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Understanding Hand Tremors: Causes, Concerns, and Treatment Options

Tremors in the hands? I often experience tremors in both of my hands, especially in my fingers, when I'm at rest. I went to a large hospital to check my thyroid, and the results were normal. The doctor mentioned it might be due to my constitution. This condition is very trou...


Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello: I recommend that you visit the Metabolism Department. Sincerely, Dr. Ding Hsien-Wei, Neurosurgery.

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Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: What to Watch For After a Head Injury

Concussion Hello Doctor: At the end of last month, I was in a car accident and hit my head, losing consciousness at the scene. My friends tried to wake me for a long time, and it was only when the person responsible for the accident picked me up that I slowly regained consciousne...


Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello: The symptoms you mentioned could potentially be sequelae. However, numbness in the hands and neck pain may indicate a cervical spine injury. It is still necessary to have a personal consultation for a better diagnosis. Sincerely, Dr. Ding Hsien-Wei, Neurosurgery.

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Understanding Intracranial Hemorrhage: A Case Study of Acute Cerebellar Bleeding

Intracranial hemorrhage Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my grandmother, who was admitted to the hospital and underwent surgery for acute cerebellar hemorrhage on February 8, 2006. The hospital diagnosed her with hypertensive hemorrhage, but she has no history of hypertens...


Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello: Based on your statement, it is difficult to make a determination. However, generally, a ventilator may require a tracheostomy after three weeks. Sincerely, Dr. Ding Hsien-Wei, Neurosurgery.

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Post-Surgery Recovery: Understanding Symptoms After Cervical Spine Surgery

Post-cervical spine surgery Hello Dr. Chiu, I have been experiencing tremors in my right hand while writing and pain in the palm that prevents me from holding a pen for about ten years. Earlier this year, I began to have sharp pain in the little fingers of both hands, along with...


Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Hello: Please visit the outpatient clinic for an examination to confirm the level of recovery. Wishing you good health!

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Understanding Numbness in Toes and Hands: Causes and Treatments

Numbness in the left big toe and right hand has been present for about one month? Hello: I have been experiencing numbness in my left big toe and right hand for about a month... Soaking in hot water has not improved the condition. I am unsure if this is a sign of a serious illnes...


Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Hello: Please visit the outpatient clinic for a more detailed examination. Wishing you good health!

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Can Sympathetic Nerve Regeneration Surgery Solve Sweating Issues?

Can the sympathetic nervous system be regenerated through surgery? Hello doctor, I am a high school student and I have had a problem with sweaty hands since I was a child. Two years ago, I underwent a sympathetic nerve block procedure. After the surgery, I noticed that my hands n...


Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Hello: As far as I know, this surgery is not intended for sympathetic nerve reanastomosis. After sympathetic nerve block, rejoining should not be possible. Thank you! Wishing you good health.

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Understanding Facial Hyperhidrosis: Causes, Treatments, and Recovery

Facial hyperhidrosis Hello, my face sweats a lot; as soon as I feel a little warm, it keeps sweating non-stop. At work in a cleanroom, when I wear a cleanroom suit, the sweat on my face just keeps flowing, but my hands and back do not sweat much. I would like to know about compen...


Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello: Generally speaking, excessive sweating of the face is not treated with surgery, so it is not recommended to use surgical methods to address this issue. Sincerely, Dr. Ding Hsien-Wei, Neurosurgeon.

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Understanding Hyperhidrosis: Surgical Options and Considerations

Hyperhidrosis I would like to inquire about my condition, as I have hyperhidrosis. As soon as summer arrives, standing in the sun for just 10 minutes makes my body feel as if it has been drenched in water, with sweating occurring all over (generalized). This is especially pronoun...


Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello: Based on your situation, it is recommended to try medication first before considering surgery. Sincerely, Dr. Ding Hsien-Wei, Neurosurgery.

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Understanding Palmar Hyperhidrosis and Sympathetic Nervous System Differences

Inquiry about "palmar hyperhidrosis" and "sympathetic nervous system" (forwarded from the Director's mailbox)? Hello, I inquired about the differences between "palmar hyperhidrosis" and "sympathetic nervous system" on December 31. I wo...


Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello, I am a neurosurgeon. Since hyperhidrosis is within the specialty of neurosurgery, please allow me to provide you with an explanation. Palmar hyperhidrosis, commonly referred to as hand sweating, is characterized by excessive sweating of the palms, with some patients experi...

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Understanding Hyperhidrosis: Why Do My Hands Sweat More in Certain Situations?

Hyperhidrosis I have hyperhidrosis, but I tend to sweat more at school (once I start sweating, it's hard to stop). However, when I wear dress shoes, I sweat less from my hands (though they still get a bit damp). When I wear athletic shoes, I definitely sweat from my hands, a...


Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello! Regarding hyperhidrosis, endoscopic surgery can be used to treat most cases of palmar sweating by disrupting the sympathetic nerves at the second and third thoracic vertebrae. In some individuals, this may reduce plantar sweating, while in others, it may actually increase ...

