Post-Accident Head Pain: When to Seek Neurological Evaluation?
Car accident, head injury, experiencing headaches 4 months later? Hello doctor, I was in a car accident four months ago and lost consciousness upon impact. My helmet flew off, and my head hit the ground. I woke up in the hospital while the nurse was stitching my head, and I recei...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is normal to feel some pain after a wound has been sutured.[Read More] Post-Accident Head Pain: When to Seek Neurological Evaluation?
Understanding Head Masses: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Head mass When I was a child, around elementary or middle school, I had an accident while riding a bike and hit the back of my left head. The swelling has not gone down and is still present to this day. I remember having a severe headache in high school that made me vomit, and th...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It is difficult to understand what has happened based solely on your description. It is recommended to visit a neurosurgery outpatient clinic for examination and consultation.[Read More] Understanding Head Masses: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Understanding Painful Cysts Near the Anus: Causes and Treatments
A lump near the anus? There are lumps developing in the area between the anus and the vagina, occurring after each menstrual period. Sometimes they appear on the left side, sometimes on the right, and occasionally one on each side. There is no visible pus head, and the lumps can ...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
If the symptoms are related to the menstrual cycle, it is advisable to consult a gynecologist. In addition to Bartholin's gland infection, it may also be related to endometriosis. Whether it is an anal abscess or not can only be confirmed through a personal examination by a ...[Read More] Understanding Painful Cysts Near the Anus: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Hard Bumps on the Head: Causes and When to Seek Help
Head mass There is a 4 cm diameter, approximately 1 cm thick protrusion on the right occipital region of the skull. It feels very hard and is not painful to the touch. A dental X-ray of the entire head revealed that the protrusion is quite prominent and appears denser than the su...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! It is recommended to consult a general surgeon. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Understanding Hard Bumps on the Head: Causes and When to Seek Help
Is Showering with Water in the Anus Safe for Your Health?
Irrigating the anus with water while bathing? I'm sorry to bother you. I know this question might be strange, but is it harmful to the body to squat while showering and use a handheld showerhead to rinse water towards the anus? I do not insert the showerhead; I just place it...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Under normal circumstances, it should be harmless; however, if the water temperature suddenly increases, it may cause burns to the anal and rectal areas, or if the water pressure suddenly rises, it could lead to rectal perforation. Whether to take these risks just for the pleasur...[Read More] Is Showering with Water in the Anus Safe for Your Health?
Recovery Timeline for Skull Fractures in Children: What to Expect
Recovery from a skull fracture? Hello, I would like to consult a physician. An eight-year-old child experienced a severe head injury while playing, resulting in a skull fracture and underwent surgery for hemostasis (epidural hematoma). It has been three months post-surgery, and c...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: Generally, it takes about three months for a fracture to heal, and the brain should also be more stable by then. For exercise, it is recommended to start with gentle activities. If you want to engage in high-impact exercises like jumping rope or running, which can cause si...[Read More] Recovery Timeline for Skull Fractures in Children: What to Expect
Understanding and Managing Anal Warts: A Patient's Guide
Anal warts Hello Doctor: Last year, I had a small wart on my penis. In July, I arranged for it to be removed. Before that, the doctor prescribed me medication, and after applying it for about two weeks, it disappeared. When I went for the surgery, the doctor asked if I wanted to ...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Hello: The commonly known term "cauliflower" is formally referred to as condylomata acuminata, which is a disease caused by a viral infection. It is typically transmitted through sexual contact and commonly occurs in the genital and anal areas. Treatment includes topica...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Anal Warts: A Patient's Guide
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Rectal bleeding I would like to ask about a sudden occurrence of blood in my stool today, which turned the toilet water red, resembling menstrual blood. However, the bowel movement was smooth and painless. After wiping, there was blood that looked similar to menstrual discharge. ...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Rectal bleeding is considered an abnormal symptom and can be diagnosed from common conditions like hemorrhoids to more serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, hemorrhoidal bleeding is the most likely cause; however, since you have other non-gastrointestinal ...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Post-Surgery Memory Confusion: Understanding Behavioral Changes After Hydrocephalus Surgery
After the surgery for hydrocephalus, there is confusion and a constant desire to go home? Hello Dr. Lai, My father suffered a head injury due to a work accident in late October last year, resulting in a skull fracture, intracranial hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and fronta...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: I would like to answer your question directly, but your records indicate that the surgeries were performed at other hospitals, so I cannot provide you with a definitive answer. Wishing you all the best.[Read More] Post-Surgery Memory Confusion: Understanding Behavioral Changes After Hydrocephalus Surgery
Head Injury from Closet: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Hit head on the wardrobe? Hello Dr. Chang, I bumped the side of my head near the left crown against the edge of a wardrobe last night with some force. At the time, I only felt scalp pain and did not experience any dizziness. However, today I occasionally feel a bit lightheaded an...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
It can be observed, and if there are any subsequent discomforts, please schedule an appointment with the neurosurgery outpatient clinic.[Read More] Head Injury from Closet: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Head Injury Concerns: Do I Need to Worry About Brain Bleeding?
