Head injury, Neurology FAQ - Page 6

Fell and hit the head? Hello Doctor: Yesterday, I lost my balance and fell backward on the 3rd to 4th step of the stairs, hitting the left side of my head against the wall. Today, there is a noticeable swelling, but I have no other discomfort. Do I need to go to the hospital for ...

Post-concussion syndrome after a car accident with persistent dizziness and headaches? Hello Doctor: Last year, I had a motorcycle accident that resulted in a head injury, during which I experienced about an hour of unconsciousness and cannot recall. I was taken to the emergency ...

Intermittent headaches I have a history of hypertension and experience intermittent headaches. I also had a head injury five years ago when I fainted after a long drive and was taken to the hospital for stitches. I have had an EEG that showed no abnormalities. Recently, the frequ...

An elderly person fell and hit their head? My grandmother fell and hit her head, and now she has symptoms of a headache. She went to the hospital, had an X-ray, and the doctor said everything was fine and prescribed medication. However, after taking the medication, she still has ...

Head trauma Hello doctor, on Tuesday at noon, I bumped the top of my head against the door frame of a children's restroom. At the moment of impact, I did not lose consciousness, just felt a bit dazed. I can walk normally, but there is a persistent sharp pain at the site of t...

Concussion or Stroke!? Hello, I bumped my head last week and saw a doctor who diagnosed me with a mild concussion. However, after 8 days, I am experiencing tightness in the area just below my right earlobe, down to my chin and right cheek. Is this normal? I'm concerned there...

Head injury and headache issues? Hello, Dr. Lan. Two days ago, I fell asleep on the bus and hit my right temple multiple times. There was one instance where it was particularly hard, and the next morning when I woke up, I had a severe headache on the right side of my head, not wh...

Numbness in the hands and feet? Hello, for the past two days, I've been experiencing numbness in the left side of my body, including my arms and legs, lasting from half an hour to several hours. Sometimes, my left limbs feel cold, while the right side does not. I often have ...

Severe neck injury from a car accident? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my mother, who suffered a severe head injury from hitting the windshield of a car in an accident a few years ago, resulting in neck pain. Initially, she visited an orthopedic specialist, and X-rays s...

Grandma has a headache after falling? Hello, my grandmother is 90 years old and has limited mobility, relying on a walker to move around. Two days ago, she got up around 5 AM to use the bedside commode and lost her balance after finishing, resulting in a fall where she hit the to...

Concussion from playing sports? If you have a concussion, you may experience the following symptoms: headache, confusion, dizziness, nausea, balance problems, sensitivity to light or noise, difficulty concentrating, memory issues, and changes in sleep patterns. It's importan...

Brain issues Hello, doctor... I would like to ask for your advice. My friend got into a fight on August 12 and went to a veterans hospital for treatment, but the doctor did not perform an X-ray at that time. Now she is experiencing headaches and occasional warmth and numbness. Co...

Persistent dizziness Hello Doctor: In mid-May, I hit my head against a hard object. I did not lose consciousness, but I felt faint for a moment. Two days later, I started experiencing dizziness, and when I look at things, they seem to sway. I underwent a CT scan and an EEG, and t...

Numbness in the right posterior scalp? I had a motorcycle accident at the beginning of the lunar year. I was hit by a car and was thrown off due to the low speed and the cold weather, so I didn't notice any issues at the time. However, one or two months later, I've rece...

If you have been struggling with sudden drowsiness for a long time, which medical specialty should you consult? Since childhood, I have experienced episodes of dozing off for a few minutes while studying, working, waiting for transportation, or even during leisure activities like...

A protrusion at the back of the head? Hello, I discovered a hard lump on the lower left side of the back of my head three days ago. It hurts when I press it lightly, and sometimes it also hurts when I walk too quickly or turn my head. It’s very uncomfortable, especially when I li...

Head pressure can be painful? About a year ago, I felt like something hit or bumped into the right side of my head. Since then, whenever I apply pressure to that area, it hurts—it's a sharp, nerve pain sensation. Only that specific area hurts, and after pressing on it, I fee...

Oculomotor dysfunction Dear Doctor, I have a friend whose young daughter is in first grade. She has had a habit of blinking since she was little, but in the past month or two, we have noticed that her eyes frequently move in circles (constantly rotating around the outer part of h...

Masturbation Once I finished masturbating, I suddenly experienced a severe headache. The next day, it was gone. However, I haven't been able to masturbate lately because just when I'm about to finish, I suddenly get a headache like the last time. Moreover, I'm only...

excuse me? Hello, yesterday I bumped the upper part of my right ear against a wall. At the moment, I felt a bit dizzy, but after resting, I felt fine. Today, whenever I touch the area where I hit, I experience some pain, but I can't tell if there is any swelling since it was...