Other, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 28

Does a brain hemorrhage require surgery? Hello Doctor: My grandmother had a hemorrhagic stroke, and we are currently hesitating whether to proceed with surgery. She is 80 years old, and we are concerned about the risks associated with the surgery. If we choose not to have surgery...

Will a hemorrhagic stroke recover on its own? Hello Doctor: I previously inquired about the issue of hemorrhagic stroke, and since the patient is over 80 years old, surgery was not recommended. The patient's condition is now stable and has been discharged for home care. Alth...

Is it really a herniated disc? Doctor, I would like to ask you about something. In April, when I woke up, I sneezed and ended up with such severe lower back pain that I couldn't stand up straight. At the beginning of May, I went to the hospital to see an orthopedic specialis...

Empty sella syndrome 1. From a surgical perspective, the treatment for empty sella syndrome typically involves addressing any underlying conditions or symptoms. If there is associated pituitary dysfunction, hormone replacement therapy may be necessary. In cases where there is inc...

Frequently experiencing numbness in the back? Hello doctor, I have a problem that has been bothering me for about a year or two. I often feel a tingling sensation in the area of my back near the left armpit (approximately the area where my palms would touch when I wrap my arms ar...

I would like to inquire about high-frequency thermal coagulation therapy? Hello: My grandmother has undergone surgery for a herniated lumbar disc and subsequently had a second procedure to remove a blood clot that was causing compression. Although her neurological symptoms have i...

Lumbar intervertebral disc Last year, I underwent surgery for an L4/L5 herniated disc and had a soft screw implanted. After the surgery, I felt my body leaning to the right, and my right leg became weak and fatigued. The longer I walked, the more uncomfortable I felt (even sittin...

Cerebral hemorrhage Hello, doctor. I was involved in a serious car accident where I sustained a head injury and experienced a brain hemorrhage (left-sided subarachnoid hemorrhage). About ten days after the accident, I began to show symptoms of a concussion, including vomiting, se...

A right hippocampal cystic lesion refers to a tumor in the hippocampal region? Hello doctor, I underwent an MRI scan during a health check-up in mainland China, and I currently only have the diagnosis without any other information. I have no discomfort or symptoms in my body. Cou...

Lumbar spine injury 6? 1. There has been some improvement, but will it relapse again? I went to an orthopedic examination, and at that time, the doctor did not take an X-ray. He diagnosed me through palpation and told me it was sciatica located between L3 and S1. I still experien...

Does scoliosis require surgery? Dear Director Hsieh, I was diagnosed with a 37-degree lumbar scoliosis at the orthopedic outpatient clinic. Although I currently do not have any discomfort, the physician has recommended surgery. I feel a bit scared and hesitant because it seems li...

Injury at the end of October - mild concussion!? On October 25, I accidentally fell off my bicycle and hit my head. I did not lose consciousness, but afterwards, I experienced difficulty concentrating, dizziness, and some incoherent speech. There was a noticeable bump on the uppe...

Acoustic neuroma After the craniotomy, the removal of cranial nerves 7 and 8 was performed. The surgery took place on the morning of October 29 and lasted until the afternoon, after which my mother was transferred to the intensive care unit. This year, my mother was diagnosed wit...

Postoperative Care for Cerebral Hemorrhage Dear Director Hsieh, My mother experienced a ruptured cerebral aneurysm last year, which led to subarachnoid hemorrhage. She has recovered well after surgery. However, I would like to inquire about any other precautions we should take s...

Concussion? Whiplash? Hello Dr. Ding, last week on the evening of July 24th, I was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling at 60 km/h while my car was stationary. I did not sustain any external injuries to my head (I don't think I hit the steering wheel), but at that moment,...

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...

Intracranial hemorrhage due to a car accident, right hemisphere surgery? Hello Doctor, my brother was hit by a car while walking on the road early in the morning on April 18th, resulting in a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 4 and intracranial hemorrhage on the right side of his brain...

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...

Head injury with concussion? Hello Dr. Ding: My nephew was involved in a rear-end collision while driving without maintaining a safe distance. After police intervention, neither party required medical attention at the scene. About 6 to 7 days later, the other party called to repo...

Post-concussion syndrome Hello Dr. Ding, I had an accident six days ago while riding my motorcycle too fast and fell. I was wearing a helmet, but I am unsure what my head hit, and I lost consciousness for about ten minutes. Over the past week, my bodily injuries have gradually ...