Understanding Painful and Non-Painful Groin Swellings: Causes and Solutions
A lump has formed in the groin area? Dear Dr. Fan, In the past two years, I have experienced about 3 to 4 episodes where a lump suddenly appears on my body (all located below the navel). Two times it was on the sides of my abdomen, and the other two times it was in the groin ar...
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A lump in the groin area is mostly either a boil or an abscess, typically caused by infection and inflammation, though a bruise could also be a possibility. Please refrain from using a needle to puncture it, as your needle is not sterilized. It is advisable to visit a hospital fo...[Read More] Understanding Painful and Non-Painful Groin Swellings: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Jelly-like Fluid in Appendicitis: A Patient's Journey
Jelly? My father is 72 years old. Today, he was taken to the hospital due to abdominal pain and underwent various tests. The doctor diagnosed him with peritonitis and immediately sent him to the operating room. After the surgery, he was moved to the intensive care unit for observ...
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Dear Xiaoyun: Your father may have developed peritonitis after experiencing abdominal pain for two to three days. Appendicitis can lead to rupture and result in peritonitis within two to three days. The term "jelly" refers to the purulent fluid that leaks out when the a...[Read More] Understanding Jelly-like Fluid in Appendicitis: A Patient's Journey
Post-Surgery Numbness and Tingling in Arm: What to Know
Numbness and tingling in the hand after surgery? A week ago, I developed two hard lumps that seem to be tumors on the inner side of my upper arm biceps. I went to the hospital, and the doctor said that surgery would be the best way to determine what kind of tumor it is. I underwe...
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There are many reasons for experiencing tingling and numbness in the hand after surgery. Regarding your issue, it is recommended to visit an outpatient clinic for further examination. If possible, please bring the pathology report of the biopsy to determine whether the tissue typ...[Read More] Post-Surgery Numbness and Tingling in Arm: What to Know