Dr. Hou Yongji reply Surgery Question

Bleeding after bowel movements? Hello, Dr. Hou: 1. About 10 years ago, I had surgery for anal fistula and hemorrhoids. 2. I believe I still have some hemorrhoids, and I have seen a doctor who said it was not serious and there were no signs of fistula. 3. However, I seem to exper...

Bleeding from the anus during urination? Hello Doctor: Since last night, I have been experiencing bleeding from the anus during both urination and defecation, with the bleeding occurring more frequently during urination. However, my stool appears to be normal, and there is no pai...

Stool with mucus? Hello Doctor: I previously experienced pain in the lower right abdomen that lasted for almost two to three months. A colorectal surgeon arranged for a barium study, but the results showed no issues. Later, I consulted a gastroenterologist who performed an endosc...

Hemorrhoids I apologize for the interruption, doctor. My boyfriend recently discovered a small growth near his anus. I have looked it up and it seems to be an external hemorrhoid. However, he is reluctant to see a doctor due to concerns about his image. Fortunately, it is just a ...

Re-ask about the fallopian tubes? Doctor, thank you for your response. I have been diagnosed at a larger hospital in the city, and I found significant differences in the opinions of three doctors. The first doctor (Mackay) stated after a colonoscopy that the fistula is severe, cr...

After polypectomy during colonoscopy Hello, doctor. I recently underwent a colonoscopy and polypectomy at a hospital in Hsinchu, and I have been experiencing difficulty with bowel movements for over a week now. The discomfort has increased, and my hemorrhoids have worsened (I did...

Post-appendiceal cancer surgery? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. I was diagnosed with acute appendicitis on March 15th of this year. I underwent laparoscopic surgery at Cathay General Hospital in Da'an District around 8 PM. After the surgery, I was able...

Post-operative care following hemorrhoidectomy for external hemorrhoids? Hello Dr. Hou, I have been experiencing symptoms of internal hemorrhoids combined with external hemorrhoids for a long time. Recently, I underwent a ligation procedure to address the internal hemorrhoids, a...

excuse me? I would like to ask about [endoscopic hemorrhoid ligation surgery]. 1. My condition is stage three [requiring manual reduction of the hemorrhoid back into the anal canal], with both internal and external hemorrhoids. 2. I have had hemorrhoids for 10 years and often e...

Laparoscopic surgery or traditional surgery? Dear Doctor: My physician has advised me to undergo a colectomy because I have had three colonoscopies to remove polyps, and they keep recurring. However, this hospital does not perform laparoscopic surgery, only traditional open surge...

Hemorrhoidal issues (internal and external hemorrhoids) Hello Dr. Hou, I have both internal and external hemorrhoids. In the past, I would occasionally experience rectal bleeding, but it usually resolved within a week with medication. Recently, for the past month, I have been exp...

Frequent abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits? Hello Dr. Hou: Since April 2009, I have been experiencing intermittent dull pain in my left abdomen, occasionally near the lower left abdomen, and sometimes I have inexplicable cramping pain in my abdomen, which I can still tol...

Could you please provide more details regarding the issue of hemorrhoids? Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about my condition: I have had a bowel movement habit of about every 2-3 days since childhood, which is considered habitual constipation. For over a year, I have felt ...

Anal fistula Hello Doctor: After discovering an anal fistula last October, I delayed surgery until July of this year due to work commitments. I followed the post-operative care instructions after the surgery, and during my follow-up appointment in early September, the attending p...

Thrombotic external hemorrhoids Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I had a thrombosed external hemorrhoid treated at China Medical University. The doctor incised it and drained the blood clot. However, three days later, the affected area is still swollen and hard, although it is some...

Anal pain Hello Doctor: A few days ago, I suddenly experienced a pain in my anus while using the restroom. Initially, I thought it was caused by constipation, but after a few days, my bowel movements became regular. However, the pain in my anus has not decreased; in fact, it has ...

Frequency of sitz baths and wound care after diarrhea? Hello Doctor, About eight or nine days ago, I noticed that there was a small amount of white discharge at one end of my stool. Since there was no pain, swelling, or itching, I originally scheduled an appointment to see a doc...

Rectal wall injury with bleeding? Last week, I noticed blood in my stool, and there was a white discharge that seemed to come from the area of the wound (which is about five centimeters inside the anus). I have already shown it to a doctor, but the digital examination and anoscop...

Anal fistula I have experienced anal fistula flare-ups four times, each time requiring surgical excision under spinal anesthesia. Recently, I have noticed that I feel incomplete evacuation after bowel movements and an increased frequency of bowel movements. In simple terms, I can...

After electrosurgical treatment for anal warts? Hello Dr. Hou, I underwent electrosurgery to remove warts in February of this year. Four weeks after the surgery, I had sexual intercourse with a friend, and during anal intercourse, there was a significant amount of bleeding (this ...