Understanding Sports Injuries: Recovery and Concerns After a Bad Fall
Sports injuries and bruises? In late March, while playing badminton with friends, I felt a catch in the groin area of my left thigh when my right foot stepped out to the front right. There was a joint sound, and it was very painful, causing my leg to feel weak. I went to the scho...
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Hello, it sounds like your left foot may have joint instability, and there could be a possibility of a ligament injury. Further examination is recommended. Your right foot seems to be more like a simple contusion. Overall, I suggest you see a doctor nearby to have your left foot ...[Read More] Understanding Sports Injuries: Recovery and Concerns After a Bad Fall
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues After Rapid Weight Loss and Binge Eating
Gastrointestinal issues Hello doctor, at the end of last year, I fasted for two months and lost 26 kilograms (from a normal weight to being underweight). After that, I indulged in binge eating for a week. Since then, after meals, I have been experiencing a sensation of gas being ...
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Hello, if you are really concerned, you may need to undergo further examinations at the hospital, such as an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy, or computed tomography (CT) scan to find out more.[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues After Rapid Weight Loss and Binge Eating
Do You Need Radioactive Iodine Treatment After Thyroid Surgery?
Iodine-131 therapy After undergoing minimally invasive total thyroidectomy on May 27th of this year, will I need to undergo radioactive iodine (I-131) treatment? If so, will hospitalization be required?
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Hello, this requires hospitalization.[Read More] Do You Need Radioactive Iodine Treatment After Thyroid Surgery?
How to Reduce Hematoma After Thyroidectomy: Effective Strategies
Will a hematoma resolve on its own? After a total thyroidectomy, if there is a hematoma, what methods can be used to reduce the swelling?
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Hello, I'm not quite sure about the actual situation regarding the hematoma you mentioned. If it's small, it will likely absorb on its own; however, if it's large, surgical intervention may be necessary for drainage.[Read More] How to Reduce Hematoma After Thyroidectomy: Effective Strategies
Post-Surgery Concerns: White Bump After Hemorrhoidectomy Explained
Post-hemorrhoid surgery Hello doctor, I had an external hemorrhoidectomy in mid-May, and my recovery is going well. I have been taking warm sitz baths every morning and evening, and I have normal bowel movements 1-2 times a day with only mild pain, which is relieved by the sitz b...
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Hello, the entire wound looks like it's healing well. That white spot is not a pimple; it should gradually disappear as the wound continues to heal. It would be advisable to keep observing it.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: White Bump After Hemorrhoidectomy Explained
Post-Surgery Concerns: Fresh Blood and Clots After Hemorrhoidectomy
Post-hemorrhoid surgery Hello Doctor, I underwent an external hemorrhoidectomy on May 14th. During each follow-up appointment, the doctor has mentioned that the wound is healing well, except for a bit of eczema (which has been treated with medication). However, in the past two da...
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Hello, it is possible that you may have internal hemorrhoids. If you really want to know, you should inform the surgeon who will be performing your procedure and ask them to take a look for a more accurate assessment.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Fresh Blood and Clots After Hemorrhoidectomy
Understanding Noninvasive Follicular Thyroid Neoplasm: Benign or Malignant?
Thyroid issues The report indicates a diagnosis of Noninvasive Follicular Thyroid Neoplasm with Papillary-like Nuclear Features, which is generally considered a benign condition. However, the microdissection findings of papillary thyroid carcinoma arranged in a follicular pattern...
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Hello, the presence of carcinoma indicates malignancy; however, papillary thyroid carcinoma is considered to have a very good prognosis among malignant tumors.[Read More] Understanding Noninvasive Follicular Thyroid Neoplasm: Benign or Malignant?
Understanding Noninvasive Follicular Thyroid Neoplasm: What You Need to Know
Thyroid issues? The report states: Dx: Noninvasive Follicular Thyroid Neoplasm with Papillary-like Nuclear Features. MICRO D: papillary thyroid carcinoma arranged in a follicular pattern. Thank you, Dr. Chen, for your previous response. I instinctively associate carcinoma with ma...
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Hello, I apologize. I just asked the pathologist, and they have currently reclassified this type of tumor as benign, so your doctor is correct. (Research has indicated that the prognosis for this type of tumor is very good, which is why it has been changed from malignant to benig...[Read More] Understanding Noninvasive Follicular Thyroid Neoplasm: What You Need to Know
Post-Hemorrhoid Surgery: Understanding Discharge and Pain Management
Post-hemorrhoid surgery I would like to ask the doctor, I had hemorrhoid surgery on May 14, and the stitches have already fallen out. I have been taking stool softeners and eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, along with staying hydrated, so I am having at least one bowel move...
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Hello, what you described as pus is actually likely just tissue fluid from the hemorrhoids, and it hasn't turned into a fistula. It also wouldn't develop in just a few days. I recommend soaking your buttocks in warm water for the next few days; it should improve gradual...[Read More] Post-Hemorrhoid Surgery: Understanding Discharge and Pain Management
Is There a Risk of Tetanus Infection from Rusty Objects?
Is there a risk of contracting tetanus? Thank you, doctor, for taking the time to respond. Today, I discovered a rusty screwdriver under the soap while washing my hands, but I have already removed it and washed my hands. A couple of days ago, I was scratched by my cat, and the sk...
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Hello, if you tend to get nervous easily, we encourage you to come in for a tetanus vaccination. This way, you can feel more at ease and safe.[Read More] Is There a Risk of Tetanus Infection from Rusty Objects?
