Brain, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 6

I experienced severe discomfort after performing a COVID-19 rapid test on my left nostril, and my left nostril has been continuously running clear fluid? Hello Doctor: I underwent a COVID-19 rapid test at the hospital at 10 AM. When the swab was inserted into my left nostril, I e...

Ruptured cerebral aneurysm with right-sided hematoma? Hello, my mother is 59 years old and has high blood pressure. She hasn't been taking her medication regularly. On Friday night, she suffered a ruptured aneurysm and was admitted to the hospital. Her blood pressure was low...

The recurrence rate of traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage? Hello Doctor, I accidentally hit my head while walking two weeks ago. At that moment, I felt fine, but four days later, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my head. I was taken to the emergency room and diagnosed with su...

In cases of hypertension with aneurysm rupture and elevated intracranial pressure, administering glycerol to reduce intracranial pressure is part of the standard treatment protocol? 1. At 1:00 PM, the patient experienced a ruptured aneurysm with intracranial hemorrhage, as shown ...

How long does it take for a hematoma from a subdural hemorrhage to liquefy? My father is 79 years old. On July 6th, he was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle and was pinned under his own motorcycle. Fortunately, he was wearing a helmet and was conscious at the scene, suffer...

What should be done about hydrocephalus? Will cerebellar hydrocephalus affect the brain? Previously, there was a brain surgery and a spinal drainage catheter was placed for 5 months.

Head injury Hello, Doctor: My husband is 33 years old. On September 24, he accidentally fell from a height of 1 meter at work and lost consciousness. While being transported to the hospital, he regained consciousness and called me to inform me that he was being taken to the hospi...

Post-craniotomy sequelae Hello Dr. Chang, my mother has a long history of mental illness and has been continuously taking psychiatric medications such as Seroquel and other antidepressants and anxiolytics. Since mid-last year, she has frequently reported experiencing double visio...

Post-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage leading to limb impairment? In March of this year, I suffered a severe car accident that resulted in a right-sided skull fracture and intracranial hemorrhage. After surgery, I regained consciousness and underwent debridement approximately 3-...

Brainstem hemorrhage Hello Doctor: My husband is 52 years old. He worked a night shift on September 15 and woke up around 5:00 PM, complaining of dizziness. He has been feeling dizzy for three days, with slight numbness in his hands and feet. On September 17, he saw a doctor who ...

Does a brain tumor affect "numbness and tingling in the legs" and "low blood pressure"? Hello Dr. Chang, my father is 61 years old. Last July, he began experiencing tingling and numbness in his feet and calves, like being pricked by needles. An MRI determined ...

Throat issues Hello Doctor, I would like to consult you. I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body and sharp pain in my throat and pharyngeal wall (the area from the uvula down to the deep throat) for the past three months. Additionally, I have pain on the left side ...

Multiple concussions Hello doctor, I have had four concussions in the past two years (the most recent one was in early August), and I am still experiencing issues with attention, judgment, and memory. I am currently taking Micronutrients. Can you tell me if my risk of developing ...

I hit myself hard near the temple? Hello, Doctor. On August 14, I hit my right temple (near the temple) very hard out of anger. At that time, I did not experience vomiting, loss of consciousness, or swelling. I immediately applied ice for three days. I am quite anxious, and this ...

Numbness near the left back, specifically in the area of the "Huang" point? Hello, doctor. I have had a habit of slouching since childhood, and I tend to support my head with my left hand while sitting. About two years ago, one morning after waking up and engaging in no...

Coma after surgery for cerebral hemorrhage? Hello Doctor, my father had an accident at work on June 22, where he slipped and hit his head. He was taken to the hospital, where they diagnosed him with a brain hemorrhage and performed emergency surgery. The surgery was successful, a...

Pain from the upper abdomen to the neck? Hello Doctor, about four months ago, I started experiencing a feeling of discomfort and pain in my upper abdomen, and sometimes my stomach would suddenly spasm. I went to a gastroenterologist and had an endoscopy, which showed only mild ga...

Coma after surgery for intracerebral hemorrhage? Hello doctor, my father had an accident at work on June 22nd where he slipped and hit his head. He was taken to the hospital for examination and was diagnosed with a brain hemorrhage. An emergency surgery was performed, and the ope...

Is it necessary to address hydrocephalus in a patient who has been in a coma for over six months following a car accident? In late November last year, the patient was involved in a car accident, suffering a head injury from a rear-end collision, resulting in a coma and dilated pu...

Symptoms After Craniotomy for Brain Tumor Hello, Doctor. I have a tumor about 3 centimeters in size in my cerebellum. I underwent craniotomy in early March this year, and the result was benign. It has been a month and a half since the surgery, and I still feel dizzy, especially w...