Should You See a Doctor After a Dog Bite? Essential Steps to Take
Dog bite injury If you have been bitten by your own dog and are bleeding, it is advisable to see a doctor. Even though your dog is vaccinated against rabies, it is important to assess the wound for potential infection and to determine if a tetanus shot or other treatment is neces...
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Hello! It is generally recommended to get a tetanus shot if bitten by a dog. However, if there are no issues after 24 hours, it may not be necessary. Dog bite wounds can be difficult to heal, so it is advisable to visit a general surgery outpatient clinic. Stay safe! Changhua Hos...[Read More] Should You See a Doctor After a Dog Bite? Essential Steps to Take
One Month After Finger Cut: Concerns About Healing and Possible Fragments
A month ago, I cut my finger? Hello, I cut my finger about a month ago with a broken bowl, around the joint area. At that time, I managed to stop the bleeding myself, and the wound has healed, but now it looks swollen on the surface, feels hard inside, and hurts when touched or p...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! X-rays may not always show everything! It is recommended to consult a general surgeon, and debridement may be necessary. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] One Month After Finger Cut: Concerns About Healing and Possible Fragments
Post-Car Accident Wound Concerns: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Wound issues after a car accident? I would like to inquire about an accident on August 2nd. I went to the hospital for wound care, including cleaning, dressing, and a tetanus shot. The next day, on the evening of August 3rd, I removed the bandage and noticed that the wound had a ...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! Contusion with necrosis of the wound, debridement is necessary if required. Please follow up at the general surgery outpatient clinic. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Post-Car Accident Wound Concerns: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Post-Surgery Care for Nail Bed Healing: Water Exposure and Dressing Tips
Post-treatment management of paronychia wound healing? It's been almost a month since my surgery, and my big toe nail has been completely removed. How long will it take before I can get it wet and swim? Could you also teach me how to change the dressing for the wound? Thank ...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! You can come into contact with water in about two weeks. Please clean the area daily with sterile saline, apply ointment, and cover it with gauze. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Nail Bed Healing: Water Exposure and Dressing Tips
Understanding Wound Healing Issues After Surgery: When to Seek Help
Wound healing issues? Hello doctor, on May 30th, I accidentally cut my thumb with a metal piece while at work. I went to the hospital immediately for suturing, and the wound was about 3-4 cm long. I have been returning for dressing changes, and the stitches were removed on June 1...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! One month after the stitches were removed, the wound is not red or swollen and is basically healed. Nerve repair will take some time, and you can take vitamin B12 to aid in nerve recovery. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Understanding Wound Healing Issues After Surgery: When to Seek Help
Dealing with Nail Issues: What to Do After Pus and Blood from Your Finger
Nail issues My ring finger had pus, and after it was drained, there is still some blood, but it doesn't hurt much anymore. I checked and didn't see any ingrown nail, but it hasn't healed. What should I do?
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! Please visit the general surgery department for partial nail removal. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Dealing with Nail Issues: What to Do After Pus and Blood from Your Finger
Managing Nail Bed Injuries: Post-Surgery Care and Recovery Tips
Management of paronychia wound? I had about half of my big toenail removed in the hospital. When I went for a dressing change the next day, the doctor placed a grid-like object over the wound before wrapping it in gauze. The doctor explained that this is to protect the nail bed f...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! You can use either a gauze dressing or antibiotic ointment. However, it is recommended to change the dressing daily, and applying the ointment thickly will prevent it from sticking to the gauze. Elevate your foot while sleeping, and the swelling should subside in a few day...[Read More] Managing Nail Bed Injuries: Post-Surgery Care and Recovery Tips
Is My Ingrown Toenail Healing? When to See a Doctor
Paronychia without seeing a doctor? I have a pus-filled area next to the toenail on my right big toe. After about four days, it disappeared and turned black. It used to hurt, but now it doesn't. Is this healed? Do I need to see a doctor?
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! For purulent paronychia, it is recommended to seek care from a general surgeon. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Is My Ingrown Toenail Healing? When to See a Doctor
Managing Bruises and Numbness After a Knee Injury: What to Do?
Bruising or contusion? I fell while turning, and my left knee hit the ground with significant force. After the impact, there was no bruising at the site of the collision, but I have no sensation when I touch that area. However, I can feel sensation in the nearby bruised areas. No...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! It is recommended that you go to the hospital for an X-ray to ensure that there are no issues with your bones. The rest is simply treatment for a bruise. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Managing Bruises and Numbness After a Knee Injury: What to Do?
Should You See a Doctor for Minor Burn Wounds?
Burn wound Due to work-related reasons, I accidentally burned two small wounds. They seemed to be healing well, so I didn't pay much attention to them. Yesterday, a small piece of dead skin fell off, and a small amount of clear fluid, resembling tissue fluid, emerged. Today,...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! Please avoid touching the wound with tap water for now. It is advisable to seek treatment at a general surgery outpatient clinic. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Should You See a Doctor for Minor Burn Wounds?
