Post-Surgery Itching After Fibroadenoma Removal: What to Expect
Itching of the skin after surgery for a fibroepithelial tumor? Hello, I had surgery in mid-March to remove a fibroid adenoma, which is benign. The doctor advised me to use silicone tape on the incision for six months. However, recently the area around the tape has been itchy, and...
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Hello! It is possible that your skin is allergic to the beauty tape; you can switch to hypoallergenic tape and cut it to size yourself. The hardness at the surgical site may be due to the absorbable sutures not being fully absorbed yet. The absorption rate varies by individual. I...[Read More] Post-Surgery Itching After Fibroadenoma Removal: What to Expect
How to Speed Up Lymphatic Recovery After Bone Fracture
How to reduce swelling? According to what you said, if the fractured area has healed, we just need to wait for the lymphatic vessels to repair. May I ask how long this repair process takes and what can be done to promote faster healing?
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Hello! Please ensure that the healing process is complete. If the fracture has fully healed, the swelling will subside in due time; there is no need to rush. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] How to Speed Up Lymphatic Recovery After Bone Fracture
Managing Swelling After Tibial Laceration: Tips for Recovery
Laceration of the right leg at the tibial area (deep to the periosteum and sutured)? Hello, I would like to ask why, after 4 days post-surgery, my lower leg to ankle area is severely swollen and tight, with slow rebound when pressing on the swollen area, and slight pain (the sutu...
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Hello! When sleeping at night, it's necessary to elevate your legs with a pillow, and during the day, try to keep them elevated as much as possible. A fracture of the tibia indicates significant impact, which can also impair blood return. It will gradually improve over the n...[Read More] Managing Swelling After Tibial Laceration: Tips for Recovery
Managing Breast Cysts: Non-Invasive Treatment Options and Pain Relief
Breast cyst There is a 1.3 cm cyst located directly beneath the nipple, which appears neither red nor swollen. It is usually painless, but it hurts when pressed. After each ultrasound examination, the nipple and areola experience severe pain, making them untouchable for three to ...
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Hello! If the pain is severe and affects your daily life, it is recommended to consider surgical removal. If the pain occurs occasionally and it is confirmed to be benign, long-term monitoring along with occasional pain relief is advisable. If there is an infection, antibiotic tr...[Read More] Managing Breast Cysts: Non-Invasive Treatment Options and Pain Relief
Understanding Sclerosing Adenosis: Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Fibroadenoma Hello Dr. Lee, I am the person who previously inquired about sclerosing adenosis. Let me explain my situation: At that time, the ultrasound showed normal morphology, but there was evidence of calcification, and the X-ray also indicated calcification (non-clustered). ...
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Hello! Sclerosing adenosis primarily relies on biopsy for diagnosis; if the tissue is clean, there is no need for concern. Regarding a one-centimeter tumor that appears benign on ultrasound and shows no abnormalities on mammography, it can be monitored. Unless there is significan...[Read More] Understanding Sclerosing Adenosis: Risks, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Fibroadenoma with Hyperplasia: Biopsy vs. Aspiration
Fibroadenoma with hyperplasia Hello Dr. Lee, I apologize for the interruption. I would like to ask if there is a difference between a needle aspiration and a biopsy. If the results of the aspiration or biopsy indicate "hyperplasia" or "sclerosing adenosis," wo...
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Hello! Core needle biopsy results can be trusted. Generally, benign breast tumors measuring 1 to 2 centimeters are manageable. If there is pain or other symptoms, it is advisable to excise the tumor. The issue arises when the tumor is larger than 4 to 5 centimeters; after excisio...[Read More] Understanding Fibroadenoma with Hyperplasia: Biopsy vs. Aspiration
Concerns About Unremoved Stitches After Eyelid Surgery: Risks and Solutions
The wound sutures were not removed properly? Hello, I had double eyelid surgery last year, but recently I've noticed what seems to be a line on my eyelids... that line is also covered by skin since it's been over a year. I would like to ask if the presence of the suture...
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Concerns About Unremoved Stitches After Eyelid Surgery: What You Need to Know
The wound sutures were not removed completely? Hello, I had double eyelid surgery last year, but recently I've noticed what seems to be a trace of a suture on my eyelid. That suture appears to be encapsulated by the skin since it's been over a year. I would like to know...
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Hello! It is recommended that you follow up with your plastic surgeon. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Concerns About Unremoved Stitches After Eyelid Surgery: What You Need to Know
Understanding Inverted Nipples: Pregnancy, Menstruation, and Breast Changes
Nipple inversion, breast swelling during pregnancy and menstruation? Hello, doctor. I have had inverted nipples since childhood, and recently my period has not come, which makes me very anxious. I would like to know if the swelling of the breasts in early pregnancy and before men...
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Hello! Inverted nipples are relatively easier to manage; please first address any concerns regarding pregnancy. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Understanding Inverted Nipples: Pregnancy, Menstruation, and Breast Changes
Persistent Facial Swelling After Car Accident: What to Do?
