Head, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 33

Cerebral edema Hello! I recently discovered a coin-sized area in the center of my head that feels slightly raised. When I press on it, it feels watery and swollen, but it is not painful. I am unsure what this symptom might indicate. If I want to seek medical attention, which spec...

Can I exercise after a head injury? I suffered a skull fracture and epidural hematoma due to a car accident last July. I underwent surgery to remove the blood clot and have since recovered well. I would like to know if I can now engage in more intense basketball activities.

A strange sensation? Hello, doctor: During my university years, as the academic pressure became less intense, I found that my sleep duration increased significantly. I could sleep until 11 AM if I had no classes, and even take a nap in the afternoon without any issues. However, I...

Incidental discovery of meningioma? Hello, doctor. About a month ago, I bent my head down for about 30 seconds and felt as if blood was rushing to my head. After I lifted my head, I noticed a clear, light yellow fluid coming from my nose (as I had a mild cold at that time). I wen...

My friend is unconscious and unresponsive? I'm not a doctor, but if your friend has sustained a head injury and is in a coma with signs of a hematoma and cerebral edema, it's crucial to seek immediate medical attention. The best course of action is to take him to the ne...

About concussions? My friend smelled the scent of mosquito coils one day and suddenly felt dizzy and nauseous. Later, he needed assistance to walk. Upon reflection (since both of us smelled the mosquito coil scent and I was fine, and I remembered he had bumped his head 1-2 days p...

Can a neck injury cause a concussion? A few days ago, someone next to me swung their arm forcefully and accidentally struck the area just below the back of my head on my neck. At that moment, I felt a lot of pain, but when I woke up the next day, I felt groggy and not very alert,...

Treatment for dizziness depends on the underlying cause. Common approaches include: 1. **Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT)**: This is a specialized form of Dear Dr. Chiu, My spouse, who is 58 years old, has been experiencing the following symptoms for over a month: dizzin...

Fell from a height of four meters? Hello Doctor, my father recently fell from a height of about four meters from the roof and sustained a head injury. He had bleeding from his ears and was unconscious at the scene, but by the time he arrived at the hospital, his vital signs were ...

Olfactory nerve Hello Dr. Ding: A friend of mine was in a car accident and suffered a brain injury, suspected to be a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which may have caused damage to the olfactory nerve, leading to olfactory dysfunction. Since smell is a subjective perception, what metho...

Recently, I have been experiencing sharp pain in my head? Doctor, I have been experiencing a dull pain in a specific area of my head upon waking up for several consecutive days, although it is not always the same location. Recently, I have also felt a sharp pain in my head while ...

Chronic headaches caused by a traumatic brain injury sustained 10 years ago? Ten years ago, I fainted for about 20 seconds after hitting my motorcycle handle while standing up. Since then, I have experienced several episodes of severe headaches. Currently, if I suffer from insomn...

Neck pain and slight dizziness? About three weeks ago, I had a motorcycle accident while riding at a speed of over 50 km/h. At the time of the fall, I only sustained minor injuries to my elbows and knees, and there was no visible injury to my head. However, I am unsure if I hit m...

Symptoms of brain tumors Hello Dr. Ding: I would like to ask, what are the obvious symptoms if someone has a brain tumor? Recently, I have been experiencing some pain in my head that feels different from regular headaches, and sometimes I also feel a bit nauseous. I am very worri...

Pituitary tumor Hello Dr. Chiu, I have a question regarding my health. In May 2003, I was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor at a hospital in Taichung, which was approximately 1 cm in size at that time. I attempted to manage it with medication, but after about a year of outpatient...

May I ask if Dr. Chiu has received this letter? Please, please? Hello Dr. Chiu, I would like to ask you about the Department of Health's recommendation against allowing infants to sleep on their stomachs to prevent sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). They suggest sleeping o...

I have a swollen area on the left side of my head? I recently noticed that the left side of my head is swollen, and I don't know why since I haven't hit it. Could you please tell me what might be the cause? Thank you.

Dizziness Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I accompanied the victim to the hospital for a follow-up appointment. He described his symptoms over the past week as dizziness, a feeling of pressure in his head, occasional numbness in his fingers, and stiffness in his neck. The doctor recomm...

About concussions? Your question: Hello doctor, last Thursday I was riding my motorcycle and collided with a 24-year-old woman. She was taken to the emergency room, and there was no external bleeding. The emergency physician performed an X-ray and indicated that there were no sig...

Enhancing Intelligence Dear Doctor, I experienced a light but noticeable blow to the back of my head during middle school from a classmate. At the time of the impact, I smelled a metallic scent, which seems to be common when the head is struck. I would like to know if this could ...