Brain, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 15

Spider web hemorrhage My wife has spider web bleeding due to a car accident. She is currently conscious but experiencing headaches. She has been under observation in the hospital for 6 days and has not undergone brain surgery. How much longer should she be monitored? If there are...

There is a crackling sound when turning the head? There is a crackling sound when I move my head, which started today. The sound is coming from my brain, not from the cervical spine, and I currently have a cold.

I was involved in a car accident on September 12th of last year, which resulted in a brain hemorrhage? I had a car accident on September 12th last year, which resulted in a brain hemorrhage. After the surgery, the doctors removed my skull and stored it in a refrigerator. Now, the...

Will the head recover after being hit? Frequent head trauma in the past can potentially lead to cognitive decline, but it does not guarantee that intelligence will decrease. If there has been a decline, recovery is possible, depending on various factors such as the severity of th...

Intracranial hematoma A 16-year-old boy had a motorcycle accident on August 26, 2015, resulting in a subdural hematoma and a fracture of the right parietal bone. He experienced intracranial bleeding, with blood leaking from his right ear. He had a pressure monitor placed in his b...

Brainstem hemorrhage My brother, 44 years old, suddenly vomited blood and was taken to Cathay General Hospital in Hsinchu, where he was diagnosed with brainstem hemorrhage. His Glasgow Coma Scale score is 3, and he is unable to breathe on his own. Resuscitation efforts have been ...

Intracranial hemorrhage Dear Doctor, my grandfather is in his 80s and was involved in a car accident. Why is there a high risk of intracranial hemorrhage compressing the brainstem, leading to a low survival rate? If surgery is performed, what is the approximate survival rate?

Determination of Concussion Doctor, my friend was in a car accident. The other party went for a medical evaluation immediately after the incident, and the doctor did not diagnose a concussion at that time. They went home to rest. However, the next day, after 24 hours, the other p...

Car accident resulting in head injury and cervical spine injury? What basic examinations will be conducted first? What nursing care is required?

Traumatic brain hemorrhage from a car accident? Hello doctor, my boyfriend had a motorcycle accident last Friday and is currently hospitalized. Throughout the process, he has not shown any signs of unconsciousness. He has been in the intensive care unit for about four days. The d...

Post-acute sequelae of brain injury? Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask: "I was in a motorcycle accident where I collided head-on with another vehicle that made an illegal left turn. However, that's not important; I just want to mainta...

Issues Related to Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysms Dear Dr. Chang, I have an elderly family member who is 81 years old (born in 1934). On Lunar New Year's Eve this year, she experienced a ruptured aneurysm (subarachnoid hemorrhage) and was sent to the hospital in a coma. After e...

Regarding surgery for cerebral hemorrhage? On Tuesday, a family member suddenly experienced dizziness, vomiting, and overall weakness, so they were immediately taken to the emergency room. Upon arrival at the hospital, they were conscious, but after receiving an injection, they f...

Intracranial hemorrhage due to a car accident? Hello, doctor. My girlfriend was in a car accident on the morning of December 31, resulting in a pneumothorax and a brain hemorrhage, for which she underwent surgery to remove the blood clot and was admitted to the intensive care uni...

Cerebral microangioma Hello, my girlfriend, who is 37 years old, often experiences dizziness and headaches. After undergoing a brain MRI at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (without contrast), it was found that she has a cerebral microaneurysm with signs of hemorrhage (iron de...

Neurosurgery and brain tumors? In cases of gliomas and craniopharyngiomas where a definitive diagnosis cannot be established, I would like to inquire whether surgery is recommended. What are the risks associated with the surgery? If surgery is not performed, are there better phar...

Car accident resulting in numbness and pain in the limbs, unable to move? Hello, Doctor. My father had an accident while riding his motorcycle in the mountains at 6 PM and was found at 4 AM. He was unable to move his left side due to his position, which caused swelling, and his l...

Post-operative care for a patient who has undergone surgery for a cerebral hemorrhage involves several key aspects: 1. **Monitoring Neurological Status**: Regularly assess the patient's level of consciousness, pupil response, and motor function to detect any changes that ma...

Grandma fell and has a subdural hematoma? Hello, I would like to ask about my grandmother (89 years old). She fell and hit the back of her head, resulting in a subdural hematoma in the frontal lobe. At the time of the injury, she was fully conscious. However, around the third day...

Spider web mold Dear Dr. Ding, My mother was admitted to the emergency room at the end of September due to severe headaches. After examinations, the hospital diagnosed her with a cerebral hemorrhage and she was immediately taken to surgery. After the operation, the doctor discov...