Assessing Potential Concussion Symptoms After a Head Injury
The right occipital region was hit by a ball? Hello, Doctor. On November 9th, during gym class at 10 AM, a pickleball (about the size of a baseball, hollow plastic, and quite light) suddenly hit me on the back of my right head. It came from about 4 or 5 meters away. At the mome...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello, Miss: You mentioned, "At the moment, I don't feel it will be very painful and I think it will get better soon, so I didn't go to the health room... The pain seems to radiate to my forehead." This symptom is more indicative of cervical myofascial inflamm...[Read More] Assessing Potential Concussion Symptoms After a Head Injury
Understanding Long-Term Effects of Head Trauma: A Neurological Perspective
Injured due to assault? Hello, doctor. Around the years 2003-2004, during my school years, I had a conflict with some classmates, which led to one of them hitting me on the back right side of my head with a metal chair. At that time, I lost consciousness, and I am unsure if there...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, due to current regulations, I am unable to provide treatment to patients without an in-person consultation. If you have concerns regarding your brain injury, I recommend scheduling an appointment for a physician to evaluate and treat you personally. If any tests or further...[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Effects of Head Trauma: A Neurological Perspective
Managing Facial Nerve Pain and Reconstruction After Trauma
Facial nerve Hello Doctor, I was in a car accident in May of this year. 1. I sustained a head contusion with a small amount of subdural hematoma. 2. I have facial contusions that have resulted in soft tissue depression on the left side of my face, accompanied by persistent sorene...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Ms. Lisa, You mentioned experiencing "sour, numb, and painful sensations that persist," which may indicate neuropathic pain. The current treatment approaches for neuropathic pain primarily focus on addressing the underlying causes. There are medications that have...[Read More] Managing Facial Nerve Pain and Reconstruction After Trauma
Understanding Scrotal Itching and Foreskin Issues: Causes and Solutions
Scrotal issues and foreskin problems? Hello, Director Chen. I would like to ask about a few conditions: 1. My scrotum is itchy, and I have scratched it to the point of breaking the skin. I have used a cooling anti-itch cream twice, but after reading some articles, I am now afra...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Scrotal Itching and Foreskin Issues: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Sensory Differences Between Left and Right Feet
There is a difference in sensation between the left and right foot? Several months ago, I started to occasionally feel a difference in sensation between my right and left foot. When I touch both feet, the left foot has a clear sensation, while the right foot feels somewhat numb o...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Wang, You mentioned that you have a habit of crossing your legs and that your mother has diabetes, but your last fasting blood glucose level was normal. Should diabetes be ruled out first? If it is not diabetes, what other conditions should be considered? Which specialt...[Read More] Understanding Sensory Differences Between Left and Right Feet
Understanding Head Trauma: Concerns About Skull Indentation After Injury
Head trauma Hello Doctor, two years ago at school, a classmate hit me hard on the right side of my head twice with a wooden broom, approximately near the frontal bone, causing the broom to crack. At that moment, I only experienced bleeding and no other discomfort. After returning...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Kg: You mentioned that "there is a dented groove where I was hit, while the other side of the skull does not have this." After researching related information, it seems that this could be a skull base fracture. However, the "skull base fracture" you ...[Read More] Understanding Head Trauma: Concerns About Skull Indentation After Injury
Managing Epilepsy: Navigating Medication Side Effects and Emotional Health
Antiepileptic drugs I had surgery on my head due to a car accident during high school. I was fine for many years, but after 20 years, I developed post-traumatic epilepsy, which occurs occasionally when I am very tired. Initially, I was only taking one medication, but after experi...
Dr. Cai Zongzhang Reply:
Hello, regarding post-traumatic brain injury sequelae, seizures are quite common. Physicians often choose to use antiepileptic drugs; however, there are various medications available. It is advisable to discuss with your doctor whether the seizures are a side effect of the medica...[Read More] Managing Epilepsy: Navigating Medication Side Effects and Emotional Health
Understanding Dementia: The Impact of Chronic Pain and Head Injuries
Dementia issues Hello Doctor, I am inquiring on behalf of my 73-year-old grandfather who was diagnosed with "mild dementia" by a neurologist within the past five months. On February 6, 2023, he fell and hit his head, experiencing a moment of altered consciousness. Subse...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, thank you for your concern about grandpa. However, since I am unable to diagnose patients online, I cannot provide you with an appropriate answer regarding whether grandpa's cognitive decline is due to long-term pain or a combination of various factors. It would be mo...[Read More] Understanding Dementia: The Impact of Chronic Pain and Head Injuries
Understanding Rapid Dementia After Head Injury: Pain's Role Explained
Dementia issues Hello Dr. Wu, At the beginning of this year, my father was involved in a motorcycle accident where he sustained a head injury and was unconscious. A CT scan of the brain was performed in the emergency department, which showed no abnormalities. However, one month...
