Dr. Huang Junxiong reply Surgery Question - Page 7

What to do after scabbing? I have a wound on my calf where the stitches were removed, and it has formed a large scab (5 cm wound). However, some areas in the middle of the wound still have unhealthy skin and are somewhat necrotic, with a small amount of bleeding. I consulted a su...

Regarding bruising (which is different from the usual, as it is black in color)? A few days ago, I was in a car accident, but there are no obvious external injuries on my limbs. However, I have a large bruise on my "buttocks," which is entirely black. Could this indicat...

A small abscess has formed on the knee? Four days ago, I noticed a small abscess on my knee while taking a shower. I didn't think much of it and naturally popped it. The next day, the area felt firm and raised. On the third day, there was significant redness and swelling aro...

Medical Consultation - Subcutaneous Yellowish Nodules About ten days ago, my two-year-old daughter sustained a bruise on the inner side of her right calf (approximately 5 cm long and 3 cm wide) due to a collision. The color of the bruise has significantly faded, but a lump resemb...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? I have a small bald spot on my foot. What could it be? Which department should I register with for an appointment?

The difference between cold compress and hot compress? Hello, doctor: Could you please explain the difference between cold compress and hot compress? In what situations should I use a cold compress, and when is it appropriate to use a hot compress? Thank you, doctor.

Injuries from Bicycle Falls (Emergency) Hello Doctor: Two days ago, on March 5th, I fell off my bike. I later went to see a doctor, who said I had a trauma. Is that a abrasion? The injured areas are my right hand, right knee, and the top of my foot. I did not have a fever, but I ...

Regarding burns... <Forwarded from the Director's mailbox> Regarding burn treatment, I am unsure if the information circulating online is accurate... New methods for treating burns... Please forward this to friends... Do not delete. If burns are not immediately cooled ...

What are the uses of artificial skin? Hello, doctor. I had a motorcycle accident a week ago, resulting in a scrape on my left knee that is about the size of half a palm. After returning home, I cleaned the wound, and my mother applied Neomycin ointment and sprayed a powder simila...

Wound care The child is 13 years old and, before the Lunar New Year, while visiting grandparents in Pingtung, kicked the corner of a stainless steel table, resulting in bleeding that was not treated in time. A week later, when we returned to Pingtung, we discovered that the area ...

Why? I would like to ask why it is not advisable to rub the injection site after receiving a tetanus shot. Once, a nurse administered this vaccine to me, and when I asked if I could rub the area, she said it was fine. However, another nurse corrected her and said it was not allow...

There is a lump on the scalp? Hello Doctor: I have a lump on my scalp that is painful to the touch, and I even feel pain when I tilt my head back. The lump feels like it is throbbing and can cause severe headaches. Additionally, when I touch the lump, it feels somewhat soft, like...

Persistent numbness in the left hand of unknown origin? I have been experiencing numbness and swelling in the palm of my left hand, particularly in my little finger and ring finger, with the little finger being more severely affected, although there is no visible swelling. This h...

The surface of the nails has small pits or depressions? The surface of my nails has some small pits. I previously asked a dermatologist, and the doctor told me it was caused by external force, but I can confirm that it is not the case, as it originally appeared only on my right p...

Nail problems I have been troubled by this issue for a long time. My thumb nails are uneven and have a concave appearance (both on my hands and feet), and they appear grayish... After filing them down, they quickly return to their previous state, and some areas are yellowish and ...

The wound feels warm and exhibits delayed response? Hello! My friend was hiking with a heavy backpack (about 20 kg) and unfortunately fell while descending, landing halfway down the mountain. He hit the front of his left calf on a rock, resulting in a wound measuring approximatel...

Nosebleed Hello: My son is eight years old, with a height of less than 110 cm and a weight of about 20 kg. In the past three months, he has frequently experienced nosebleeds with bright red blood, sometimes occurring before waking up at 4 to 5 AM, or at other times as well. I wou...

There is a strange growth on my chest? Hello... I have a lump on my chest that seems to contain pus. When I first noticed it, it was small, but it became increasingly painful and larger when pressed. It looks like there is a lot of pus inside! I would like to know why this kind o...

Subcutaneous cyst Hello Dr. Huang: Recently, I discovered lumps under my armpits, so I went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor said they were sebaceous cysts, commonly known as epidermoid cysts. At that time, I decided to have them surgically removed, but after the su...

Is there equipment for hyperbaric oxygen therapy? I noticed that your hospital (Taichung Veterans General Hospital) mentioned the above equipment, but I am a family member of a patient. When filling out the surgical consent form, I signed to agree to the use of hyperbaric oxygen ...