Understanding Cellulitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Next Steps
Cellulitis Hello Dr. Li, I have developed lesions resembling folliculitis near the groin area at the top of my thigh, accompanied by symptoms of redness, swelling, heat, and pain. I was later diagnosed with cellulitis at a nearby hospital, where I underwent debridement and had a ...
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Hello! It is recommended to be hospitalized for antibiotic treatment. A ruptured sebaceous cyst combined with an abscess and cellulitis may require debridement 2 to 3 times before healing. Wishing you well! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Understanding Cellulitis: Symptoms, Treatment, and Next Steps
Managing Post-Surgical Wound Discharge: When to Seek Further Treatment
Wound exudate or purulent discharge? Hello Doctor, my foot was injured due to an Achilles tendon rupture and I underwent surgery. It has been over six months since the surgery, but I fell once. The wound has healed, but there is a lot of pus inside, so I underwent debridement sur...
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Hello! If there is pus, it is recommended to perform debridement again. The area will gradually fill in as it heals. It's just a matter of time. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Managing Post-Surgical Wound Discharge: When to Seek Further Treatment
Understanding Toe Joint Lumps: Causes and When to Seek X-rays
Toe joints Hello doctor, I have a round, movable, hard lump under the skin of my toe joint. I don’t feel it while walking, but it causes slight pain when pressed hard. The skin looks normal with no signs of injury or thickened tissue. I would like to know if this could be a type ...
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Hello! It is recommended to consult a general surgeon; an in-person examination is necessary to understand the situation. Wishing you well! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Understanding Toe Joint Lumps: Causes and When to Seek X-rays
Post-Hemorrhoid Banding Complications: Frequent Urination and Pain
Regarding post-operative issues after hemorrhoid ligation? Hello, doctor. In April, I underwent a procedure for hemorrhoids, but a week later, I started experiencing frequent urination (almost feeling the need to go at all times). I also noticed a lump near the anal area (close t...
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Hello! It is recommended to visit a colorectal surgeon to evaluate whether a hemorrhoidectomy is necessary. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Post-Hemorrhoid Banding Complications: Frequent Urination and Pain
Understanding Nipple Inversion After Breast Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Nipple inversion Hello, Doctor: Last April, during a routine check-up, I discovered a lump in my breast. The doctor recommended a surgical excision, so I underwent minimally invasive surgery (with the incision at the corner of my breast). Later, I noticed that the nipple on the o...
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Hello! Where was the tumor originally located? Near the nipple or far from it? Generally, after the removal of a benign tumor, there is a possibility of seroma formation, so the likelihood of a depression at the site of the tumor removal is low. If there is persistent depression,...[Read More] Understanding Nipple Inversion After Breast Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Managing Toenail Injuries: Treatment and Care Tips
Toe nail trauma Hello doctor, I injured my toe, and there is a crack at the tip of the nail that is approximately 1 cm long and angled inward at about 30 degrees. Along the crack, nearly half of the nail is lifted in a crescent shape. A minute or two after the impact, I noticed s...
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Hello! Almost half of the area has lifted, and it is recommended to visit the hospital for an evaluation to determine if extraction is necessary. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Managing Toenail Injuries: Treatment and Care Tips
Understanding Subcutaneous Rib Lumps: Causes and Specialist Guidance
Subcutaneous mass on the rib? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, I discovered a round lump less than one centimeter in size under the skin of my left rib cage. Sometimes it gets bigger and sometimes smaller. It hurts when I press on it, but I can also feel a vague pain even when I...
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Hello! Please visit the general surgery department. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Understanding Subcutaneous Rib Lumps: Causes and Specialist Guidance
Managing Boils: Swimming, Soaking, and Dietary Precautions
Boil issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a boil located on the upper inner thigh. There is a lump, and the skin appears slightly red. I have already sought medical attention, and the doctor only prescribed medication and ointment. Given this situation, is it appropri...
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Hello! If a sebaceous cyst is recommended for removal, it is also advisable to avoid soaking it in water. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Managing Boils: Swimming, Soaking, and Dietary Precautions
Understanding Hard Bumps on the Head: Causes and When to Seek Help
Head mass There is a 4 cm diameter, approximately 1 cm thick protrusion on the right occipital region of the skull. It feels very hard and is not painful to the touch. A dental X-ray of the entire head revealed that the protrusion is quite prominent and appears denser than the su...
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Hello! It is recommended to consult a general surgeon. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Understanding Hard Bumps on the Head: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Road Rash: Debridement and Infection Concerns
Road traffic accident abrasion wound? Hello doctor, I had a car accident two weeks ago and my leg has some abrasions. Initially, I applied artificial skin, but it became inflamed. After visiting several doctors, some advised me to remove the necrotic tissue by rinsing it with wat...
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Hello! Please clean the wound with "sterile saline solution" and apply antibiotic ointment. For now, avoid using artificial skin. Do not come into contact with "tap water." Take care! Changhua Hospital is concerned about you![Read More] Understanding Road Rash: Debridement and Infection Concerns
Knee Scrape Injury: Understanding Symptoms and Potential Complications
Knee abrasion Hello Doctor, I would like to ask: Two days ago, while playing volleyball, I accidentally lost my balance and fell, causing my knee to hit the floor and get scraped, but it wasn't a hard impact. There is a superficial abrasion, and I went to the health insuranc...
