Stroke, Neurology FAQ - Page 19

Atypical Parkinsonism My father is 80 years old and has experienced two episodes of cerebral hemorrhage. He had a stroke that left three fingers on his left hand immobile. When eating, he often freezes and takes about 30 seconds to start chewing. His legs also tend to freeze, and...

excuse me? Hello Dr. Huang: My father is 57 years old. Last night he experienced dizziness, nausea, weakness in his legs, and chills. Recently, he has also been experiencing nausea and vomiting frequently. He has seen many specialists, including gastroenterology, hepatology, neur...

excuse me? Does your hospital provide Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture consultation services for patients who have suffered a stroke and are transferred to a general ward (but have not yet regained consciousness)? I have checked the information, and starting this year, he...

Brainstem stroke Hello Doctor: My father had a brainstem stroke last year, and his recovery has been very good. However, since he regained consciousness until now, it will soon be a year, he has been complaining of dizziness. It’s manageable when he is sitting, but he feels dizzy...

Stroke - Follow-up examination reveals white spots? The patient is approximately 55 years old and had a stroke about four years ago. They have been undergoing rehabilitation in the hospital, but during a recent follow-up examination, white spots were discovered in the brain. The ...

The mother often experiences hand numbness? Hello Dr. Huang, I would like to ask a question. My mother is in her fifties and has been experiencing shoulder and neck pain along with numbness in her hands. She previously received massage therapy, but recently went to a Western medi...

How to prevent and treat dementia? Hello, my mother is 46 years old and often forgets things, with the situation becoming increasingly severe. I would like to know what methods can be used in daily life to prevent dementia, and if there are any suspicions, how should we proceed w...

Signs of a stroke? Hello Doctor: A few days after my father underwent surgery for colorectal cancer, he was found unable to move the right side of his body, which raises concerns about a possible stroke. Are there any emergency interventions available at this time? Is it possible...

An elderly person suddenly fainted? Dear Dr. Lin, Recently, my father suddenly fainted at home and hit his head on the floor, resulting in a large laceration. He received emergency suturing, and it has been confirmed that there is no intracranial hemorrhage. My father is a farme...

I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please provide the text you would My father underwent two surgeries for colon cancer and subsequently suffered a thrombotic stroke, which affected a large area of the left hemisphere. I would like to ask the doctor if this...

Could you please provide more details regarding the issues related to surgery and stroke? Could you please tell me if there is a connection between the rectal surgery and the occurrence of a thrombotic stroke, particularly a large one in the left hemisphere?

Occasionally, I experience sudden dizziness that leads to fainting? Hello: My mother is 68 years old and has had a stroke for 5 years, resulting in weakness on her right side and occasional coughing. Since last year, she has experienced sudden dizziness that prevents her from get...

Can stroke be prevented? Hello Doctor: For a patient with hypertension undergoing any surgery (such as colorectal surgery), what is the likelihood of experiencing a stroke? Are there methods to prevent a stroke? What preventive measures can be taken before, during, and after the ...

Stroke caused by surgery for stage III colorectal cancer? A 66-year-old male with stage III colon cancer experienced a stroke following surgery. Is it appropriate to administer thrombolytic therapy within the golden hour? The hospital physician mentioned that it could cause signi...

Hello, Dr. Yeh! Dear Dr. Yeh: One night, my mother, my younger brother, and I went out for a run. My brother, who is in sixth grade, was riding his bicycle behind us. While my mother and I were exercising, my brother suddenly told me, "My left hand is cramping and it feels u...

Headache and facial twitching? I kindly ask the doctor to take a moment to look at my concerns so that I can reference them during my medical visits. Thank you. About four to five years ago, I was diagnosed with migraine status. My headaches have never improved over the years; th...

Occasional dizziness symptoms? Occasionally, I experience dizziness, especially after waking up. After consulting a doctor, I was informed that I have unstable intracranial pressure. What lifestyle changes should I make to manage this condition? What foods should I consume to hel...

Headache Hello, I would like to ask about a recent issue. I often feel pain in the left back of my head, which feels like a bump or pulling on my hair, and it lasts for about 2-3 days before subsiding. Recently, I have also been experiencing brief and mild dizziness, where things...

The back of the head feels warm and tingly on both sides? Hello, doctor. I am not very good at expressing my feelings, so I would like to understand my condition better. My situation has become more severe in the past six months. Previously, I would only feel heat at the back of ...

Stem Cell Transplantation for Stroke Hello! My father is 71 years old and has been completely paralyzed due to a cerebral embolism stroke for about one year and seven months. I read in the newspaper that stem cell transplantation may be an option. I would like to know about the s...