Understanding Neck Injuries: Risks of Playful Strikes and Brain Damage
Neck I used to playfully hit my friends on the neck, but I recently saw a report stating that this could cause brain injuries, which has made me very concerned. I’m unsure if this is true, and it has led me to question whether my intelligence has been affected. I would like to un...
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
Severe neurological impairments that may result from external force trauma to the neck include varying degrees of cervical spinal cord injury and carotid artery injury leading to intimal dissection, which can cause insufficient blood supply to the brain and subsequently result in...[Read More] Understanding Neck Injuries: Risks of Playful Strikes and Brain Damage
Understanding MRI for Head Injuries: Coverage and Availability in Taiwan
Brain I often bump my head and want to get checked, but I'm concerned about the radiation from a CT scan. I would like to know where I can get an MRI and whether it is covered by health insurance.
Dr. Shao Guoning Reply:
Hello Mr. PP, when you can think of this issue, it indicates that your brain's higher cortical functions are normal, and there is no need for special examinations. Generally, a CT scan of the head is required only in the following situations after head trauma: 1. Loss of con...[Read More] Understanding MRI for Head Injuries: Coverage and Availability in Taiwan
Do Cell Phones Really Cause Cancer? Debunking the Myths
Does using a mobile phone really cause cancer? There are concerns that mobile phone signals may affect brain waves and potentially lead to tumor development. However, the scientific evidence on this matter is still inconclusive. It is not necessary to completely avoid using mobil...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Hello, Miss Mel: Current evidence has confirmed that electromagnetic waves from mobile phones can interfere with electronic devices, with the strongest interference occurring during transmission and searching. When a person has a pacemaker implanted, this interference can pose a ...[Read More] Do Cell Phones Really Cause Cancer? Debunking the Myths
Symmetrical Neck Lumps: Possible Neurological Concerns After Injury
Symmetrical hard masses in the neck? Hello Dr. Ding: About a week ago, I noticed symmetrical lumps about five centimeters behind my ears (approximately the size of a coin). These are not external lumps but are located within the posterior neck muscle area. They have slightly dimi...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
The hard lump that has appeared behind your ear is better evaluated by an otolaryngologist for a more accurate diagnosis. Such tumors can potentially be benign lymphomas or malignant tumors. Regarding the possibility of post-stroke complications, medication can be used for treatm...[Read More] Symmetrical Neck Lumps: Possible Neurological Concerns After Injury
Understanding Coma After Brain Injury: Options and Prognosis
Traumatic Brain Injury - Coma Hello, my father-in-law (72 years old) suffered a brain injury due to a car accident on October 20, resulting in a cerebral contusion. After surgery performed by Dr. Wan-Chun Cheng at Taoyuan Min-Sheng Hospital, the blood clot has been removed, but h...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Head trauma occurs at the time of injury. The role of a neurosurgeon is to prevent secondary injury. Surgical intervention can address issues related to hematoma compressing the brain, but areas of the brain that have already been injured are difficult to recover. Therefore, the ...[Read More] Understanding Coma After Brain Injury: Options and Prognosis
Improving Cerebral Blood Flow in Pediatric Septic Shock Patients
Septic shock due to bacterial infection? A one-year-old child, diagnosed with pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, was treated with first-line antibiotics at a local hospital but showed no improvement. Within just 45 minutes of transfer, the child developed septic shock ...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Infection with Streptococcus pneumoniae has a very high mortality rate. Based on the symptoms you described, the patient has not yet recovered from septic shock, and there are obvious signs of encephalitis and meningitis. The EEG indicates severe brain injury. Since this falls un...[Read More] Improving Cerebral Blood Flow in Pediatric Septic Shock Patients
Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Leg Cramps, Seizures, and Medication Effects
Cranial nerves Since experiencing my first leg cramp at the age of twenty-five, which triggered a seizure and caused me to faint, I have had recurrent symptoms. By the age of twenty-eight, after a second episode, I frequently experience cramps in my right calf as soon as I fall a...
Dr. Ding Xianwei Reply:
Regarding the symptoms you described, there are many possible diagnoses; however, the most likely one is epilepsy. Based on your symptoms, clonazepam and alprazolam are two medications that I am not very familiar with, but they are likely benzodiazepines with anticonvulsant prope...[Read More] Understanding Neurological Symptoms: Leg Cramps, Seizures, and Medication Effects