Understanding Dizziness: Is It a Sign of Brain Tumor?
The relationship between dizziness and brain tumors? This week, I initially experienced palpitations and a sensation of shortness of breath. Later, I began to feel dizzy, with occasional headaches and overall weakness. During the palpitations, I sometimes felt a bit nauseous. I h...
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
Hello: In response to your inquiry: Your symptoms are all non-specific. It is recommended that you first consult with a family physician for a differential diagnosis.[Read More] Understanding Dizziness: Is It a Sign of Brain Tumor?
Understanding Personality Changes After Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Doctor, the patient developed this condition due to a car accident. I would like to know if it could lead to changes in personality, such as alterations in character. What causes this? Which areas might be affected? Additionally, how should we care fo...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Hello! Since you did not describe your symptoms, we are unable to respond to your needs. If you require further information, please email us with a clear description of your symptoms, and we will provide you with further assistance. Alternatively, you may visit a nearby neurosurg...[Read More] Understanding Personality Changes After Traumatic Brain Injury
Understanding Gamma Knife Treatment for Brain Vascular Conditions
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery I have a cerebrovascular condition (an unclear black mass approximately 1-2 cm in size in the left hemisphere) that was discovered in the early 2000s after my first seizure, through an MRI. The physician determined that it is not a brain tumor, but it cou...
Dr. Shao Guoning Reply:
Hello: In response to your question: Your lesion is likely a cavernous angioma, which can cause spontaneous bleeding and lead to seizures. The primary treatment is surgical resection. Stereotactic radiosurgery is less effective for this condition compared to arteriovenous malform...[Read More] Understanding Gamma Knife Treatment for Brain Vascular Conditions
Can Brain Tumors in Children Be Treated Effectively?
Is it possible to treat tumors? I would like to ask, my niece is ten years old and has a tumor in her nervous system. Is there a way to treat this?
Dr. Xu Xianda Reply:
Please visit the outpatient clinic for an examination. Neurosurgeon Dr. Yu-Shu Chiu.[Read More] Can Brain Tumors in Children Be Treated Effectively?
Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Why Do They Cause Sudden Death?
Brain tumor concerns? If a brain vascular malformation is classified as a microvascular malformation, why can the rupture of the malformation lead to massive hemorrhage and sudden death within a short period?
Dr. Xu Xianda Reply:
Answer: Before addressing your question, let me explain what a hemangioma and an aneurysm are: 1. A hemangioma is a type of brain tumor caused by the abnormal proliferation and division of vascular cells. It is prone to rupture and bleeding, but due to its smaller size (microvasc...[Read More] Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Why Do They Cause Sudden Death?
Understanding the Link Between Hypertension and Brain Hemorrhage
Is cerebral hemorrhage related to hypertension? 1. What are the related causes of intracerebral hemorrhage? 2. If the immediate cause of death is brainstem hemorrhage, and the direct cause of death is the rupture of a cerebral aneurysm leading to massive hemorrhage, does this c...
Dr. Xu Xianda Reply:
1. Causes of intracerebral hemorrhage include hypertension, coagulopathy (such as hemophilia, patients on dialysis), medications, brain tumors, vascular abnormalities (such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations), and head trauma. 2. (a) A vascular malformation is a type ...[Read More] Understanding the Link Between Hypertension and Brain Hemorrhage
Understanding Cognitive Issues in Neurosurgery: Medications and Recovery Concerns
Cognition Hello, when I visited the doctor, he explained to me that my previous abstract thinking, such as understanding that movies and novels are fictional, is difficult for me to grasp. He questioned why I should watch them and why I can't comprehend concepts like "1...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
The use of Risperdal for your condition seems reasonable, as similar psychiatric medications can produce the aforementioned symptoms. If the symptoms are severe enough to impact your daily life, please consult your physician to discuss the effects of this medication. Mental illne...[Read More] Understanding Cognitive Issues in Neurosurgery: Medications and Recovery Concerns
Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Causes, Types, and Blood Pressure Insights
Cerebral vascular tumors refer to either "aneurysms" or "microvascular malformations." 1. What are the causes of intracerebral hemorrhage? 2. Is a cerebral aneurysm classified as an "arterial aneurysm" or a "microaneurysm"? 3. When is a...
Dr. Xu Xianda Reply:
1. Causes of intracerebral hemorrhage include hypertension, vascular abnormalities, coagulopathy, medications, brain tumors, and head trauma. 2. Cerebral aneurysms are caused by abnormal proliferation and division of vascular cells; microaneurysms are a type of cerebral aneurysm...[Read More] Understanding Brain Aneurysms: Causes, Types, and Blood Pressure Insights
Understanding Oral Infections and Their Link to Brain Tumors: Key Insights
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...
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
The content you described is unclear (it is uncertain whether it is a brain abscess or another issue). If it is a brain abscess, tooth extraction could be a potential pathogenic factor (oral bacteria may infect brain tissue through the bloodstream); the role of oral sex is unknow...[Read More] Understanding Oral Infections and Their Link to Brain Tumors: Key Insights
Post-Concussion Care: Essential Tips for Recovery at Home
Concussion Doctor: Hello, I would like to ask, after being observed by a physician at the hospital for a concussion, are there any additional precautions to take at home? Should one lie in bed all day and try to avoid any head movement?