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Hello! It is recommended to see an orthopedic specialist and get an X-ray to check for any fractures in the patella. Clean the wound, apply medication, and cover it with a bandage; please avoid using artificial skin for now. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Knee Scrape Injury: Understanding Symptoms and Potential Complications
Understanding Post-Accident Recovery: Managing Swelling and Wound Care
One month after the car accident? Hello Doctor: Since the car accident on March 15, my injury has not healed (I have been using artificial skin) and I am still experiencing fluid drainage. The wound is located above the prominent bone on my left ankle (there is a black spot in th...
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Hello! If there is necrosis, debridement is necessary. Do not use artificial skin yet, as it may damage the periosteum and risk developing osteomyelitis. The effectiveness of Lifup is relatively poor, so consider switching to other ointments. There will be some degree of pigmenta...[Read More] Understanding Post-Accident Recovery: Managing Swelling and Wound Care
Managing Ingrown Toenail Infection: Post-Surgery Care and Treatment
Onychocryptosis (ingrown toenail) requires nail removal? Hello doctor, I cut my nail too deep and ended up with an infection. There is pus and bruising around the nail. I went to see a doctor, and they said it would be best to remove it. After the procedure on Sunday, the doctor ...
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Hello! Please clean the wound with sterile saline. You can apply the ointment a bit thicker to prevent it from sticking to the wound, and be sure to cover it with a gauze. If you are unsure about changing the dressing properly, please return for a follow-up! Take care! Changhua H...[Read More] Managing Ingrown Toenail Infection: Post-Surgery Care and Treatment
Understanding Nail Growth Issues After Paronychia: Causes and Solutions
Nails are not growing? Hello doctor, I have paronychia. Recently, after having it treated by a doctor, my nail has grown halfway but is not fully growing back. The area along the nail bed is raised and appears dark. Although I have researched, I still don't understand what t...
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Hello! Generally, after nail removal, the entire nail bed grows back together, but the proximal part tends to be thicker. The groove you mentioned where the nail grows can appear dark. It is advisable to return for follow-up at the outpatient clinic. Paronychia is generally cause...[Read More] Understanding Nail Growth Issues After Paronychia: Causes and Solutions
Post-Surgery Stitch Concerns: What to Do If a Stitch Falls Out?
Postoperative suture issues? Dr. Li: Hello, about a week ago I had a wound on my calf that was sutured with eight stitches after debridement. Yesterday, during a dressing change, I noticed that only seven stitches remain, and I am unsure when one of them fell out. I would like to...
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Hello! Unless the suture ends are very short, they should be detectable; if not found, they will gradually be expelled. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Post-Surgery Stitch Concerns: What to Do If a Stitch Falls Out?
Understanding Calf Bumps: Causes, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Calf protrusion Hello Dr. Lee: About five years ago, I was involved in a car accident where my left calf sustained an impact, but there was no significant external injury (only a bruise). The impact area is located around the mid-shaft of the left tibia. After the bruise healed, ...
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Hello! It is recommended to have a general surgery ultrasound examination, as sometimes blood clots may remain and not be absorbed for a long time. Take care! Changhua Hospital is concerned about you![Read More] Understanding Calf Bumps: Causes, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Do Black Scabs and Necrotic Tissue Require Debridement After Cellulitis?
Cellulitis In mid-January of this year, my mother experienced severe swelling due to cellulitis, and the doctor performed a fasciotomy for drainage. There are two wounds: one is approximately 20 cm long, and the other is about 15 cm long. The wounds are quite large, but she has b...
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Hello! My mother has necrotizing fasciitis, which is life-threatening. Aggressive debridement is the treatment guideline. As for whether to close the wound afterward, each physician has their own approach. Allowing the wound to heal by secondary intention is the safest method, bu...[Read More] Do Black Scabs and Necrotic Tissue Require Debridement After Cellulitis?
Knee Pain After Baseball: Injury from a Kick Above the Knee
Kicked above the knee while playing baseball? Two days ago, I was accidentally kicked above the knee on my thigh while playing basketball. It has been painful for two days without improvement. I experience joint pain when walking, and I have been using ice packs and topical ointm...
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Hello! It is recommended to see an orthopedic specialist to check if there is any damage to the tendons or ligaments. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Knee Pain After Baseball: Injury from a Kick Above the Knee
Understanding Foot Pain: Is It Cellulitis or Something Else?
Abnormal inflammation of the toes at the front of the left foot? Hello, last week a cold front hit, and I developed small cracks between my toes. I didn't pay much attention to it, but around Tuesday or Wednesday at work, I suddenly felt sharp pain in the front of my left fo...
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Hello! It is recommended to consult a general surgeon. Please avoid exposing the wound to tap water for now. Blood tests for localized cellulitis are mostly normal. Take care! Changhua Hospital is concerned about you![Read More] Understanding Foot Pain: Is It Cellulitis or Something Else?
Can You Safely Engage in Sex After Six Months Without Cancer Recurrence?
If there is no recurrence of cauliflower (likely referring to genital warts caused by HPV), is it safe to engage in sexual activity? If it has been confirmed that there has been no recurrence for more than six months, is it safe to engage in sexual activity, or are there any prec...
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Hello! It has been over six months without a recurrence, and you are essentially cured. However, it is still recommended to use condoms. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Can You Safely Engage in Sex After Six Months Without Cancer Recurrence?