Head issues Hello doctor, I accidentally hit my head while taking the bus last Sunday. Since it was a long trip, I only applied ice about an hour later. At the moment of impact, I felt pain briefly but had no other sensations. Over the past few days, I've occasionally felt a...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
The likelihood of bleeding is very low.[Read More] Head Injury Concerns: Do I Need to Worry About Brain Bleeding?
Understanding Brain Tumors: A Case Study of Severe Complications
The brain tumor has affected the brainstem? (My mom has diabetes) My mom went to the emergency room at midnight due to a headache. A CT scan revealed a 7 cm tumor at the front of her brain. An MRI was performed, and she was admitted to the hospital at 6 PM the same day. During he...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Without seeing the brain CT scan and the actual medical history, I cannot provide you with an accurate answer, but it does not seem optimistic.[Read More] Understanding Brain Tumors: A Case Study of Severe Complications
Hard Lump Near the Neck: Possible Causes and Specialist Recommendations
There is a hard lump located near the neck, just below the right lower part of the brain? Two nights ago, when I got out of bed, I felt something unusual in the back right side of my head. Later, while washing my hair, I discovered a hard lump that suddenly appeared in that area....
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
A painful hard lump on the scalp may be indicative of folliculitis or a lipoma. It is recommended to visit a surgical outpatient clinic for further evaluation.[Read More] Hard Lump Near the Neck: Possible Causes and Specialist Recommendations
Understanding Coccyx Pain: When to Seek X-Ray Evaluation
Coccygeal issues Hello Dr. Lee: My job involves resource recycling. A few days ago, I lost my footing and fell from the back of a small truck where I was placing cardboard. I landed on my buttocks first, followed by my head. After getting up, I felt pain in the bone in the middle...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! It's safer to take an X-ray of the sacrum. Stay safe! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Understanding Coccyx Pain: When to Seek X-Ray Evaluation
Understanding Skull Fractures: Pain, Healing, and Recovery Time
I would like to inquire about skull fractures? Hello, Doctor. I have a few questions I would like to ask you: Q1: In the case of a closed depressed skull fracture (located at the central top of the head), is it common for the affected area to always be accompanied by significan...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: A1. In the case of traumatic closed depressed skull fractures, there may not be obvious symptoms. A2. If the depressed fracture is less than 1 cm and there are no significant symptoms, conservative treatment and observation for three months may be sufficient. A3. If the de...[Read More] Understanding Skull Fractures: Pain, Healing, and Recovery Time
Understanding Memory Issues After Head Trauma: A Caregiver's Guide
My father keeps wanting to take a shower? Hello, doctor. My father fell from a height on October 25, resulting in a head injury. After diagnosis, he was found to have intracranial hemorrhage, skull fractures, and a subdural hematoma. He was sent to the hospital for a CT scan, whi...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Severe brain injury can lead to dementia.[Read More] Understanding Memory Issues After Head Trauma: A Caregiver's Guide
Understanding Memory Loss After a Motorcycle Accident: Is It Concussion?
Amnesia due to a car accident? On December 2, 2017, I had a motorcycle accident and I can't clearly remember what happened at that time. The possible cause of the accident might be slipping due to the rain, which led to a fall. I realized I had an accident because there was ...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: In cases of head trauma, the most important factors to assess in the first three days are whether there is any loss of consciousness, limb weakness, fatigue, seizures, or epilepsy, as these may indicate the risk of intracranial hemorrhage. However, if none of these symptom...[Read More] Understanding Memory Loss After a Motorcycle Accident: Is It Concussion?
Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Head Injuries
Head issues Hello, when I was a child, I hit my head against a hard object, resulting in a slight indentation about the size of a ten-dollar coin near the center of my scalp. The indentation is noticeable to the touch, and it can also be seen when I press down on my hair. There h...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Basically, no.[Read More] Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Head Injuries
Understanding Symptoms: Are Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures the Cause?
Is this hemorrhoids combined with anal fissure? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing chronic constipation since childhood. After a particularly painful experience with hard and large stools, I started using a handheld showerhead or water hose for enemas to soften my stools for...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Self-administering water into the rectum for irrigation is a very dangerous practice, and you should absolutely avoid doing this due to the risk of rectal perforation. If this occurs, it could be life-threatening. Additionally, inserting objects into the anus without proper lubri...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms: Are Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures the Cause?
When to Use Adhesive Strips and Scar Gel After Surgery?
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...
Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
Adhesive strips and scar removal gels are typically recommended to be used after suture removal, for a minimum of 12 weeks, to help prevent scar formation.[Read More] When to Use Adhesive Strips and Scar Gel After Surgery?