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Understanding Head Injuries: Symptoms and When to Seek Help

Head issues I accidentally bumped my head against a car door while rushing to school on Wednesday. At that moment, my head didn't swell, but it was a bit painful. The next day, I started to notice some issues with concentration. Additionally, I wasn't feeling well at th...


Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
Symptoms of a mild concussion typically last for 2-3 weeks. It is important to rest and avoid vigorous activities or prolonged reading and watching television. If persistent nasal discharge occurs, it is necessary to visit a major hospital to rule out the possibility of a skull b...

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Post-Car Accident Head Pain: Understanding Risks and Recovery Tips

I was in a car accident and hit the back of my head. It's been two weeks, and sometimes I experience severe headaches? Hello, doctor. My nephew was involved in a car accident with a classmate on April 26, where the classmate sustained a blow to the back of the head. The emer...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Post-traumatic symptoms from head injuries often include headaches and dizziness. It is important to rest, and with time, these symptoms typically resolve on their own.

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Understanding Skull Fractures: Healing and Risks to the Brain

Hello, I would like to inquire about issues related to skull fractures. Thank you? Hello: If there is a fracture in the frontal part of the skull due to blunt force trauma, with a gap of approximately 0.5 to 0.5 centimeters at the fracture site, will the fracture heal and reconne...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Theoretically, it can regenerate on its own.

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Recovery Timeline for Skull Fractures in Children: What to Expect

Recovery from a skull fracture? Hello, I would like to consult a physician. An eight-year-old child experienced a severe head injury while playing, resulting in a skull fracture and underwent surgery for hemostasis (epidural hematoma). It has been three months post-surgery, and c...


Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: Generally, it takes about three months for a fracture to heal, and the brain should also be more stable by then. For exercise, it is recommended to start with gentle activities. If you want to engage in high-impact exercises like jumping rope or running, which can cause si...

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Post-Surgery Memory Confusion: Understanding Behavioral Changes After Hydrocephalus Surgery

After the surgery for hydrocephalus, there is confusion and a constant desire to go home? Hello Dr. Lai, My father suffered a head injury due to a work accident in late October last year, resulting in a skull fracture, intracranial hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and fronta...


Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: I would like to answer your question directly, but your records indicate that the surgeries were performed at other hospitals, so I cannot provide you with a definitive answer. Wishing you all the best.

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Understanding Brain Tumors: A Case Study of Severe Complications

The brain tumor has affected the brainstem? (My mom has diabetes) My mom went to the emergency room at midnight due to a headache. A CT scan revealed a 7 cm tumor at the front of her brain. An MRI was performed, and she was admitted to the hospital at 6 PM the same day. During he...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Without seeing the brain CT scan and the actual medical history, I cannot provide you with an accurate answer, but it does not seem optimistic.

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Understanding Skull Fractures: Pain, Healing, and Recovery Time

I would like to inquire about skull fractures? Hello, Doctor. I have a few questions I would like to ask you: Q1: In the case of a closed depressed skull fracture (located at the central top of the head), is it common for the affected area to always be accompanied by significan...


Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: A1. In the case of traumatic closed depressed skull fractures, there may not be obvious symptoms. A2. If the depressed fracture is less than 1 cm and there are no significant symptoms, conservative treatment and observation for three months may be sufficient. A3. If the de...

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Understanding Memory Issues After Head Trauma: A Caregiver's Guide

My father keeps wanting to take a shower? Hello, doctor. My father fell from a height on October 25, resulting in a head injury. After diagnosis, he was found to have intracranial hemorrhage, skull fractures, and a subdural hematoma. He was sent to the hospital for a CT scan, whi...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Severe brain injury can lead to dementia.

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Understanding Hydrocephalus and Drainage Surgery: A Patient's Journey

Hydrocephalus shunt surgery Hello, my father was involved in a car accident while walking at the end of May this year. The accident resulted in intracranial hemorrhage, skull fractures, pneumocephalus, a fracture of the third thoracic vertebra, and suspected damage to the brachia...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is difficult to determine whether surgery is absolutely necessary based solely on your description. However, if surgery is indeed required, considering a lumbar drainage procedure could be an option.

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Understanding Skull Fractures: Risks and Concerns After Surgery

Skull fracture Hello Doctor, I had a skull fracture from a car accident a month ago and underwent surgery where a piece of my skull about the size of a ten-dollar coin was removed. However, the surgeon did not use artificial bone to fill in the defect. I would like to ask Dr. Cha...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Theoretically, a skull defect the size of a ten-dollar coin is not a concern.

