Back, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 6

After a head injury, the swelling has not subsided and dizziness has worsened? Hello Doctor: My mother (63 years old) slipped and fell in the bathroom a week ago, hitting the back left side of her head (no external injury but with noticeable swelling). She immediately went to the...

Abnormal Conditions After Surgery for Intervertebral Disc Stenosis and Herniation Hello Doctor, I would like to consult you regarding my condition. I have been diagnosed with L4-L5 disc stenosis and L5-S1 disc herniation. On February 10th of this year, I underwent endoscopic deco...

Spinal fusion self-funded implants Hello, Director Zhang! I have rheumatoid arthritis and the following conditions: my bone density is relatively okay, but I have vertebral slippage, spinal instability, vertebral collapse, and a herniated disc, which necessitates spinal fusion su...

Lower back pain, chest tightness, dizziness, spinal compression? Hello doctor, after undergoing an iliac vein catheter examination in early April, I began to experience discomfort in my lower back and buttocks. The back pain worsened, and about two months ago, while stretching my...

Abnormal brain function? 1. Can tooth extraction lead to the aforementioned brain issues? 2. Could the extraction of two molars at once have caused damage to the brain? 3. If tooth extraction does not cause any brain damage, what could explain my current condition? I was very...

Is it safe to masturbate after a concussion? Hello Doctor, I bumped the back of my head on May 26th, but it wasn't very hard. After texting a doctor I know about my symptoms, he assessed that it might be a concussion, so I didn't go to see a doctor. Currently, I have sy...

Spinal surgery Hello Doctor: My father has been experiencing pain and numbness in his legs, which radiates from his lower back to the soles of his feet. He was diagnosed at the hospital with degeneration of the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae, causing nerve compression. He subs...

Spinal surgery Hello Doctor: My father has been experiencing pain and numbness in his legs, which radiates from his lower back down to the soles of his feet. After being diagnosed at the hospital, it was determined that the degeneration of the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae wa...

An 85-year-old woman with chronic subdural hematoma? Dear Director Zhang, I apologize for troubling you. My mother-in-law has been suffering from dementia for a long time and is unable to express her pain. She fell in her backyard on April 23. The symptoms observed that day wer...

Cranial depression Hello, my son had a head injury when he was four months old, resulting in a depression on the left back of his head. He is now seven years old, and the depression has become more pronounced, but he reports no pain when pressed. Could this depression negatively ...

Thoracic spine issues Hello, doctor! I had surgery last June for thoracic spinal stenosis that was compressing my nerves, but nearly a year after the surgery, I still experience persistent numbness in my legs. I later returned for follow-up visits and had an MRI to assess the com...

Postoperative condition not improved after posterior ligament surgery? Hello Doctor: I underwent surgery due to calcification of the posterior longitudinal ligament in my cervical spine, specifically at the C3-4-5 levels, where an artificial disc was placed at the C4 level. It ha...

A long journey to seek medical care? Dear Dr. Lai, As previously mentioned (<a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/177636">#177636</a>), the patient's mother wishes to transfer to a nearby hospital for medication due to safety concerns. However, the patie...

Cervical spine issues, cervical rehabilitation? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my condition. Around October last year, I experienced back pain and weakness associated with a cold. After recovering from the cold, my symptoms improved, but then I started to feel a series o...

Cervical fusion at levels C3-C4 and artificial disc replacement at levels C5-C6? Hello, Director! I am an RA and I have decided to undergo surgery for my cervical spine, specifically C3-C4 fusion and C5-C6 artificial disc replacement. I also have symptoms of lumbar disc herniatio...

Herniated disc Hello, doctor. Three weeks ago, I fell down the stairs and sustained a coccygeal fracture. Initially, the pain was not severe, and my mobility began to improve. However, since last week, the area above my coccyx in the lumbar region has become very swollen and pain...

Regarding the issue of head trauma? Hello, doctor. I am 21 years old, and I would like to describe my situation: On January 27, 2022, around 2 to 3 PM, I was moving heavy objects into my car when the trunk door did not fully open and hit me. The impact was quite strong, and I imm...

Lumbar spine traditional surgery 5-1 fusion brace? Dear Doctor, I had a lumbar fusion at the L5-S1 level and underwent surgery 20 days ago. However, my doctor only advised me to wear a soft lumbar brace. I experience daily back pain. Would wearing a rigid brace provide better p...

Postoperative care after disc herniation removal surgery? Hello, doctor. I am 36 years old and have a herniated disc. I underwent decompression surgery about a month ago (simple decompression). The pre-operative MRI is as follows: https://imgur.com/a/cEEz4Dh. My surgeon informed ...

There is an area on the left side of the back with reduced tactile sensation? Hello Doctor, recently due to changes in my job responsibilities, I often need to lift packages weighing up to 10 kilograms and stand for long periods. After about two weeks of work, I started to feel a...