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Understanding Hyperhidrosis: When to Consider Surgery for Hand Sweating

Hyperhidrosis I just found out that surgery for hyperhidrosis can only be performed on adults. I experience sweating almost all over my body, but only my hands and feet sweat excessively. Even when I wear a jacket and play basketball under the hot sun, I only sweat a little on my...


Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello! Regarding hyperhidrosis, endoscopic surgery can be used to treat most cases of palmar sweating by disrupting the sympathetic nerves at the second and third thoracic vertebrae. In some individuals, this may reduce plantar sweating, while in others, it may actually increase ...

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Understanding Finger Pain: Causes and Treatment Options

Finger pain Hello, regarding the phenomenon of fingertip pain, it has been occurring for a long time (many years). The main symptoms are as follows: 1. Pain (tingling) occurs in the fingertips of both hands, excluding the thumbs. 2. It only happens in winter or when it is colder....


Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello: This situation may be significantly related to your poor blood circulation. It is recommended that you see a neurologist, and if necessary, further examinations may be required. Sincerely, Dr. Ding Hsien-Wei, Neurosurgery.

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Understanding Hyperhidrosis: Treatment Options and Surgical Insights

Some issues related to hyperhidrosis? Hello, Doctor! I am someone who suffers from palmar hyperhidrosis. I have come across some questions raised by others online that are very similar to my situation, but they remain unanswered. I would like to know the answers to these question...


Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
1. The best results are typically achieved with T2 + T3, but compensatory sweating may be more severe. Some say that performing only T2 or T3 + T4 may result in less compensatory sweating, although I have also seen cases where T3 + T4 was performed and there was still palmar swea...

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Understanding Excessive Sweating: When to Seek Medical Help

Facial sweating is profuse, like rain! Hello: I have been sweating a lot since I was young, and I tend to flush when I get nervous, but it has never been severe enough to be unbearable. However, in recent years, I have noticed that I sweat a lot just from walking a few steps. In ...


Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello: Generally speaking, palm sweating is a secondary condition; however, your situation seems to indicate generalized hyperhidrosis, which may suggest an issue with your endocrine system. Additionally, you should consider whether you experience irritability, have a large appet...

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Post-Surgery Pain Management for Cervical Spine Surgery Patients

After cervical spine surgery..? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about my father, who is 48 years old. He underwent cervical spine surgery a little over a month ago due to degeneration and herniation of the cervical discs at levels C4, C5, and C6, which caused nerve compression...


Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
Is the nerve pain and shooting pain in the hand present before the surgery? Sometimes, when the nerve has been under prolonged compression, even though surgery relieves the symptoms, it may take some time for complete improvement. Please continue to follow your physician's m...

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Can Hand Sweating Lead to Foot Sweating? Insights on Treatment Options

Is hand sweating and foot sweating occurring simultaneously? Hello Dr. Chen: I have been troubled by the issue of sweaty hands and feet for a long time, and I also have problems with underarm sweating. Usually, when I experience sweaty hands, it is accompanied by sweaty feet. In ...


Dr. Chen Changmu Reply:
Sunflower: Sympathetic nerve surgery can improve hand sweating by 100%, but it only provides a 50% improvement for foot sweating.

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Understanding Recurring Hand Sweating After Surgery: What to Do?

Recently, my hands have started sweating again..? Hello, doctor... I had surgery for palmar hyperhidrosis four years ago. Initially, it was very successful; I didn't experience any hand sweating or compensatory sweating issues. However, over time, I've started to sweat ...


Dr. Chen Changmu Reply:
Hello, currently there is no effective solution for compensatory hyperhidrosis that occurs after hand sweating surgery. Additionally, hand sweating surgery is not related to breast development.

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Understanding Surgical Options for Hyperhidrosis: Insights and Costs

Types of surgery for hyperhidrosis? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about a type of surgery for palmar hyperhidrosis. I heard that if someone regrets the surgery, the nerves can be reconnected to allow sweating to resume. Is this referring to "endoscopic thoracic sympathe...


Dr. Qiu Yushu Reply:
Hello: The use of clamps to interrupt the sympathetic ganglia is a type of endoscopic sympathetic nerve resection surgery. If a patient regrets the procedure, a second surgery can be performed to remove the clamps. It is essential to fully understand the potential complications b...

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Understanding Disc Herniation: Symptoms, Surgery, and Recovery Concerns

Herniated disc Hello Doctor, at first, my fingers started to feel numb. I didn't pay much attention to it, but I went to a small clinic for an examination, and the doctor said there was no problem. However, my condition did not improve; in fact, it got worse. My feet also st...


Dr. Chen Changmu Reply:
Spinal cord compression can cause numbness and pain. After decompression surgery, the improvement in pain is often most noticeable, but the numbness may take some time to resolve. Sometimes, if the compression has lasted too long, it may result in permanent spinal cord damage, wh...

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Effective Remedies for Severe Hand Numbness from Cervical Disc Herniation

Cervical intervertebral disc herniation My mother's hands are experiencing severe numbness. What can be done to improve this condition? Thank you.


Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
Wow... This question is quite broad. Generally speaking, if there is nerve root pathology, the approach is medication -> rehabilitation -> surgery. If there is spinal cord pathology, then surgery is the way to go.

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