Postpartum Breast Health: How to Check for Milk Cysts Safely
Breast examination Hello, I would like to ask about my current situation. I have just given birth and am breastfeeding. There is a history of breast cancer in my family, and because I did not wean properly after my first child, I currently have residual milk lumps in my breasts. ...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! Please visit the breast surgery department for an ultrasound examination. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Postpartum Breast Health: How to Check for Milk Cysts Safely
Post-Surgery Concerns: Healing Issues After Cyst Removal on Face
There is a small puncture hole about 0.5 cm in size on the face 10 days after the stitches were removed? Hello doctor, ten days ago I had surgery for a sebaceous cyst on my face, with a wound approximately 0.5 cm long. When the stitches were removed, the nurse said I could start ...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! After removing the stitches, it is common to apply a silicone gel sheet. If the stitch holes have not healed, please return for a follow-up appointment as soon as possible; do not use artificial skin. Hypertrophic scars will not occur immediately after surgery. Common issu...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Healing Issues After Cyst Removal on Face
Understanding Post-Stitch Pain: Is It Normal and How to Heal?
Wound after suturing Hello doctor, I would like to ask, it has been a year and a half since I had stitches on my hand, but I still feel pain when pressure is applied to the scar. Is this normal? What can be done to heal it so that the scar no longer hurts? Thank you.
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! This goes back to the extent of your injury at the time, whether it was superficial or involved the underlying muscles, nerves, and blood vessels. The deeper the injury, the longer the recovery will take. Additionally, there are cases of hypertrophic scars and keloids, as ...[Read More] Understanding Post-Stitch Pain: Is It Normal and How to Heal?
Post-Laparoscopic Surgery Concerns: Pain and Wound Care Tips
Postoperative issues after laparoscopic surgery? I would like to ask the doctor, last month I underwent laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids. Initially, the postoperative wound was not very painful or uncomfortable, but in the past few days, I suddenly started to feel pain a...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! Please wear the abdominal binder for a full month without skipping. Use quick-drying adhesive for the wound, and once the adhesive has come off, apply a beauty patch. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Post-Laparoscopic Surgery Concerns: Pain and Wound Care Tips
Post-Surgery Concerns After Fistula Procedure: What to Expect
Post-operative issues related to fistula surgery? Hello Doctor, thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions! I underwent a fistula surgery on April 28 (the doctor indicated that the wound is inside the anus, not outside). After more than a week, I no longer experienc...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! Fistula wounds are generally not very visible from the outside. Please return for a follow-up appointment so the doctor can assess the healing progress of the wound and determine whether you need to continue sitz baths. Also, please have the doctor evaluate the three raise...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns After Fistula Procedure: What to Expect
Managing Persistent Swelling After a Car Accident Injury
Swelling in the leg after a car accident? Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident on February 26, resulting in a contusion approximately 10 cm above the left ankle on the left side, which required suturing in the hospital. Additionally, there is another contusion on the right side ...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! If the joints can move normally, there is generally no issue. Contusions accompanied by tears can lead to swelling that may last for up to a year. It is recommended to elevate your legs with a pillow while sleeping at night, and also to keep your legs elevated while watchi...[Read More] Managing Persistent Swelling After a Car Accident Injury
How Long After Toenail Removal Can You Safely Shower?
Post-operative issues after toenail removal? I would like to ask how long it takes to be able to shower normally after toenail removal due to trauma.
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! It takes about two weeks for a thin film to fully develop and dry. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] How Long After Toenail Removal Can You Safely Shower?
Understanding Post-Surgery Wound Discharge: When to Seek Medical Attention
Seven days after the stitches on the left leg from the car accident, yellow-green fluid began to appear at the site of the stitches? Hello Dr. Lee, I am on the seventh day after my left foot stitches from a car accident. I have noticed yellow-green fluid starting to appear at th...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! If you encounter this situation with your wound next time, please return for a follow-up visit. There can be many conditions with wounds from car accidents, such as rust, metal shavings, and sand. If the healing is poor, it may be necessary to remove the stitches and perfo...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Wound Discharge: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Neurofibromas and Lipomas: Surgical Risks and Health Tips
Lipoma or neurofibroma Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis in my childhood, and I have multiple café-au-lait spots and various sizes of tumors on my body, including lipomas and fibromas. I have also undergone surgery to remove some tumors. Recently, I read an ar...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! Your situation with tumors seems to be ongoing, and it is recommended to address any symptomatic ones or those that are rapidly increasing in size. A full health check-up is not necessary at your age, but if you have insurance, you may consider doing it. There is no need t...[Read More] Understanding Neurofibromas and Lipomas: Surgical Risks and Health Tips
Scalp Bumps and Unexplained Weight Loss: What to Do Next?
Scalp nodules and weight loss? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing an itchy scalp for unknown reasons, and at night, it even becomes painful enough to prevent me from sleeping. I also have small red spots on my neck that are itchy. After seeing a doctor, I was told i...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery
Hello! If you are experiencing unexplained weight loss, it is recommended to see a hematologist-oncologist to rule out any tumor-related issues. Take care! Changhua Hospital is concerned about you![Read More] Scalp Bumps and Unexplained Weight Loss: What to Do Next?