Head, Surgery FAQ - Page 2

Traumatic brain injury from a car accident? Hello Doctor Zhang, my sister was in a car accident and suffered a brain hemorrhage. The doctors placed an intracranial monitor during surgery. In the ICU, her right leg has been moving uncontrollably, and it continues to do so even aft...

Headache after amnesia due to a car accident? Hello Dr. Chang, my father (62 years old) was in a car accident on January 3rd. His reaction was slow at the time, and he was unable to answer my mother’s questions about how the accident happened over the phone. When we arrived at th...

Head injury Hello, Doctor. Today, while I was reading and preparing to take a nap, I accidentally bumped my head against the wall. At that moment, I only felt pain and did not experience loss of consciousness, dizziness, or blurred vision. I accidentally rubbed the impact area bu...

The shape of the skull is abnormal at birth, featuring two prominent angles? Since birth, my head has been shaped like a square television. The bones on the top and sides of my skull feel particularly thick. I had a CT scan done at my own expense, and the doctor confirmed that my...

Bicycle accident resulting in a concussion? Hello, doctor. Two weeks ago, I fell off my bicycle and landed on my back, remaining conscious. I experienced a concussion, and I lost memory of events before and after the fall. When I took a bite of dinner that evening, I immediately ...

A painless head lump from childhood? As a child, I was quite mischievous and often bumped my head, resulting in some swelling at the back of my right head. It doesn't hurt. Should I take any further action? I'm unsure if surgery is necessary. I doubt that scalp massage ...

Hit on the top of the head? This morning around 9:20, I was hit on the top of my head by a basketball. It hurt a little at the moment, but the pain went away after a minute or two. I haven't experienced any other symptoms since then. Do I need to get checked?

Head injury About two years ago, I had a motorcycle accident and hit my right forehead. I went to the hospital at that time and had a head X-ray, which showed no issues. However, recently I have noticed some swelling in my right eyelid and the area above my eyelid on the forehead...

A child fell down? If a young child accidentally bumps their head while playing and initially cries but is comforted, it is important to monitor them for 72 hours. If there are no symptoms such as vomiting, excessive sleepiness, fainting, and they are eating and drinking normally...

Cranial mass and depression Hello, two months ago I slipped in the bathroom and hit the left side of my head. There is still a lump and a dent, but I only experienced severe pain and dizziness for the first few weeks after the injury. I currently have no discomfort. I would like ...

Head mass Hello doctor, when I was in fifth grade, I hit the back of my head hard and bled profusely. I went to the emergency room for bleeding control, but no further treatment was done afterward. I originally thought the lump on the back of my head would decrease in size over t...

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) related to cleanliness? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if using alcohol wipes to clean headphones or other small accessories after they have fallen on the ground, and then using them again, poses any risk of infection. I am concerned about ...

Subarachnoid hemorrhage from a car accident? Hello, doctor. My mother is 61 years old and had a car accident on February 4th. She sustained a 7 cm laceration on the left side of her head and multiple abrasions on her body. A CT scan showed subarachnoid hemorrhage, but the emergen...

Feeling a sense of heaviness or pressure in the head? For about two years, I have been experiencing a sensation of discomfort in my head, primarily in the back and on both sides, which feels dull and swollen. I also have difficulty concentrating and occasionally experience mild s...

What should you pay attention to after hitting a door frame? Hello, doctor. Earlier, I accidentally bumped the upper right side of my head against a door frame because I didn't pay attention to its height. My mom saw it and said it was quite a hard hit, but currently, there ...

Hit the door frame? Two days ago, I was running and jumping indoors at my grandmother's house and bumped my head against the door frame on the upper right side. I currently have no nasal discharge or other symptoms, but I have been experiencing phlegm. I found online that th...

After a fall? I would like to ask, I was conscious at the moment of my fall and only sustained abrasions on my hands and feet, with no headache. After going to the hospital, they said to just apply some ointment. However, in the past few days, I've been a bit distracted and ...

Second Surgery for Pituitary Tumor Hello, thank you for your message. I would like to ask about my condition. I have a pituitary adenoma and am about to undergo my second surgery; the first surgery was in 2020. I have consistently attended follow-up appointments, including regula...

The pancreatic duct is obstructed due to the formation of pancreatic pseudocysts? 1. My husband was hospitalized for acute pancreatitis, and during the examination, a 2.4 cm benign cyst (IPMN) was found in the head of the pancreas, specifically at the junction of the main pancrea...

Difficulty in bowel movements and anal discomfort? Hello Doctor: I have had bowel movement issues since childhood, and due to recurrent allergic purpura, I have been seeing doctors regularly and taking medications such as probiotics and stool softeners to help with bowel movement...