Post-Surgery Sleep Issues: Navigating Complex Challenges After Spine Surgery
Postoperative sleep issues become complicated? I underwent spinal surgery for spondylolisthesis on February 25, 2016, and I couldn't sleep during my hospital stay. I had been taking sleeping pills for 10 years, but they no longer worked. After the surgery, my legs became num...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Discuss with the primary surgeon or other physicians whether a repeat surgery could improve the current lumbar spine issues![Read More] Post-Surgery Sleep Issues: Navigating Complex Challenges After Spine Surgery
Understanding Fainting and Head Injury Risks in Anemia Patients
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...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It seems there shouldn't be any issues, but if you still experience any discomfort, please schedule an appointment with the neurosurgery clinic.[Read More] Understanding Fainting and Head Injury Risks in Anemia Patients
Understanding Neurological Disorders: A Case Study of Sensory Loss in a Young Girl
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...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
This case is complex, and Taipei Veterans General Hospital and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital are already the best hospitals in the country. I'm not sure how to proceed with the treatment, I apologize![Read More] Understanding Neurological Disorders: A Case Study of Sensory Loss in a Young Girl
Post-Crash Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Attention After a Fall
Dizziness after a car accident? Hello, after 10 PM on October 12, my friend was riding a scooter with me. To avoid a taxi in front of us, he made a left turn, turning about 270 degrees. It was drizzling, and the road was slippery, causing us to fall off. When I got up, I felt ver...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Just go to the hospital![Read More] Post-Crash Dizziness: When to Seek Medical Attention After a Fall
Memory Loss After Head Injury: Which Specialist to Consult?
Head issues Hello, doctor. Three years ago, I slipped and hit the back of my head against a metal pole (with significant force). After that, I didn't notice any unusual symptoms, but over time, I've felt that my memory has been deteriorating. I forget things from one mo...
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Neurology[Read More] Memory Loss After Head Injury: Which Specialist to Consult?
Understanding Crushed Skull Fractures and Subdural Hematomas: Risks and Recovery
Comminuted skull fracture and epidural hematoma? Hello doctor, my girlfriend was in a car accident and went to the hospital because she was experiencing persistent headaches and nausea. She underwent a CT scan and was initially diagnosed with a concussion. Although she was alert,...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Without a computed tomography (CT) scan image, I cannot provide you with an accurate answer![Read More] Understanding Crushed Skull Fractures and Subdural Hematomas: Risks and Recovery
Post-Car Accident Dizziness and Nausea: When to Seek Medical Help
Dizziness and vomiting after a car accident? About a week ago, I was hit by a driver who ran a red light while I was walking on the crosswalk with the green light. At the time, my head was swollen, but since it was a Saturday and there weren't any good hospitals in the area,...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Abnormal, please consult a neurosurgeon or an otolaryngologist (suspected inner ear issues causing dizziness).[Read More] Post-Car Accident Dizziness and Nausea: When to Seek Medical Help
Understanding Bumps on the Back of the Head: Causes and Concerns
Occipital bone lump Yesterday, during class, I suddenly felt some pain in the left back of my head. When I touched it, I noticed it was slightly swollen (about 6 to 7 centimeters from my left ear). What could this be?
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Please schedule an appointment for a neurosurgery outpatient examination![Read More] Understanding Bumps on the Back of the Head: Causes and Concerns
Can't Lift My Neck: Understanding Neurological Issues After a Fall
Inability to lift the neck? A few days ago, I slipped on a wet floor and now I can't lift my head when lying flat.
