Back, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 8

Regarding post-concussion syndrome? Excuse me, may I ask if a concussion syndrome only occurs when there is trauma to the head, or are there other causes as well? Additionally, what are the criteria for diagnosing concussion syndrome? If a car accident victim insists on experienc...

Neuropathy Hello, doctor. A year ago, I suddenly started experiencing numbness in my little finger, along with heat and pain in my palm, and unusual pain in my chest and back. I have visited various hospitals and undergone numerous tests, including X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and ...

Dizziness after a concussion? My mother, who is 70 years old, fell and injured the back of her head before the Lunar New Year this year, resulting in a laceration that required three stitches. A CT scan and X-ray revealed that there was no injury or bleeding in the skull or brain...

Dizziness and headache? Hello, Dr. Zhang. I would like to ask you about an incident that happened 10 months ago when I hit my head and had a small amount of bleeding from my scalp. At that time, I only felt pain, so I didn't see a doctor. A few months later, the impact site ...

There is a protrusion on the left posterior side of the occipital region? There is a lump approximately the size of half a quail egg located on the left side of the back of the head, about one and a half palm widths above the neck and three finger widths to the left from the cent...

How to manage a concussion? On March 25, I fainted and hit my head, but I regained consciousness within 10 minutes. I fainted again for a while and was awakened by a convenience store employee. Although I continued to feel dizzy and had blurred vision, I did not go to the emergen...

Bone spur, slippage, herniated disc? Hello, Dr. Lai. I would like to ask if conditions such as herniated discs, bone spurs, and spondylolisthesis can cause pain during changes in weather, like when it rains or gets cold? Additionally, can lying down or sitting still also lead to ...

Left lower back pain? Hello, doctor. I have lower back pain and went to see an orthopedic specialist. I also had an X-ray done, and the doctor said the cause of the pain is inflammation of the nerves due to prolonged standing or sitting. It cannot be completely cured and can only...

Compression fracture of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9) with nerve compression? Hello Dr. Lai, my mother is 75 years old. Six months ago, she began experiencing cramping pain in the upper abdomen and near the sides of her rib cage. After undergoing a spinal MRI at Chang Gung Mem...

Tinnitus consultation My father experienced nerve compression at cervical vertebrae 4, 5, and 6 in September 2017, which caused pain and numbness in his shoulders, neck, back, and elbows. Initially, the cause of his condition was unclear, leading to a frantic search for treatment...

The healing time for the skull after cranioplasty? Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident at the end of August last year, where my helmet came off and my head hit the ground. I was immediately taken to the emergency room, where it was determined that I had a skull fracture and int...

Shoulder, neck, and back issues? About two years ago, I went to an amusement park and rode a roller coaster. I didn't keep my head pressed against the backrest, and during the turns, my neck was thrown around. At that moment, I only felt neck pain, but after a few weeks, it ...

Post-concussion syndrome may involve symptoms such as pain and numbness? Hello, Doctor. On the night of October 1st last year, I slightly bumped the upper right side of my head against a car door after slipping. It hurt a lot at the moment, and I instinctively rubbed it. Later, I...

Cervical spine surgery sequelae? Hello Doctor, I have a herniated disc at the C5-C6 level, which has caused severe pain and numbness radiating from my left shoulder, back, arm, and fingers. After undergoing artificial disc replacement surgery, the symptoms on the left side were i...

Head injury Yesterday, I hit my head and woke up at home. My friend told me that I rode my bike back, but I don't remember that part. Now my neck is sore, and there is a soft spot on my head when I press it. Could this be intracranial bleeding?

Sharp pain and tingling in the left posterior mid-back? Hello, Doctor: I am a working professional with a habit of slouching, which often leads to shoulder and neck pain. I regularly receive chiropractic massages for relief, but I have been experiencing sharp and stabbing pain ne...

Persistent pain in the buttocks that prevents sitting, standing, or lying down? The patient has been experiencing severe pain in the buttocks (especially the right side) while sitting, standing, and lying down for a year. This pain began shortly after undergoing arthroscopic surg...

Neck pain when tilting the head upward? Hello doctor, I am 17 years old and recently noticed that I experience pain in the left side of the back of my head when I look up, specifically under the bone. I would like to know what possible issues this could indicate. What is the like...

Cervical spine nerve issues? I would like to consult a physician. Recently, I had a conflict with a classmate that resulted in being hit. Prior to that, I had also been hit on the back. Each time, the hits were spaced out by one to two seconds, and the pain from the previous hit ...

Postoperative issues following cervical disc replacement at C5-C6 and artificial cage placement at C6-C7? Hello, my father is 58 years old. A month ago, he started experiencing numbness and pain in his right arm, hand, and fingers, which has affected his daily life. After a docto...