Concerns After Head Injury: Understanding Mild Brain Lesions
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...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Huang: You mentioned "mild focal brain lesions," and I suggest you could share the original report. This is because we need to examine the descriptions within it; EEG reports typically cannot accurately indicate intracranial structural issues. Poor sleep for s...[Read More] Concerns After Head Injury: Understanding Mild Brain Lesions
Assessing Risk of Chronic Subdural Hematoma After Head Injury
Head trauma Hello Doctor, my father is 52 years old and has a history of liver cirrhosis, currently undergoing medication treatment. Last week, he accidentally hit his head hard when closing the car door. The pain lasted for about two minutes, and there was no loss of consciousne...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Huang, You mentioned that "the rear door accidentally hit my head after closing, it was quite forceful, and it hurt for about two minutes. There was no loss of consciousness, and I did not experience any other discomfort." Generally speaking, if there is no l...[Read More] Assessing Risk of Chronic Subdural Hematoma After Head Injury
Understanding Head Trauma: Long-Term Effects and Concerns
Head trauma Hello, doctor. Two years ago, I was struck on the head by a metal pipe while at work. At the time, I was unsure if there was any issue, so I went to an orthopedic doctor for an X-ray. The doctor said there was no fracture in the skull. After two months, I saw a neurol...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Xiao: You mentioned: 1. I have always had concerns about whether a person can still function normally if there is a fracture or a slight crack in the skull. It has been two years since then; if there was a fracture at that time, could the person still be conscious? A...[Read More] Understanding Head Trauma: Long-Term Effects and Concerns
Persistent Headaches After Head Injury: When to Seek Help?
Intermittent headaches following a head contusion? Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with a head contusion after a car accident, and over a month later, I am still experiencing headaches. Recently, the frequency has increased, and I have pain about five days a week, all in the same ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss Xiaoshan. You mentioned, "I experience severe headaches during these exercises. What should I do? Which specialist should I see?" Your symptoms may suggest cervical spine disorders. External factors such as traffic accidents, falls, head impacts against hard...[Read More] Persistent Headaches After Head Injury: When to Seek Help?
Understanding Facial Numbness After a Head Injury: What to Expect
Numbness following facial impact? Hello, doctor. I had an accident where I hit the corner of a table near my eyebrow and eye. There is a wound below my right eyebrow, and it is swollen. After the impact, I experienced numbness in the right eyebrow, right eyelid, right side of my ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Xin Xin: You mentioned, "I can understand the temporary numbness from the impact, but it has been three days now. Could this cause any issues?" As of 10/12, have your symptoms improved? Typically, after tissue is injured by external force, symptoms such as swelli...[Read More] Understanding Facial Numbness After a Head Injury: What to Expect
Post-Concussion Symptoms: Seeking Help for Persistent Neurological Issues
Post-concussion syndrome A 68-year-old elderly individual fell on the street a few months ago for unknown reasons, resulting in a head injury with a laceration on the left forehead that required 5-6 stitches. After the laceration healed, the individual developed insomnia and a pe...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Yeh, You mentioned that "after the head laceration healed, it caused insomnia and a tingling sensation in the head." This may be attributed to two possible reasons: localized nerve damage due to the injury or compression of the cervical nerve roots caused by e...[Read More] Post-Concussion Symptoms: Seeking Help for Persistent Neurological Issues
Should You Seek Medical Attention After a Head Injury?
Head trauma A few days ago, I bumped the front right side of my forehead against the corner of a car trunk. Since then, I've been waking up with a tingling pain in the back left side of my head, which isn't particularly severe, but I feel a bit dizzy overall. My neck is...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Chiao, You mentioned that "the left back of my head feels numb and painful, but it's not particularly severe, and overall I feel a bit dizzy, with some stiffness in the back of my neck." Your symptoms may suggest cervical myofascial inflammation, possibl...[Read More] Should You Seek Medical Attention After a Head Injury?
Should I Seek Medical Attention After Nasal Swab Mishap?
I would like to ask Dr. Jiang whether this situation requires medical attention or if it can be monitored further. Thank you? Hello, Doctor Jiang. I recently had contact with a confirmed case, and during a rapid test, I mistakenly inserted the swab stick 11 centimeters into my no...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Chang, You mentioned that "an operational error led to the rapid test swab being inserted 11 centimeters into the nostril," which likely means it passed through the nasal turbinates and reached the oropharynx. Our nasopharynx contains bone, and unless there ha...[Read More] Should I Seek Medical Attention After Nasal Swab Mishap?
Is It Dangerous If You Hit Your Head and Bleed Without Pain?
Is there a risk if I hit my head and there is bleeding but no pain? A family member (around 50 years old with no history of cardiovascular disease) accidentally fell this morning and hit their head against a sharp object. At the time, there was approximately enough blood to soak ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Ida, You mentioned that a family member (around 50 years old, with no history of cardiovascular disease) accidentally fell this morning and hit their head against a sharp object, resulting in approximately the amount of blood that would fill two tissues, but it stopped ...[Read More] Is It Dangerous If You Hit Your Head and Bleed Without Pain?
Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome: Symptoms and Dietary Tips
Post-concussion syndrome Fifteen years ago, I suffered a head injury and cervical spine damage in a car accident. Although I consulted a neurologist at the time, the doctor did not order detailed examinations since I was able to walk and communicate normally. As a result, my head...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. E, You mentioned that "memory has significantly declined... and you are unsure if there are dietary suggestions for improvement." For dietary aspects, you can adopt the Mediterranean diet, the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, and the Medite...[Read More] Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome: Symptoms and Dietary Tips
Head Injury from Hitting a Wall: When to Seek Medical Attention
Bumped the top of the head against a wall corner with force? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, while wearing a hat, I didn't notice that the ceiling ahead was lower and walked straight into it, resulting in a strong impact on the right angle of the ceiling's concrete and steel ...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Lin: If you experience persistent numbness in the left side of your limbs, please visit a neurology or orthopedic outpatient clinic for evaluation.[Read More] Head Injury from Hitting a Wall: When to Seek Medical Attention
Head Injury from Bathroom Fall: When to See a Neurologist?
