Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: Pain and Numbness Explained
Post-concussion syndrome may involve symptoms such as pain and numbness? Hello, Doctor. On the night of October 1st last year, I slightly bumped the upper right side of my head against a car door after slipping. It hurt a lot at the moment, and I instinctively rubbed it. Later, I...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It doesn't sound like post-concussion syndrome; it's just a general bruise and cervical strain. It's recommended to take anti-inflammatory medication and get plenty of rest.[Read More] Understanding Post-Concussion Symptoms: Pain and Numbness Explained
Impact of Skull Deformities on Brain Development and Neurological Health
Head issues My skull is growing towards the right rear, and the right side is larger than the left. I suspect this may be due to a twisting force I experienced during elementary school. Is it possible that this type of external force causing skull deformation could affect my nerv...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Without a physical and neurological examination, it is unclear how severe the head shape deformity is. If it is not too severe, it generally does not have any significant impact.[Read More] Impact of Skull Deformities on Brain Development and Neurological Health
Understanding Concussions: Symptoms, Risks, and When to Seek Help
Concussion / Head Injury Hello, doctor. On the evening of December 21, I accidentally slipped and hit my head outside the bathroom. At the moment, I did not lose consciousness, but I felt a lot of pain at the impact site. The next day, I only experienced nausea without any loss o...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Basically, if you are asking this question, the likelihood of a brain hemorrhage is very low. Brain hemorrhages typically present with severe headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and even loss of consciousness.[Read More] Understanding Concussions: Symptoms, Risks, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Head Injuries: Signs of Intracranial Bleeding
Head injury Yesterday, I hit my head and woke up at home. My friend told me that I rode my bike back, but I don't remember that part. Now my neck is sore, and there is a soft spot on my head when I press it. Could this be intracranial bleeding?
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It sounds like a concussion rather than an intracranial hemorrhage. I recommend a consultation with a neurosurgery outpatient clinic for evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Head Injuries: Signs of Intracranial Bleeding
Understanding Neck Pain When Looking Up: Causes and Concerns
Neck pain when tilting the head upward? Hello doctor, I am 17 years old and recently noticed that I experience pain in the left side of the back of my head when I look up, specifically under the bone. I would like to know what possible issues this could indicate. What is the like...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
This neck pain issue is unrelated to subarachnoid hemorrhage and is likely just ordinary neck pain. It is recommended to consult a neurosurgery outpatient clinic for examination.[Read More] Understanding Neck Pain When Looking Up: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Nerve Issues in the Cervical Spine After Trauma
Cervical spine nerve issues? I would like to consult a physician. Recently, I had a conflict with a classmate that resulted in being hit. Prior to that, I had also been hit on the back. Each time, the hits were spaced out by one to two seconds, and the pain from the previous hit ...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
You have described so much, but without a physical examination, it is truly impossible to provide an answer. I recommend that you schedule an appointment with a neurosurgery clinic for an evaluation. If you still have doubts, consider seeking opinions from several different physi...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Issues in the Cervical Spine After Trauma
Understanding Head Trauma: Risks of Brain Bleeding After Impact
Head trauma Hello, doctor. This afternoon, on November 24th, I was playing around with my classmates and accidentally bumped into the wall behind me. The pain lasted only a few minutes, but at that moment, I noticed a metallic taste of blood in my mouth. I went to the health cent...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
The probability of a brain hemorrhage is extremely low; typically, brain hemorrhages occur due to incidents such as car accidents or falls.[Read More] Understanding Head Trauma: Risks of Brain Bleeding After Impact
Is It Safe to Exercise After a Head Injury? Expert Insights
Exercise after a head injury? Hello, doctor. Two days ago in the afternoon, I bumped my head while playfully pushing back with a friend. At that moment, my consciousness was normal, but it hurt a bit, so I went to the health center for ice treatment. It seems to have swollen a li...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Exercise can increase uncomfortable symptoms. Typically, this is observed for about a week.[Read More] Is It Safe to Exercise After a Head Injury? Expert Insights
Head Injury After Basketball: When to Seek Further Medical Evaluation
Fell while playing sports and hit the back of the head? Hello Doctor, I fell while playing basketball on November 28 and hit the back of my head. I sat on the floor for a moment and then got up. There was no bleeding, but I had a swollen bump. After 3 to 4 hours at home, I felt u...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello, you have undergone a CT scan which showed no intracranial hemorrhage, indicating that there is generally no immediate life threat. Your symptoms are likely similar to a concussion. Please rest and take care of yourself. Typically, medication treatment in the neurosurgery o...[Read More] Head Injury After Basketball: When to Seek Further Medical Evaluation
Understanding Diminished Responses in Brain Injury Patients
The mother's reactions are becoming increasingly diminished? My mother, who is 58 years old, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastasis to the brain at the end of April this year. On November 13, she fell at home, hitting the left side of her head, resulting in a wound with...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Based solely on your description and without seeing the brain CT scan, I cannot answer your question![Read More] Understanding Diminished Responses in Brain Injury Patients
Post-Surgery Concerns: Can I Remove Screws After Lumbar Fusion?
