Other, Neurosurgery FAQ - Page 43

Lower limb pain, numbness, and weakness? Hello Dr. Shao: I am 32 years old. Eight years ago, I started experiencing severe pain in the soles of my feet (both the forefoot and heel) and my ankles after standing for about 10 minutes. This pain radiates from the soles of my feet up ...

Excessive sweating Whenever the weather is humid (like before it rains) or when I feel nervous, I start to feel a heaviness in my body, and then I begin to sweat profusely (my entire head sweats a lot). I can sweat a large amount in a short time, as if I have just run a marathon....

Carpal tunnel syndrome Hello, my mother had surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome at the end of February, but her hand is still numb, and there is not much difference compared to before the surgery. The doctor had recommended the surgery to her ten years ago, but she only went throu...

Bromhidrosis Hello Dr. Ding, I would like to ask about the differences between traditional surgery and endoscopic surgery for axillary hyperhidrosis, as well as their costs and wound healing times. I only notice an odor when I sweat, and I am the only one who can smell it. Would ...

Lumbar spondylolisthesis I understand you are busy, but I must ask again whether the application for lumbar spine fixation under the National Health Insurance has been approved. You can imagine my mixed feelings of hope and fear of being hurt; these days are quite difficult. You ...

Brain tumor Hello Doctor: I recently underwent surgery and have been experiencing frequent dizziness, which led me to seek an examination at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. After various tests conducted by the physician, a black mass (approximately 2 cm) was discovered in my...

Sciatica? Hello Dr. Ding, My father is 71 years old and generally in good health, but in recent years, he has been experiencing difficulty with his left knee when going down stairs, although he has no issues going up. Recently, after descending stairs, he often feels numbness on...

Coccygeal disc herniation Hello Dr. Hong: This year, I discovered a small protrusion near my coccyx, which often causes pain, especially when sitting or even while riding a bike. I had a history of sciatica several years ago. Could you please advise if the protrusion in the coccy...

Strange headache Hello: I have been experiencing headaches for the past six months, mostly concentrated in the area from my forehead to the top of my head. Each time, it feels like my head is heavy and hard, as if it has been soaked in water. I also feel weak all over and often e...

Can hand sweating surgery be performed during the developmental stage? I have inherited my mother's symptoms of palmar hyperhidrosis since childhood, which has caused various inconveniences in social situations and daily activities for many years. Eight years ago, I underwen...

Can surgery cause a brain hemorrhage? Hello: My mother had a subarachnoid hemorrhage in her brain six years ago. Recently, she was diagnosed with stage 0 cervical cancer and underwent a hysterectomy. Post-surgery, she has been experiencing abdominal distension but no other sympto...

Herniated disc Due to a previous experience of excessive exercise-related injury to my lower back, I underwent an MRI at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, where the doctor diagnosed me with a herniated disc. However, after resuming physical activities during the summer sess...

Stroke Due to a stroke causing increased intracranial pressure, a craniectomy was performed, which poses a life-threatening risk. After this surgery, is it necessary to reattach the bone? If the bone is not replaced, what other complications might arise?

Disc herniation In late December 2000, I experienced severe back pain that rendered me immobile, akin to being in a vegetative state, lying in bed unable to move. Any movement would cause excruciating pain in my lower back, making me feel worse than death. After spending four day...

Neck In the past, I often played around with friends, frequently hitting each other on the back of the neck. Recently, I came across a report stating that this could lead to brain injuries, which has made me very concerned. I am unsure if this is true, and it has led me to questi...

I'm sorry If you experience pain in the lumbar region after sitting or standing for a prolonged period, along with occasional numbness and weakness in your left leg, it may be indicative of a condition such as lumbar radiculopathy or sciatica. These conditions can occur due ...

Recently, I have been feeling a fullness in my ears and some mild pain? A week ago, I noticed swelling in my groin lymph nodes accompanied by symptoms such as fever, dizziness, and blurred vision. I went to a gynecologist for an examination, but no issues were found. I have not e...

Lumbar vertebral compression fracture? Dear Dr. Ding: In May 1999, I accidentally fell and sustained a comminuted fracture of the lumbar vertebrae. Since the surgery, I have experienced five episodes of infection, resulting in five surgeries. Now, I am facing another recurrence, ...

Spinal nerve compression Dr. Ding: Hello! My mother is 65 years old and has been experiencing leg numbness for many years. She has been diagnosed with spinal curvature, bone spurs, and nerve compression at the coccyx. Could you please tell me the success rate and risks associated...

Traumatic Brain Injury - Coma Hello, my father-in-law (72 years old) suffered a brain injury due to a car accident on October 20, resulting in a cerebral contusion. After surgery performed by Dr. Wan-Chun Cheng at Taoyuan Min-Sheng Hospital, the blood clot has been removed, but h...