Brain, Surgery FAQ - Page 6

Can a patient with a ventriculoperitoneal shunt undergo peritoneal dialysis treatment? Hello doctor, my family member had a car accident two years ago and has a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. Recently, their kidney function has worsened and they need dialysis treatment. I saw online...

Observation period for intracranial hemorrhage? Dear Dr. Lai, I would like to inquire about the observation and management protocols in the hospital. My classmate, a 20-year-old, was involved in a car accident on February 12th around 4 PM. He was conscious upon arrival at the ho...

Chronic subdural hematoma Hello Doctor: My father underwent a chronic subdural hematoma on January 22, initially receiving an external ventricular drain placement. On January 26, the hospital informed us that there was still a significant amount of cerebrospinal fluid, and consid...

Multiple concussions Hello Doctor, I have experienced five mild concussions over the past two years, with the most recent one occurring in mid-November. Since my third concussion in March, I have been experiencing ongoing issues with attention, judgment, and memory. A CT scan sho...

Intracranial hemorrhage I would like to ask the doctor: A patient in their 60s had a car accident and was in good mental condition afterward. An evening CT scan of the brain revealed intracranial hemorrhage, but the patient's mental status remained stable for 2-3 days. On th...

Brain issues I would like to inquire about a relative of mine who has been hospitalized for over a month due to a skull fracture. This relative is experiencing strange symptoms; every time they wake up, their memory seems to be different. The first time they woke up, their memory...

I experienced severe discomfort after performing a COVID-19 rapid test on my left nostril, and my left nostril has been continuously running clear fluid? Hello Doctor: I underwent a COVID-19 rapid test at the hospital at 10 AM. When the swab was inserted into my left nostril, I e...

Is there a tumor in the brain? I have been feeling very fatigued lately. Recently, I was worried about being ill, so I went to the hospital for a check-up and found out that there was nothing seriously wrong. However, after returning home, I felt unusually tired and a bit dizzy. ...

Ruptured cerebral aneurysm with right-sided hematoma? Hello, my mother is 59 years old and has high blood pressure. She hasn't been taking her medication regularly. On Friday night, she suffered a ruptured aneurysm and was admitted to the hospital. Her blood pressure was low...

The recurrence rate of traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage? Hello Doctor, I accidentally hit my head while walking two weeks ago. At that moment, I felt fine, but four days later, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my head. I was taken to the emergency room and diagnosed with su...

In cases of hypertension with aneurysm rupture and elevated intracranial pressure, administering glycerol to reduce intracranial pressure is part of the standard treatment protocol? 1. At 1:00 PM, the patient experienced a ruptured aneurysm with intracranial hemorrhage, as shown ...

How long does it take for a hematoma from a subdural hemorrhage to liquefy? My father is 79 years old. On July 6th, he was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle and was pinned under his own motorcycle. Fortunately, he was wearing a helmet and was conscious at the scene, suffer...

What should be done about hydrocephalus? Will cerebellar hydrocephalus affect the brain? Previously, there was a brain surgery and a spinal drainage catheter was placed for 5 months.

Head injury Hello, Doctor: My husband is 33 years old. On September 24, he accidentally fell from a height of 1 meter at work and lost consciousness. While being transported to the hospital, he regained consciousness and called me to inform me that he was being taken to the hospi...

Post-craniotomy sequelae Hello Dr. Chang, my mother has a long history of mental illness and has been continuously taking psychiatric medications such as Seroquel and other antidepressants and anxiolytics. Since mid-last year, she has frequently reported experiencing double visio...

Post-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage leading to limb impairment? In March of this year, I suffered a severe car accident that resulted in a right-sided skull fracture and intracranial hemorrhage. After surgery, I regained consciousness and underwent debridement approximately 3-...

Brainstem hemorrhage Hello Doctor: My husband is 52 years old. He worked a night shift on September 15 and woke up around 5:00 PM, complaining of dizziness. He has been feeling dizzy for three days, with slight numbness in his hands and feet. On September 17, he saw a doctor who ...

Does a brain tumor affect "numbness and tingling in the legs" and "low blood pressure"? Hello Dr. Chang, my father is 61 years old. Last July, he began experiencing tingling and numbness in his feet and calves, like being pricked by needles. An MRI determined ...

Throat issues Hello Doctor, I would like to consult you. I have been experiencing a sensation of a foreign body and sharp pain in my throat and pharyngeal wall (the area from the uvula down to the deep throat) for the past three months. Additionally, I have pain on the left side ...

Multiple concussions Hello doctor, I have had four concussions in the past two years (the most recent one was in early August), and I am still experiencing issues with attention, judgment, and memory. I am currently taking Micronutrients. Can you tell me if my risk of developing ...