Brain, Surgery FAQ - Page 23

Muscles have difficulty exerting force regularly? I usually have difficulty exerting muscle strength, and I need to use my brain to control my movements. When I stand, only my calves are firm, while my thighs and glutes are completely soft. The softness is such that when I press ...

Feeling a bit off mentally? Doctor: I have been on medication at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's psychiatry department for over two years, receiving long-acting injections every four weeks and taking two pills. However, I have stopped the medication for seven days, and I feel...

Numbness in the hands? Hello Doctor: After my brain tumor surgery, my hand has been numb and even lacks sensation for a long time. What can I do to improve this condition?

Neurological issues? Doctor, may I ask: My child had an injury in a car accident at the age of 2, and the brain CT scan at that time was normal. Now, nearly 20 years later, from middle school to college, they often experience headaches and have long sleep durations, always feelin...

Cerebral edema Hello! I recently discovered a coin-sized area in the center of my head that feels slightly raised. When I press on it, it feels watery and swollen, but it is not painful. I am unsure what this symptom might indicate. If I want to seek medical attention, which spec...

Cerebral edema Hello Dr. Huang, I would like to ask you about my brother. He was in a serious motorcycle accident while riding home in heavy rain after work. Currently, aside from external injuries such as a damaged front tooth and lacerations on his limbs, he has head trauma a...

Incidental discovery of meningioma? Hello, doctor. About a month ago, I bent my head down for about 30 seconds and felt as if blood was rushing to my head. After I lifted my head, I noticed a clear, light yellow fluid coming from my nose (as I had a mild cold at that time). I wen...

Head injury during childhood? Is there a way to remedy the impact on cognitive abilities and memory caused by a brain injury sustained in childhood, even after more than a decade has passed?

Stroke-related complications (Please help my mother) Hello Dr. Lee! My mother is 80 years old and a CT scan revealed a 0.5 cm aneurysm (located at the largest cerebral blood vessel). Initially, for three days, she had no stroke symptoms and her limbs were functioning well. Howeve...

My friend is unconscious and unresponsive? I'm not a doctor, but if your friend has sustained a head injury and is in a coma with signs of a hematoma and cerebral edema, it's crucial to seek immediate medical attention. The best course of action is to take him to the ne...

Brain Dear Doctor: My uncle was in a car accident in May, and during the transfer to another hospital, he experienced oxygen deprivation for nearly three hours. During this time, no surgeries were performed. I don't quite understand this situation—can the brain regenerate? I...

Fell from a height of four meters? Hello Doctor, my father recently fell from a height of about four meters from the roof and sustained a head injury. He had bleeding from his ears and was unconscious at the scene, but by the time he arrived at the hospital, his vital signs were ...

Olfactory nerve Hello Dr. Ding: A friend of mine was in a car accident and suffered a brain injury, suspected to be a subarachnoid hemorrhage, which may have caused damage to the olfactory nerve, leading to olfactory dysfunction. Since smell is a subjective perception, what metho...

Brain tumor My sister has been diagnosed with a grade III astrocytoma for the first time. Due to its deep location and large size, surgery is not an option. She is 36 years old and completed radiation therapy in May. From May to July, her condition was relatively stable, but over...

Brain tumor Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor in August, and the biopsy showed it to be a benign astrocytoma. The physician recommended gamma knife treatment, but I found online information stating that gliomas are not suitable for radiation therapy. Could you plea...

Post-operative issues after breast cancer surgery? Dear Doctor, My mother has stage 4 breast cancer. She underwent surgery to remove her left breast a year ago, but the wound has not healed and continues to ulcerate. Recently, we have noticed signs of the wound expanding, and w...

Trigeminal neuralgia Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing facial twitching on the right side, with my right eyelid frequently twitching. When I touch the upper gums and palate with my tongue, I feel an electric shock sensation. There is also a constant drooling from the corner ...

Chronic headaches caused by a traumatic brain injury sustained 10 years ago? Ten years ago, I fainted for about 20 seconds after hitting my motorcycle handle while standing up. Since then, I have experienced several episodes of severe headaches. Currently, if I suffer from insomn...

Neck pain and slight dizziness? About three weeks ago, I had a motorcycle accident while riding at a speed of over 50 km/h. At the time of the fall, I only sustained minor injuries to my elbows and knees, and there was no visible injury to my head. However, I am unsure if I hit m...

Symptoms of brain tumors Hello Dr. Ding: I would like to ask, what are the obvious symptoms if someone has a brain tumor? Recently, I have been experiencing some pain in my head that feels different from regular headaches, and sometimes I also feel a bit nauseous. I am very worri...