Brain, Surgery FAQ - Page 8

Concussion / Head Injury Hello, doctor. On the evening of December 21, I accidentally slipped and hit my head outside the bathroom. At the moment, I did not lose consciousness, but I felt a lot of pain at the impact site. The next day, I only experienced nausea without any loss o...

Head trauma Hello, doctor. This afternoon, on November 24th, I was playing around with my classmates and accidentally bumped into the wall behind me. The pain lasted only a few minutes, but at that moment, I noticed a metallic taste of blood in my mouth. I went to the health cent...

Exercise after a head injury? Hello, doctor. Two days ago in the afternoon, I bumped my head while playfully pushing back with a friend. At that moment, my consciousness was normal, but it hurt a bit, so I went to the health center for ice treatment. It seems to have swollen a li...

Brain tumor biopsy Doctor, I would like to ask about a family member who underwent a biopsy surgery for a brain tumor. The patient has been experiencing persistent weakness and has also developed gastrointestinal bleeding. Could you please explain what might be causing the weakne...

The mother's reactions are becoming increasingly diminished? My mother, who is 58 years old, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastasis to the brain at the end of April this year. On November 13, she fell at home, hitting the left side of her head, resulting in a wound with...

Cerebellar arteriovenous malformation (AVM) One day, I suddenly experienced bleeding and was taken to the hospital, where it was determined that I had a hemorrhage due to an arteriovenous malformation (AVM). After surgery on the cerebellum, it has been over 10 days. I can hold on...

Coma due to traumatic brain injury from a car accident? Hello, Director. My father is 50 years old and was hit by a car running a red light on August 19 this year. He was hospitalized due to excessive blood loss, hypoxia, and shock, with multiple fractures and injuries. After two...

Returning to Taiwan by plane? I would like to inquire about a patient who experienced an acute intracerebral hemorrhage abroad. Currently, the patient has no sensation in the left hand, and the left leg has progressed from no sensation to slight awareness. Since the incident, the...

History of head trauma? I previously hit my head on the stairs, and after a CT scan of the brain, it was confirmed that there was no internal injury. However, I later experienced a sensation of swelling and inflammation in my scalp, followed by a tingling sensation in my facial s...

Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea after brain surgery? Hello Doctor: After a year following brain surgery due to a car accident, I am experiencing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage from my nose. Will the surgical site heal completely? Is there a possibility of recurrence in the futu...

Severe coronary artery obstruction affecting the brain: Can it be improved through neurosurgical intervention? Hello doctor, my grandfather has severe blockage in all three major arteries and is currently managing his condition with medication. He often feels a bit sluggish in th...

Head injury with pain lasting for several days after hitting a wall? Hello Doctor: Last Wednesday, I accidentally bumped into a corner of the wall at home. At the time, there was no bleeding, but a large bump formed, and it has been throbbing and painful for almost a week now. I ...

Dizziness and nausea? 1. How can one distinguish projectile vomiting? 2. Is arteriovenous malformation of the brain a rare disease? 3. What is the probability of developing a brain arteriovenous malformation? 4. What is the cost of a brain MRI? 5. If someone has a brain a...

Hydrocephalus Consultation My mother, who is 50 years old, has been diagnosed with hydrocephalus. One hospital suggested performing a lumbar puncture to drain fluid first, followed by a shunt placement, arguing that the pathway from the brain to the lumbar spine is obstructed, ma...

Can brain edema recur? My daughter-in-law is 27 years old and had undergone surgery for hydrocephalus during her kindergarten years. Recently, she has been experiencing persistent headaches and excessive sleepiness, and she has to walk with her head down slowly. I'm not sure...

I have a slight numbness and pain in my head? 1. Can a brain ultrasound performed during infancy detect arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)? 2. If there is no family history of stroke or arteriovenous malformations, but there is a history of diabetes and hypertension, what is my a...

Occipital impact? Hello, I would like to ask about a situation where I was riding a motorcycle and collided with a pedestrian, causing them to fall backward and hit the back of their head. They had bleeding from their ears on both sides but were awake. When the ambulance arrived ...

The recovery of consciousness after a brain hemorrhage can vary significantly depending on the severity of the hemorrhage, the location in the brain, and the individual's overall health. In some cases, consciousness may return within hours to days, while in others, it may ta...

Slight dizziness accompanied by a headache? 1. What is the probability of a cerebral arteriovenous malformation? 2. Are there any methods to reduce the risk of cerebral hemorrhage? 3. What are the signs and symptoms of a cerebral hemorrhage? 4. What does it feel like when t...

The back of my head feels swollen and somewhat weak? 1. What is the likelihood and causes of young people experiencing a brain hemorrhage? 2. How can the risk of brain hemorrhage be reduced? 3. What is the relationship between staying up late and brain hemorrhage? 4. Beside...