Post-Appendectomy Pain: Understanding Symptoms Three Months Later
It is not uncommon to experience pain three months after an appendectomy. Some patients may have lingering discomfort due to factors such as scar tissue formation, nerve irritation, or other complications. If the pain persists or worsens, it is advisable to consult a Hello, docto...
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It has been three months post-surgery, and based on your symptoms, it seems highly likely that you are experiencing intestinal bloating. After appendicitis treatment with antibiotics, the gut microbiota is often altered, and an increase in gas-producing bacteria can lead to bloat...[Read More] Post-Appendectomy Pain: Understanding Symptoms Three Months Later
Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues After Fasting: Surgical Insights
Gastrointestinal issues Hello Doctor, I am a patient who consulted you about bloating after fasting a year ago. I wonder if you remember me. After fasting, I lost 26 kg and then gained back to 53 kg, after which I have been experiencing persistent abdominal bloating and pain. Her...
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Ladd's bands cause obstruction primarily due to abnormal intestinal rotation during the developmental process, which is typically an issue in infants; cases in adults are rare. The imaging you provided does not suggest a problem with malrotation based on the distribution of ...[Read More] Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues After Fasting: Surgical Insights
Understanding Delayed Healing: Why Your Skin Closed but Not the Wound Inside
The epidermis of the hand wound has healed, but it feels like the internal tissue is not healed? Hello Doctor: About two weeks ago, I sustained a wound on my hand that measures approximately 1 cm in length and 0.5 cm in width, with a slight depth. After a week, I noticed that the...
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It is not possible to answer your speculation based on your description. I recommend that you visit a surgical outpatient clinic for an actual examination and treatment by a physician, which will provide you with a more accurate response.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Healing: Why Your Skin Closed but Not the Wound Inside
Understanding Post-Operative Bowel Obstruction: Symptoms and Concerns
Intestinal obstruction issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to inquire about my mother (68 years old) regarding her intestinal obstruction issue. About two weeks ago, she went to the emergency room at night due to abdominal pain. After an abdominal X-ray, her attending physician in...
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The causes of intestinal obstruction can vary among patients, and each attending physician may have different choices of medications. It is possible that your mother's attending physician has prescribed some medications to promote (maintain) intestinal motility or laxatives,...[Read More] Understanding Post-Operative Bowel Obstruction: Symptoms and Concerns
Post-Operative Sensation Changes After Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Postoperative care for inguinal hernia repair? Hello Doctor, I noticed I had a hernia and underwent laparoscopic surgery about a month and a half later. The surgery went smoothly, and I am currently two weeks post-operative. At the time, the area in my groin where the bulge was l...
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It is possible that the initial hernia sac protrusion compressed the nerves or the small blood vessels supplying the nerves in the groin area, leading to sensory abnormalities. Since the duration and degree of compression can vary, even after surgery, it does not guarantee comple...[Read More] Post-Operative Sensation Changes After Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Managing Post-Operative Vomiting After Biliary Enteric Bypass Surgery
Pancreatic cancer, biliary-enteric anastomosis? My mother, 56 years old, is in the late stages of pancreatic cancer. Due to a bile duct obstruction, she underwent a biliary-enteric anastomosis last month. A week after the surgery, she began experiencing vomiting symptoms, even af...
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Your mother's condition is quite complex, and there are many potential reasons for postoperative vomiting. It is advisable to consult her primary physician to see if they can arrange for an upper gastrointestinal series (UGI series) or a small bowel series to further investi...[Read More] Managing Post-Operative Vomiting After Biliary Enteric Bypass Surgery
Post-Surgery Concerns: Is Abdominal Swelling Normal After Umbilical Hernia Repair?
After traditional surgery for umbilical hernia, the lower abdomen has become enlarged! Hello Doctor: I underwent surgery on June 20th to address an umbilical hernia (0.5 cm) caused by childbirth. During my follow-up appointment one week post-surgery, the doctor mentioned that my ...
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After umbilical hernia surgery, the lower abdomen will not become larger; this is a subjective feeling. Within one to two months post-surgery, the muscle and fascia layers at the incision site are still healing, and exerting pressure on the abdomen can cause pain. The doctor advi...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Is Abdominal Swelling Normal After Umbilical Hernia Repair?
Post-Appendectomy Concerns: Bad Breath and Bruising Recovery
Post-appendectomy Hello, doctor. I underwent laparoscopic surgery three weeks ago, and since then, I've been experiencing bad breath, which I did not have before the surgery. Is this related to the surgery? Additionally, the bruising around the incision site is still quite s...
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Halitosis is not related to surgery. The time it takes for bruising around the wound to resolve is related to the amount of internal bleeding; it can take as little as two weeks, but in some cases, it may take one to two months to fully resolve.[Read More] Post-Appendectomy Concerns: Bad Breath and Bruising Recovery
Understanding Painful Growth in the Belly Button: When to Seek Help
It seems like there is a small growth in the belly button? It seems that there is a small growth in the navel, and it hurts when stretching the body or sitting down. The pain has been present for about four to five days. Light pressure on the navel also causes noticeable pain. Wh...
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In this situation, please directly consult with the General Surgery department for further evaluation and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Painful Growth in the Belly Button: When to Seek Help
Understanding Nipple Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Nipple pain Since March, after experiencing breast pain suspected to be related to sexual activity, I had an ultrasound at a breast surgery clinic three weeks later. The doctor said there was nothing concerning found and that I shouldn't worry about it. I had a mammogram las...
