Post-Surgery Sleepiness and Coordination Issues After Brain Tumor Removal
Post-operative drowsiness, refusal to eat or drink, and left-sided incoordination following brain tumor surgery? Hello Doctor, my younger brother is 23 years old. Before the surgery, he only exhibited symptoms of left eyelid ptosis and mild hearing impairment in the left ear. Thi...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is recommended to continue monitoring, and it should gradually improve.[Read More] Post-Surgery Sleepiness and Coordination Issues After Brain Tumor Removal
Is Catheterization Necessary for Pituitary Tumor Surgery?
Is it necessary to insert a urinary catheter for pituitary tumor surgery? Hello, doctor. I am preparing to undergo surgery for a pituitary tumor, and I've been reading articles from other patients. I noticed that some of them had to have a urinary catheter inserted, which ma...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
1. Prolonged general anesthesia during surgery requires the insertion of a urinary catheter, which is unrelated to pituitary gland surgery. 2. Diabetes insipidus refers to the production of large volumes of urine in a short period of time.[Read More] Is Catheterization Necessary for Pituitary Tumor Surgery?
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.[Read More] Do You Need Hospitalization for Skull Tumor Surgery? Post-Op Care Tips
Post-Surgery Facial Numbness After Brain Tumor Treatment: Options and Risks
Treatment for facial numbness after brain tumor surgery? Hello Doctor, my mother underwent surgery for a meningioma a year ago and subsequently received stereotactic radiosurgery. Since then, she has been experiencing persistent facial numbness and tingling. She has been on medic...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
What are the causes of facial numbness? Is it caused by a brain tumor? Without detailed medical history, it is not possible to provide an answer.[Read More] Post-Surgery Facial Numbness After Brain Tumor Treatment: Options and Risks
Deciding on Acoustic Neuroma Surgery: Expert Opinions and Patient Dilemma
Deciding on surgery for a vestibular schwannoma is challenging? I have consulted four hospitals and four neurosurgeons regarding my condition. I currently have poorly controlled diabetes and an acoustic neuroma approximately 2 cm in size, which only slightly touches the brainstem...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
A 2 cm neuroma can actually be treated with a gamma knife![Read More] Deciding on Acoustic Neuroma Surgery: Expert Opinions and Patient Dilemma
Understanding Post-Surgery Coma Scores and ICP Monitoring in Neurosurgery
Intracranial pressure monitor Dear Doctor: After a brain tumor surgery, is it true that the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is always 3 immediately post-operation? Additionally, is it mandatory to place an intracranial pressure (ICP) monitor after the surgery?
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Regardless of the type of surgery, immediately after general anesthesia, the level of consciousness is typically at 3. It is not always necessary to place an intracranial pressure monitor.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Coma Scores and ICP Monitoring in Neurosurgery
Why Does Pain Persist After Nerve Tumor Surgery?
Why is there still pain after the surgery to remove it? Hello, doctor. About ten days ago, I underwent surgery to remove a neuroma from my elbow. However, since the surgery, I have been experiencing sharp pain in the veins on the back of my hand (before the surgery, the pain was ...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Due to not being able to see the postoperative wound and not being clear about the surgical procedure, I am unable to provide an answer.[Read More] Why Does Pain Persist After Nerve Tumor Surgery?
Monitoring for Neurofibroma Recurrence: Key Questions Answered
How to monitor for recurrence of a neuroblastoma? Hello, Dr. Chang. I was hospitalized earlier this year for surgery to remove a neuroma from my elbow. The doctor mentioned that there was a 5% portion that could not be removed due to the risk of nerve damage. During my last outpa...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
1. Yes. 2. Not the same.[Read More] Monitoring for Neurofibroma Recurrence: Key Questions Answered
Which Specialist Should Remove a Nerve Tumor on the Thigh?
If there is a neuroma on the thigh, the appropriate specialty for surgery would be the orthopedic surgery department or possibly the neurosurgery department, depending on the specific characteristics and location of the neuroma? A neurofibroma approximately one centimeter in size...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Orthopedic surgery can be performed using traditional surgical methods.[Read More] Which Specialist Should Remove a Nerve Tumor on the Thigh?
