Head, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 22

Some issues regarding home care for mild concussions? I went to the hospital for a CT scan, and there were no blood clots or anything. However, after taking care of myself at home for two days, I still feel dizzy and nauseous. Is this normal? How long is this likely to last?

Concussion discomfort Hello Doctor: A few days ago, I was playing basketball and due to the rain, the ground was slippery. I hit my head around 6:30 PM. I applied ice continuously until midnight, but there was no improvement. I experienced some dizziness and a feeling of nausea. ...

Fell with my head facing the ground while working? My boyfriend fell while working, landing headfirst. He was taken to the hospital on Friday for a CT scan, and the doctor said he only has a skull fracture with no signs of bleeding. However, he has been in a constant state of dro...

Intracranial hemorrhage I apologize for the inquiry. My father is 60 years old and is undergoing dialysis. After he fell and hit his head, a CT scan of his brain revealed intracranial hemorrhage. Due to his dialysis treatment, the doctors advised against surgical intervention and...

Post-operative hemorrhage from craniopharyngioma leading to hematoma formation? Hello Doctor, my mother (55 years old) underwent surgery for a craniopharyngioma on May 23. After the surgery, she was somewhat conscious and could move her limbs. However, a few hours later, the doct...

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...

Head issues Hello Doctor: Two years ago, while moving something under the stairs, I accidentally bumped my head against the corner of a steel staircase. At that moment, I saw stars and instinctively rubbed my head for about ten minutes, which alleviated the pain. I did not seek m...

Intracranial hemorrhage, fracture? Doctor, I'm sorry. My brother just had a motorcycle accident and went to the hospital for examination. The doctor said he has intracranial bleeding and some fractures, and it seems he also has a concussion. His symptoms include vomiting and...

Head injury from a car accident, still swollen and painful after two months? Hello, I was in a car accident in early March in mainland China, where I experienced a 90-degree impact with the ground. I sustained a laceration on the upper right side of my head and do not remember ho...

Should I seek medical attention if I hit my head? Hello, three days ago I accidentally hit my head against a door frame while walking. There is a noticeable red and swollen bump about 0.3 mm in height, with an area of approximately 20 x 20 mm, located three centimeters above my l...

Head trauma Hello, doctor. I fell and hit my head last night. At the time, I was holding onto a colleague, so we both fell together due to gravity. My head hit the wall, and I experienced dizziness and confusion for about 30 seconds (my colleague said the impact was very loud). A...

Hit on the head, unable to open the mouth wide? Hello, doctor. About a week ago, I fell while skateboarding and hit the left side of my head. Initially, it was very painful, but after applying ice, it got better. However, I am having difficulty opening my mouth wide. I initially ...

Head mass I have a bump on the back of my head that seems to have been there for a while, but it has been painful when pressed. Recently, the pain has been occurring suddenly and radiates to my eyes, nose, and ears.

Head injury with headache six months later? Six months ago, I bumped my head against a wall. I applied ointment until the pain subsided and then stopped using it. However, six months later, I find myself overthinking everything. When there is noise around me, or when I use the co...

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,...

Head trauma, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting? I have a bad habit of scratching my scalp when I'm under stress, anxious, or overthinking. This has become more severe in recent days, and the wounds are getting larger. There are two areas that have become inflamed and swollen. ...

Cognitive decline Recently, I have been experiencing severe memory decline, feeling mentally foggy, and unable to concentrate throughout the day. Many images seem to be forgotten almost immediately. I have a history of carbon monoxide poisoning. I woke up naturally feeling a head...

After being struck by someone, I fell to the ground with my head hitting the surface? Hello doctor, on Friday, while I was running to the school store to buy dinner, a boy suddenly rushed out from a group of school buses and collided with me as he was heading towards the basketba...

It has been six days since I hit my head, and it still hurts? On the morning of April 6th, I bumped my head (hit it against the refrigerator, quite hard). At the moment, there was some swelling, and in the afternoon, I felt dizzy and nauseous (but did not vomit). After work at 6 ...