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If there was no pain in the past and then discomfort in the breast occurred due to external factors in March, generally, it is necessary to eliminate those external factors (such as pressure or impact) for a gradual recovery. During this process, unintentional touching may also c...[Read More] Understanding Nipple Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Breast Tumor Biopsy Results: What You Need to Know
Breast tumor biopsy issues? Hello Doctor, I am 27 years old and have no family history of breast cancer. Last week, I went for a breast surgery consultation and found a 1 cm tumor. The doctor suggested a biopsy and believed the likelihood of malignancy was low, so it was a precau...
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The biopsy results of the breast tumor show squamous metaplasia. The clinician recommends complete excision of the tumor due to concerns that it may be metaplastic squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Generally, the likelihood of such malignant tumors occurring in the breast is very lo...[Read More] Understanding Breast Tumor Biopsy Results: What You Need to Know
Understanding Breast Pain: Causes and Hormonal Influences
Pain in a specific area of the breast? Hello, Doctor. I previously consulted you regarding my condition (link: <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/195154">#195154</a>). Thank you for your response, which has reassured me. Recently, I have experienced some is...
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Regarding the left breast, your description of the condition still resembles the symptoms of fibrocystic changes. As for the menstrual cycle, it follows a typical pattern where swelling and tenderness begin before menstruation and improve after it ends. However, the rate at which...[Read More] Understanding Breast Pain: Causes and Hormonal Influences
Enlarged Nipple and Areola: When to See a Specialist?
One side of the nipple and areola is swollen? Previously, I experienced redness, swelling, and pain on the right side of my chest due to an allergy or eczema. After visiting the breast clinic, the doctor applied a topical medication called Liniderm, which alleviated the redness a...
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It is recommended to return to the original prescribing breast clinic for follow-up examinations.[Read More] Enlarged Nipple and Areola: When to See a Specialist?
Understanding Breast Cysts: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Breast blisters Hello, Doctor. Last September, during a self-examination, I suddenly discovered a movable spherical object located in the lower right side of my breast. I subsequently visited a breast surgeon for an examination, and the doctor diagnosed it as a cyst, approximatel...
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Women aged 20 to 30 are indeed susceptible to dietary influences on hormone secretion, which can lead to changes in breast fibrocysts (fibrocystic changes). It is possible that the red date and goji berry tea may alter your endocrine status, causing the fibrocysts in your breasts...[Read More] Understanding Breast Cysts: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
Jaw Injury: Persistent Pain After Cheek Impact from Sports
Jaw impact causing cheek pain? Last week during physical education class, I accidentally bumped my jaw while playing basketball with my classmates. At the time of the impact, it didn't seem serious, but now when I press on my left cheek, I feel pain in my right cheek. This c...
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It may be inflammation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) caused by trauma. Generally, it requires anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications along with adequate rest. It is advisable to avoid positions or pressure that may cause pain. Consider visiting a hospital or clinic fo...[Read More] Jaw Injury: Persistent Pain After Cheek Impact from Sports
Understanding Drainage After Laparoscopic Appendectomy: What to Expect
Acute Appendicitis - Drainage Tube Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with acute appendicitis on March 16 and underwent laparoscopic surgery the same day, which involved three incisions. A drainage tube was placed in a hole 10 cm below my abdomen. I was discharged on March 20. Since t...
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There is no standard value for the total amount of ascites produced after abdominal surgery in each patient, as it is related to the extent of the peritoneal and intestinal surface exposure during the procedure. Additionally, individual body tissue hydration and permeability also...[Read More] Understanding Drainage After Laparoscopic Appendectomy: What to Expect
Understanding Tetanus Vaccine Effectiveness and Wound Care Risks
Tetanus vaccine and wound issues? 1. I received a Tetanus vaccine around March 16. I would like to know if the vaccine becomes effective the day after administration. How long does it take for the vaccine to provide protection? 2. Yesterday, on March 26, after picking at my nail...
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There is no risk of tetanus infection from a wound that has come into contact with human feces.[Read More] Understanding Tetanus Vaccine Effectiveness and Wound Care Risks
Understanding Breast Pain and Fibroadenomas: What You Need to Know
Breast tenderness & fibrocystic adenoma Hello Doctor, I am 20 years old and around 2021, I discovered a hard lump in my right breast. I went to the hospital for an examination and was diagnosed with a fibroadenoma (which is movable and not painful), measuring approximately 2....
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Given your age, the likelihood of developing breast cancer is very low. As for breast tenderness, at 20 years old, it can be influenced by factors such as development, diet, and other variables that may contribute to the sensation of tenderness.[Read More] Understanding Breast Pain and Fibroadenomas: What You Need to Know
Understanding Post-Cholecystectomy Pain and Recovery Concerns
Gallbladder removal surgery consultation Hello doctor, I had my gallbladder removed on March 2nd. Is it normal to feel occasional pain at the site where the gallbladder was removed? Also, there is some slight redness and swelling around my navel, possibly due to the sutures. Shou...
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It is common to experience occasional pain within a month after surgery, as the abdominal wall muscles have not fully healed. The umbilical wound appears red and swollen, but the likelihood of a hernia is low. However, based solely on your description, it is not possible to deter...[Read More] Understanding Post-Cholecystectomy Pain and Recovery Concerns
Safe Exercise After Arm Sutures: When to Resume Intense Activities?
Sutured arm wound: Issues with exercise? Hello Doctor: Recently, I accidentally cut the front side of my arm and received 9 stitches (the wrist was not injured, and there are no issues with hand movement). After changing the dressing for two weeks, the stitches were removed, and ...
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The strength of tissue wound healing is related to the original depth of the wound and varies from person to person, with no general rule. Removing sutures only indicates that the epidermal layer has healed; deeper tissue healing does carry risks when engaging in high-intensity a...[Read More] Safe Exercise After Arm Sutures: When to Resume Intense Activities?