How to Prevent a Toddler from Picking at Wounds: Effective Strategies
My daughter has recently been picking at her wound! Hello, Doctor: My 2-year-old daughter has developed a habit of picking at her scabs over the past two months. The wounds are often close to healing or have already formed scabs but are picked until they bleed. We have tried vari...
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Hello: As the wound approaches healing, there may be an itching sensation, which could be the cause. It is recommended to use a more breathable elastic gauze or bandage to cover the wound, making it less accessible to scratching, which may help prevent it. Wishing you good health...[Read More] How to Prevent a Toddler from Picking at Wounds: Effective Strategies
Managing Traumatic Hematomas: Effective Treatment Strategies and Recovery Insights
Management of traumatic hematoma? Hello, doctor! My mother sustained a knee contusion due to a car accident around the 20th of last month, resulting in external injury and internal bleeding with swelling. Initially, she underwent ice therapy, artificial skin grafting for the woun...
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Hello: "Spontaneous drainage of a hematoma" may only indicate that part of the hematoma has leaked serous fluid, while the majority of the hematoma still remains. Based on your description, it is possible that this is a type of "degloving injury." Surgical deb...[Read More] Managing Traumatic Hematomas: Effective Treatment Strategies and Recovery Insights
Understanding Testicular Inflammation: Healing Time and What to Expect
Orchitis I would like to ask if my left testicle has inflammation and after seeing a doctor, receiving an injection, and taking medication, it is no longer as painful. However, it seems to have a phenomenon of swelling and hardening. Is this a normal part of the medical process? ...
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Hello: Your question has been referred to a urologist for a response. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Testicular Inflammation: Healing Time and What to Expect
Understanding Ganglion Cyst Surgery: Recovery, Complications, and Prevention
Ganglion cyst surgery Hello Doctor: About ten days ago, my wife noticed a round protrusion on her left wrist when bending it, approximately the size of two peanuts. It feels somewhat hard but not very hard. The doctor at the nearby hospital said it was a ganglion cyst that needed...
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Hello: It is not uncommon for a ganglion cyst to rupture during surgery, and this does not increase the risk of complications. A protruding wound may be a normal postoperative phenomenon, and you can consult your surgeon about it. Generally, hand soreness is not typical; it is ad...[Read More] Understanding Ganglion Cyst Surgery: Recovery, Complications, and Prevention
Understanding Painful Bumps Behind the Ear: Causes and Treatments
Hard lump behind the ear? There is a hard lump behind the ear on the skull, and it is painful but there are no other symptoms.
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Hello: It is advisable to seek treatment at a general surgery or plastic surgery outpatient clinic. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Painful Bumps Behind the Ear: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Varicose Veins: Symptoms, Concerns, and Solutions
The issue of varicose veins? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about varicose veins. I feel like I have this issue with my legs, and I have expressed my concerns to my family and doctor. However, my family says I'm overthinking it, and when I see the doctor, the condition i...
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Hello: It is recommended that you seek treatment at a hospital with a "vascular surgery" department, where a professional physician can provide a personal diagnosis and treatment. This will lead to a clearer diagnosis. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Varicose Veins: Symptoms, Concerns, and Solutions
Understanding Hematomas in Infants: Causes, Concerns, and Treatments
Suspected contusion resulting in a lump? Hello, Dr. Huang. I would like to ask you a question. My daughter was brought home from the hospital three days after birth, and while bathing her, I noticed a lump on her back. Initially, it felt soft, but over time it became harder. When...
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Hello: Abnormalities in soft tissue (referring to subcutaneous soft tissue other than bone marrow) require diagnosis. In addition to physical examination, ultrasound can provide preliminary assessment. Currently, the best diagnostic tool may be magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), b...[Read More] Understanding Hematomas in Infants: Causes, Concerns, and Treatments
Post-Car Accident Nail Injury: Care Tips for Recovery
In a car accident, the nail was lifted and there is bruising? Hello, Doctor. I was in a car accident on the afternoon of August 27 and went to the emergency department of a teaching hospital in central Taiwan. My injury involved the nail of my right fourth toe being lifted, with ...
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Hello: The purpose of the physician removing the toenail and then placing it back is not necessarily to allow the toenail to regrow, but rather to alleviate pain. After the toenail is removed, the exposed nail bed tissue is extremely sensitive to pain, and changing the dressing c...[Read More] Post-Car Accident Nail Injury: Care Tips for Recovery
Post-Surgery Care for Necrotizing Fasciitis: Risks and Recovery Tips
Will a debridement and drainage surgery for necrotizing fasciitis lead to recovery? Hello Doctor: My father recently underwent debridement and drainage surgery for necrotizing fasciitis. The attending physician mentioned that it was discovered early, and if it had been later, it ...
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Hello: The most important aspects of medical care are adequate debridement and appropriate use of antibiotics. As for whether there is a risk of severe sepsis, further observation may be necessary. It is advisable to remain cautious and not to relax too early or be overly optimis...[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Necrotizing Fasciitis: Risks and Recovery Tips
Understanding Nail Injuries: Should You Remove or Protect a Split Nail?
Nail When your nail splits in the middle while bowling, and the crack is wide but some parts are still attached to the nail bed, it's not uncommon to experience little to no pain. In this case, it may not be necessary to go to the hospital for removal. You can consider using...
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Hello: If there is a nail fracture, dislocation, or significant deformation due to a contusion, nail removal may aid in the subsequent recovery. It is advisable to consult a clinical physician (surgeon) for evaluation and discussion. Additionally, the presence of the remaining na...[Read More] Understanding Nail Injuries: Should You Remove or Protect a Split Nail?
