Head injury, Surgery FAQ - Page 6

When to use adhesive strips and scar removal gels? For example, if I have a forehead injury that required several stitches, when should I apply adhesive strips? When should I start using scar gel (such as products like Mederma)? The packaging for adhesive strips usually recommend...

What is the difference between a concussion and a cerebral contusion? What is the difference between a diagnosis of concussion and a diagnosis of a cerebral contusion? Is there a potential risk of developing dementia as a result? What tests should be conducted at the time to conf...

Head issues I would like to ask the doctor, I fell off my bicycle on a rainy day, and my head and face directly hit the road. My left cheek also scraped against the road for a few seconds. It was very painful at the moment, but I thought I was fine and did not seek any treatment....

If you hit your head and are experiencing persistent dizziness afterward, it is advisable to go to the hospital for an evaluation? About half a month ago, I slipped and fell, causing my legs to slide outward like I was on ice skates, and I hit my head directly on the ground. At t...

Chronic subdural hematoma Hello Doctor, on October 7th, I fell off my bike after hitting a pothole while traveling at 30 km/h. I landed on my shoulder first, resulting in a closed fracture of my right clavicle. I also hit my head on the ground, but it wasn't a hard impact, a...

Head injury from hitting a metal box? Hello Doctor: On October 1st, while brisk walking near a high fire area, I accidentally bumped the right side of my head against a metal box. After the impact, I felt dizzy for about 2 to 3 seconds. Later, I noticed that there is a painful ar...

Symptoms 72 hours after being struck on the head by an object? On the first day, I was hit on the forehead by an object falling from a height. At that moment, the pain wasn't very intense, and I only experienced occasional tenderness at the impact site without any other symp...

The back of the head hit the floor? Hello Dr. Chang: My son turned 16 in September. Last night, he was playing with his brother in their room and was lying on a mattress on the floor. He didn't realize that his head extended beyond the mattress and hit the ground. This morni...

A few years ago, I fell and created a dent in my head, and now it has developed into a patch of dandruff where hair does not grow? A few years ago, my younger brother fell and hit his head on a rock, resulting in a hole in his scalp. Recently, we noticed that the wound is still h...

I had a head injury in childhood that left a scar, and now I frequently experience headaches? Hello, Dr. Zhang! I am from mainland China. When I was a child, I suffered a head injury that left a scar. Now I frequently experience headaches that radiate from the scar area towards t...

Dizziness for a long time? Hello Doctor: Several years ago, I had a motorcycle accident where I hit my head. I haven't had any issues since then, but for the past month or so, I've been experiencing some dizziness. Should I get my brain checked?

Head issues If a person experiences a significant head impact during childhood, and at the time only experiences pain and swelling, could this affect memory? Sometimes I forget things from a few weeks ago, and at times I might forget what I was about to do just a second ago. Is t...

Falling from a height of one and a half stories? I went to school to pick something up, but the door was locked. After I got what I needed, I couldn't open the door, so I had to jump down. I intended to prepare myself before jumping, but I lost my footing and fell. My body h...

Head issues Today, while washing vegetables, I accidentally bumped the right side of my head against the dish dryer, just above my ear. It has swollen a bit. Should I go to the hospital for treatment, or will ice packs and a few days of rest be sufficient? Thank you.

Head trauma? About a month ago, around February 15, I was playing in the school dormitory and forgot there was a beam above me. I hit my head on it when I stood up, approximately twice. The next day, I started feeling unwell, experiencing slight dizziness, difficulty concentratin...

Pain and swelling after a head injury? Today, I accidentally stepped off the edge while going down from the third floor to the second floor and fell to the second floor. I have bruises and pain from abrasions on my body, and I hit my head against the wall, resulting in a swelling...

Is it appropriate to attend classes after being discharged from a head injury? Is it appropriate to attend classes after being discharged from a head injury?

Elderly individuals who are on long-term anticoagulant therapy may experience a fall and sustain a head injury? Grandfather has undergone heart valve surgery and has been on anticoagulants for 20 years. He fell while working in the mountains and hit the back of his head, resultin...

Struck on the top of the head by a heavy object from a height of 60 centimeters? Hello, Dr. Chang. I experienced dizziness at the moment of impact and felt a pulling sensation in my neck. Afterward, when I look up, I feel pressure and pain. When I look down, I also feel a pulling...

Hit on the top of the head by a basketball? Around 11 AM, I was hit on the head with a basketball, which caused me to experience headaches, dizziness, and overall weakness. After a while, I started feeling a bit nauseous. In the afternoon, my mom took me to a general clinic, wher...