Vomiting, Surgery FAQ - Page 8

How to differentiate between HHNK and DKA? HHNK and DKA are both hyperglycemic conditions caused by diabetes, and they both involve the production of ketone bodies. How can they be differentiated clinically?

Parlodel medication Taking one tablet of Parlodel daily to treat a 0.2 cm pituitary tumor can cause side effects such as dizziness, nausea, nasal congestion, and rapid heartbeat. These are considered common side effects. There are alternative medications available, and it may be ...

Hit the head on the door frame? Hello Doctor, about two to three years ago, I hit my head on a door frame. At that time, I didn't pay much attention to it, and it healed on its own after a while. However, at the end of October (last month), I hit the same spot again. I didn&...

Cerebral aneurysm Dear Dr. Ding, On July 19, I was hospitalized due to dizziness and vomiting, and it was discovered that there was a 1 cm vascular malformation in my brainstem that had hemorrhaged. However, by the time I was admitted, the bleeding had stopped. The neurosurgeon ...

Peripheral vertigo Yesterday morning, I suddenly experienced dizziness and vomiting upon waking up. I went to the emergency room, and the doctor said it was peripheral vertigo. Is there really such a medical term? What could cause these symptoms (I had a head injury about 7 years...

Persistent discomfort two weeks after a concussion? Two weeks ago, I hit my head and thought it was just temporary pain. After two days, due to persistent symptoms of vomiting and dizziness, I sought medical attention. After diagnosis, it was found to be a concussion. The doctor ...

Postoperative status of colorectal cancer? Hello Doctor: My father is a stage II colorectal cancer patient. He underwent an anterior resection on June 27, 2006, and was discharged on July 6 without needing chemotherapy. However, since the surgery, he has only been able to eat por...

Cerebellar and brainstem hemorrhage Hello Doctor: My mother, who requires dialysis three times a week, was admitted to the intensive care unit at Xindian Gengxin Hospital on July 25 due to near-fainting. She was diagnosed with a small amount of bleeding in the cerebellum and brai...

Swelling after a head injury? My daughter (7 years old) bumped the back of her head while playing two weeks ago. That day, it was red, swollen, and painful. Three days later, since she felt a slight bulge at the injury site and it was still painful when pressed lightly, I took he...

Postoperative care? Hello Doctor: I have a classmate who was hospitalized at the end of July due to abdominal pain. The doctors initially suspected appendicitis, but after surgery, they discovered it was not the case. Due to the delay in seeking medical attention and the long wai...

Postoperative chemotherapy for colorectal cancer? Hello, my aunt underwent surgery for stage IV colorectal cancer on July 4th, about a month ago, and had her second chemotherapy session last Thursday. On the first day after the treatment, she felt very good, but starting Saturday...

Head trauma Hello, I would like to ask about an incident that occurred three days ago. I was hit on the right front side of my head by an acrylic panel that fell from the ceiling of a restaurant. After being taken to the hospital, I had two steel staples placed in my scalp. Since...

Concussion Hello Doctor: At the end of last month, I was in a car accident and hit my head, losing consciousness at the scene. My friends tried to wake me for a long time, and it was only when the person responsible for the accident picked me up that I slowly regained consciousne...

Severe abdominal pain of unknown origin? Hello, Dr. Lin! This is the first time I feel this unwell! I woke up today with severe abdominal pain and bloating! I have no appetite at all, and I feel like vomiting after eating! Yesterday, I accidentally swallowed a fish bone, which wa...

Neck pain and slight dizziness? About three weeks ago, I had a motorcycle accident while riding at a speed of over 50 km/h. At the time of the fall, I only sustained minor injuries to my elbows and knees, and there was no visible injury to my head. However, I am unsure if I hit m...

Hydrocephalus My father is unable to walk due to hydrocephalus and underwent a ventriculostomy in the hospital. He tends to be drowsy when sitting but feels better when lying down. A CT scan revealed that the central part of his brain appears dry. The doctor mentioned that the ce...

Head trauma? On Monday, I was punched in the back of the head by a classmate. At the moment, I didn't feel anything, but later I gradually started to feel pain. Over the next few days, I haven't been feeling well. In the morning, I wake up with body aches, especially in...

Choking or strangulation? Doctor, may I ask: 1. When someone is choked to the point of respiratory distress and bites their tongue, is it possible that there are no visible injuries on the neck or throat, not even mild redness or swelling? 2. Additionally, if someone bites th...

I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please provide the text you would When it comes to pig skin, what should one be cautious about? For example, are there certain things that should not be consumed? What is this referred to in the medical field (scientific t...

Distressing abdominal bloating issue? Hello, Dr. Lin. A year ago, I underwent surgery for intestinal volvulus due to severe abdominal pain (there was no visible bloating). After the surgery, the doctor informed me that the cause was volvulus, and my mother, who was in the operati...