Yellow Soles: A Sign of Heart Surgery Complications?
The soles of the feet are yellow? Doctor, my sister is currently 24 years old. She underwent heart surgery when she was 10 years old and has not returned for follow-up visits since then. In recent years, we have noticed that the soles of her feet are yellow, which is different fr...
Dr. Li Han reply Cardiology
Hello Ah-Jheng, regarding your question about your sister's yellowing of the soles of her feet... Although she has a history of heart surgery, this medical history should not be related to her current symptoms. Yellowing of the skin is generally associated with conditions su...[Read More] Yellow Soles: A Sign of Heart Surgery Complications?
Understanding Leg Swelling: Possible Causes and Concerns
Swelling in the legs? Hello, doctor. I have a spot on my calf, about the size of a coin, that feels a bit swollen (it doesn't look very large on the surface) and is painful to the touch. Recently, in the past six months, I've noticed that the veins in that leg have rapi...
Dr. Li Han reply Cardiology
Hello Mary, regarding your question about the area on your calf that is about the size of a coin, feels a bit swollen (not very noticeable externally), and is painful to touch: this type of subcutaneous nodule or lump can have many causes, such as lipoma, lymph nodes, boils or ca...[Read More] Understanding Leg Swelling: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Swollen Hands and Vein Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
The veins on the backs of both hands are prominently raised and painful? I woke up for some unknown reason to find that both of my hands were red, swollen, and puffy, to the point where my rings were stuck and I couldn't take them off. This condition has persisted for severa...
Dr. Li Han reply Cardiology
Hello, Xiao Dan. The "prominent veins on the back of both hands" you mentioned are likely the superficial veins on the dorsum of the hands, which are part of the venous return from the limbs. Typically, you can see them become more prominent when you let your hands hang...[Read More] Understanding Swollen Hands and Vein Pain: Possible Causes and Solutions
Understanding the Differences Between Varicose Veins and Venous Thrombosis
Varicose veins Hello, doctor. What is the difference between varicose veins and venous thrombosis? I have purple veins on my legs, and some spots hurt when I walk. Is this varicose veins or venous thrombosis? Can the eyes have varicose veins or thrombosis? The area around my eyes...
Dr. Li Han reply Cardiology
Hello, Xiao Tian. The blood vessels in the human body can be simply categorized into three types: arteries, capillaries, and veins. After the heart pumps blood out, it is transported through the arteries. Capillaries are the sites for the exchange of gases, nutrients, and waste p...[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Varicose Veins and Venous Thrombosis
Alternatives to Echocardiogram in Emergency Cardiac Care: What You Need to Know
Echocardiogram I would like to ask the physician, if the patient is in a critical condition in the emergency department, what other methods can be used as an alternative to echocardiography? Can X-rays be used, or does it depend on the specific condition?
Dr. Li Han reply Cardiology
Hello, this question is somewhat general, as there are many urgent medical conditions that encompass various organ systems in the body. However, heart disease is indeed a common situation encountered in emergency settings. Generally speaking, most diseases can be diagnosed throug...[Read More] Alternatives to Echocardiogram in Emergency Cardiac Care: What You Need to Know