Brain, Surgery FAQ - Page 21

Postoperative conditions after meningioma surgery? My wife experienced several episodes of aphasia four months ago, and after examination, a meningioma was discovered. She underwent a minimally invasive surgery to remove it (although it is unclear if it was completely excised), a...

Surgical Methods for Hydrocephalus Hello Dr. Chang! My father is 70 years old and was previously paralyzed in bed due to a stroke. He currently has hydrocephalus (which existed before the stroke but was untreated due to the stroke) and is experiencing seizures. He is taking antic...

Subdural hematoma Dear Dr. Ding, My father is 54 years old. On December 13, he fell from a 2-foot high ladder, landing on his left side. He was conscious during the fall and attempted to speak but was unable to. He even tried to get up. When the ambulance arrived, the paramedics...

Pituitary tumor Hello Dr. Ding: I underwent an MRI examination... In September, the results indicated a pituitary tumor (the January examination showed pituitary hyperplasia). The neurologist mentioned that there is slight pressure on the optic nerve and the vomiting center. My p...

Cerebral hemorrhage and cerebral hematoma? (1) To determine whether a hemorrhagic stroke (intracerebral hemorrhage) or a hematoma is spontaneous, clinicians typically assess the patient's medical history, risk factors (such as hypertension, anticoagulant use, or trauma), and...

Traumatic brain injury from car accidents? Hello Doctor: My brother, who is 37 years old, suffered a traumatic brain injury with intracranial fractures and bleeding (damage to the right frontal lobe) due to a car accident. After surgery, he was temporarily placed in a nursing hom...

Cerebral cell pathology Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask about my boyfriend who had a brain hemorrhage due to an accident ten years ago. At that time, surgery was deemed too risky, so he did not undergo a procedure to clear it. Now, he is experiencing issues with brain cell deg...

Cerebral hemorrhage Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask about an elderly patient who was still able to walk but fell and was sent for dialysis. The dialysis unit was not informed in a timely manner, so some anticoagulants were administered. After the dialysis, a CT scan of the b...

Concussion? Doctor, in a low-speed collision accident, there were no external injuries, and I was wearing a helmet at the time. My head did not impact anything; I only fell to the ground. Is there a possibility of a concussion in this situation? Thank you for your response.

It is not advisable to sleep on your back? Thank you, doctor, for taking the time to answer my questions. Two years ago, I had a habit of sleeping on my back, which allowed me to fall asleep easily. Recently, I have changed my sleeping habits and now sleep on my side. As a result...

What is functional disorder? (Does epilepsy count?) Consulting a physician: Is intracranial hemorrhage caused by a cerebral aneurysm leading to epilepsy considered a functional disorder?

Severe brainstem injury caused by a car accident? Question 1: What are the potential sequelae of brainstem injury? Question 2: What current treatments are available to promote recovery of the brainstem? Question 3: If she regains consciousness, what potential sequelae might s...

Intracranial hemorrhage Hello Doctor: My father was admitted to the hospital on April 29 due to intracranial hemorrhage and underwent surgery to remove the hematoma. He woke up on May 1. The nurse said that his intracranial pressure and everything else were normal. We have been t...

Subarachnoid hemorrhage Hello, I would like to ask about subarachnoid hemorrhage, for example: what causes subarachnoid hemorrhage? Is it caused by trauma or is it a complication of a disease? Also, what is the likelihood of subarachnoid hemorrhage leading to hydrocephalus? Thank...

Patients with brain tumors Hello: Regarding a patient with a brain tumor who has experienced long-term symptoms such as tinnitus and mild headaches, a physician's examination revealed a tumor on the 7th and 8th cranial nerves, leading to surgical intervention. Afterward, the...

Left-sided pain issues? Hello Dr. Cheng, I would like to consult you regarding the issue of "left-sided pain." My mother is 56 years old and has been experiencing body pain for the past year. The areas where she feels pain include her neck, back, lower back, calves, an...

There is a protrusion on the back of the head? While studying, I suddenly felt a slight, unusual pain in my brain, so I touched my head and discovered a small bump on the back of my skull. There was no external trauma or impact; I found it by chance. Doctor, what could this situa...

Neck and shoulder pain? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing many symptoms and have consulted various doctors in different hospitals without finding a diagnosis. Could you please help explain the following symptoms? 1. I have sharp pain in the left rear part of my h...

Can a small amount of cerebral hemorrhage cause this? My father fell off his motorcycle on the morning of the 15th. He felt dizzy and couldn't get up, but he had no external injuries. He managed to ride home afterward. That same day, he started to speak unclearly, had diffic...

Consultation 1. I have a history of constipation for 26 years, and my medication use has been inconsistent, which has affected my absorption and digestive system. I underwent surgery for uterine fibroids two years ago, and recently I've been experiencing difficulties with bo...