Other, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 2

The shape of the skull is abnormal at birth, featuring two prominent angles? Since birth, my head has been shaped like a square television. The bones on the top and sides of my skull feel particularly thick. I had a CT scan done at my own expense, and the doctor confirmed that my...

Please provide more context or specific information regarding the neck for further assistance? Hello, Deputy Director. Thank you for your response. However, why do some online medical articles suggest a connection between stomach issues and the cervical spine? I had a relapse in ...

Hit on the top of the head? This morning around 9:20, I was hit on the top of my head by a basketball. It hurt a little at the moment, but the pain went away after a minute or two. I haven't experienced any other symptoms since then. Do I need to get checked?

How to monitor intracranial pressure after the placement of a ventriculostomy catheter? Hello Doctor: My father is currently in a vegetative state. Before he fell into a complete coma, he was still conscious and able to move his eyes. During that time, it was discovered that he h...

Heavy sensation in the lower limbs? Since last year, I have been experiencing a heavy sensation in my lower limbs and a swaying feeling while walking. An MRI revealed compression at cervical levels 5, 6, and 7, as well as compression and a herniated disc at lumbar level 5. The ne...

VRE Infection and Spinal Surgery My mother has a compression fracture that is pressing on her spinal nerves, resulting in paralysis of her lower body. She has been hospitalized for over a month. The doctor has recommended a decompression surgery with the placement of bone screws....

Postoperative care after lumbar disc herniation surgery? Dear Doctor, I underwent two surgeries in 2020 for L3-4-5 lumbar spine stabilization with interbody fusion devices. My recovery was good, and three months post-surgery, I returned to delivering food. After nearly a year, ...

Cerebral hypoxia My boyfriend is 43 years old. On the morning of February 17, he suddenly became rigid all over, drooled, and after five minutes, his lips turned purple. When the ambulance arrived about five minutes later, he had no pulse. They used an AED but there was still no ...

Subarachnoid hemorrhage from a car accident? Hello, doctor. My mother is 61 years old and had a car accident on February 4th. She sustained a 7 cm laceration on the left side of her head and multiple abrasions on her body. A CT scan showed subarachnoid hemorrhage, but the emergen...

Recovery status after brain injury? Hello, doctor. My mother fell and suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage about two weeks ago, primarily affecting the left frontal and temporal lobes. At that time, her Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score was 5-6. After undergoing craniotomy, her curren...

Subdural hematoma caused by a car accident? Hello, Doctor. I was in a car accident on December 4th last year, which resulted in a subdural hematoma. The doctor said that surgery was not necessary and that it would be absorbed on its own. My Glasgow Coma Scale score was between 13...

The cause of hemangiomas is not fully understood? Hello doctor, my family member was hospitalized on January 2nd due to subarachnoid hemorrhage. They underwent a CT scan and angiography, and although they have been continuously examined, no aneurysm has been found. The attending ...

Neck problems Hello Doctor, I am Xiao Yang, and I live in Taichung. I often feel that the bones in my cervical spine are misaligned, which I believe is compressing my breathing and causing difficulty in respiration. My neck feels very tight, as if someone is choking me. This symp...

There has been improvement after the surgery, but the patient is still unable to get out of bed? Last September, my father underwent spinal surgery due to a car accident, which involved two vertebrae slipping and one fractured vertebra. During the surgery, screws and bone cement ...

There has been improvement after the surgery, but the patient is still unable to get out of bed? Last September, my father underwent spinal surgery due to a car accident, which involved two vertebrae slipping and one fractured. During the procedure, screws and bone cement were us...

Cerebral hemorrhage underwent cerebral angiography, but no bleeding source (aneurysm) was found? Hello doctor, my sister was hospitalized on the night of January 2 due to a cerebral hemorrhage and underwent a craniotomy for drainage. She is currently in the intensive care unit, a...

Recovery period issues My younger brother suffered a brain hemorrhage after a car accident. The doctor said to let him go. However, I see that all four limbs are functioning normally and he is conscious. Does this mean there is a chance for my brother to recover and lead a normal...

Pain in the upper back and rib area? Hello, my mother is 66 years old. She was first diagnosed with COVID-19 on December 9, 2022, and tested negative on December 19. During her infection, she experienced severe throat pain and loss of smell, which have not yet recovered. She has ...

Post-intracranial hemorrhage surgery Hello Doctor, my son fell and suffered a right brain hemorrhage at the age of 2 years and 3 months. He underwent surgery, and the wound is approximately 5-8 cm long, with noticeable metal screws in the skull. During a follow-up visit, I inquir...

Ruptured cerebral aneurysm, subarachnoid hemorrhage, has undergone embolization surgery? Hello Doctor, thank you very much for taking the time to respond. On Day 0, my father experienced a sudden severe headache on the morning of December 2nd. He was taken to the hospital half ...