Brain, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 13

Cerebral hemorrhage, with postoperative spontaneous bleeding? Father is 60 years old. On September 6, he experienced facial paralysis on one side and drooling. After visiting the emergency department, a CT scan revealed intracranial hemorrhage, and he was admitted to the hospital...

Inquire about the sequelae after cerebral aneurysm surgery? Hello, my father underwent surgery on January 30, 2016, for a left-sided cerebral aneurysm measuring 1.5 cm, during which five clips were applied. Postoperatively, he developed right-sided hemiparesis and damage to the a...

Head issues Hello, I would like to ask about my father, who previously underwent radiation therapy and chemotherapy due to nasopharyngeal cancer. It has been nearly three years since he completed his treatment, and during the follow-up period, a brain CT scan revealed that some b...

Head issues Hello Dr. Chang, my girlfriend's father fell from upstairs on September 16 and hit his head. A CT scan showed a hematoma in the right posterior part of the brain. The doctor said there is no ongoing bleeding and that surgery is not necessary, as it will absorb on...

Right posterior headache? Hello Dr. Chang: Since last night before bed, I've been experiencing sharp pain in the area of my right posterior brain near the top of my head. The pain occurs approximately every five to ten minutes. In addition to spontaneous sharp pain, I also f...

Two weeks ago, the child was hit by a ball during soccer class, and two weeks later, they developed a high fever for four days without any known cause? A seven-year-old child accidentally got hit by a soccer ball during a class on the morning of August 13th and fell to the ground...

Medulloblastoma Stage IV My sister was being treated for a brain tumor at the hospital. After a biopsy, she underwent an emergency surgery for hydrocephalus drainage, and the biopsy revealed a fourth-stage medulloblastoma. The doctors said it was a curable brain tumor, so we held...

Neurofibroma I am very fortunate that the neurofibroma has not developed on my face. Two years ago, my doctor arranged for an MRI, and the result was described as a "Christmas tree." Since then, I haven't paid much attention to this issue due to work. I have heard ...

Arachnoid cyst Hello! I have a 4 cm arachnoid cyst in my brain. I would like to know if it will disappear on its own. Thank you!

Hit in the forehead by a small stone? Three days ago, I was hit on the right side of my forehead near the hairline by a small stone that fell from above. However, there has been no swelling or bruising, and no bleeding in the past few days. Currently, I only feel a heaviness in t...

Post-Concussion Syndrome Hello Doctor: I was involved in a motorcycle accident where I sustained a head impact. I was wearing a helmet, and there were no external injuries to my head, nor did I lose consciousness. Upon examination at the hospital, there were no signs of a concuss...

I would like to ask if cingulate gyrus ablation for treating severe obsessive-compulsive disorder is currently very complicated? Hello Doctor: I am a severe patient suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorder, and I have been on psychiatric medication ...

After brain tumor surgery, there are symptoms of mental fatigue, loss of appetite, and weakness? Hello Doctor: My mother is fifty-seven years old and has a 4 cm brain tumor in her left hemisphere. She underwent surgery on July 27, and the procedure successfully removed the tumor....

Arachnoid cyst Hello! I have a 4 x 2.5 x 2.9 cm arachnoid cyst in my left hemisphere. The neurosurgeon said many people have them, that it's not a disease, it won't enlarge, and that surgery is not necessary. However, I am somewhat worried since it is located in the bra...

Will the current condition improve after the surgery? Dr. Chang, I am really worried about my brother's condition. He is three years old and had a fever that led to polio; he could still walk with crutches. On the morning of the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, he was going ...

In Malaysia, a patient suffered a fall that injured the back of the head. After surgery, the patient is able to move but is unable to speak? Hello, doctor. I have a friend who is 77 years old. He fell and injured the back of his head in Malaysia on July 2nd and is still in the in...

Motorcycle and passenger car accident? A 56-year-old frail female motorcyclist was riding at approximately 30 mph when she collided with the left door of a vehicle traveling straight at a speed of about 30 to 40 mph. The female rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the impact...

Coma caused by a car accident? On the evening of June 2nd, my boyfriend was crossing the street when he was suddenly hit by a car that ran a red light. That night, he was taken to Wan Fang Hospital for brain surgery to remove a blood clot. The main impact was on the upper left si...

Inquire about issues related to brain injury? Hello Doctor: Six days ago, I was involved in a car accident on my way to work and was sent to the hospital with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8. A CT scan revealed intracranial hemorrhage, and while my intracranial pressure is ...

Treatment for postoperative complications following brain tumor surgery? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my mother, who is 60 years old. She has experienced memory and judgment decline and was diagnosed with a 6 cm benign brain tumor in the left hemisphere. After surgery,...