Understanding Mucus and Blood in Stool: Causes and Concerns
Mucus and blood in the stool? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing gastroenteritis since last week, with vomiting and diarrhea. After feeling a bit better, I started noticing mucus and blood in my stool, although the stool is formed. Sometimes, I only pass a small amount of muc...
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Rectal bleeding is considered an abnormal symptom and can be diagnosed from common conditions such as hemorrhoids to other serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, the likelihood of inflammation and bleeding from hemorrhoids caused by gastroenteritis is the h...[Read More] Understanding Mucus and Blood in Stool: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Blood in Stool: Is It Hemorrhoids or Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Loose stools mixed with blood? Last February, I had a colonoscopy due to blood in my stool. The results indicated non-specific colitis, and after taking medication for a week, I was told I was fine and did not undergo further testing. During this time, I have visited the doctor m...
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The presence of blood in the stool is an abnormal symptom that can range from common hemorrhoids to other serious gastrointestinal diseases. Since you had a colonoscopy last year, the possibility of a tumor can be initially ruled out. As for whether it is due to inflammatory bowe...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Is It Hemorrhoids or Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Understanding Chronic Wound Healing Issues After Surgery
Wound healing issues Hello Doctor: I had a sebaceous cyst surgery under my left armpit in early November last year. After the surgery, the wound got infected, and I underwent debridement surgery in January this year. Up to now, the wound still hasn't healed. I change the dre...
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This situation may indicate that infected tissue remains at the original surgical site. If there are recurrent infections that have not fully healed, it is advisable to consider re-debridement and excision surgery.[Read More] Understanding Chronic Wound Healing Issues After Surgery
Should I Remove a Growing Lipoma on My Scrotum?
A lipoma has developed on the scrotum? Since high school, I have noticed a lump on my scrotum that is painless and not itchy. It started off small but has gradually increased in size. I eventually used a needle to puncture it and found that the substance that came out resembled t...
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Based on your description, this small tumor resembles a sebaceous cyst. If it continues to recur without improvement, surgical excision is recommended.[Read More] Should I Remove a Growing Lipoma on My Scrotum?
Understanding External Anal Masses: Symptoms, Causes, and Concerns
Perianal mass Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my anus, which has felt different for a while. Today I decided to take a picture to see what it looks like, and I found that there are three lumps blocking it, unlike the typical inward indentation seen in most people. I usual...
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Based on your description, your condition resembles hemorrhoidal tissue. If you are concerned, it is advisable to take the time to visit a surgical outpatient clinic for an examination.[Read More] Understanding External Anal Masses: Symptoms, Causes, and Concerns
Understanding Rectal Discomfort and Bowel Changes After HPV Treatment
Bowel movement issues and a strange sensation in the anus! Since I previously had genital warts, there are currently no warts around my anus, but I am very worried about the possibility of internal warts. I had a doctor examine me, and they simply inserted their finger into my an...
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Based on your description, the change in bowel habits seems more indicative of constipation, which can be influenced by various factors including diet, lifestyle, and stress. It is advisable to address these factors first, such as the insufficient intake of fluids and fruits and ...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Discomfort and Bowel Changes After HPV Treatment
Post-Anal Intercourse Bleeding: Causes and Concerns Explained
Multiple instances of bleeding after anal intercourse? After engaging in anal intercourse yesterday, I have had four bowel movements today, and each time there is blood in the toilet. Additionally, there is a significant amount of blood on the toilet paper when I wipe. I'm a...
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The surface of the anus and rectum is composed of intestinal mucosa, which is a type of tissue that offers limited protection. It is indeed possible for the mucosa to be damaged and bleed due to friction or external forces. Additionally, bleeding may occur due to the rupture of h...[Read More] Post-Anal Intercourse Bleeding: Causes and Concerns Explained
Severe Left Upper Abdominal Pain at Night: Causes and Solutions
Severe pain in the upper left abdomen at night? The elder at home sometimes experiences severe pain in the upper middle abdomen at night, which can be so intense that sitting does not relieve it, requiring pain medication for relief. The pain subsides only after the medication ta...
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In addition to the stomach and intestinal systems, upper abdominal pain should also consider visceral organs such as the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas, while also ruling out cardiac issues. If gastroscopy and colonoscopy have been performed and found to be normal, it is recomm...[Read More] Severe Left Upper Abdominal Pain at Night: Causes and Solutions
Post-Operative Concerns: Understanding Swelling After Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Post-hernia surgery Dear Doctor, Two weeks after undergoing total extraperitoneal laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, the area remains swollen regardless of whether I am lying down or standing. The skin color appears normal, with no bruising, and when gently touched, it feels ...
