Struggling to Communicate: Understanding Cognitive Issues After Head Injury
Often struggles to express thoughts clearly, unable to fully articulate an event or a sentence? Hello, Doctor. About eight years ago, I lost consciousness suddenly while getting off a bus and fell to the ground, hitting my forehead against a parked motorcycle. I regained consciou...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that you are becoming increasingly forgetful, such as opening the refrigerator and suddenly forgetting what you were going to get, or switching tabs on your phone and forgetting what you were just about to do. Since this has already affected your daily ...[Read More] Struggling to Communicate: Understanding Cognitive Issues After Head Injury
Persistent Dizziness and Headaches One Month After Head Injury
Persistent dizziness and headaches one month after a head injury to the occipital region? At the end of February, I slipped in the bathroom and hit the back of my head against the faucet. There were no external injuries, and I remained conscious without vomiting. After applying i...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. C: You mentioned that "while receiving back massage, one side of my nose suddenly started bleeding significantly, and I have been experiencing persistent dizziness and headaches (a feeling of tightness on both sides, not pain from an injury). I wonder if this is a ...[Read More] Persistent Dizziness and Headaches One Month After Head Injury
Managing Bruising and Swelling After Head Injury: Expert Advice
A question posed by a patient with a hairy cell vascular condition? On March 25th, I accidentally fainted and hit my head against the wall, resulting in a laceration that bled. The stitches have been removed and it is healing well, but there is a small bruise nearby that is sligh...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Candy: Based on the above, since the incident occurred more than 3 days ago, it is recommended to use topical application of Xylitol for treatment.[Read More] Managing Bruising and Swelling After Head Injury: Expert Advice
Fainting and Head Injury: Understanding Risks and Recovery Steps
Fainting and hitting the head? Hello, Doctor Jiang. My girlfriend fainted on March 4th while going to the bathroom due to stomach pain and hit her head. She was unconscious for a while (not sure how long, as there was no one around) and then woke up on her own. There were no exte...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Ksyii, You mentioned, "I fainted on my way to the bathroom due to stomach pain and hit my head, and was unconscious for a while... 1. I would like to ask the doctor if there is a possibility of intracranial bleeding? What should I pay attention to? 2. Should I con...[Read More] Fainting and Head Injury: Understanding Risks and Recovery Steps
Head Injury from Stair Climbing: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
While working, I bumped my head while climbing stairs? I bumped my head while climbing stairs at work on February 27. At the time, I didn't feel much, but starting the next day, February 28, I began to experience weakness in my limbs and a sense of imbalance. However, I have...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Pan, You mentioned that "you hit your head while climbing stairs and didn't feel much at the time, but starting from the next day, February 28, you began to experience weakness in your limbs and a sense of imbalance." Based on your description, the likeli...[Read More] Head Injury from Stair Climbing: Understanding Neurological Symptoms
Head Injury Concerns: When to Seek Medical Attention After Trauma
Head issues Hello, doctor. My mother is 50 years old and was hit on the back of her head by a car door this morning. She is currently on anticoagulants due to vasculitis, and I am very concerned about the possibility of microvascular rupture and other issues. Which specialty shou...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Hue: It has been over 10 days now; how is your mother doing? If she is in her 50s and has not experienced loss of consciousness or significant localized hematoma, there may not be too much to worry about. Delayed intracranial hemorrhage typically occurs within 48 hours, wit...[Read More] Head Injury Concerns: When to Seek Medical Attention After Trauma
Understanding Dizziness After Head Injury: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Slipping in the bathroom, head injury? Hello Doctor, I accidentally slipped and hit my head (upper right side of the occipital region) in the bathroom on November 28, 2023. I went to the emergency room and received six stitches. However, starting on December 6, 2023, I began to...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. A-Lung, You mentioned, "On 2023/12/12, I have been feeling slightly dizzy all day. I wonder if it could be a concussion or a brain hemorrhage?" Generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, no anticoagulant use, or significant local hematoma, head...[Read More] Understanding Dizziness After Head Injury: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Head Injury Concerns: Understanding Symptoms and Risks After a Fall
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 ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello: You mentioned "cerebral hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage" if the symptoms persist or worsen. It is recommended to undergo imaging studies, such as a CT scan of the brain. It is advisable to visit a neurology outpatient clinic for further evaluation and follow-...[Read More] Head Injury Concerns: Understanding Symptoms and Risks After a Fall
Head Injury from Rolling Door: Symptoms and Next Steps
Hit the top of the head against a rolling metal door? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I accidentally bumped into a rolling shutter door that was just about to rise while I was bending down. At the moment of impact, I felt nauseous once and experienced a temporary loss of vision twice. ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned that "I can't really turn my head, and washing my hair while bending over causes severe pain. The right side also hurts a lot while sleeping, but it feels a bit better after waking up." Your symptoms may suggest inflammation of the cervic...[Read More] Head Injury from Rolling Door: Symptoms and Next Steps
Common Neurology Questions: Head Injury, Nausea, and Dizziness Explained
Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you some questions? Hello, doctor. I have three questions to ask: 1. When I was 20 years old, I slipped down the stairs and hit the back of my head, resulting in continuous bleeding. At that moment, I felt dizzy and had a loss of consciousness...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen: 1. If you experience persistent headaches after a head injury, accompanied by unilateral numbness or weakness, please seek medical attention immediately. 2. The three symptoms are indicative of a temporary dysfunction of the vestibular nerve, which is not a cause ...[Read More] Common Neurology Questions: Head Injury, Nausea, and Dizziness Explained
Should You See a Doctor After a Mild Head Injury?
