Head, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 21

Head issues A few days ago, I was hit on the left side of my head by a gun while practicing with the drill team at school. After applying ice, I felt a bit dizzy but continued practicing. By the afternoon, the dizziness worsened, and I felt slightly nauseous but couldn't vom...

Head injury Experiencing tingling in both feet and occasional tightness in the back can be attributed to several factors. Possible causes include nerve compression, poor circulation, or musculoskeletal issues. Conditions such as sciatica, peripheral neuropathy, or even anxiety ca...

I would like to ask if cingulate gyrus ablation for treating severe obsessive-compulsive disorder is currently very complicated? Hello Doctor: I am a severe patient suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorder, and I have been on psychiatric medication ...

Symptoms of shoulder and neck stiffness? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing sharp pain in my shoulder for several years. Later, I developed numbness in a patch of skin, and my neck became stiff and slightly swollen. The side of my face and my eyes feel weak. I initially thoug...

After brain tumor surgery, there are symptoms of mental fatigue, loss of appetite, and weakness? Hello Doctor: My mother is fifty-seven years old and has a 4 cm brain tumor in her left hemisphere. She underwent surgery on July 27, and the procedure successfully removed the tumor....

Transient amnesia following a car accident? On July 12, I was involved in a motorcycle accident where my head hit the ground (I was wearing a helmet). I lost consciousness for a few seconds but quickly got back up. When I regained consciousness, I had no memory of the accident, b...

Head struck against the wall? Hello doctor, I was playing with my sister and accidentally hit my head against the wall when I tilted my head back. It was quite loud, and my sister heard it too. Initially, I felt the pain from the impact, but after about fifteen minutes, the pain ...

Dizziness and headache in the back of the head? Last year, I accidentally bumped the back of my head when a classmate hit my forehead. I went to the hospital for an emergency visit that day, and I only experienced dizziness and headaches at the time. The doctor diagnosed me with ...

Numbness and tingling in the neck? Hello Dr. Lai, I have intermittent tingling and numbness in the left side of my neck, behind my ear, and at the back of my head. Sometimes my neck feels stiff and numb, but it tends to be less numb when I lie down. Could these symptoms be relate...

Persistent dizziness after a head injury? Hello Dr. Lai, I sustained a head injury while playing basketball at the beginning of April when I went for a rebound. Initially, I did not experience any discomfort, but the next day when I woke up, I started to feel dizzy and nauseous, ...

Head injury at work? Yesterday, while I was working, I accidentally bumped my head against the wall, but it wasn't a very hard impact. There was no external injury, but this afternoon I suddenly felt dizzy. I took a nap, but it didn't improve much. Coincidentally, I am ...

In Malaysia, a patient suffered a fall that injured the back of the head. After surgery, the patient is able to move but is unable to speak? Hello, doctor. I have a friend who is 77 years old. He fell and injured the back of his head in Malaysia on July 2nd and is still in the in...

Head mass While giving a family member a head massage, I noticed a lump on their head (approximately 1.5 cm in radius and about 0.05 cm thick). Upon inquiry, they mentioned that it might be from a previous bump that hasn't gone away. Since then, they have been rubbing it in ...

Motorcycle and passenger car accident? A 56-year-old frail female motorcyclist was riding at approximately 30 mph when she collided with the left door of a vehicle traveling straight at a speed of about 30 to 40 mph. The female rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the impact...

Head injury and headache? Hello Doctor: I hit the back of my head last Monday, and since then, I have been experiencing headaches whenever I bend down or exert myself. Should I get this checked out? When I go to the hospital, should I see a neurologist or a neurosurgeon?

The back of the head was struck? I was walking with my classmates to play in the water when I slipped and fell backward, hitting the back of my head on the ground. At that moment, the back of my head hurt a lot, and it still hurts when I touch it. Should I see a doctor? Is there ...

Head issues Hello Dr. Chang, On June 9th, after having an argument with my husband, I impulsively chose to hit my head against the wall several times. I deeply regret this decision. At that moment, I only felt pain but was fully conscious. I visited a surgical clinic where the d...

Hit the upper door beam of the trunk? Hello Doctor, on June 9th, which was a Thursday during the Dragon Boat Festival, I was trying to retrieve luggage from the third row of my SUV. I forcefully kicked the door to get in and ended up hitting my head against the upper frame of the...

Cranial protrusion Hello, my child is over one year old and bumped his head, resulting in a bump on the top of his head. At that time, he did not cry, fuss, or vomit. I consulted a doctor who advised to just observe him. Now he is almost four years old and occasionally complains ...

Coma caused by a car accident? On the evening of June 2nd, my boyfriend was crossing the street when he was suddenly hit by a car that ran a red light. That night, he was taken to Wan Fang Hospital for brain surgery to remove a blood clot. The main impact was on the upper left si...