Cervical spine, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 7

Neck discomfort or soreness? Hello, doctor. About 50 days ago, I had a motorcycle accident and experienced a concussion at that time. After more than 50 days, other injuries have lessened, and my dizziness has improved by about half. However, I still have some soreness in the rig...

Postoperative complications of cervical spine surgery? Dear Dr. Ding, I went to the emergency room at the end of May last year due to physical discomfort, during which I experienced some numbness in my right hand. After resting in the hospital, my condition improved, and followi...

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...

Pain in the left scapula accompanied by hand numbness? Hello doctor, I started experiencing back pain six months ago. Since I have a sedentary job, I began exercising and stretching to improve the situation. However, over two months ago, I started to feel numbness, tingling, and ...

Concussion. Cervical spine calcification? A week ago, I was hit on the head by a striped object. The next day, I experienced dizziness, headaches, slight stiffness on the left side of my face, nausea (twice), and neck and shoulder pain. By the third day, I only had mild headaches...

Is there a necessity for a non-contrast CT scan of the brain? Hello Dr. Ding, My brother weighs about 100 kilograms and fell off his bike on a rainy, slippery road. He has a head injury with an external wound measuring approximately 7 to 10 centimeters. When bystanders brought h...

Wrist tunnel syndrome? Hello doctor, recently I've been experiencing a tingling sensation in my thumb and index finger. During the night while I'm sleeping and in the morning when I gently move my arm, I feel a lot of soreness. Is this what is referred to as carpal tunn...

Head injury from hitting a horizontal bar? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask you about an incident that occurred on May 18 when I accidentally hit the left side of my head (temple) against a horizontal bar (there was no bleeding). After that, I felt fine from May 19 to May 20, bu...

Hit the back of the head? Hello, Doctor. I visited you today, but I apologize for having a few more questions. I forgot to ask if discomfort in the neck, similar to stiffness, is a result of head trauma or if it is related to cervical spine issues? Also, I would like to ask if th...

Hit the back of the head? Hello, doctor. Seven days ago, I fainted in the bathroom due to the side effects of medication and hit the back of my head. However, I regained consciousness immediately after the impact, but I experienced significant headache and dizziness, although my ...

Cervical spine MRI Hello Dr. Ding: My mother underwent an examination for spinal nerve compression at the hospital, but the doctor indicated that she needs to have an MRI of the cervical spine with contrast injection. We are concerned about the potential side effects of the contr...

Cervical spondylosis Hello Dr. Chang Yuan-yi! I would like to ask if I can apply for disability assessment or labor insurance sickness benefits for cervical spine disorders such as intervertebral disc herniation. I have experienced weakness in both hands, persistent neck pain, an...

Neuropathy Hello Dr. Ding, I apologize for bothering you! My father-in-law had an accident in August this year where he collided with someone, resulting in neck injuries. He has been wearing a cervical collar and is experiencing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, neck pain, ...

Numbness in the fingers? Hello doctor, since last week, my left hand's little finger and ring finger occasionally experience numbness several times a day, with the area affected being limited to the left hand's ulnar side. What could be the reason for this? Do I need to...

Symptoms after a car accident? Hello Doctor, three months ago, I sustained a head injury due to a car accident. At the time of the injury, there was bleeding from my head, but the doctors and nurses at the hospital could not find any visible wounds. Over the past three months, in...

Is the alternating soreness throughout the body due to a muscle disorder or nerve compression? Hello, doctor. I would like to consult about my father, who is 64 years old. Symptoms: 1. Areas of soreness: upper back, outer upper arms, lower back, knee and thigh junction, inner ca...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Causing Localized Paralysis Hello, I have a question. Last September, I experienced hand pain due to work, and I have a persistent feeling that something is flowing inside my elbow. I even feel it flowing to my chin and earlobe when I lie on my ...

Cervical spine compression Today (March 28), during the outpatient clinic, patient Chen X. Feng inquired about spinal compression. Is the recommendation against surgery due to high risks or a lack of urgency for surgical intervention? Does medication help alleviate nerve pain and...

Back pain Hello: I often experience severe pain in my back near the right sacral area, especially when I lower my neck or press on that area. I am unsure what the cause might be and what examinations I should undergo. Will health insurance cover this? I would appreciate your guid...

Cramps & Numbness 1. Sometimes when stretching, I experience muscle cramps in my back, and at times, I have stomach cramps. 2. Recently, I often experience numbness in my hands and feet. 3. I frequently have pain in the lower right side of my back, which leads to cramps i...