Other, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 27

Pressing in the middle of the chest causes pain? Hello Dr. Ding: I have seen several doctors but none have been able to identify the cause of my symptoms. I would like to ask you some questions, as I am unsure which specialty I should consult. Thank you! In mid-September, I sud...

My mother had a car accident and is experiencing a brain hemorrhage. I would like to seek advice. Thank you? Hello, my mother is 54 years old. On the night of October 26, she was hit by a motorcycle while walking, resulting in swelling on the right side of her brain and a comminu...

Is surgery recommended for cerebral hemorrhage? Hello, doctor. My grandmother fell today and hit her head. After being sent to the emergency room, she was diagnosed with a 20cc intracranial hemorrhage. She is relatively conscious but has slight weakness on one side of her limbs. ...

Numbness in the feet with no identifiable cause? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing numbness in the soles of my feet for almost two months now, with a tingling sensation that occurs intermittently, especially when sitting. After standing or walking for a long time, my heels h...

Head trauma Hello Dr. Chang! My mother was in a car accident at the end of July, resulting in a subdural hematoma and cerebral contusion. The attending physician mentioned that the contusion is not significant and can be absorbed naturally with rest. Later, during a follow-up vis...

How should instability of the 4th and 5th vertebrae be treated? Hello Doctor, I suffered a spinal injury in a car accident around 1996, which was not treated at the time. This has now led to accelerated degeneration and severe complications (spinal instability, bone spurs, and s...

Brain injury Hello, I have a friend who has sustained multiple impacts to the back of the head, resulting in a blood clot. The doctor said that if it is not removed, there could be a life-threatening risk, but also mentioned that the success rate of surgery is only 10-15%. Is thi...

Back problems Hello, doctor! Recently, when I lie flat while sleeping, I often feel that my hips are uneven, with the left side higher than the right. I also consistently feel a pressure sensation on the left side of my spine (in the lower part of my back). Recently, I have exper...

Pituitary tumor Hello Doctor: I have been unable to conceive due to elevated prolactin levels, and later discovered a small tumor measuring a few millimeters on my pituitary gland. I would like to know if there are any non-invasive surgical options available in the southern regio...

Back pain Hello, doctor. I previously had scoliosis but did not pay much attention to it as there were no special issues. However, two weeks ago, on Saturday, after playing basketball, I started experiencing severe pain in the lower part of my spine the day after, which has conti...

Back pain Hello Dr. Ding, I previously had scoliosis but did not pay much attention to it as there were no special circumstances. However, two weeks ago on Saturday, after playing basketball, I started experiencing severe pain in the lower part of my spine the following day, whic...

Lower back pain issues? Hello Dr. Lai: I am experiencing significant pain on the right side of my lower back and in the middle, as well as pain in my left hip. This is especially severe in the morning when I wake up; I find it difficult to get out of bed and have to rise slowly. ...

Postoperative issues following brain surgery? Hello, Dr. Ding. My father is 72 years old and accidentally hit his head on August 3rd. A CT scan revealed intracranial hemorrhage, and he was initially sent to the intensive care unit for observation. After 2 hours, he fell into a co...

Surgery for head injury from a car accident? My brother, who is 21 years old, was in a car accident on June 18th. He was not wearing a helmet, which caused a blow to the right posterior part of his brain, resulting in bleeding. He was taken to the hospital and was awaiting surger...

A family member was in a car accident and suffered a brain hemorrhage. They have stopped using sedatives, but consciousness has not yet returned? Hello, doctor. My brother-in-law (32 years old) was in a car accident on July 18, which resulted in a head injury and bleeding in the ...

Is it appropriate to perform a bone cement procedure? My grandmother is 72 years old. When she was younger, she underwent three surgeries on her lumbar spine and has metal screws for stabilization. Last year, around September to October, she fell in her bedroom. An X-ray at that ...

Cerebral edema following a stroke? Hello, my aunt has been hospitalized due to a stroke. A CT scan of her brain shows an area of shadow (edema). When she was first admitted, she was conscious and able to talk to family members, but in the past two days, she has become unconscious...

Persistent headache Hello, six days ago I visited a doctor due to fever and diarrhea. The doctor said it was likely gastroenteritis, but warned that if I continued to have headaches, I should be cautious about meningitis. Two days later, I stopped having diarrhea. I then saw anot...

Numbness in the hands and feet, affecting daily life? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question. My father was diagnosed with colon cancer in February 2013 and underwent surgery followed by chemotherapy. After the chemotherapy, he experienced peripheral neuropathy as a si...

Lumbar disc herniation surgery Hello, my mother is about 70 years old and has suffered from lumbar disc herniation causing nerve compression for many years. She is quite anxious about surgery and has been unable to make a decision. Are there any alternative options besides surger...