Six months after the car accident, the facial swelling persists? Six months ago, I was in a car accident that resulted in three fractures of the zygomatic bone and multiple abrasions. I underwent surgery on my face, but now my face is still swollen, and I can clearly see that one...
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Hello! It has been six months since the acute phase, and there is no infection. Should the swelling be monitored to see if the fracture site has completely healed? If the fracture has fully healed, the swelling will gradually subside on its own as the local veins and lymphatic ve...[Read More] Persistent Facial Swelling After Car Accident: What to Do?
Understanding Anal Skin Fissures: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Anal perianal skin fissure? Hello doctor, I recently experienced a rupture in the skin around my anus. Previously, this only happened around my menstrual period due to chafing from sanitary pads, but this time it occurred without any such reason, and it has split along the anal c...
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Hello! Please visit a general surgery or colorectal surgery department to check for anal fissures. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Understanding Anal Skin Fissures: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Understanding Fibroadenomas: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Follow-Up Care
Fibroadenoma of the breast Hello Doctor: At the end of 2015, I had a mammogram that showed microcalcifications (but no clustered calcifications were found). I then underwent a breast ultrasound, which revealed a calcified mass on the right side. The doctor advised that monitoring...
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Hello! It is recommended to follow up with the same physician and not to visit multiple hospitals. Sclerosing adenosis requires long-term monitoring, as international journal studies have shown that it increases the likelihood of in situ carcinoma. Regardless of the type of biops...[Read More] Understanding Fibroadenomas: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Follow-Up Care
Unexplained Red Spots on Skin: Causes and Concerns
Developing unexplained red spots? Recently, I've been developing red spots on my body, distributed in different areas, especially on my hands, and I've also started to notice some on my face. The day before, I didn't have them before going to bed, but when I woke u...
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Hello! Please visit the dermatology department for consultation. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Unexplained Red Spots on Skin: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Armpit Pain: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
Axillary pain Hello Doctor, for the past week or two, I've been experiencing pain in both armpits whenever I raise my arms (it's not a wound pain, but rather a pulling sensation). When I press near the back of my shoulders, there's a slight swelling, and it hurts a...
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Hello! Please take care of your cold first, and then assess whether the swelling has decreased. Take care! Changhua Hospital is concerned about you![Read More] Understanding Armpit Pain: Causes and Concerns for Your Health
Understanding Breast Ultrasound Findings: Cysts and Fatty Tissue Concerns
Ultrasound Inquiry Hello Doctor: My girlfriend (23 years old) recently underwent a breast ultrasound examination, and the doctor mentioned that she has a breast cyst and fat appearing in a location that is not typical for fatty tissue (the doctor said it has shifted downward). I ...
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Hello! At 23 years old, a fibroadenoma and fibrocystic changes are most likely. Of course, close monitoring is the safest approach! Wishing you well! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Understanding Breast Ultrasound Findings: Cysts and Fatty Tissue Concerns
Can You Get Tetanus from a Minor Cut After Healing?
Can you get tetanus after a wound has healed? I accidentally scraped my anus with a slightly rusty bidet nozzle while cleaning myself. The wound is currently itchy and seems to be healing quickly; it's very shallow. Should I be concerned about tetanus, and if so, what is the...
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Hello! It's been so many days, and there's no need for a tetanus shot anymore! Just take good care of the wound! Stay safe! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Can You Get Tetanus from a Minor Cut After Healing?
Unexplained Inner Thigh Pain: Causes and Surgical Considerations
Unexplained pain I have pain when pressing on the inner side of my left thigh, without any bruising or trauma (from the groin area to near the knee on the inner side).
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Hello! Please visit the neurology department for a consultation. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Unexplained Inner Thigh Pain: Causes and Surgical Considerations
Understanding Underarm Bumps: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
A bump resembling a pimple in the armpit? Hello doctor, I have a bump under my armpit that looks similar to a pimple, but it's several times larger. My mom mentioned that it's called "Pulang" in Taiwanese, and that it will eventually burst like a pimple, relea...
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Hello! It is most likely a sebaceous cyst; surgical removal is recommended. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Understanding Underarm Bumps: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Can a Stiff Finger Joint from Childhood Injury Be Recovered?
The finger joint was previously injured and is unable to bend? When I was very young, I fell and injured the joint of my ring finger. At that time, I did not seek any treatment. However, after the external appearance seemed to have healed without bruising, my ring finger joint be...
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Hello! It is recommended to seek evaluation from an orthopedic or sports medicine specialist. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Can a Stiff Finger Joint from Childhood Injury Be Recovered?
Understanding Pain and Swelling in Scar Tissue After Infection
Wound bacterial infection Hello doctor, I previously had a wound on the inner side of my thigh that became infected with bacteria. After treatment with antibiotics, it healed, leaving only a scar. However, recently the scar has suddenly become painful and swollen. What could this...
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Hello! If you have redness and swelling, it is recommended to see a general surgeon for an ultrasound to check what is happening underneath. It is quite common for a simple blood clot to not be absorbed and for a capsule to form around it. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about...[Read More] Understanding Pain and Swelling in Scar Tissue After Infection