Understanding Symptoms After a Fall: When to Seek Medical Attention
The wound feels warm and exhibits delayed response? Hello! My friend was hiking with a heavy backpack (about 20 kg) and unfortunately fell while descending, landing halfway down the mountain. He hit the front of his left calf on a rock, resulting in a wound measuring approximatel...
Dr. Huang Junxiong Reply:
Hello: Given your friend's condition, he should go to the hospital for further examination as soon as possible. I'm not sure how he got injured. If he simply slipped and bumped his calf without any other areas being impacted, the likelihood of a head injury is low; howe...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms After a Fall: When to Seek Medical Attention
Post-Concussion Vomiting: What You Need to Know and Do
Hello! How can I assist you I experienced a head injury over two months ago, and now I am experiencing vomiting, but what I am vomiting is just clear, tasteless water. What should I do now?
Dr. Chen Changmu Reply:
Two months after the car accident, the patient is now experiencing vomiting. Given the age, the likelihood of developing a chronic subdural hematoma is low, but it is still possible. If there are accompanying symptoms such as persistent headaches, unsteady gait, or drowsiness, it...[Read More] Post-Concussion Vomiting: What You Need to Know and Do
Post-Concussion Care: When to Seek Further Medical Attention?
Head trauma Hello, doctor: I would like to ask about a head injury I sustained in a car accident a month ago. I had a laceration approximately 4 centimeters long that required sutures. I briefly lost consciousness at the time, and when I woke up, I seemed to have forgotten some t...
Dr. Shao Guoning Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, head trauma is often accompanied by symptoms such as headache and dizziness, which are usually temporary. The duration of these symptoms varies depending on the severity of the injury and individual constitution, and they can be alleviated wit...[Read More] Post-Concussion Care: When to Seek Further Medical Attention?
Head Injury from Domestic Violence: When to See a Neurosurgeon?
Head injury? Hello, doctor: My girlfriend was injured on her head by her father after drinking (domestic violence). As a result, there is a dent in her skull, and she is experiencing pain, dizziness, and some nausea. Should I take her to see a neurosurgeon or a neurologist? Thank...
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, she must see a neurosurgeon immediately and arrange for a cranial X-ray or a brain CT scan.[Read More] Head Injury from Domestic Violence: When to See a Neurosurgeon?
Repeated Head Injuries: How Do They Affect Brain Health?
Head injury? As an active person who frequently experiences head impacts leading to multiple concussions, you may be concerned about potential cognitive decline. Each concussion can indeed result in some degree of brain cell damage, and repeated concussions may increase the risk ...
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, athletes can experience cognitive impairment due to head trauma, with multiple injuries accumulating over time, exemplified by boxing champion Muhammad Ali. The impact of different forces and mechanisms can have varying effects based on age an...[Read More] Repeated Head Injuries: How Do They Affect Brain Health?
Understanding Memory Loss After Head Injury: What to Expect
excuse me? A few nights ago, my dad hit his head... When he got up, he couldn't remember many things. He forgot what month and day it is this year, and he kept asking where my mom and sister are, and what the date is. He also looked quite tired... However, after letting him ...
Dr. Li Junde Reply:
Hello: Is your father's condition related to the head injury? It still requires observation. He is able to work and has seen a doctor, so there is likely no immediate danger. If he is of advanced age, it may be related to a decline in brain function associated with aging. In...[Read More] Understanding Memory Loss After Head Injury: What to Expect
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 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 Concussion Symptoms and Important Precautions
Concussion What are the symptoms of a concussion and what precautions should be taken?
Dr. Hong Xuyi Reply:
The traditional definition of a concussion refers to a reversible (i.e., recoverable) neurological dysfunction, characterized by a brief (approximately ten minutes) loss of consciousness followed by a complete return to consciousness, but accompanied by some degree of amnesia. Mo...[Read More] Understanding Concussion Symptoms and Important Precautions