Understanding Severe Migraines: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Severe migraine Doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. A few months ago, I experienced severe headaches for the first time, and when using the computer screen, I couldn't focus my vision. After taking some painkillers and sleeping, I felt better the next day. Howeve...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is usually a migraine. Since the examination has been scheduled, we will wait for the results and then discuss them with the doctor.[Read More] Understanding Severe Migraines: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Tumor Surgery: Concerns About Diagnosis and Treatment Risks
Is it possible that a physician might incise a wound and then not properly manage it, or handle it incorrectly? Several years ago, I had a tumor at the elbow of my left arm, which was diagnosed by a plastic surgeon at A Hospital as a neurofibroma. The doctor advised that I needed...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
No one can obtain a definitive diagnosis without sending the tumor for pathological examination. I also don't know why the physician is reluctant to perform a simple surgery![Read More] Understanding Tumor Surgery: Concerns About Diagnosis and Treatment Risks
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.[Read More] Understanding Brain Tumor Recurrence: Causes and Treatment Options
Exploring Hyperthermia Treatment for Recurrent GBM in Elderly Patients
Recurrent brain tumor, hyperthermia treatment? Hello Doctor, my father is 73 years old. In January, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor due to coordination issues. After surgery, it was confirmed to be a Grade IV Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). Following the surgery, he underwent ...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is currently unclear how heat therapy affects the human body.[Read More] Exploring Hyperthermia Treatment for Recurrent GBM in Elderly Patients
Understanding Medulloblastoma Stage IV: A Family's Heartbreaking Journey
Medulloblastoma Stage IV My sister was being treated for a brain tumor at the hospital. After a biopsy, she underwent an emergency surgery for hydrocephalus drainage, and the biopsy revealed a fourth-stage medulloblastoma. The doctors said it was a curable brain tumor, so we held...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Based on your description, it could be a respiratory obstruction, but to be honest, I don't know the exact cause. We can only determine what happened on-site.[Read More] Understanding Medulloblastoma Stage IV: A Family's Heartbreaking Journey
Understanding Neurofibromas: Do You Need a Brain Scan?
Neurofibroma I am very fortunate that the neurofibroma has not developed on my face. Two years ago, my doctor arranged for an MRI, and the result was described as a "Christmas tree." Since then, I haven't paid much attention to this issue due to work. I have heard ...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a multi-organ system disorder. NF is classified into two types, NF1 and NF2, and is a hereditary condition that can lead to the formation of tumors in the nervous system, most of which are benign. It can also affect the development of non-nervous ...[Read More] Understanding Neurofibromas: Do You Need a Brain Scan?
Will My 4cm Arachnoid Cyst Disappear Naturally? Expert Insights
Arachnoid cyst Hello! I have a 4 cm arachnoid cyst in my brain. I would like to know if it will disappear on its own. Thank you!
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
An arachnoid cyst is primarily a congenital abnormality that occurs during the developmental process, with a small number resulting from trauma, hemorrhage, or tumors. You can imagine it as a small fluid-filled sac in the brain. 2. If an arachnoid cyst is asymptomatic, surgical...[Read More] Will My 4cm Arachnoid Cyst Disappear Naturally? Expert Insights
Understanding Pituitary Tumors: Symptoms, Concerns, and Next Steps
About Pituitary Tumors Hello: I have gained 7 to 8 kilograms this year, which is very distressing! I don't eat particularly much; compared to my colleagues and family, I already eat the least. Despite exercising and not drinking sugary beverages, I still experience unexplain...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is recommended to schedule an appointment for a neurosurgery consultation for examination.[Read More] Understanding Pituitary Tumors: Symptoms, Concerns, and Next Steps
Post-Surgery Challenges: Managing Weakness, Appetite Loss, and Fatigue After Brain Tumor Removal
After brain tumor surgery, there are symptoms of mental fatigue, loss of appetite, and weakness? Hello Doctor: My mother is fifty-seven years old and has a 4 cm brain tumor in her left hemisphere. She underwent surgery on July 27, and the procedure successfully removed the tumor....
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Your question is difficult to answer without information on the location of the brain tumor, the preoperative condition, and the details of the surgery. It's challenging to provide a response without this information![Read More] Post-Surgery Challenges: Managing Weakness, Appetite Loss, and Fatigue After Brain Tumor Removal
Post-Surgery Treatment for Brain Tumor: Addressing Memory and Mobility Issues
Treatment for postoperative complications following brain tumor surgery? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about my mother, who is 60 years old. She has experienced memory and judgment decline and was diagnosed with a 6 cm benign brain tumor in the left hemisphere. After surgery,...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is recommended to transfer to the rehabilitation department for further treatment, as acupuncture therapy has shown good results![Read More] Post-Surgery Treatment for Brain Tumor: Addressing Memory and Mobility Issues
Managing Discrepancies in Brain Tumor Diagnosis: A Clinical Perspective
Brain tumor recurrence If a physician undergoes an MRI examination and suspects a brain tumor, but the report contradicts this diagnosis, and the physician's basic motor function tests are normal, it raises a complex situation. The physician may find it puzzling that there a...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Ask a few more doctors![Read More] Managing Discrepancies in Brain Tumor Diagnosis: A Clinical Perspective