Postoperative lumbar spine surgery Hello Doctor: I underwent fusion surgery on my lumbar spine at L4, L5, and S1 in 2015, where 6 screws were implanted. The protruding parts at L4 and L5 were removed, and a spacer was placed at L5-S1. I still feel discomfort post-surgery. I have ...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello, 1. If the implanted spacer has fused, the fixation screws may be considered for removal. 2. What you are feeling as a protrusion needs to be evaluated in person. It is advisable to consult an experienced spine neurosurgeon for an examination. 3. Can the spacer displace...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Can I Remove Screws After Lumbar Fusion?
Understanding Coma Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury from Car Accidents
Coma due to traumatic brain injury from a car accident? Hello, Director. My father is 50 years old and was hit by a car running a red light on August 19 this year. He was hospitalized due to excessive blood loss, hypoxia, and shock, with multiple fractures and injuries. After two...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
Hello: 1. The process of hyperbaric oxygen therapy has shown benefits for brain injury patients, and they can be evaluated at our hyperbaric oxygen center. 2. The writing of the diagnosis will depend on the situation; if neurological symptoms remain stable after six months, an as...[Read More] Understanding Coma Recovery After Traumatic Brain Injury from Car Accidents
Do I Need Surgery for My Herniated Cervical Disc? Expert Insights
Do I need surgery to replace my cervical intervertebral disc due to a herniated disc? Hello Doctor, I am a patient with hypotonic cerebral palsy. Last March, I suffered a fall that resulted in herniated discs at cervical levels 4 to 6. Initially, I experienced increased difficult...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Your question is too complex. Certain conditions require imaging studies and a personal physical examination to provide an answer. It is recommended to consult a neurosurgery outpatient clinic for evaluation.[Read More] Do I Need Surgery for My Herniated Cervical Disc? Expert Insights
Can I Get a Medical Certificate for Head Injury After an Accident?
Can I go to the hospital for a diagnosis certificate after a head injury? I'm sorry, I would like to ask Dr. Chang. My mother was in a car accident last November, where she hit her head and lost consciousness. At that time, her Glasgow Coma Scale score was 8, indicating seve...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
You can ask the physician who originally treated you to issue a medical certificate. Whether the sequelae can recover depends on the patient's clinical condition.[Read More] Can I Get a Medical Certificate for Head Injury After an Accident?
How Long Should I Monitor After a Forehead Injury from a Falling Branch?
Hit by a falling branch? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, while I was walking and waiting for the traffic light, I was hit on the forehead by a falling branch. At the time, my forehead was red and swollen, but I didn't have any other issues. After sleeping for a night, I feel mostl...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
If there is not much happening within three days, it is usually considered fine.[Read More] How Long Should I Monitor After a Forehead Injury from a Falling Branch?
Head Injury Concerns for Dialysis Patients: What You Need to Know
Mother hit her head? Hello Doctor: My mother (52 years old) accidentally bumped her head against the edge of the range hood in the kitchen this morning (the edge is not sharp). She felt pain at the moment (which lasted for about one to two minutes) but there was no external injur...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
The incidence of chronic subdural hematoma is low, and it cannot be prevented in advance; observation is required for one month.[Read More] Head Injury Concerns for Dialysis Patients: What You Need to Know
Understanding Head Injuries: Symptoms, Risks, and When to Seek Help
Hit on the back of the head? 1. On September 24th at midnight, I was struck on the right occipital region by an umbrella pole. At the moment of impact, I was conscious and felt pain, and I experienced slight dizziness. There is mild redness on the surface of the right occipital a...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
If headaches and dizziness worsen after a concussion, it is recommended to consult a neurosurgery outpatient clinic for evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Head Injuries: Symptoms, Risks, and When to Seek Help
Understanding Delayed Intracranial Hemorrhage After Head Trauma
The right occipital region was hit? 1. Sorry, Dr. Chang, it's me again. How long after a head injury does delayed intracranial hemorrhage typically occur, and how long should we observe to confirm that it is not present? 2. What magnitude of impact force can cause delayed ...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Typically, if bleeding has not occurred within three days, the chance of delayed bleeding is very low. Usually, the likelihood is higher in cases of car accidents or falls from heights.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Intracranial Hemorrhage After Head Trauma
Persistent Head Pain After Wall Impact: What You Need to Know
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 ...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is recommended to visit the neurosurgery outpatient clinic for an examination.[Read More] Persistent Head Pain After Wall Impact: What You Need to Know
Head Injury from Basketball: When to Observe or Seek Medical Attention
Head trauma? Hello doctor, yesterday while playing basketball, I was hit on the side of my head by another person's elbow. The area that was struck has been experiencing mild pain for the past day or two, but I do not have symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, or weakness. I...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Just continue to observe for now.[Read More] Head Injury from Basketball: When to Observe or Seek Medical Attention