Dr. Li Zhonghuai reply Surgery Question - Page 26

After a finger laceration has been sutured, should I use artificial skin or cosmetic adhesive? Recently, I cut my finger on a metal piece and received about nine stitches in the emergency room. The stitches have been removed. After the removal, should I use artificial skin or sil...

Can a breast ultrasound determine whether it is "sclerosing adenosis" or a simple fibroadenoma? Dr. Lee, I apologize for asking again: 1. In your previous response, was it "possible" or "difficult" to determine whether it is an adenoma accompanied by...

Fibroadenoma/Complex cyst Dr. Li: Typically, when adenomas and complex cysts are found, there are about ten small ones. 1. Should we perform a biopsy upon discovery, or should we wait to see if they grow larger before doing a biopsy? 2. If there are more than ten, what do you rec...

Minor knee injury after a car accident? Around mid-April, after a car accident, I sustained a bruise on my left knee. However, the wound on my knee is small and not extensive. The other parts of the knee have healed, but there is a small raised area at the site of the injury near...

Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you something? I have a wound next to the toenail of my left big toe. The area around the wound feels red and swollen, and there is oozing of blood and tissue fluid. There is also a hard, callus-like growth protruding. It doesn't hurt when ...

Core needle biopsy Hello Dr. Lee, I previously had two fibroadenomas excised, and the biopsy results indicated "sclerosing adenosis" and "hyperplasia." My most recent breast ultrasound showed approximately 11 lesions on both sides, and I am concerned that some...

Post-debridement wound care? Hello Doctor, my left calf between the knee and ankle was injured on June 6, 2015. At that time, I received three stitches for a wound smaller than a coin. After removing the stitches and continuously changing the dressings, a year has passed, and the...

If you suspect that you have stepped on glass, here are the steps you should take: 1. **Stay Calm**: Try to remain calm to avoid further injury. 2. **Assess the Injury**: Carefully examine your foot to determine if there is glass embedded in it. 3 I would like to ask the doctor ...

Breast tumor biopsy examination I just had a core needle biopsy on June 23, and I am experiencing swelling, pain, and bruising in my right breast, along with numbness and tingling in my right hand. However, the wound is healing. Are these symptoms normal?

Stabbed my finger with a metal needle, and the next day it was difficult to bend? Hello, I was punctured near the first joint of my index finger by a rusty iron needle yesterday. I cleaned the wound and applied Mentholatum right after, and aside from bleeding, there was no other ...

Post-treatment management of cellulitis? Hello doctor, two days ago I developed a bacterial infection in my buttock that turned into cellulitis. Since I didn't have time to go to the hospital in the morning before work, I went to a clinic instead. After the consultation, I w...

The patient experienced a car accident and has a hard lump on the calf with no external injuries? I was in a car accident two weeks ago, and my left calf was caught between two vehicles. Since there were no external injuries, only slight bruising, I did not seek immediate medical...

The wound from the car accident has healed, but there is still swelling? Today, during a car accident in February, I may have been startled and briefly lost consciousness. When I was called back, my leg was pinned under a motorcycle, and it took a moment to move. Fortunately, I w...

A hard mass under the skin - lipoma? Hello, I have a hard lump under the skin that is painful to touch and appears slightly red. Do I need surgical treatment? Can it be sutured with absorbable sutures? How long will the surgery take? Thank you, doctor.

Sharp pain in the right side of the back, under the armpit, and in the front chest? I have been experiencing a pulling pain on the right side of my back, under my armpit, and in my chest for the past 6 to 7 days. I'm not sure if this sensation can be classified as pain. Some...

Subcutaneous cyst Hello doctor, I have small hard lumps on the inner thigh, waist, and groin area near the testicles. They are painful when pressed firmly and can move slightly with the skin. What could this condition be? Which specialty should I see for medical consultation?

Cellulitis Hello Doctor, Last month on the 9th, I was diagnosed with cellulitis. After surgical treatment, there has been improvement, and the swollen area has returned to its original size. However, there is still some localized redness, and when I elevate my leg, the temperat...

Hello Dr. Lee, I am your patient Jack. I would like to ask you a question? I have a small area on the inner side of my right thigh that feels somewhat hard and soft at the same time, but it doesn't hurt when I touch it. It's been there for about two to three years, and ...

Post-acupuncture swelling and pain? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, I received acupuncture treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. However, yesterday I noticed swelling and pain near the acupuncture site. There were three needle insertion points, but only one of...

Cutting the nails? Hello, doctor. The day before yesterday, I accidentally cut my nail while cooking, removing about a quarter of it. There was some bleeding, but no significant pain. I disinfected the area with povidone-iodine, which caused a slight stinging sensation, and then ...