Head injury, Surgery FAQ - Page 3

Head trauma On April 9, a car accident resulted in a contusion to the left forehead without a concussion. After the swelling subsided, there is still a slight lump on the forehead with occasional sharp pain (without touching). Is this condition normal after more than a month?

Diagnosis Certificate Content Hello, doctor. My mother was in a car accident recently, resulting in a 5 cm laceration on her head that has been treated. During the emergency visit, the emergency physician clearly stated that she had a concussion, but the diagnosis certificate doe...

Cranial depression Hello, my son had a head injury when he was four months old, resulting in a depression on the left back of his head. He is now seven years old, and the depression has become more pronounced, but he reports no pain when pressed. Could this depression negatively ...

The rehabilitation time after surgery for chronic subdural hematoma can vary depending on the individual patient's condition, the extent of the surgery, and any underlying health issues. Generally, patients may require several weeks to a few months of rehabilitation to regai...

Regarding the issue of head trauma? Hello, doctor. I am 21 years old, and I would like to describe my situation: On January 27, 2022, around 2 to 3 PM, I was moving heavy objects into my car when the trunk door did not fully open and hit me. The impact was quite strong, and I imm...

Head trauma I accidentally bumped my head against the mailbox. I felt a bit dizzy at first, but it got better after a while. Later, I felt somewhat sleepy. Should I go to the emergency room?

Head injury Doctor, excuse me, I would like to ask a question. My mother is 63 years old, and on the evening of January 30th, while she was wiping the water from the refrigerator, she accidentally bumped her head against the upper refrigerator door with a loud "thud." S...

Head injury Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my mother, who is 63 years old. On the evening of January 30th, she bumped her head against the upper refrigerator door while wiping off the water from the fridge. It made a "thud" sound, and she felt pain for a moment...

Head injury and neck and shoulder soreness? 1. Two weeks ago, I hit my head on the shoe cabinet door when I lifted it, and it hurt so much that I couldn't stand. I didn't apply ice at the time. Although I feel much better now, I suddenly lost my balance while walking th...

Should you seek medical attention after hitting your head? Hello Doctor: Three days ago, I accidentally bumped the upper right side of my head while walking. At the time of the injury, I only felt pain at the impact site, with no swelling or bleeding, so I thought the situation w...

Slipped and hit my head in the bathroom? Hello doctor, I accidentally slipped and hit the back left part of my head while showering on Monday. There is no obvious external injury, and I usually don't feel any pain, but it does hurt when I touch the area where I hit. I don&#x...

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...

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 ...

I hit myself hard near the temple? Hello, Doctor. On August 14, I hit my right temple (near the temple) very hard out of anger. At that time, I did not experience vomiting, loss of consciousness, or swelling. I immediately applied ice for three days. I am quite anxious, and this ...

Should I seek further examination after hitting my head against the wall? About two weeks ago, I was trying to lean back while sitting, but I misjudged the distance and hit my head against a concrete wall. The impact was quite loud, but since the wall was flat, there were no visi...

Is it necessary to address hydrocephalus in a patient who has been in a coma for over six months following a car accident? In late November last year, the patient was involved in a car accident, suffering a head injury from a rear-end collision, resulting in a coma and dilated pu...

Post-concussion syndrome Hello Dr. Chang, I had a car accident on April 1st and sustained a 2 cm laceration on my head, which bled profusely. I was taken by ambulance to the emergency room at Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, where I received a tetanus shot, had X-rays taken,...

Dizziness and headache? Hello, Dr. Zhang. I would like to ask you about an incident that happened 10 months ago when I hit my head and had a small amount of bleeding from my scalp. At that time, I only felt pain, so I didn't see a doctor. A few months later, the impact site ...

Skull, unresponsive? Hello, doctor. My husband fell to the ground at work, landing on his head. At first, he was able to stand up and walk, but within three minutes, he started to have a nosebleed and fainted. He underwent emergency surgery to remove part of his skull on the left...

How can the indentation after suturing a head injury be restored? Dear Doctor, About a year ago, I suffered a skull fracture after falling down the stairs, which resulted in a stitched scar. The scar feels like a sunken gap, and the surgeon explained that it was caused by the s...