Dr. Wu Mukhan Reply:
Hello, according to current research, chronic pain or head trauma can indeed lead to long-term cognitive decline (dementia) as a consequence. However, it is challenging to establish a direct causal relationship between dementia and these factors in medical terms, especially since...[Read More] Understanding Rapid Dementia After Head Injury: Pain's Role Explained
Understanding Nerve Conduction Studies: Insights on Ulnar Nerve Issues
Nerve conduction study Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing occasional pain in my right hand, so I went to check for ulnar nerve compression. The doctor arranged for nerve conduction studies and cervical spine examinations. The results showed that the conduction v...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Mr. Thelewa, You mentioned that "Lou Gehrig's disease" is a rare condition. Ulnar nerve injury is commonly associated with resting the elbow on a hard surface, such as a table, and applying pressure to the elbow can also lead to cubital tunnel syndrome. Activ...[Read More] Understanding Nerve Conduction Studies: Insights on Ulnar Nerve Issues
Understanding Head Pain and Tinnitus: A Journey Through Neurology and Dentistry
I have a severe headache that feels like an explosion on both sides, and the ringing in my ears has become louder? I have a terrible headache. I thought taking a nap would help, but the pain woke me up. I first went to a neurologist for an MRI, which showed no issues. I visited a...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Lin, You mentioned issues related to "headaches and cranial noises," which may suggest tension-type headache, a form of myofascial pain. Myofascia refers to the connective tissue that envelops the surface of muscles. Tension-type headaches are caused by tightn...[Read More] Understanding Head Pain and Tinnitus: A Journey Through Neurology and Dentistry
Can Head Injuries Lead to Mental Illness? Understanding the Risks
Can a head injury lead to mental illness? When my brother was in the second year of junior high school, we were playing basketball, and in a moment of anger, I pushed him while he was in the air. This caused him to fall face-first onto the ground. At that moment, he had facial br...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Stephen: Generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, no anticoagulant use, or obvious local hematomas, head trauma is mostly mild. You mentioned that "a few months later, your brother developed a high fever and experienced symptoms of epilepsy," ...[Read More] Can Head Injuries Lead to Mental Illness? Understanding the Risks
Understanding Long-Term Effects of Head Injuries from Falls
Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about injuries from falls? Hello doctor, when I was 19 years old, I accidentally fell while going up the stairs and hit my head. At that time, I only felt dizzy but was fully conscious. Since there was bleeding, I went to the hospital. The docto...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Hello Mr. Chen, You mentioned, "For the past 6 years, if I experience dizziness, will it be related to my previous injury?" Generally speaking, if there is no loss of consciousness, no anticoagulant medication use, or obvious local hematoma, head trauma is usually mild...[Read More] Understanding Long-Term Effects of Head Injuries from Falls
Understanding Mild Subdural Hydrocephalus: Causes, Risks, and Concerns
Some questions regarding mild hydrocephalus (subdural hydrocephalus)? Hello Doctor: I previously inquired about my girlfriend's CT scan showing mild hydrocephalus (consultation number <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/197529">#197529</a>). Your respon...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, generally speaking, subdural hygromas are usually associated with old injuries, and as you mentioned, they are more likely to occur in children and the elderly. In the case of subdural hygromas, we typically assess the volume of the fluid and whether it is causing any comp...[Read More] Understanding Mild Subdural Hydrocephalus: Causes, Risks, and Concerns
Understanding Mild Hydrocephalus: Concerns and Treatment Options
Some questions about mild hydrocephalus? Hello Doctor: My girlfriend is 32 years old. Recently, she underwent a CT scan of the brain due to other mental health issues, including depression. After the evaluation, the doctor informed us that the brain findings were unrelated to her...
Dr. Peng Shiwei Reply:
Hello, based on your inquiry, I'm not sure if you are referring to mild hydrocephalus, which could mean either hydrocephalus or subdural hygroma, as different locations in the brain can lead to fluid accumulation. I may need more information to provide further advice. If you...[Read More] Understanding Mild Hydrocephalus: Concerns and Treatment Options
Understanding Erectile Dysfunction After Trauma: Causes and Treatment Options
Erectile dysfunction I experienced a trauma to the lower right side of the base of my penis and right testicle, resulting in bruising and hematoma. Now, when I urinate, the stream deviates to the left. I can still achieve an erection even though I haven't directly injured th...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Erectile Dysfunction After Trauma: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Erectile Dysfunction and Pain at the Base of the Penis
Erectile dysfunction accompanied by pain at the base of the penis, leaning to the left? Seven years ago, I sustained an injury to the lower right side of the base of my penis and right testicle, resulting in bruising and hematoma. Now, when I urinate, the stream deviates to the l...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Erectile Dysfunction and Pain at the Base of the Penis
Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Treatment Options
Penile erectile tissue erection Seven years ago, I sustained an injury to the lower right side of the base of my penis and right testicle, resulting in bruising and hematoma. Now, when I urinate, the stream deviates to the left. Even though I haven't hit my penis directly, I...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Seven years ago, I sustained an injury to the lower right side of the base of my penis and right testicle, resulting in bruising and hematoma. Now, when I urinate, the stream deviates to the left. I can still achieve an erection even without direct trauma to the penis, whi...[Read More] Understanding Erectile Dysfunction: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Knee Sensory Loss: Causes and Treatment Options
Diminished sensation in the anterior aspect of the knee? Hello, Doctor. I have been practicing aerial yoga once a week and occasionally doing light aerobic exercises without any impact or falls that could injure my knees. One day, I started to feel a tingling sensation in my knee...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Tsao, You mentioned, "I feel numbness and still have the sensation of wanting to take anesthetics." This is a typical symptom of peripheral nerve injury. The statement "I feel pain when pressing on the inner side of my knee" indicates localized tissu...[Read More] Understanding Knee Sensory Loss: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Knee Sensory Loss: Causes and When to Seek Neurology Help
Diminished sensation in the anterior knee? Hello, doctor. I have been doing aerial yoga once a week and occasionally engaging in light aerobic exercises without any impact or falls that could injure my knees. One day, I started to feel a tingling sensation in my knee, similar to ...
Dr. Jiang Junyi Reply:
Dear Ms. Tsao, You mentioned that "there is a sensation of numbness and a desire for anesthesia." This is a typical symptom of peripheral nerve injury. The statement "there is pain when pressing on the inner side of the knee" indicates localized tissue inflam...[Read More] Understanding Knee Sensory Loss: Causes and When to Seek Neurology Help