Understanding Skin Grafting for Severe Burns: Is It Necessary?
Skin grafting after a burn injury? On July 11, while I was visiting Kenting, I had a minor motorcycle accident where the motorcycle fell on me, causing a burn on my thigh from the exhaust pipe. The wound is approximately the size of a woman's palm (excluding fingers). At tha...
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Hello: If a burn wound has not healed after two weeks, it may be a deep second-degree or even a third-degree burn. If the area is large, skin grafting should be considered, which depends on the clinical judgment of the physician. As for the cost of skin grafting, it should be cov...[Read More] Understanding Skin Grafting for Severe Burns: Is It Necessary?
Understanding Pain and Swelling in the Big Toe: Possible Causes
Swollen and painful toes? The tissue connecting the right big toe and the edge of the nail is inexplicably swollen and painful, with an area of about 0.5 centimeters, particularly at the lower left corner of the nail. However, pressing on the nail itself doesn't cause much p...
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Hello: Based on your description, it is possible that you have paronychia. It is advisable for you to visit a surgical outpatient clinic for treatment. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Pain and Swelling in the Big Toe: Possible Causes
Surgical Solutions for Erection Issues: Understanding Your Options
Erectile dysfunction I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that.
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Hello: After consulting with Dr. Chang Cheng-yeh from the Urology Department, the response is as follows: 【There may be issues such as penile curvature】. It is recommended that you visit the Urology Department for an examination. Wishing you good health![Read More] Surgical Solutions for Erection Issues: Understanding Your Options
Understanding Nail Bed Injuries: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Injury from being pinched (contusion) inquiry? Hello Dr. Huang: I apologize for bothering you again. I would like to ask about the issue mentioned in the response below. The area behind the root of my index finger nail is swollen and painful when pressed. Is this swelling due to ...
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Hello: The redness and swelling at the base of the nail must be evaluated to rule out conditions caused by trauma, infection, or inflammation. It could simply be due to an injury. Since you have already consulted a surgeon, it is advisable to continue monitoring the situation. Wi...[Read More] Understanding Nail Bed Injuries: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Is Nail Removal Painful? Understanding the Procedure and Costs
Will it be very painful to have a nail removed? Hello: I hit my finger with a hammer... I've heard from friends and online that removing a nail can be very painful. Isn't anesthesia supposed to prevent pain? Since nail removal is considered a surgery, how much of the to...
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Hello: The tissue around the nails is very sensitive. When performing a nail extraction procedure, it is essential to administer sufficient local anesthesia. If the nail extraction is still painful despite anesthesia, it is often due to inadequate administration of the local anes...[Read More] Is Nail Removal Painful? Understanding the Procedure and Costs
Managing Finger Injuries: What to Expect After a Door Slam
The index finger was pinched by a car door (contusion)? Hello, Doctor Huang: Two days ago, my index finger got caught in a car door, and about two-thirds of the nail is bruised. After two days, when I bend or extend my finger, I feel a tingling sensation in the last segment of my...
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Hello: If the pain is severe, it is best to consider bloodletting measures to relieve pressure and allow the pain to improve naturally. If the pain is not perceived as severe, it should gradually lessen over time. However, it is important to rule out the possibility of a distal p...[Read More] Managing Finger Injuries: What to Expect After a Door Slam
Post-Toenail Removal Care: Essential Tips and What to Expect
What should I pay attention to after having my toenail removed? Hello Doctor: My toenail was completely lifted off due to external trauma, and I went to the hospital to have it removed. However, when I returned the next day for a dressing change, the doctor quickly ripped off my ...
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Hello: New nail bed wounds can easily ooze blood, which may cause significant adhesion to the gauze. It is best to soften it first with saline solution before removal to minimize pain. The clear fluid you mentioned may be tissue fluid; if you are unsure, it is advisable to consul...[Read More] Post-Toenail Removal Care: Essential Tips and What to Expect
How to Fix Deformed Fingernails: Options and Surgical Solutions
What should I do if my fingernails are very unattractive? Doctor, my fingernail has become deformed. What I mean by deformation is that the nail looks like a round big pie with a notch in it! That notch will not grow back as a nail; it has turned into flesh. Is there any way to s...
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Hello: It is recommended that you consult an orthopedic specialist for further evaluation and treatment. Thank you![Read More] How to Fix Deformed Fingernails: Options and Surgical Solutions
Understanding Penile Ligament Surgery: Types, Benefits, and Recovery
Regarding penile ligament surgery? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask whether penile lengthening surgery falls under general surgery or plastic surgery, and how much length can be gained from the procedure? Additionally, how long after the surgery can normal sexual activity resum...
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Hello: As far as I know, this surgery is currently only performed by urologists at Taipei Veterans General Hospital. I recommend that you consult with them. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Penile Ligament Surgery: Types, Benefits, and Recovery
Understanding Occipital Pain After Head Injury: Causes and Solutions
Occipital pain Doctor, I previously hit the back of my head against a wall, and now I consistently experience a condition where if I shake my head, it hurts a lot. However, when I press on that area, it doesn't hurt, and there is no noticeable swelling. What could be the iss...
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Hello: There are many causes of headaches, and they are not necessarily related to previous injuries, especially if a significant amount of time has passed. It is recommended that you consult a neurologist for evaluation. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Occipital Pain After Head Injury: Causes and Solutions