Back, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 9

Exercise after a head injury? Hello, doctor. Two days ago in the afternoon, I bumped my head while playfully pushing back with a friend. At that moment, my consciousness was normal, but it hurt a bit, so I went to the health center for ice treatment. It seems to have swollen a li...

Fell while playing sports and hit the back of the head? Hello Doctor, I fell while playing basketball on November 28 and hit the back of my head. I sat on the floor for a moment and then got up. There was no bleeding, but I had a swollen bump. After 3 to 4 hours at home, I felt u...

Postoperative lumbar spine surgery Hello Doctor: I underwent fusion surgery on my lumbar spine at L4, L5, and S1 in 2015, where 6 screws were implanted. The protruding parts at L4 and L5 were removed, and a spacer was placed at L5-S1. I still feel discomfort post-surgery. I have ...

Returning to Taiwan by plane? I would like to inquire about a patient who experienced an acute intracerebral hemorrhage abroad. Currently, the patient has no sensation in the left hand, and the left leg has progressed from no sensation to slight awareness. Since the incident, the...

Do I need surgery to replace my cervical intervertebral disc due to a herniated disc? Hello Doctor, I am a patient with hypotonic cerebral palsy. Last March, I suffered a fall that resulted in herniated discs at cervical levels 4 to 6. Initially, I experienced increased difficult...

About Multiple Sclerosis? Hello, Doctor. A couple of months ago, I was worried about having Sjögren's syndrome due to dry mouth and dry throat, and after a few days of finger and toe pain, I became even more anxious and consulted a rheumatologist. The result was that everyth...

I have a slight numbness and pain in my head? 1. Can a brain ultrasound performed during infancy detect arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)? 2. If there is no family history of stroke or arteriovenous malformations, but there is a history of diabetes and hypertension, what is my a...

Occipital impact? Hello, I would like to ask about a situation where I was riding a motorcycle and collided with a pedestrian, causing them to fall backward and hit the back of their head. They had bleeding from their ears on both sides but were awake. When the ambulance arrived ...

Head trauma A week or two ago, I was playfully hit in the back of the head while messing around with friends. Initially, I went to the hospital to see a doctor, who said a CT scan wasn't necessary and that I should just monitor my condition. I felt a bit better at first, but...

After cervical decompression surgery, the condition fluctuates? Due to a fall while hiking, my father experienced cervical spinal cord compression. He underwent cervical decompression surgery on May 18. Initially, after the surgery, he was able to sit up from the hospital bed ind...

Blinking forcefully and twitching the corner of the mouth while speaking? Hello, Director Zhang. I would like to ask about my friend who, when speaking, forcefully blinks and has facial tics, specifically pulling at the corners of his mouth while producing the sound "ㄖ."...

Postoperative care for herniated disc surgery? My boyfriend underwent minimally invasive surgery for a herniated disc on July 11 of last year due to lower back pain and leg numbness. After the surgery, he still experiences lower back discomfort. He is now hesitant about whether t...

Multiple sclerosis with trigeminal neuralgia Hello Doctor, about five days ago, I experienced pain when pressing on the bone above my right eyebrow, which occasionally persists as a dull ache. Recently, the tenderness has decreased, but it still remains, and the continuous pain h...

Postoperative pain and issues related to the removal of spinal screws? I would like to ask you, I underwent lumbar fusion surgery at L4, L5, and S1 last year, where two support devices and six screws were implanted. After the surgery, I have been experiencing persistent soreness ...

Numbness in the left thumb and index finger? Initially, I thought the neck stiffness was nothing serious. After a week, the pain in my neck has decreased, but I am experiencing some numbness in my left thumb and index finger. When I massage my shoulders, the left shoulder feels l...

Transient finger pain Two weeks ago, I was tested for Sjögren's syndrome and also checked for some other complications, and all the results came back normal. However, during those days, I was pressing on the tissues of my fingers quite a bit (as I was worried about rheumatoi...

Headache and scalp lump? I often experience sudden, intense headaches that can become so severe that my head swells. I have seen doctors and undergone EEG and X-ray examinations, and this has been happening for at least 3 to 5 years. However, the symptoms have been worsening rece...

Herniated disc Hello Doctor, three years ago I had an MRI that showed a mild herniation of the intervertebral disc between the 4th and 5th lumbar vertebrae, which caused some nerve discomfort in my right leg. However, I did not experience any recurrence until recently. In the pas...

Back issues - sharp pain in the upper left back? Hello, doctor. Since last year, I have been experiencing intermittent sharp pain in my upper left back. It feels like there is a needle stabbing me, and sometimes it hurts when I move my arm, while at other times it hurts even when...

Cervical spine fracture Hello doctor, I have undergone many neurological examinations that came back normal, but I have not been able to return to my previous state for a long time, about 4 months. I often feel weak and limp, experience dizziness, and have neck stiffness. What co...