Head, Surgery FAQ - Page 7

Herniated disc Hello doctor, I have been experiencing persistent lower back pain, which is so severe that it even hurts to walk. My shoulders and neck are also very tense, and when I feel discomfort in my neck, it can lead to headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Additionally, I have...

Regarding the issue of irregularities in the occipital region? Hello, doctor. About a month ago, I noticed some irregularities in the center of the back of my head (specifically at the intersection of a line extending horizontally from the upper part of my ear and a line extendin...

Altered consciousness after drainage of a cerebral hemorrhage? Hello, doctor! My father was sent to the hospital three weeks after a fall due to headaches. After examination, he was found to have a subdural hematoma. The physician recommended drainage for quicker recovery (and he...

Head-related consultation? Hello, doctor. Four years ago (during middle school), I slipped and fell while running in a hurry, hitting the back of my head. Since then, I've experienced some mild migraines and difficulty concentrating. Is this considered a normal aftereffect? ...

Can a boil on the back of the neck be excised? Hello, Doctor: I have been suffering from furuncles recently, having had multiple occurrences in the same location. The furuncles are located in the center of the back of my neck. They cause severe pain when I lie down to sleep, and ...

Choice between Open Surgery and Da Vinci Surgery Hello, Doctor. My mother is 65 years old and has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor in the ampulla. She will need to undergo resection and reconstruction of some nearby organs early next year. We are currently struggling with th...

Chronic cerebral hemorrhage with hematoma compressing the brain? Hello Dr. Zhang, my father (born in 1943) had a severe head injury from a fall down the stairs at the end of August, resulting in significant bleeding that required emergency care. A CT scan at that time showed only...

Is there still a high risk of flying years after cranial surgery? Hello, doctor. I was in a serious car accident four years ago, during which I sustained a brain injury and had a portion of my skull about the size of a fist removed. Later, a titanium plate was used to replace the...

Subarachnoid hemorrhage with no identifiable bleeding source? Is it possible that a relative diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage due to sudden severe headache might still not have a detectable bleeding source after undergoing relevant imaging studies?

Injuries caused by car accidents? A collision between a motorcycle and a bicycle resulted in a fall that caused head trauma, leading to initial loss of consciousness and confusion. Bystanders attempted to rouse the individual with no response, and then a second motorcycle struck ...

Excessive cleaning of the anus can lead to itching? I have always had obsessive cleanliness habits, so I tend to wipe until there are no traces left after using the restroom (I know this isn't good, but I often can't help it). Recently, due to the stress of midterms, I ...

Cervical spine spinal cord injury, laminectomy decompression surgery, discectomy, mobile artificial intervertebral disc? The mother is 62 years old and has diabetes, but it is uncertain whether she has osteoporosis. She fell off her bike on the road and was urgently taken to the ...

Head trauma On the evening of October 22, I stood up in the dormitory (about 40 cm) and hit the top of my head (on the right side). At that moment, I did not lose consciousness, just felt a brief pain. I immediately applied ice, and that night I only experienced mild pressure pai...

A lump on the head that causes pain when pressed? A month ago, I was playfully hit on the left back of my head. I applied ice within 24 hours and thought everything was fine, so I didn't continue with heat therapy. Today, after sleeping on a hard chair, I woke up with pain i...

Sphincter muscle weakness or injury Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing scar pain, a foreign body sensation, fecal incontinence, and leakage after bowel movements since undergoing hemorrhoid surgery postpartum. After undergoing anorectal manometry and anal ultrasound, the do...

Dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) Hello Doctor: My mother underwent a transarterial embolization procedure for tinnitus at the end of August. The procedure was performed near the area below her ear, with access from the groin up to the neck. Immediately after waking up from the ...

Head trauma Hello, Doctor. Two years ago, I was struck on the head by a metal pipe while working. At that time, I was unsure if there was any issue, so I went to an orthopedic doctor for an X-ray, and the doctor said there was no fracture in the skull. After two months, I saw a n...

Measurement and Correction of the Head and Face Hello, doctor. I have a bit of an issue with malocclusion, and I would like to ask: 1. Should I go to the craniofacial orthodontics department for correction? 2. Will the craniofacial orthodontics department provide services for mea...

Depression of the skull About a year ago, I noticed a prominent indentation on the right side of my scalp, which has a groove that is higher at the front and back and lower in the middle. When I experience headaches, that area tends to hurt more. I don't recall having this i...

Recurrence of hemorrhoids after surgery? Hello Dr. Ke: My husband underwent hemorrhoid surgery at National Taiwan University several years ago. Initially, everything was normal post-surgery, but due to severe anxiety over the past six months, he has experienced a loss of appetite...