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Please schedule an appointment for the neurosurgery outpatient clinic![Read More] Can't Lift My Neck: Understanding Neurological Issues After a Fall
Understanding Torticollis: Treatment Options and Surgical Insights
Torticollis issue I first noticed my torticollis around elementary to middle school. It wasn't a problem when I was younger, but now that I'm in my senior year of high school, I've always wanted to seek treatment but haven't had the courage to do so. I don...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello, general torticollis is often due to fibrosis of the neck muscles. If you are under 18 years old, it is recommended to first consult a pediatric surgeon (however, there are few specialists in this field, so you may need to search online for the nearest hospital). If there i...[Read More] Understanding Torticollis: Treatment Options and Surgical Insights
Understanding Brain Cell Damage After Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
Head issues Hello, I would like to ask about my father, who previously underwent radiation therapy and chemotherapy due to nasopharyngeal cancer. It has been nearly three years since he completed his treatment, and during the follow-up period, a brain CT scan revealed that some b...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Nerve cells in the brain cannot regenerate. If there are any issues, you may consult a neurosurgery outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Brain Cell Damage After Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment
Understanding Head Injuries: What to Expect After a Fall
Head issues Hello Dr. Chang, my girlfriend's father fell from upstairs on September 16 and hit his head. A CT scan showed a hematoma in the right posterior part of the brain. The doctor said there is no ongoing bleeding and that surgery is not necessary, as it will absorb on...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Not recognizing people is quite serious![Read More] Understanding Head Injuries: What to Expect After a Fall
Understanding Occasional Pain in the Right Back of the Head
Right posterior headache? Hello Dr. Chang: Since last night before bed, I've been experiencing sharp pain in the area of my right posterior brain near the top of my head. The pain occurs approximately every five to ten minutes. In addition to spontaneous sharp pain, I also f...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Recommendation for neurosurgery outpatient clinic![Read More] Understanding Occasional Pain in the Right Back of the Head
Hydrocephalus Surgery: Understanding Treatment Options and Specialist Expertise
Hydrocephalus Surgery Dear Doctor, my mother had a minor car accident that resulted in a mild intracranial hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage. After the blood was absorbed, she continued to experience headaches, dizziness, eye fatigue, and some blurriness when looking upward ...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
If it is confirmed to be hydrocephalus, surgery is necessary. Typically, a ventriculoperitoneal shunt procedure is performed. This drainage surgery is quite simple and is commonly performed by neurosurgeons![Read More] Hydrocephalus Surgery: Understanding Treatment Options and Specialist Expertise
Understanding Shoulder Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Medical Attention
Shoulder pain? On the morning of September 7th, I fell down the stairs, landing on my back. I can't remember if I hit my head, but I only noticed that I had difficulty lifting my neck while taking a shower that evening. The next morning, I found it hard to get out of bed; I ...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Recommended for outpatient examination![Read More] Understanding Shoulder Pain After a Fall: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Head Pain: When to Seek Neurological Care
Headache Hello, Doctor. I am currently a second-year student in the evening program and work as an administrative assistant during the day, where I use a computer. Recently, I have been experiencing some mild headaches, which I initially didn't think much of. However, I have...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Please schedule an appointment with the neurology department![Read More] Understanding Head Pain: When to Seek Neurological Care
Post-Concussion Concerns in Elderly Patients: What to Watch For
Concerns Following a Concussion Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my aunt who is in her 80s. She fell and slightly hit her head at the beginning of July, but after a hospital examination, it was determined that there was no concussion. However, recently her behavior has bee...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Please schedule an appointment with the neurosurgery department for an examination as soon as possible![Read More] Post-Concussion Concerns in Elderly Patients: What to Watch For
Is It Normal to Feel Pain After a Forehead Injury from a Falling Object?
Hit in the forehead by a small stone? Three days ago, I was hit on the right side of my forehead near the hairline by a small stone that fell from above. However, there has been no swelling or bruising, and no bleeding in the past few days. Currently, I only feel a heaviness in t...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
If you continue to experience headaches and dizziness, it is recommended to schedule an appointment with a neurosurgeon for evaluation.[Read More] Is It Normal to Feel Pain After a Forehead Injury from a Falling Object?
Understanding Pituitary Tumors: Symptoms, Concerns, and Next Steps
About Pituitary Tumors Hello: I have gained 7 to 8 kilograms this year, which is very distressing! I don't eat particularly much; compared to my colleagues and family, I already eat the least. Despite exercising and not drinking sugary beverages, I still experience unexplain...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is recommended to schedule an appointment for a neurosurgery consultation for examination.[Read More] Understanding Pituitary Tumors: Symptoms, Concerns, and Next Steps
Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome and Its Link to Brain Cysts
Post-Concussion Syndrome Hello Doctor: I was involved in a motorcycle accident where I sustained a head impact. I was wearing a helmet, and there were no external injuries to my head, nor did I lose consciousness. Upon examination at the hospital, there were no signs of a concuss...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Cysts are usually congenital, but I cannot confirm this without seeing a CT scan![Read More] Understanding Post-Concussion Syndrome and Its Link to Brain Cysts