Neck, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 9

Neck discomfort or soreness? Hello, doctor. About 50 days ago, I had a motorcycle accident and experienced a concussion at that time. After more than 50 days, other injuries have lessened, and my dizziness has improved by about half. However, I still have some soreness in the rig...

Postoperative complications of cervical spine surgery? Dear Dr. Ding, I went to the emergency room at the end of May last year due to physical discomfort, during which I experienced some numbness in my right hand. After resting in the hospital, my condition improved, and followi...

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome My dad has a sensation from his right arm to his back, as if a rope is tightly bound. Initially, the doctor mentioned degeneration in the neck and suggested a cervical disc replacement, but there was no improvement. Later, an MRI revealed that the right s...

Frequent headaches often occur due to being overly busy at work and carelessly bumping the head? Hello Dr. Ding: I work at a dental clinic, and since we have a high volume of patients every day, I often don't pay attention to how close the medical equipment is to my head whe...

Pain in the left scapula accompanied by hand numbness? Hello doctor, I started experiencing back pain six months ago. Since I have a sedentary job, I began exercising and stretching to improve the situation. However, over two months ago, I started to feel numbness, tingling, and ...

Concussion. Cervical spine calcification? A week ago, I was hit on the head by a striped object. The next day, I experienced dizziness, headaches, slight stiffness on the left side of my face, nausea (twice), and neck and shoulder pain. By the third day, I only had mild headaches...

Head injury from hitting a horizontal bar? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask you about an incident that occurred on May 18 when I accidentally hit the left side of my head (temple) against a horizontal bar (there was no bleeding). After that, I felt fine from May 19 to May 20, bu...

Hit the back of the head? Hello, Doctor. I visited you today, but I apologize for having a few more questions. I forgot to ask if discomfort in the neck, similar to stiffness, is a result of head trauma or if it is related to cervical spine issues? Also, I would like to ask if th...

Herniated disc after a car accident? The image above is an MRI scan. I would like to ask the physician to take a moment to respond to the following questions. Thank you. Dear Doctor, I was involved in a car accident on June 8, 2011, and the MRI scan shows a C3 nerve root contus...

Cervical spondylosis Hello Dr. Chang Yuan-yi! I would like to ask if I can apply for disability assessment or labor insurance sickness benefits for cervical spine disorders such as intervertebral disc herniation. I have experienced weakness in both hands, persistent neck pain, an...

Neuropathy Hello Dr. Ding, I apologize for bothering you! My father-in-law had an accident in August this year where he collided with someone, resulting in neck injuries. He has been wearing a cervical collar and is experiencing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, neck pain, ...

Cervical intervertebral disc herniation rehabilitation bottleneck? My mother (48 years old) experienced neck and hand pain earlier this year and consulted a neurosurgeon. After an MRI, she was diagnosed with a herniated disc at the C3-C4 level. The doctor recommended surgery, but...

Sudden stomach discomfort and constipation? Hello Dr. Ding, I injured my neck four months ago, and due to numbness and weakness in my arm, I underwent an MRI. At that time, there was a slight herniation between the C5 and C6 vertebrae, but the doctor said it wasn't serious a...

Tension in the temples and cognitive impairment? I have been experiencing tightness in my temples for a long time, making it difficult for me to concentrate and remember things. I often forget things and my thought processes are slow. Sometimes, I become fixated on a problem and ...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Causing Localized Paralysis Hello, I have a question. Last September, I experienced hand pain due to work, and I have a persistent feeling that something is flowing inside my elbow. I even feel it flowing to my chin and earlobe when I lie on my ...

Cervical spine compression Today (March 28), during the outpatient clinic, patient Chen X. Feng inquired about spinal compression. Is the recommendation against surgery due to high risks or a lack of urgency for surgical intervention? Does medication help alleviate nerve pain and...

Sharp pain under the left ear, radiating down the neck to the clavicle? Hello, doctor. For the past two days, I have been experiencing sharp pain under the left ear, radiating down the neck to the clavicle, while the right side is unaffected. The sensation is intermittent, descri...

Back pain Hello: I often experience severe pain in my back near the right sacral area, especially when I lower my neck or press on that area. I am unsure what the cause might be and what examinations I should undergo. Will health insurance cover this? I would appreciate your guid...

The relationship between sympathetic nerve resection and blushing? Thirteen years ago, I underwent a sympathectomy for hyperhidrosis. After the surgery, compensatory sweating shifted to my legs and the soles of my feet, and I also experienced facial flushing. I'm unsure if t...

Subdural hematoma Dear Dr. Ding, My father is 54 years old. On December 13, he fell from a 2-foot high ladder, landing on his left side. He was conscious during the fall and attempted to speak but was unable to. He even tried to get up. When the ambulance arrived, the paramedics...