I fell in the bathroom around noon and hit the back of my right head? Hello Doctor: I slipped and hit my head in the bathroom around noon. Since the bathroom is small, I didn't fall flat on my back; instead, my head struck the wall behind me at a nearly vertical angle. I ins...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Miss Emma, You mentioned experiencing "chest tightness that feels better with deep breaths, and mild swelling in your right hand. I would like to ask if you need to visit the neurology or surgery outpatient clinic tomorrow?" Generally speaking, if there is no loss...[Read More] Head Injury from Bathroom Fall: When to See a Neurologist?
Understanding the Increased Dementia Risk After Concussions
The probability of developing dementia after a concussion? A study from Sweden indicates that individuals who have experienced a concussion have an 80% increased risk of developing dementia. Although the likelihood of developing dementia after a head injury decreases over time, e...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, sir: You mentioned that "nine years ago, you had a motorcycle accident and lost consciousness for more than ten minutes; the doctor said it was a concussion, and that was the only time you have experienced this." Severe head trauma can cause varying degrees of da...[Read More] Understanding the Increased Dementia Risk After Concussions
Understanding Long-Term Effects of Childhood Head Injuries on Adult Health
My brother had a backward fall and hit his head when he was one year old, and he is currently 40 years old? Hello, Doctor Jiang. I would like to ask you about my brother. He had a head injury at the age of one when he fell backward, which resulted in immediate loss of consciousne...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Tsai, You mentioned that your brother exhibits "slow learning, delayed responses, insufficient memory, noticeable social difficulties, repetitive confirmation actions, easy nervousness, repetitive speech, and an inability to listen to others. He sometimes becomes e...[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Effects of Childhood Head Injuries on Adult Health
Concerns About Eye Rubbing and Nosebleeds After Child's Head Injury
After my son sustained a head injury, he had a nosebleed the following day, and recently I have noticed him rubbing his eyes? Hello, my son is currently two years and seven months old. Over two months ago, he slipped on water on the floor and hit his head. Since I was not present...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Claire, You mentioned that "a little over two months ago, I slipped on water on the floor and hit my head... I wonder if this is a consequence of visual impairment due to the brain impact?" Unless there is a severe head injury resulting in loss of consciousness, ...[Read More] Concerns About Eye Rubbing and Nosebleeds After Child's Head Injury
Head Injury and Thrombocytopenia: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Head trauma with purpura (thrombocytopenia) I have thrombocytopenia (usually below 10,000 platelets) and accidentally bumped my head against the corner of a table while standing up (it hurt quite a bit at the moment), specifically on the left side towards the middle of my scalp. ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Hsien, Generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, no anticoagulant use, or obvious localized hematoma, head trauma is mostly mild. However, due to your condition of thrombocytopenia, it is important to pay special attention to clinical symptoms. If you ex...[Read More] Head Injury and Thrombocytopenia: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Understanding Occipital Pressure and Numbness: Causes and Concerns
Numbness in the back of the head? Hello Doctor: Recently, for the past two to three days, I have been experiencing a sensation of pressure and numbness in the back of my head. During these episodes, my blood pressure readings have been around 115-130/80-100 (my diastolic pressure...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Sir: Your head injury occurred more than six months ago, and its relevance is relatively low. Your symptoms may suggest cervical myofascial pain syndrome, which can present with pain, discomfort, muscle stiffness, or a heavy sensation. Symptoms may worsen with changes in w...[Read More] Understanding Occipital Pressure and Numbness: Causes and Concerns
Evaluating Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury on Neurological Health
Four years ago, I sustained a concussion to the right posterior part of my brain? Doctor: Hello, four years ago during my postpartum period, I fell from a table and hit the back right side of my head, resulting in a large swelling. I was taken to the emergency room, and after a C...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, Ms. Yuan! If you have a head injury that did not involve the brain, it should not leave any lasting effects. If you are still experiencing symptoms after four years, there may be another underlying cause. It is recommended that you visit a neurology outpatient clinic.[Read More] Evaluating Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury on Neurological Health
Should I See a Doctor Three Days After Hitting My Hand?
It has been three days since the injury; should I still see a doctor? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about an incident that happened two days ago when I forcefully bumped into the sharp corner of a table. Initially, I thought it was just swollen, but then I ended up bleeding ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: Generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, no anticoagulant use, or obvious local hematoma, head injuries are mostly mild. However, the following conditions warrant consideration of delayed bleeding and require a visit to the emergency room: (1) Deteri...[Read More] Should I See a Doctor Three Days After Hitting My Hand?
Managing Appetite Loss After Head Injury: Insights and Recommendations
Intracranial hemorrhage after a car accident? Hello Dr. Jiang, my husband was involved in a car accident on February 7. After the emergency room visit, a CT scan revealed intracranial hemorrhage. Fortunately, the amount was small and it stopped bleeding shortly after the accident...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, 1. Is the issue of loss of appetite related to a traumatic brain injury or antibiotics? It depends on the location of your husband's brain injury. Generally, traumatic brain injuries from car accidents often affect the frontal lobe, which can lead to changes in exec...[Read More] Managing Appetite Loss After Head Injury: Insights and Recommendations