Headache, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 8

I had a head injury in childhood that left a scar, and now I frequently experience headaches? Hello, Dr. Zhang! I am from mainland China. When I was a child, I suffered a head injury that left a scar. Now I frequently experience headaches that radiate from the scar area towards t...

Head issues Today, while washing vegetables, I accidentally bumped the right side of my head against the dish dryer, just above my ear. It has swollen a bit. Should I go to the hospital for treatment, or will ice packs and a few days of rest be sufficient? Thank you.

Head trauma? About a month ago, around February 15, I was playing in the school dormitory and forgot there was a beam above me. I hit my head on it when I stood up, approximately twice. The next day, I started feeling unwell, experiencing slight dizziness, difficulty concentratin...

Head issues Two days ago, I fell and hit the back of my head while inhaling nitrous oxide at a friend's birthday party. The next day, I experienced dizziness, headache, fever, and sore throat. I went to a clinic for treatment and received medication, which alleviated the fev...

Pain and swelling after a head injury? Today, I accidentally stepped off the edge while going down from the third floor to the second floor and fell to the second floor. I have bruises and pain from abrasions on my body, and I hit my head against the wall, resulting in a swelling...

Severe headache accompanied by vomiting? Hello, Dr. Chang. About five years ago, I was slapped by my mother for making a mistake, and that night I went to the emergency room with severe headaches and nausea. It was the first time I experienced such intense pain. The doctor prescr...

Headache one month after a car accident? About mid-December last year, I was involved in a motorcycle accident. I didn't get thrown off; I just fell down with the motorcycle while wearing a helmet. I was a passenger and managed to get up after the fall. I didn't go to t...

I fell while playing ball, landing on my lower back first? Hello, doctor. Recently, while playing basketball, I lost my balance while going for a rebound and fell directly onto my lower back, landing on my buttocks near the spine. I had an X-ray done the same day, and the bones w...

Elderly individuals who are on long-term anticoagulant therapy may experience a fall and sustain a head injury? Grandfather has undergone heart valve surgery and has been on anticoagulants for 20 years. He fell while working in the mountains and hit the back of his head, resultin...

Visual sequelae Recently, a family member experienced intracranial hemorrhage due to an accident. In addition to symptoms of dizziness and headache, they also have visual discomfort in the right eye and difficulty seeing at a distance. The impact occurred at the lower right poste...

Temporalis pain A few days ago, I accidentally hit my temple against a hard hat. After that, I experienced a headache and nausea. Although it improved after a few hours, I've been feeling pain in my temple for the past few days. Should I see a doctor, or will it heal on its ...

Mild concussion with headache? Hello Doctor: Last week, I collided with someone at school and fell, hitting my head on the ground. I lost consciousness afterward and was taken to the nurse's office by my teacher and classmates. After waiting for my family to arrive, they too...

Hit on the top of the head by a basketball? Around 11 AM, I was hit on the head with a basketball, which caused me to experience headaches, dizziness, and overall weakness. After a while, I started feeling a bit nauseous. In the afternoon, my mom took me to a general clinic, wher...

What is the normal range for sequelae after cerebral edema? Hello, doctor. I had a car accident two years ago where my left frontal lobe hit the ground. The emergency physician diagnosed me with cerebral edema. I did not undergo surgery and was discharged after four days in the h...

Head struck against the corner of a table? Hello Doctor: Yesterday, when I woke up to turn off my alarm, I accidentally hit my head against the corner of the desk next to my bed. It was quite a hard hit, and I felt a lot of pain and a bit dizzy at that moment. Later, I noticed a ...

Skull fracture, fever, and body aches? Hello doctor, two weeks ago I was struck on the head with a wooden stick, and I had several stitches on the back of my head. The CT scan showed a skull fracture. I rested at home for a few days, but today after working half a day, I returned...

Head trauma Today, I fell while playing basketball and hit the back of my head. There is a bump on my head with slight bleeding. After the incident, I did not experience nausea or vomiting, nor do I have a headache or dizziness, but my attention is slightly unfocused, and I feel ...

Severe migraine Doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. A few months ago, I experienced severe headaches for the first time, and when using the computer screen, I couldn't focus my vision. After taking some painkillers and sleeping, I felt better the next day. Howeve...

Can traction therapy for the cervical spine be performed after MVD (Microvascular Decompression)? Hello Director Zhang, I apologize for the intrusion, but I have a question that only a senior physician can answer. I would appreciate your guidance: Last year, my elder experienced ...

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,...