Dealing with Painful Swelling After a Frozen Shrimp Injury
Injury caused by frozen shrimp刺傷? My mother was pricked on the joint of her right index finger by the head of a frozen shrimp while handling it. There was bleeding at the time, but now, after 3 to 4 months, there is no noticeable discoloration on the joint, which appears to have ...
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Hello, it sounds like there may have been some shrimp tissue present in your hand at that time, which could have resulted in the formation of a granuloma-like tissue. It is recommended to undergo a minor surgical procedure to excise it and then suture the area.[Read More] Dealing with Painful Swelling After a Frozen Shrimp Injury
Understanding Unchanging Skin Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice
A lump with coarse hair growth? There are two oval-shaped lumps on my thigh, each about the size of a 50-cent coin. They are not red, do not hurt, and are not itchy. They feel similar to the sensation of a mosquito bite when swollen. Pressing hard does not cause pain, and they mo...
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Hello, if this has been present since elementary school for over a decade without any changes, it is less likely to be malignant. The smear test you mentioned likely refers to a biopsy, which involves taking a small tissue sample for examination. A smear test generally refers to ...[Read More] Understanding Unchanging Skin Lumps: When to Seek Medical Advice
Can I Start Exercising 10 Days After Hemorrhoid Surgery?
Post-hemorrhoidectomy After hemorrhoid surgery, you were hospitalized for 2 days. Now the wound seems to be painless, but it has only been 10 days since the surgery. Can I try to exercise?
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Hello, if the wound is no longer painful, you can engage in moderate exercise, but avoid high-intensity activities.[Read More] Can I Start Exercising 10 Days After Hemorrhoid Surgery?
Understanding Wound Infection Signs and Proper Care Techniques
Wound infection issues I would like to ask if there are any signs of infection in the wound shown in the attached image. Two days before the injury, I applied a clear ointment and cleaned the wound with saline solution. After the third day, I started using a hydrocolloid dressing...
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Hello, as long as there is a defect in the skin, there will be blood stains, and you can continue to apply artificial skin. If you are concerned, you can visit a nearby medical facility for an in-person consultation with a physician.[Read More] Understanding Wound Infection Signs and Proper Care Techniques
Signs of Wound Infection: When to Change Dressings and Use Artificial Skin
Wound infection issues? I would like to ask if there are any signs of infection in the wound shown in the attached image. Two days before the injury, I applied a clear ointment and cleaned the wound with saline solution. After the third day, I started using artificial skin. I wou...
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Hello, the wound currently appears to be free of infection. Since there is skin loss, it is normal to see some exudate or blood during dressing changes. As there are no signs of infection, artificial skin can be used.[Read More] Signs of Wound Infection: When to Change Dressings and Use Artificial Skin
Sudden Lump Near Perineum: Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice
Sudden swelling under the skin in the lower abdomen near the perineal area? Hello, two days ago I suddenly felt a smooth, oval-shaped lump under the skin in my lower abdomen near the perineum. It is painful when pressed (the pain feels similar to that of a deep pimple). The longe...
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Hello, this sounds like a cyst. It is recommended to visit a nearby hospital for an in-person evaluation by a physician.[Read More] Sudden Lump Near Perineum: Causes and When to Seek Medical Advice
Understanding Post-Surgical Swelling After Traditional Kidney Surgery
Postoperative peripheral swelling after traditional surgery? Hello Doctor: My father underwent traditional surgery to remove his right kidney and part of the ureter and bladder on January 11. After returning for a follow-up appointment on January 25, the wound was intact after th...
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Hello, if the incision hernia is due to weakness from fascial defect after traditional surgery, it should be visibly apparent. However, if your father is very thin, the bowel may not be moving as well after the surgery, which could make the swelling appear more pronounced. Since ...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgical Swelling After Traditional Kidney Surgery
Do You Need a Tetanus Shot After a Car Accident Injury?
Traffic accident abrasion I had a car accident today and scraped my knee. I think I received a tetanus shot in the emergency room about 3 to 4 years ago. Doctor, do I still need to get another shot if I had one within the last 5 years? Thank you, doctor.
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Hello, yes, if you have been vaccinated within the last five years, you do not need to get vaccinated again.[Read More] Do You Need a Tetanus Shot After a Car Accident Injury?
Unhealed Surgical Stitch Wound: Is Another Surgery Necessary?
Surgical wound suture removal site? Hello doctor, I had surgery for a pilonidal cyst on April 10 at a dermatology hospital. The suture sites have not healed properly, and there have been small blood stains the size of mung beans on the dressing. It has been almost a month, and th...
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Hello, yes. If a wound is not healing for a long time, it is indeed necessary to consider debridement before closing the wound again.[Read More] Unhealed Surgical Stitch Wound: Is Another Surgery Necessary?
Right Upper Abdomen Pain After Sports Injury: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Hit the upper right abdomen while playing ball? Last Friday (4/1), I bumped my right upper abdomen while playing basketball. It hurt a lot at the moment, but after resting for a while, it felt better. However, I still occasionally feel a twisting sensation in my abdomen. After ea...
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Hello, this sounds more like an upper gastrointestinal bleeding issue. It is recommended to seek immediate medical attention from a physician in gastroenterology, family medicine, or general surgery (gastrointestinal surgery).[Read More] Right Upper Abdomen Pain After Sports Injury: When to Seek Medical Attention?