Brain, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 8

Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea after brain surgery? Hello Doctor: After a year following brain surgery due to a car accident, I am experiencing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage from my nose. Will the surgical site heal completely? Is there a possibility of recurrence in the futu...

Severe coronary artery obstruction affecting the brain: Can it be improved through neurosurgical intervention? Hello doctor, my grandfather has severe blockage in all three major arteries and is currently managing his condition with medication. He often feels a bit sluggish in th...

Head injury with pain lasting for several days after hitting a wall? Hello Doctor: Last Wednesday, I accidentally bumped into a corner of the wall at home. At the time, there was no bleeding, but a large bump formed, and it has been throbbing and painful for almost a week now. I ...

Dizziness and nausea? 1. How can one distinguish projectile vomiting? 2. Is arteriovenous malformation of the brain a rare disease? 3. What is the probability of developing a brain arteriovenous malformation? 4. What is the cost of a brain MRI? 5. If someone has a brain a...

Hydrocephalus Consultation My mother, who is 50 years old, has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus. One hospital suggested performing a lumbar puncture to drain fluid first, followed by a shunt placement, arguing that the pathway from the brain to the lumbar spine is obstructed, ma...

Can brain edema recur? My daughter-in-law is 27 years old and had undergone surgery for hydrocephalus during her kindergarten years. Recently, she has been experiencing persistent headaches and excessive sleepiness, and she has to walk with her head down slowly. I'm not sure...

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 ...

The recovery of consciousness after a brain hemorrhage can vary significantly depending on the severity of the hemorrhage, the location in the brain, and the individual's overall health. In some cases, consciousness may return within hours to days, while in others, it may ta...

Slight dizziness accompanied by a headache? 1. What is the probability of a cerebral arteriovenous malformation? 2. Are there any methods to reduce the risk of cerebral hemorrhage? 3. What are the signs and symptoms of a cerebral hemorrhage? 4. What does it feel like when t...

The back of my head feels swollen and somewhat weak? 1. What is the likelihood and causes of young people experiencing a brain hemorrhage? 2. How can the risk of brain hemorrhage be reduced? 3. What is the relationship between staying up late and brain hemorrhage? 4. Beside...

Venous laser therapy Hello, I would like to ask about my condition. I previously had a cerebral vascular arteriovenous malformation, which was surgically removed about five months ago. Currently, the most noticeable sequela is central facial nerve paralysis, and I am undergoing r...

Concussion in children One week ago, my 7-year-old son fell out of bed while sleeping and hit his head. He experienced some dizziness and vomiting that morning. The emergency department only performed an X-ray, which showed no abnormalities. After returning home, he did not vomit...

Recurrence after hydrocephalus surgery? Hello, doctor. My father is 84 years old. He was in a car accident at the age of 79, which resulted in a brain injury and a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 8. At that time, his language abilities were impaired, and he could only speak a maximum...

Intracranial hemorrhage Hello, Doctor! I was hospitalized in April this year due to a car accident, where I underwent surgery to remove a hematoma caused by intracranial bleeding. I have since been discharged, and during my follow-up appointment, the doctor informed me that my re...

Stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage recovery-related issues? Hello, Doctor. Five days ago, my father suddenly lost the ability to move his right side. He was urgently taken to the hospital, and the CT scan revealed a brain hemorrhage with a blood clot approximately the size of a ...

Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the brain? Hello, doctor. I underwent a decompression surgery for left-sided facial spasms at the end of 2016. At that time, the physician informed me that the surgical method involved creating an opening in the left posterior part of the brain an...

Head trauma in the elderly? Hello, doctor. I recently had an accident with a woman around 70 years old. After the collision, she fell to the ground on her right side and was responsive when transported by ambulance, with all four limbs able to move. Later, the hospital examinatio...

What are the sequelae of intracranial hemorrhage? Hello, Doctor: Over a decade ago, I was inexplicably assaulted by a group of street racers, resulting in intracranial hemorrhage and vomiting blood. I spent two months in the intensive care unit with no significant improvement, an...

Facial nerve spasms? Hello, doctor... I have been experiencing facial nerve issues for over six years. I previously consulted traditional Chinese medicine, but my mouth continues to twitch and hasn't fully recovered. Is it really impossible to treat? Would switching to a pla...