Brain, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 17

Does a brain hemorrhage require surgery? Hello Doctor: My grandmother had a hemorrhagic stroke, and we are currently hesitating whether to proceed with surgery. She is 80 years old, and we are concerned about the risks associated with the surgery. If we choose not to have surgery...

Will a hemorrhagic stroke recover on its own? Hello Doctor: I previously inquired about the issue of hemorrhagic stroke, and since the patient is over 80 years old, surgery was not recommended. The patient's condition is now stable and has been discharged for home care. Alth...

Empty sella syndrome 1. From a surgical perspective, the treatment for empty sella syndrome typically involves addressing any underlying conditions or symptoms. If there is associated pituitary dysfunction, hormone replacement therapy may be necessary. In cases where there is inc...

Psychiatry and Neurology? Hello, e-Hospital in Taiwan: I have been receiving treatment at the Taoyuan Rehabilitation Hospital for about ten years. My symptoms include auditory hallucinations. After taking medication, I am able to work normally. Later, I found online that it might...

The possibility of recovery from hemiplegia? My friend was in a car accident on March 19, where the right side of his brain was directly impacted by a truck. He was urgently taken to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with traumatic intracranial hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, a...

Hydrocephalus Dr. Ding, I would like to inquire: My father is 86 years old and has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus. However, the doctor mentioned that this is due to age-related brain degeneration causing spaces that lead to fluid accumulation. There is no medication available,...

Cerebral hemorrhage Hello, doctor. I was involved in a serious car accident where I sustained a head injury and experienced a brain hemorrhage (left-sided subarachnoid hemorrhage). About ten days after the accident, I began to show symptoms of a concussion, including vomiting, se...

Acoustic neuroma After the craniotomy, the removal of cranial nerves 7 and 8 was performed. The surgery took place on the morning of October 29 and lasted until the afternoon, after which my mother was transferred to the intensive care unit. This year, my mother was diagnosed wit...

Postoperative Care for Cerebral Hemorrhage Dear Director Hsieh, My mother experienced a ruptured cerebral aneurysm last year, which led to subarachnoid hemorrhage. She has recovered well after surgery. However, I would like to inquire about any other precautions we should take s...

Could you help me analyze this CT scan? I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.

Concussion? Whiplash? Hello Dr. Ding, last week on the evening of July 24th, I was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling at 60 km/h while my car was stationary. I did not sustain any external injuries to my head (I don't think I hit the steering wheel), but at that moment,...

Coma due to a car accident? The patient is 50 years old and was brought to the hospital after a car accident on Saturday (the 20th) at 11 AM. The Glasgow Coma Scale score was 3, and the pupils were dilated. A right subdural hematoma was diagnosed. Due to the regional hospital...

Concussion and cerebral atrophy? Hello, doctor. I had a concussion from a car accident two months ago, and I have fully recovered with no discomfort. I came across information online suggesting that concussions can lead to brain atrophy later on. Is this likely? What are the symp...

Intracranial hemorrhage due to a car accident, right hemisphere surgery? Hello Doctor, my brother was hit by a car while walking on the road early in the morning on April 18th, resulting in a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 4 and intracranial hemorrhage on the right side of his brain...

Pituitary tumor Dear Doctor: I came across a report online stating that about 10% of the general population may have pituitary abnormalities, but some individuals show no symptoms and therefore have not been diagnosed. Additionally, it mentioned that most pituitary tumors are ben...

Head injury with concussion? Hello Dr. Ding: My nephew was involved in a rear-end collision while driving without maintaining a safe distance. After police intervention, neither party required medical attention at the scene. About 6 to 7 days later, the other party called to repo...

Post-concussion syndrome Hello Dr. Ding, I had an accident six days ago while riding my motorcycle too fast and fell. I was wearing a helmet, but I am unsure what my head hit, and I lost consciousness for about ten minutes. Over the past week, my bodily injuries have gradually ...

Pneumothorax causing cerebral hypoxia? Hello, my father underwent a colon tumor resection two days ago. After the anesthesia was administered, during the pressure-assisted ventilation, a pneumothorax was discovered, leading to 30 minutes of cerebral hypoxia. Although he is curren...

Head trauma Hello, I apologize for sending another message as the previous one was not completed. A few days ago, I had an accident while riding my motorcycle on a slippery road and hit my head. I was going at a relatively high speed but was wearing a helmet, so there were no ext...

Suspected stroke or meningitis? My wife's sister visited a hospital in Taoyuan on December 21 due to a fever of 38.3 degrees Celsius, which later led to pneumonia and hospitalization. On December 27, she suddenly became weak and limp in her hospital bed. The attending physic...