, I am the lady who bumped into the rolling iron door last time. Yesterday, I discovered that I might have hit the back of my head, but at that moment, my head retracted a bit, causing my neck to be somewhat immobile, and I ...

Postoperative issues related to intracranial hemorrhage in the occipital lobe? Hello, my mother is currently 60 years old and recently underwent a right occipital lobectomy due to a cerebral hemorrhage. She has experienced narrowing of the visual field in her left eye (which was ...

Cerebral hemispheric ischemic lesions Hello Dr. Jiang, About three years ago, I started experiencing occasional headaches that are so severe I can't concentrate and feel very uncomfortable. Sometimes, these headaches are accompanied by nosebleeds. I have a history of severe...

A year and a half ago, I hit my head on the top? Hello Doctor: I had a head injury a year and a half ago and went to the hospital for a consultation and an EEG. The doctor scheduled a follow-up appointment for a week later, but I was unable to attend due to sudden commitments. To...

Headaches occur when sitting or standing, but they do not occur when lying down? Hello, doctor! I had surgery to remove an intramedullary nail on Saturday, but starting Sunday morning, I experienced pain in the front of my head when I sat up. However, the pain subsided immediatel...

Memory issues after a cerebral aneurysm rupture? I have undergone surgery for a cerebral aneurysm rupture and it has been three months since the operation. I am currently hospitalized for rehabilitation, and my limbs have regained about 60% of their function. I do not feel any ph...

Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) with bleeding on the left side? Hello, my mother is 65 years old and has a history of hypertension. She secretly stopped taking her medication. One night, she reported numbness in her hand, and on the evening of July 30, she was urgently taken to th...

Cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) 1. Is the likelihood of having a cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) high? 2. At what age is a person more likely to develop a cerebral arteriovenous malformation? 3. Can a brain ultrasound in infants detect cerebral arterioveno...

The back of the head feels like it's burning? 1. The sensation of heat in the back of the head, resembling a burning feeling, could be caused by various factors such as tension headaches, migraines, or even anxiety. It is advisable to manage stress, ensure proper hydration, ...

Issues After a Car Accident I have a family member who is a 40-45 year old female. She previously suffered a minor intracerebral hemorrhage due to a car accident, but the doctor determined that it would absorb on its own, so no surgery was performed. Additionally, she has sustain...

Acute intracerebral hemorrhage Dr. Tsai, I hope you don’t mind me asking. My mother suddenly fainted while working, with left-sided movement, tremors, and urinary incontinence. She was urgently taken to the hospital, where it was immediately discovered that she had a right-sided ...

Severe headaches occur when holding breath or straining? Yesterday, while practicing the jellyfish float and breathing techniques during swimming, I experienced severe pain at the back of my head after completing five breathing cycles, accompanied by mild neck soreness. However, ...

Post-concussion symptoms? Last week, I slipped at home and hit my head (on the upper right forehead) against the wall. Before going to the hospital, my memory was quite confused and fuzzy, and my head was very painful. After the emergency visit, they said I had a mild concussion,...

Regarding the situations encountered during home rehabilitation after a hemorrhagic stroke? Dear Doctor, My father suffered a cerebral hemorrhage stroke two weeks ago and was observed in the intensive care unit for about a week. Fortunately, he was able to return home for self-r...

Does a stroke require surgery? Dear Doctor, My mother has suffered a stroke, which the physician described as hemorrhagic but small in size. She is over 80 years old, and we, her children, are uncertain whether to proceed with surgery. It is a difficult decision. I would like to...