Understanding Concussion Symptoms and Important Precautions
Concussion What are the symptoms of a concussion and what precautions should be taken?
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
The traditional definition of a concussion refers to a reversible (i.e., recoverable) neurological dysfunction, characterized by a brief (approximately ten minutes) loss of consciousness followed by a complete return to consciousness, but accompanied by some degree of amnesia. Mo...[Read More] Understanding Concussion Symptoms and Important Precautions
Understanding MRI for Head Injuries: Coverage and Availability in Taiwan
Brain I often bump my head and want to get checked, but I'm concerned about the radiation from a CT scan. I would like to know where I can get an MRI and whether it is covered by health insurance.
Dr. Shao Guoning Reply:
Hello Mr. PP, when you can think of this issue, it indicates that your brain's higher cortical functions are normal, and there is no need for special examinations. Generally, a CT scan of the head is required only in the following situations after head trauma: 1. Loss of con...[Read More] Understanding MRI for Head Injuries: Coverage and Availability in Taiwan
Understanding Coma After Brain Injury: Options and Prognosis
Traumatic Brain Injury - Coma Hello, my father-in-law (72 years old) suffered a brain injury due to a car accident on October 20, resulting in a cerebral contusion. After surgery performed by Dr. Wan-Chun Cheng at Taoyuan Min-Sheng Hospital, the blood clot has been removed, but h...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Head trauma occurs at the time of injury. The role of a neurosurgeon is to prevent secondary injury. Surgical intervention can address issues related to hematoma compressing the brain, but areas of the brain that have already been injured are difficult to recover. Therefore, the ...[Read More] Understanding Coma After Brain Injury: Options and Prognosis
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Leg Cramps, Seizures, and Medication Effects
Cranial nerves Since experiencing my first leg cramp at the age of twenty-five, which triggered a seizure and caused me to faint, I have had recurrent symptoms. By the age of twenty-eight, after a second episode, I frequently experience cramps in my right calf as soon as I fall a...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Regarding the symptoms you described, there are many possible diagnoses; however, the most likely one is epilepsy. Based on your symptoms, clonazepam and alprazolam are two medications that I am not very familiar with, but they are likely benzodiazepines with anticonvulsant prope...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Leg Cramps, Seizures, and Medication Effects
Understanding Persistent Headaches: When to Seek Medical Advice
Frequent headaches? Hello Dr. Ding: I often experience headaches that extend from my forehead to the back of my head, and this has been going on for quite some time. I often think it might be due to my high work stress (I work in general sales, which doesn't involve socializ...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello: Regarding the issue of headaches, the information provided is insufficient. It would be helpful to know the timing of the headaches (daytime or nighttime), the duration of the pain (how many minutes or hours each time), and whether there are any specific sensations before ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Headaches: When to Seek Medical Advice