Head injury? Last night, I stood up and bumped into the door handle of the dryer. At the moment, I didn't experience severe head pain, but when I woke up the next day, I noticed some dizziness and a slight tenderness when I touch my head. I would like to know if I need to se...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Jie: If the headache persists or if you experience numbness or weakness on one side of the body, please seek medical attention immediately.[Read More] Should You See a Doctor After a Mild Head Injury?
Assessing Potential Concussion Symptoms After a Head Injury
The right occipital region was hit by a ball? Hello, Doctor. On November 9th, during gym class at 10 AM, a pickleball (about the size of a baseball, hollow plastic, and quite light) suddenly hit me on the back of my right head. It came from about 4 or 5 meters away. At the mome...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned, "At the moment, I don't feel it will be very painful and I think it will get better soon, so I didn't go to the health room... The pain seems to radiate to my forehead." This symptom is more indicative of cervical myofascial inflamm...[Read More] Assessing Potential Concussion Symptoms After a Head Injury
Understanding Long-Term Effects of Head Trauma: A Neurological Perspective
Injured due to assault? Hello, doctor. Around the years 2003-2004, during my school years, I had a conflict with some classmates, which led to one of them hitting me on the back right side of my head with a metal chair. At that time, I lost consciousness, and I am unsure if there...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, due to current regulations, I am unable to provide treatment to patients without an in-person consultation. If you have concerns regarding your brain injury, I recommend scheduling an appointment for a physician to evaluate and treat you personally. If any tests or further...[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Effects of Head Trauma: A Neurological Perspective
Head Injury and Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Attention
Dizziness after hitting the head? Hello doctor, I accidentally bumped into a scaffold at the construction site yesterday while wearing a hard hat. I felt that the impact wasn't significant, but I felt a bit dizzy and had some nausea (though I didn't vomit) that day. I s...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, based on your inquiry, it is recommended that if your symptoms have persisted for more than 24 hours, you should visit a hospital to check for a concussion or any potential brain injury. Thank you for your question.[Read More] Head Injury and Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Attention
Sudden Loss of Consciousness and Fever After Head Injury: What to Do?
Sudden loss of consciousness leading to a fall, with the head striking the floor, followed by persistent fever? Hello Doctor, last night I stood up from a chair and suddenly felt dizzy, then lost consciousness and fell to the ground, hitting my head on the floor. When I regained ...
Dr. Wu Mukhan Reply:
Hello, sudden dizziness accompanied by altered consciousness can be dangerous, as it may be caused by conditions such as cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, encephalitis, or central nervous system infections, all of which require thorough examination. If symptoms persist, it is ad...[Read More] Sudden Loss of Consciousness and Fever After Head Injury: What to Do?
Understanding Dementia: The Impact of Chronic Pain and Head Injuries
Dementia issues Hello Doctor, I am inquiring on behalf of my 73-year-old grandfather who was diagnosed with "mild dementia" by a neurologist within the past five months. On February 6, 2023, he fell and hit his head, experiencing a moment of altered consciousness. Subse...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, thank you for your concern about grandpa. However, since I am unable to diagnose patients online, I cannot provide you with an appropriate answer regarding whether grandpa's cognitive decline is due to long-term pain or a combination of various factors. It would be mo...[Read More] Understanding Dementia: The Impact of Chronic Pain and Head Injuries
Understanding Rapid Dementia After Head Injury: Pain's Role Explained
Dementia issues Hello Dr. Wu, At the beginning of this year, my father was involved in a motorcycle accident where he sustained a head injury and was unconscious. A CT scan of the brain was performed in the emergency department, which showed no abnormalities. However, one month...
Dr. Wu Mukhan Reply:
Hello, according to current research, chronic pain or head trauma can indeed lead to long-term cognitive decline (dementia) as a consequence. However, it is challenging to establish a direct causal relationship between dementia and these factors in medical terms, especially since...[Read More] Understanding Rapid Dementia After Head Injury: Pain's Role Explained
Understanding Tiny Acute Ischemic Infarcts: Causes and Management
Physical examination revealed signs of a previous minor stroke? Hello Doctor: Last month, the MRI results for my brain were interpreted as follows: Z719 Counseling, unspecified, V6540 Counseling, not otherwise specified, ||cre:0, eGFRr:0 Imaging findings: Brain MRI study without ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, sir: You mentioned "A tiny acute ischemic infarct, left occipital subcortical white." An elder relayed that it was a concussion; could this have related effects? MRI primarily detects cerebral infarctions within a month. It cannot explain events that occurred muc...[Read More] Understanding Tiny Acute Ischemic Infarcts: Causes and Management
Head Injury from Bumping into Wood: Should You See a Doctor?
Hit the head against a wooden board? Today, when I stood up from a squatting position, the back of my head hit the wooden frame of the bed, making a loud noise, and I felt momentarily dazed. Could this lead to a brain hemorrhage? Afterward, there was no swelling when I touched it...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, sir: You mentioned feeling "blank-headed" and asked if this could lead to a brain hemorrhage. Generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, the use of anticoagulants, or obvious local hematomas following a head injury, the symptoms are usually mild. H...[Read More] Head Injury from Bumping into Wood: Should You See a Doctor?
Understanding Pulsating Temples: Causes and Concerns After Head Injury
The temple is pulsating continuously? Hello, I am consulting on behalf of my mother. A few years ago, she was in a car accident where she hit the left side of her head, but there were no external injuries. Over the years, she has occasionally experienced headaches, but since the ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Chen, You mentioned that your mother "often presses on the left temple..." which may indicate tension-type headache, caused by muscle tightness in the head. Common manifestations include tight, constricting pain in the forehead and temples, resembling the sens...[Read More] Understanding Pulsating Temples: Causes and Concerns After Head Injury