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Postoperative care after laparoscopic cholecystectomy? Hello, doctor. I underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy on May 31, and I have a drainage tube in place postoperatively. For the past two days, the drainage fluid has been bile with no blood, and the drainage tube has been in ...

Varicose veins I recently underwent a self-funded endovenous glue ablation for varicose veins. About a week later, I started experiencing soreness in the upper outer part of my right calf. Prior to the surgery, I had soreness in the back of my right calf. Is it possible that the ...

The wound from the car accident is healing, but there is a persistent numbness? Hello, doctor. After my car accident, I have a bruise on my knee. During the treatment process, I received a tetanus shot and general disinfection and bandaging. Even after the wound has healed, the i...

Dialysis catheter Hello Director Li! I am a dialysis patient and have been undergoing hemodialysis for about 5 years. I have an autologous fistula in my left arm, and currently, the injection site has a slight protrusion. Could you please advise on ways to reduce the skin protrus...

Hemorrhoid issues Hello Dr. Li, I discovered I had hemorrhoids since high school. At that time, due to long periods of sitting on those wooden school chairs, I would sometimes develop a sizable hemorrhoid that would be painful. However, there was one occasion when I went to the b...

Postoperative Issues After Laparoscopic Surgery On March 1, I underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and the incision did not require stitches as it was sealed with glue. During my follow-up on March 7, the wound appeared to be fine. Today, I noticed a small scab has fallen off,...

Swelling of the calf after a car accident? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my condition after a car accident. The hospital diagnosed me with an open wound on my calf that required two stitches and a contusion, but no bone injury. However, it has been two months, and my ca...

Postoperative issues? Hello Doctor: I just had surgery for an epidermoid cyst and the stitches have been removed. How long will the sutured area be painful before I can return to normal activities? Thank you.

Treatment options for varicose veins? Due to swelling in the calf, I was evaluated by a cardiovascular surgeon. Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) blood flow and pressure measurements were taken, revealing venous reflux times of 10 seconds in the right leg and 12 seconds in the left leg....

The wound opened immediately after the stitches were removed! Almost two years ago, I underwent surgery at the hospital for a lipoma on the back of my right thigh and three fibromas on the inner left thigh, left calf, and inner right thigh. During the suture removal, the wound on...

A wound (abrasion, swelling, and pain) suddenly appeared at the bottom of the toe without any apparent cause? I suddenly noticed a wound (a cut, swelling, and pain) at the bottom of my toe without any apparent reason. I don't recall bumping or cutting it in the past few days...

Right upper lip and gum numbness due to a car accident? I had a fall on August 6th and did not experience any bleeding or bruising on my cheek. From August 6th to August 10th, the upper right side of my lip and gums became swollen and numb, similar to the effects of anesthesia. O...

Varicose veins Could you please clarify whether the costs for various treatments for varicose veins, such as sclerotherapy, laser therapy, or other methods, are categorized under miscellaneous expenses or classified as outpatient surgery? Additionally, is there flexibility for ad...

After undergoing a total thyroidectomy, hematoma of the neck may occur? After undergoing minimally invasive total thyroidectomy on May 27 of this year, the hematoma has significantly reduced in swelling with the use of an ice pack. Is it still necessary to continue using the ice ...

Bowel issues Recently, after having a bowel movement, I sometimes forget to flush the toilet. When I go back to flush, I often notice light red water around the stool. I'm not sure if it's blood, but when I wipe, I don't see any traces of blood.

Clavicular prominence Can I ask the doctor, normally the area between the two clavicles is concave, but mine is protruding and it doesn't itch or hurt. What could this condition indicate?

Swelling and peeling of the soles of the feet? Hello doctor, I am a track and field athlete specializing in hurdles. Recently, I experienced inflammation in the tendons of my right foot. I took antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, and muscle relaxants. After some improveme...

The wound from the car accident has mostly healed, but the area near the knee is still swollen? Hello, Doctor. I was in a car accident in early November this year. I have a bruise on my thigh near the knee. Clinic A suggested that I get stitches, but Clinic B said it wasn't ...

Nail issues Yesterday, I stubbed my big toe, causing my nail to come off and resulting in a significant amount of bleeding. Although I saw a doctor who removed the nail and the bleeding stopped, when I got home, I may have exerted myself, which caused the toe to start bleeding ag...

Surgical Issues The diagnosis certificate from 2019 states that I have an open fracture of the little finger, tendon repair, and tendon fixation surgery. The wound has healed, but there is a painful bump that feels like a callus when pressed, and I also have difficulty bending th...