Hands, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 4

Spinal fusion surgery Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing frequent lower back pain whenever I stand or sit for long periods. Recently, I was diagnosed with a dissociation between the fifth lumbar vertebra and the first sacral vertebra, as well as spondylolisthesis (grade 1 to ...

Itchy sensation on the left side of the spine? Hello Doctor, since October of last year, I've been experiencing intense itching in my left upper back, specifically near the left scapula close to the spine, but there are no visible skin changes. The itching feels deep, almost...

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction can cause persistent numbness in the limbs and scalp? At the beginning of January, while working at my computer, I suddenly experienced a sharp pain in my heart, followed by numbness in my limbs. If I didn't get up and move around, I felt...

Hyperhidrosis issues? I have been experiencing sweaty hands and feet since the third or fourth grade, and it has continued into high school. Regardless of the weather, I sweat excessively, and it has become increasingly severe over the past few months. My hands sweat so much that...

In winter, I experience sweaty feet while my feet feel very cold; it gets worse when I don't wear socks? Hello Dr. Lai, I have a condition where I sweat from my hands regardless of the season, but I only experience foot sweating in the winter. During the summer, my feet rema...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome The neurology clinic diagnosed me with carpal tunnel syndrome and treated me with corticosteroids for one week, along with almost daily rehabilitation (including heat therapy, electrical stimulation, and laser therapy). As of my follow-up appointment on Sep...

Anemia caused fainting and resulted in a head injury? Hello Doctor, I have microcytic anemia, and when I experience anemia, I tend to see everything in white. This was my first time fainting. When I was about to collapse, a passerby helped me, and I lost consciousness. When I cam...

Loss of sensation in the body? A 12-year-old girl experienced an unexplained fall down the stairs at the beginning of January this year, initially reporting only back pain. Two hours later, she began to feel numbness in her toes. After being taken to the emergency room, she was d...

Will the current condition improve after the surgery? Dr. Chang, I am really worried about my brother's condition. He is three years old and had a fever that led to polio; he could still walk with crutches. On the morning of the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, he was going ...

Grandma fell and has intracranial hemorrhage? My grandmother, 81 years old, fell at home on May 28 and bled a lot without realizing it, then went to sleep. About four hours later, she was discovered and taken to the emergency room, where she received seven stitches on her head. A...

Neck sprain? Hello, Doctor. I would like to consult you about something. Two weeks ago, on a Sunday morning, when I just got up, my head was still resting on the pillow, and I propped myself up with my hands and elbows, similar to a horse stance, while my head was against the pil...

Previous head trauma, sequelae? Hello, doctor. When I was in the third year of junior high, I fell from a height of about 200 centimeters and landed directly on my head without any support from my hands. I did not sustain any external injuries, so I did not see a doctor. However,...

Just fell down the stairs and have weakness in my hand? The patient has a history of a left-sided stroke and right leg amputation. A few days ago, while climbing stairs, they accidentally fell from the second floor to the first floor, resulting in slight swelling on the outside o...

Hand stiffness and numbness? Why do my hands feel stiff and cramp-like every morning when I wake up, and why do they feel numb and painful when I make a fist? I am a chef and I cook fried rice and other dishes every day.

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...

Surgery for head injury from a car accident? My brother, who is 21 years old, was in a car accident on June 18th. He was not wearing a helmet, which caused a blow to the right posterior part of his brain, resulting in bleeding. He was taken to the hospital and was awaiting surger...

Numbness in the hands and feet, affecting daily life? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question. My father was diagnosed with colon cancer in February 2013 and underwent surgery followed by chemotherapy. After the chemotherapy, he experienced peripheral neuropathy as a si...

Lumbar spine injury 6? 1. There has been some improvement, but will it relapse again? I went to an orthopedic examination, and at that time, the doctor did not take an X-ray. He diagnosed me through palpation and told me it was sciatica located between L3 and S1. I still experien...

Loss of cervical lordosis? Hello, doctor. I previously experienced numbness in my hands and feet, so I consulted an orthopedic doctor who said it was due to a straightening of the cervical spine. I underwent some rehabilitation exercises, and the numbness in my limbs has improved...

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...