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Post-Surgery Complications After Intracranial Hemorrhage: What to Watch For

Post-operative complications after surgery for intracerebral hemorrhage? I apologize for bothering you, doctor. My father fell from a height last August and suffered fractures on both sides of his skull, along with intracranial hemorrhage. He underwent surgery and was discharged ...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
If you have an itchy scalp, please see a dermatologist. There isn't much to be particularly concerned about; however, if you notice anything unusual or different about the patient, follow up with a neurosurgery clinic for monitoring.

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Do You Need Hospitalization for Skull Tumor Surgery? Post-Op Care Tips

Is hospitalization required for surgery to remove a skull osteoma? Is there a risk of keloid formation with this type of surgery? Hello, my wife has had a hard lump on her scalp for many years. Last year, a neurosurgeon examined it and said it was a benign osteoma, recommending f...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Outpatient surgery can be performed, typically using local anesthesia or intravenous sedation, without the need for hospitalization. There is a possibility of developing keloids.

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Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury and Recovery After a Severe Accident

Hello Dr. Chang, my girlfriend was in a car accident and has intracranial hemorrhage? Hello Dr. Chang, my girlfriend was in a severe car accident on the night of May 12. The doctor diagnosed her with: 1. Head trauma with skull fracture and intracranial hemorrhage. 2. Facial contu...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
A physician shall not administer treatment, prescribe medication, or issue a diagnosis certificate without personally examining the patient (in cases of complex conditions, without detailed medical history, it is not possible to provide answers).

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Understanding Persistent Neck Discomfort: Causes and Solutions

Discomfort in the right neck? Hello Dr. Lai, I am currently a university student and have been experiencing tightness in my neck, from the base of my skull to my right shoulder, for about 8 weeks. I am unsure how this injury occurred: 1. It may have originated from a bicycle a...


Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: It is still recommended that you bring your previous X-ray and MRI scans. Please visit in person for your consultation with the neurosurgeon. Wishing you all the best.

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Understanding Neurosurgery Challenges: A Patient's Journey and Hope

Hello, Dr. Chang! Hello Dr. Chang! I am Lin Huang-Po, the brother of your patient from December 29, 2015. Currently, my brother has had his left cranial bone removed by the doctors and brought back by the family. He is also suffering from pneumonia and sepsis. The doctors have ad...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
I'm sorry, I was abroad last week and couldn't respond to questions in real time. Actually, Huangfu's condition was not optimistic from the beginning, and the chances of waking up are really low. Of course, if the situation worsens, there would be no need to replac...

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Understanding Olfactory Dysfunction After Head Trauma: Causes and Insights

Olfactory dysfunction following head trauma? Hello, Doctor. Three months ago, I fainted and hit the back of my head. Since then, I have lost my sense of smell. I have undergone both CT and MRI scans, which showed a skull fracture but no other abnormalities. I also visited an ENT ...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Unfortunately, I must inform you that currently, there are no specific tests to confirm olfactory nerve damage, nor is there a specific treatment available.

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Understanding Hemiplegia After Skull Removal Surgery: Causes Explained

Absence of the left cranial bone? A family member was in a car accident and underwent surgery to remove the left side of the skull. Initially, the right side of the body was immobile, but now the left side of the body is immobile. What could be the reason for this?


Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: You should take your family back to see the original surgeon for a follow-up examination. Wishing you all the best.

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Head Injury Symptoms: Understanding Skull Fractures and Fever

Skull fracture, fever, and body aches? Hello doctor, two weeks ago I was struck on the head with a wooden stick, and I had several stitches on the back of my head. The CT scan showed a skull fracture. I rested at home for a few days, but today after working half a day, I returned...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Headaches and dizziness are related to head trauma, while body aches are not.

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Understanding Brain Tumor Recurrence: Causes and Treatment Options

Brain tumor recurrence I would like to ask the doctor about the conditions under which brain tumors are likely to recur. My friend suddenly fainted in November 2014, and bystanders said it was a seizure; this was the first episode, and he had no prior symptoms. After examination,...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
To determine the type of brain tumor, whether it is benign or malignant, and the cellular characteristics, is essential for understanding the likelihood of recurrence. Targeted therapies or chemotherapy should not pose issues for the skull.

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Risks of Infection with Artificial Skull Implants After Surgery

Risk of Infection After Cranioplasty Hello Doctor: My father suffered a fall that resulted in intracranial hemorrhage and underwent a craniotomy. His original skull was replaced, but due to an infection, he had to undergo a second debridement surgery, so his autologous skull bone...


Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
The risk of infection with a prosthetic skull is relatively low. After the procedure, the patient may not regain consciousness immediately, but there shouldn't be a significant difference in outcomes.

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