Understanding Persistent Headaches: Could Past Injuries Be the Cause?
Headache Hello Doctor, I often experience intermittent headaches that can last for quite a long time. However, I don't take over-the-counter pain relievers; I just try to rest more. Sometimes, I even sleep for most of the day. Recently, I have also been experiencing excessiv...
Dr. Lin Zijing Reply:
Headaches are a bothersome issue and can range from minor to serious conditions, with each individual's experience varying to some extent. Concerning and dangerous headache-related conditions include intracranial hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, brain tumors, and encephaliti...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches: Could Past Injuries Be the Cause?
Is Low-Level Laser Therapy Suitable for Patients with Two Strokes?
Is it appropriate for a patient who has had two strokes to undergo low-energy biochemical laser therapy? Is it suitable for a patient who has had two strokes to undergo low-energy biochemical laser therapy? If it is appropriate, which hospitals currently offer these medical servi...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Intravascular Laser Irradiation Blood (ILIB) is what you refer to as low-energy biochemical laser therapy, which is claimed to be beneficial for many diseases, including cancer. It is also said to reduce blood viscosity, potentially aiding in the improvement of blood circulation....[Read More] Is Low-Level Laser Therapy Suitable for Patients with Two Strokes?
Can Blood Donation Help Prevent Strokes? Exploring the Connection
Can donating blood prevent strokes? I saw a report on a Japanese television station that stated strokes are caused by the coagulation of platelets in the blood. Since I frequently go to blood donation centers for platelet apheresis, does this also have a preventive effect against...
Dr. Huang Yingzhe Reply:
Blood donation can lower hematocrit (Hct), which may reduce the risk of stroke for individuals with high hematocrit levels (a risk factor for cerebral infarction). Additionally, studies have shown that blood donation can decrease iron levels, reduce the risk of cardiovascular dis...[Read More] Can Blood Donation Help Prevent Strokes? Exploring the Connection