Other, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 23

Herniated disc In 2014, I experienced pain in my lower back, buttocks, and the outer side of my thighs. An MRI revealed degeneration of the intervertebral discs at the L3-L4 levels, which was likely the cause. The doctor recommended physical therapy, but in January 2016, my sympt...

Herniated disc In April 2015, an MRI indicated an L4-L5 disc herniation, with the L5 protrusion being approximately 2:1, significantly compressing the nerve. This has caused pain in the outer side of my left thigh and the outer side of my calf. At that time, the doctor suggested ...

Neck sprain? Hello Doctor, I apologize for bothering you again. I am the person who asked the question 106295. 1. In your response, you mentioned that if there is improvement, there is no need to seek medical attention. Currently, my situation is that I experience slight pain a...

Lumbar pain Hello Dr. Lai, I have a job that requires long hours of sitting. After two months of work, I began experiencing pain in my lumbar spine, and it has been over four months now. Since the onset of the pain, I have been undergoing rehabilitation treatment (electrotherapy,...

Spinal fusion surgery for spondylolisthesis? Hello Dr. Chang, I was recently diagnosed with spondylolisthesis at the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae and need to undergo fusion surgery. Currently, I am experiencing significant pain in my left sciatic region, and after sitting fo...

Post-operative hemorrhage from craniopharyngioma leading to hematoma formation? Hello Doctor, my mother (55 years old) underwent surgery for a craniopharyngioma on May 23. After the surgery, she was somewhat conscious and could move her limbs. However, a few hours later, the doct...

Grandma fell and has intracranial hemorrhage? My grandmother, 81 years old, fell at home on May 28 and bled a lot without realizing it, then went to sleep. About four hours later, she was discovered and taken to the emergency room, where she received seven stitches on her head. A...

Neck sprain? Hello, Doctor. I would like to consult you about something. Two weeks ago, on a Sunday morning, when I just got up, my head was still resting on the pillow, and I propped myself up with my hands and elbows, similar to a horse stance, while my head was against the pil...

Is it recommended to remove spinal fixation screws? Hello Doctor: My mother has been suffering from spondylolisthesis at the L4-L5 level. Three years ago, she underwent surgery to install a cage and bone graft for stabilization, but her condition has not improved since the operat...

Sciatica Hello Doctor, my main symptoms are soreness in the right side of my hip and thigh, with noticeable pain in my buttocks after prolonged sitting. I have undergone electromyography, which indicated pressure on the right L5 and S1 nerves, but my MRI results were normal. I ha...

Head issues Hello Doctor: Two years ago, while moving something under the stairs, I accidentally bumped my head against the corner of a steel staircase. At that moment, I saw stars and instinctively rubbed my head for about ten minutes, which alleviated the pain. I did not seek m...

Skull fracture with facial numbness? Hello Doctor, I was in a car accident on February 25, primarily resulting in a fracture of my right facial bones. The doctor informed me that the affected area extends from the side of my nose to multiple fractures in the orbital bone below my...

Tumor compression of nerves leads to nerve damage? I have bone cancer, and the tumor is located in my right pelvic area, pressing on the nerves, which has caused loss of sensation in the back half of my thigh, the outer side of my calf, and the sole of my foot (the left side of m...

Intracranial hemorrhage, fracture? Doctor, I'm sorry. My brother just had a motorcycle accident and went to the hospital for examination. The doctor said he has intracranial bleeding and some fractures, and it seems he also has a concussion. His symptoms include vomiting and...

Herniated disc 1 Hello, I had surgery for a herniated disc between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae on January 12, 2016. I felt that my recovery was quite good after the surgery. After resting at home for a month, I returned to work, but not long after, I experienced pain an...

Brain Tumor Treatment Hello, doctor. On March 28, the patient underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor approximately 5.5 cm in size located in the left ventricle. Postoperatively, the patient was stable and was able to open their eyes and recognize people after the anesthesia wo...

Ruptured cerebral aneurysm I would like to ask about my mother. On October 20, 2016, she fell into a coma due to a ruptured cerebral artery, with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 at that time. After surgery and the placement of a drainage tube, she was discharged in January and ha...

Sciatica? Piriformis syndrome? Hello Doctor, during this time, I have been experiencing tightness and pain in my right leg, extending from the inner thigh down to the back of the calf. The discomfort is particularly noticeable when bending and straightening my leg. I have consult...

After the insertion of a support frame at L5 and S1, the patient is unable to sit or walk? Hello, doctor. My mother underwent a spinal fusion surgery between L3 and L5 two years ago. After the surgery, she still felt numbness and soreness in her left leg while walking, and she wa...

The back of the head hit the wall after sleeping? Hello Doctor, I accidentally hit the back of my head while lying down to sleep the night before last. At that moment, I experienced a strong, brief stomach pain, but no other symptoms. The next morning, I woke up with severe, inte...