Stroke, Neurology FAQ - Page 27

Is a stroke considered a disability? Is a stroke considered a type of disability?

My father has weakness in his right upper limb? Hello, Dr. Yeh! I would like to ask for your opinion. My father has a history of hypertension and has undergone a new catheter procedure. Since then, he has been controlling his blood pressure with medication. Two days ago, he sudde...

What is smoke disease? 1. What is smoke disease? 2. What are the causes of smoke disease? 3. What are the treatment methods for smoke disease? 4. Is smoke disease hereditary? 5. Besides taking aspirin, what other methods can be used for treatment? 6. If a bypass surgery...

Stroke Hello, Doctor! My mother has a history of hypertension and was recently hospitalized due to extremely high blood pressure. The examination results indicated vascular blockage in her brain, with both old and new blockages present. When we inquired about the cause, the exami...

Is it related to smoking? Hello Dr. Yeh, I am a 16-year-old high school student. Recently, I tried smoking, but a few days ago, I suddenly felt a very dizzy sensation after smoking. I have a history of asthma since childhood, but perhaps it has improved with age. I also have her...

Cerebral edema Dizziness, insomnia, and racing thoughts... Could you please explain how cerebral edema is caused? How can it be prevented? In what situations should we pay attention to the patient's physical condition? Thank you!

Is it a symptom of a stroke? I took a nap today (lying on the table) and when I woke up, I felt a tingling sensation in my palms that has continued until the afternoon and is still present now. My father had a mild stroke six months ago, and his symptoms were similar to this. Sho...

Dizziness and Neurology Hello, physician: My father is 53 years old and experiences significant dizziness, especially when getting up in the morning and before going to bed, without accompanying tinnitus. He has a history of dizziness from May 1999, when he suddenly felt the worl...

CT scan I often experience dizziness due to frequent head impacts, so I would like to undergo an examination. I am concerned about potential brain injuries, but I understand that CT scans involve radiation. Therefore, I would like to know if MRI is available in the city and if it...

What does it mean to have high stroke detection factors? Hello Dr. Yeh: I am glad to have the opportunity to ask you a few questions. My father underwent a test at a laboratory for Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies as an early stroke detection factor. One test result was 1.1 and anothe...

New Stroke Medications My father has suffered a mild cerebral embolic stroke and has been unable to move his right arm and leg for 5 months. Are there any new medications available for treatment? Has there been any announcement regarding new stroke medications at Taipei Veterans ...

Headache I am very prone to heatstroke. Whenever the weather gets hot and I spend some time in the sun, I start to get a headache (sometimes my eyes hurt as well). For mild cases, I can take over-the-counter medication and sleep it off, but for more severe cases, I need to underg...

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...

What are the risk factors for stroke? Hello Dr. Huang, my father is sixty years old and in good health, although he has sinusitis and mild hypertension. He fainted twice in 1998 and 1999. During the first incident in 1998, he insisted that it was due to a mouth ulcer that caused ...

Is it necessary to undergo dialysis if potassium levels are elevated? My grandmother is about 66 years old and was suddenly taken to the emergency room today. It seems she may have had a mild stroke, and now she is in the emergency room with elevated potassium levels in her body....

Is dialysis necessary for high potassium levels? Hello doctor, my grandmother was hospitalized a few days ago and was found to have a mild stroke. It was also discovered that her potassium levels are elevated. The doctor mentioned that she might need dialysis. Is it necessary to ...

Stroke Hello, my mother suffered a second stroke at the beginning of 1998, which resulted in paralysis on her left side. Initially, after the stroke, she was still able to walk and speak. After being admitted to the hospital, the doctors provided treatment, but due to her agitati...

Stroke Hello: Is there a chance for stroke patients to fully recover? What should they eat for better recovery? What lifestyle considerations should they keep in mind? Thank you.

Numbness in the hands and feet to the point of loss of sensation? My father is 87 years old and has been experiencing gradual numbness in both hands for the past two years, which has now progressed to almost complete loss of sensation. He also has some numbness in his feet. 1. My...

Stroke sequelae Hello, my father had a stroke last December, affecting his right hemisphere. He has recovered very well and is almost like a normal person, but occasionally feels dizzy when walking, and sometimes his left calf feels warm, although it does not feel warm to the tou...