Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery Question - Page 19

Nail issues I would like to ask about my toenail. After I injured it, the entire nail was removed, but now the new nail that has grown back seems smaller and thicker. It has been five months since the nail was removed.

Will a burn lead to an infection of cellulitis? Dear Dr. Lee: I sustained burns on my thigh and calf, and I received a tetanus shot at the hospital. Afterward, there was no infection with cellulitis during my hospital treatment. Recently, as the wound is healing, I have noticed t...

After suturing a laceration on the index finger, there is swelling and weakness following the removal of the stitches? Hello Doctor, I injured my left index finger on Monday afternoon, which resulted in bleeding. I went to an orthopedic clinic where they stitched it up with four ...

Residual suture thread issue I sustained a deep open wound on my knee during a soccer match in the fourth grade. I was taken to an emergency room in southern Taiwan, where the wound was urgently sutured. There are three visible suture ends that were not removed. The doctor mentio...

Inguinal mass? Recently, I noticed a hard lump about 1 cm in size at the groin area next to my genitalia while showering. After 5 days (during which I engaged in intense exercise), the originally red and swollen area has gradually changed to a color similar to the surrounding ski...

Postoperative depression after fibroepithelial tumor surgery? Hello Doctor, I underwent a self-funded minimally invasive surgery two weeks ago to remove a fibroepithelial tumor approximately 2.5 cm in size. Recently, after the swelling has subsided, I noticed that the results are...

Head mass that is painful regularly and becomes more painful upon pressure? Hello Doctor: Today while washing my hair, I felt as if my hair was being pulled, but upon closer inspection, I discovered an unexplained lump on the top of my head. I did not experience any trauma, yet i...

Rectal bleeding Hello doctor, a couple of days ago I noticed blood streaks and clots when wiping after a bowel movement. I would like to know if there is an issue with my gastrointestinal tract. The color of the blood is dark red.

The wound from the cyst excision is very deep and has opened up? Hello Doctor, my mother has diabetes and a sebaceous cyst near her breast, which was excised at the end of July. She has been following up regularly. Due to work commitments, I couldn't accompany her to her app...

After the fall, there is a swelling on the hip? About a year ago, I fell on the stairs and felt pain at the moment. After returning home, I noticed a lump on my right buttock. I applied ice afterward, and after two or three days, the pain subsided. However, the lump has not gone ...

Complete amputation of the left great toe? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about the issue of having my entire left big toenail removed: due to external force, I went to the hospital where the doctor directly removed the entire nail! It has been two weeks now, and the pain has ...

Breast issues Hello doctor, when I press on the inner side of my right breast near the nipple, I experience pain that lasts about 3 to 4 seconds. Sometimes it hurts when I press, and sometimes it doesn't. Additionally, my right nipple is itchy, and when I scratch it, there a...

Fibrocystic changes Hello, doctor. A few years ago, I discovered a hard lump in my breast that was quite noticeable. It was only two years ago that I started getting it checked and found out it was a fibrocystic cyst. I have several on both sides, and the one I can feel is the la...

What are the follow-up care steps for a scab after surgery? In mid-June of this year, I underwent thoracoscopic surgery due to a pneumothorax. One of the incision sites was not sutured upon discharge, and it has not healed since. I later returned to the surgical clinic, where the...

A few years ago, I fell and created a dent in my head, and now it has developed into a patch of dandruff where hair does not grow? A few years ago, my younger brother fell and hit his head on a rock, resulting in a hole in his scalp. Recently, we noticed that the wound is still h...

Postoperative care for lipoma removal in the shoulder and neck area? Hello Doctor, I had a lipoma removal surgery on my shoulder and neck on June 29. After the surgery, the nurse instructed me to clean the wound with saline solution and apply ointment daily. However, today, July ...

Twenty days after the car accident, the abrasion on the leg is still inflamed? I had a car accident on June 5th. After the emergency treatment that day, I went to Hospital 803 on June 6th. The nurse gently cleaned the wound with a cotton swab to remove blood and exudate, and then...

Inverted nipples in males, classified as a bilateral condition? Hello doctor, I am a male and I have noticed that one of my nipples is indented with a line that looks like a cut. It doesn't hurt or itch, but when the nipple is erect, it appears somewhat deformed and is notic...

Male nipple issues Hello Dr. Li, I would like to ask, I am a male and my nipple has a groove that divides it into two halves, resembling a flat-headed screw, while the other side appears normal. The indented part is not painful or itchy, but when it protrudes, the nipple looks so...

Postoperative complications following chest surgery? Hello, I previously asked a question that wasn't very clear, so I'm inquiring again. I underwent a traditional outpatient surgical biopsy where the entire mass tumor was removed. The examination indicated that it was ...