Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery Question - Page 15

The joints of the thumb and palm have been punctured, the wound has scabbed over, but there is still nearby throbbing pain? Hello Doctor: Three days ago, I was punctured by the metal frame of a water bottle on the joint of my thumb and palm, specifically on the palm side. The wou...

Postoperative Issues Related to Breast Masses Hello Doctor, I underwent a breast tumor excision surgery last October, and the biopsy revealed it was a phyllodes tumor. During my postoperative follow-up, the doctor told me that I could wash the area and not to remove the adhesive,...

The wound healing process? I had part of my nail removed a little over a week ago due to a problem with paronychia, but this is the third time I have undergone this procedure. This time, the wound looks different from the previous times because the tissue underneath has risen to ...

Injury to the toe due to impact? Doctor, I fell yesterday and injured my big toe after kicking a stone step while wearing flip-flops. It looked quite serious at first, as it was bleeding a lot. After checking at the school infirmary, they said it was just a soft tissue injury and...

Amputation of both big toes? How long will it take to recover after the extraction? I am a third-year junior high school student and need to ask my teacher for leave because I go for a dressing change every Monday.

Head trauma from a car accident? The patient sustained a trauma to the right posterior aspect of the head from a car accident. A CT scan did not reveal any intracranial hemorrhage; however, due to significant external bleeding, the emergency sutures later led to the need for a de...

Tetanus toxin Tetanus toxoid (T.T.) is recommended for individuals starting from the age of 2 months. In general, it is safe to administer the tetanus vaccine to children at 9 years old. Therefore, a 9-year-old can receive the tetanus vaccine in a hospital setting.

After a finger injury Hello doctor, a few days ago I cut my finger and applied an adhesive bandage. Today, when I removed it, I noticed that my finger was white and wrinkled. Could this be due to having it on for too long? Will there be any issues? (The wound has already healed.)...

Questions about tetanus infection? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about tetanus infections. Is it possible to get infected only at the moment of injury, or can there also be a risk of infection after the injury if exposed to things like feces or rust? I previously had a cut an...

Severe chest pain after a car accident? Hello Doctor, I am currently 37 years old. Seven days ago, I was involved in a motorcycle accident where I fell asleep and crashed into a car. The next day, I went to the emergency room, and the physician assessed that I only had external b...

Does cellulitis recur? Hello, a child's thumb developed cellulitis due to paronychia and required 20 days of hospitalization for treatment. After discharge, the child took antibiotics and applied ointment for one week, and the wound healed normally. However, two weeks later,...

A wound has appeared between the anus and the scrotum? The wound is located in the area between the anus and the scrotum, measuring less than 1 centimeter. I would like to inquire about the possible causes of the skin breakdown in that area. Could it potentially be a sexually tra...

An ultrasound examination has been performed, but there are still many concerns? First of all, I am male. Two weeks ago, I discovered a few hard lumps on the upper part of my left nipple that have elongated. Out of fear, I proactively underwent an ultrasound examination. The bloo...

Swelling, pain, and numbness? Hello, my big toe has developed paronychia due to an ingrown toenail. I have been to a clinic and received medication to apply, but I still experience swelling, pain, and numbness. Is this a normal part of the recovery process?

In a car accident, the big toe was partially dislocated? Doctor, I had a car accident and my thumbnail is partially lifted, leaving a hollow space underneath. Is there any way I can manage this myself? Should I trim it little by little every day and apply ointment to help it grow...

Wound healing issues? Hello, I had surgery on November 13 to remove the internal screws and plates. This was my second surgery, so the incision was made along the scar from last year's surgery. I had staples for closure, but this time the wound has a raised appearance. Is th...

Subcutaneous cyst Hello Doctor: My son is a high school student. At the beginning of October this year, I noticed a protruding lump (approximately 1–1.5 cm) on the upper left side of his Adam's apple. We took him to a large hospital for examination (initially, we went to a s...

Finger laceration from glass? Hello, I recently suffered a cut on the first phalanx of my finger from glass while working at a glass factory. It looked somewhat deep to the naked eye, but it stopped bleeding quickly, and I didn't go to see a doctor. Now, about half a month h...

Regarding cubital tunnel syndrome? About a year ago, both of my elbows were impacted, resulting in significant bruising and swelling. However, X-rays confirmed that there were no bone injuries. Since I already have arthritis, joint pain is quite common for me, so I didn't pa...

Hard lump after a car accident? Hello Doctor: About three weeks ago, I fell off my bicycle and hit my chin hard on the ground, requiring two stitches. It has been two weeks since the stitches were removed, and I have noticed a lump near the wound when I carefully touch my chin. T...