Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery Question - Page 21

There are hard lumps in the armpit and groin that are suppurating? Hello Dr. Lee, In 2015, the first physician diagnosed a fibrocystic condition in my left breast. On August 11, 2016, the physician diagnosed it as mastitis and performed a second debridement surgery. Recently, I...

Breast fibrosis Hello, doctor. Recently, a family member underwent a health check-up, and the report indicated breast fibrosis. I would like to know what this means. Most of the information I found online is about fibrocystic changes, and I'm not sure if they are the same. I...

Medication consultation Hello Doctor, I am currently taking lutein, Glucosamine, retinoic acid, and Daliyan. I would like to ask if it is okay to take two Glucosamine before breakfast, lutein after breakfast, retinoic acid at lunch, two Glucosamine at dinner, and Daliyan before b...

There is a lump on the clavicle? Hello Doctor: Today, while looking in the mirror, I unexpectedly discovered a small lump on my right clavicle. It is not painful but feels soft to the touch. In contrast, there is a small red bump nearby that is painful (laughs). I am quite worrie...

Post-removal care for finger lacerations? The finger near the nail was cut about 2 centimeters by a utility knife and required two stitches. After the stitches were removed, the doctor advised to continue applying ointment. Currently, the wound still has some minor cracking. I wo...

Red, itchy bumps are developing around the wound? Three weeks ago, I was in a car accident and have a bruise on my lower back that hasn't healed yet and hasn't scabbed over. Today, when I changed the dressing, I noticed red, bump-like growths around the wound that look ...

A hard lump after the healing of a penetrating wound? Due to a penetrating injury to the chin from a car accident six months ago (indicated by the red line), there has been damage to the terminal branches of the chin nerve, which has been severed. Although the wounds have healed,...

Should I get a tetanus shot? Today, I accidentally cut my hand with a utility knife. The wound isn't large but seems a bit deep. I've used five tissues and it wouldn't stop bleeding (when I apply pressure, blood keeps coming out). I just rinsed it with saline solut...

Child has a concave injury on the cheek? A three-year-old child accidentally bumped their left cheek against a table corner, resulting in immediate bruising. One month later, the bruise disappeared, but there is an approximately two-centimeter oval-shaped indentation on the cheek...

After a minor collision, there may be an involuntary pain in the coccyx? Hello Doctor: Recently, I was involved in a car collision. After evaluations at two hospitals, they confirmed that there were no major injuries. However, I have recently been experiencing sudden sharp pains ...

Regarding tetanus vaccination? Hello Dr. Lee, last night while sewing, I accidentally pierced my finger with a needle. When I pulled the needle out, there was no bleeding, the wound is very small, and it doesn't hurt much. The needle also appears to be rust-free. Given that ...

The ankle remains swollen after the car accident? After falling to the right side, the left foot was not compressed. There was a 7 cm laceration on the left ankle from the fall, which required 8 stitches and took a month to heal. An X-ray was taken at that time, and the bones wer...

Will surgery for a fibrocystic condition affect development? Hello Doctor: When I was 15 years old, I discovered that I had fibrocystic lumps that were small on both sides, but because the left breast was larger, I underwent surgery to remove it. I would like to ask if having sur...

Car accident injuries Hello: I was in a car accident the day before yesterday and hit the back of my head. I have some pain on the right side of my neck. The next day, I started experiencing significant pain when turning my head to either side, and I also felt pain in my right le...

There is a lump in the middle of the chest? I have a lump in the middle of my chest that has appeared several times. It hurts, but this time the pain is so severe that it affects my sleep. Initially, it was slightly raised, but it has grown larger over time. It resembles a pimple...

A suspected lipoma on the side of the waist has been present for over five years and has recently started to cause sudden sharp pain with increased frequency? You can feel a lump about one centimeter in size on the side of your waist. It moves slightly when pressed, and applying ...

Postoperative issues? Hello Doctor: In late August 2016, I had four stitches on my heel due to an injury (similar to a laceration). As of now, I believe the wound has healed well, but the only issue is that a few months ago, when I took hot showers or exercised, I sometimes felt ...

Car accident resulting in injury to the little finger? Hello Doctor: I was in a car accident on December 15th, where I injured my little finger. It became swollen and bruised. I had an X-ray, and the doctor at that time said there was no bone injury. Even now, my finger still has...

Tetanus wound If a wound is healing without redness, pus, swelling, or necrosis, is there a risk of tetanus?

If you have had surgery for a nail embedded in your buttock, it is important to follow your surgeon's instructions regarding wound care. Generally, the dressing should be changed every 24 to 48 hours, or as needed if it becomes wet or soiled. However, it is best to consult y...