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
After a head injury, if there are symptoms of a concussion (such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and headache) without signs of acute intracranial bleeding or brain injury, doctors typically advise patients to go home and monitor their condition for 2-3 days. During this observat...[Read More] Post-Concussion Care: Essential Tips for Recovery at Home
Understanding the Impact of Hyperventilation on Brain Health
Respiration Thank you, doctor. I would like to ask about the effects of prolonged hyperventilation, which has made my blood alkaline for over a month. How severe is the damage to the brain? Additionally, I often wake up after experiencing extreme hypoxia due to my breathing stopp...
Dr. Lin Shuilong Reply:
Dr. Hsün-Cheng Chang from Tainan Hospital of the Department of Health responded that human brain cells fully develop after a certain age and stop growing, subsequently dying off at a rate of hundreds to thousands each day. Fortunately, even with this rate of cell death, we have e...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Hyperventilation on Brain Health
Understanding Breathing Issues: Managing Anxiety and Its Effects on Respiratory Health
Respiration Doctor, I may have developed mild obsessive-compulsive disorder, as I have been unable to control my deep breathing every moment since last month. As a result, I have been experiencing dizziness and headaches throughout the day. I am unsure if this has caused my respi...
Dr. Lin Shuilong Reply:
(Dated: December 5, 2001) Dear user, thank you for visiting Taiwan e-Hospital. Based on the symptoms you described, such as continuous hyperventilation leading to headaches, dizziness, and numbness in the teeth, eventually resulting in an unconscious urge to hold your breath unti...[Read More] Understanding Breathing Issues: Managing Anxiety and Its Effects on Respiratory Health
Understanding Concussion: Risks of Exercise After Head Injury
Exercise Last week, I experienced a head injury that resulted in severe pain for several days, and I have been feeling unusually tired, not because I want to sleep, but my eyes feel brighter. I would like to inquire about the detailed reasons for this, as the doctor at the hospit...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
If there is no loss of consciousness following a head injury, the likelihood of intracranial bleeding is usually low. Based on your condition, it appears to be a mild concussion, and resting should be beneficial for you. Most symptoms related to the head will gradually subside. I...[Read More] Understanding Concussion: Risks of Exercise After Head Injury
Understanding Unusual Headaches: Causes and Solutions
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...
Dr. Shao Guoning Reply:
The symptoms of headaches vary from person to person; some individuals may experience vomiting, dizziness, or even temporary vision loss during an episode. The manifestations of headaches can be quite diverse. Approximately 95% of headaches have no identifiable cause, and brain t...[Read More] Understanding Unusual Headaches: Causes and Solutions
Head Trauma: Understanding the Impact on Brain Cells
hit I bumped my head hard yesterday, and I would like to ask about the connection between the skull and the brain. With such a strong impact, did I potentially damage a lot of brain cells? I often experience head injuries; could this be a concern?
Dr. Shao Guoning Reply:
Mr. Jog's brain is protected within the skull, which safeguards it from cell death due to minor impacts. An objective standard for assessing the severity of head trauma is the presence or absence of initial loss of consciousness. If there is an initial loss of consciousness,...[Read More] Head Trauma: Understanding the Impact on Brain Cells
Can Surgery Cause Brain Hemorrhage? Understanding Risks and Complications
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...
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
Hello, there are many causes of shock. Whether what occurred was indeed shock and the reasons for it cannot be clarified with just a few words online. I recommend discussing this in detail with your attending physician to obtain a clearer explanation.[Read More] Can Surgery Cause Brain Hemorrhage? Understanding Risks and Complications
Can a Comatose Patient Recover After Brain Tumor Surgery?
Is there a chance of waking up after being in a coma following brain tumor surgery? My family member underwent surgery two months ago for a tumor near the medulla oblongata and has remained in a coma since the operation. Is there a chance of awakening?
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Chang, your question cannot be discussed online, as the information available on the internet is very limited. It is recommended that you discuss it with your attending physician, as you should be able to obtain a clearer answer.[Read More] Can a Comatose Patient Recover After Brain Tumor Surgery?
Understanding the Effects of Deep Breathing on Brain Health
Respiration I really enjoy taking deep, continuous breaths, but after doing it for 10 to 12 times in a row, I feel dizzy and lightheaded. Could this harm my brain? What is happening?
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Please don't worry, this is a normal phenomenon caused by hyperventilation. When breathing too quickly, there is excessive expulsion of CO2, leading to an increase in blood pH and resulting in alkalosis. Simply returning to normal, steady breathing will restore balance.[Read More] Understanding the Effects of Deep Breathing on Brain Health
Understanding Craniotomy: Risks and Recovery After Stroke Surgery
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?
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
Hello, Ms. Mulan. Generally speaking, whether to perform cranioplasty after craniectomy or to reimplant autologous bone grafts from other sites depends on several factors. The primary indication is that the patient is able to mobilize (such as sitting in a wheelchair or undergoin...[Read More] Understanding Craniotomy: Risks and Recovery After Stroke Surgery
Understanding the Risks: Neck Impacts and Brain Injury Concerns
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...
Dr. Shao Guoning Reply:
Hello, if the neck is injured and the internal carotid artery or vertebral artery is affected, it can immediately cause dizziness due to ischemic symptoms. If there are no such symptoms, there is no need to worry.[Read More] Understanding the Risks: Neck Impacts and Brain Injury Concerns