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Based on your description, this is considered a normal postoperative change. If there were fluid accumulation or a hematoma, you would experience localized swelling and pain. In the case of a recurrence, the swelling would be more pronounced. It is recommended that you continue t...[Read More] Post-Operative Concerns: Understanding Swelling After Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Understanding Open and Tension Pneumothorax: Key Surgical Insights
Mechanisms leading to pneumothorax issues? Hello, Doctor. I have some questions regarding open pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax: 1. If there is an open chest wound that does not produce a bubbling effect or respiratory distress, can this be classified as a non-open pneumotho...
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1. Open pneumothorax refers to a wound in the chest wall that allows external air to enter the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the chest wall), which compresses the lungs and affects lung function. Diagnosis is primarily based on auscultation and chest X-ray exami...[Read More] Understanding Open and Tension Pneumothorax: Key Surgical Insights
Post-Surgery Bowel Issues in Stage I Rectal Cancer Patients
Postoperative bowel issues after stage I rectal cancer surgery? Hello, I would like to ask about my mother, who is 80 years old and diagnosed with stage I rectal cancer (12 cm from the anus, at the junction with the sigmoid colon). Since her laparoscopic surgery in early October ...
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Due to the tumor's proximity to the anal opening, only 12 centimeters away, there will inevitably be an impact on bowel function in the short term after surgery. It will take some time for the body to adapt, and the frequency of bowel movements will gradually decrease. Gastr...[Read More] Post-Surgery Bowel Issues in Stage I Rectal Cancer Patients
Managing Anal Warts: Efficacy of Phenol in Internal Treatment
Regarding the use of phenol for the treatment of anal and rectal warts? Hello Doctor, I started using Podophyllotoxin to treat anal warts six weeks ago after my previous visit. The doctor initially diagnosed them as being inside the anal canal and recommended Podophyllotoxin beca...
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Hello, regarding the warts inside the anus, theoretically, you should be able to achieve similar good treatment results as you described for the external anal warts. Since you have already been using the treatment for six weeks, I recommend that you return for a follow-up appoint...[Read More] Managing Anal Warts: Efficacy of Phenol in Internal Treatment
Understanding Stool Color and Shape: What Your Bowel Movements Indicate
Bowel movement color and shape? Hello, Doctor: This morning, I noticed that my stool was brown but slightly reddish in color, and it was not well-formed. However, the toilet paper was a normal brown color when I wiped. I'm wondering if this could be related to my recent diet...
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The color of the stool, as you described, can be related to diet. If you are concerned about the possibility of gastrointestinal bleeding, it is recommended that you visit a hospital for a fecal occult blood test.[Read More] Understanding Stool Color and Shape: What Your Bowel Movements Indicate
Chronic Stomach Pain: Seeking Solutions After Years of Suffering
Chronic stomach pain? Hello, doctor. I have been suffering from chronic stomach pain for about seven years, to the point where I am unable to work. I graduated from college at 22, and now at 29, I have been unable to work for over seven years. I have undergone gastroscopy three t...
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Based on your description, the issue of stomach pain has been troubling you for a long time. You have tried various treatments from both traditional and Western medicine, and you have undergone relevant examinations, including an endoscopy, which showed no abnormalities. It is re...[Read More] Chronic Stomach Pain: Seeking Solutions After Years of Suffering
Understanding Skin Tumors in Infants: When to Seek Surgery?
Six-month skin tumor? I would like to ask the doctor, my baby is six months old, and recently in the past three weeks, we have noticed a hard lump at the elbow, which is firm and well-defined. An ultrasound performed by a pediatrician indicated no blood flow. After a physical exa...
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1. If the current examination suggests a benign tumor, observation and follow-up can be considered unless the tumor is large (greater than 1-2 cm), in which case surgical removal may be warranted if there are significant changes. 2. For a six-month-old child, excising a subcuta...[Read More] Understanding Skin Tumors in Infants: When to Seek Surgery?
Timing for Fistula Surgery After Hemorrhoid Surgery: What You Need to Know
The interval between hemorrhoid surgery and fistula surgery? Approximately three weeks after hemorrhoid surgery, a condition resembling folliculitis appeared near the anal area. It later ruptured and discharged pus, and has now turned into a small hard lump that occasionally exud...
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Based on your description, the wound from the hemorrhoid surgery is still healing. The nearby lump and the new wound can initially be treated with medication. If the results are not satisfactory, surgery can be reconsidered. Therefore, it is recommended to follow the advice of th...[Read More] Timing for Fistula Surgery After Hemorrhoid Surgery: What You Need to Know
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Chronic Anal Fistulas: What You Need to Know
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Anal Fistula Inquiry I would like to inquire about the current treatment options for a diagnosed anal fistula, which is considered chronic and mild. I understand that traditionally, surgery involved incision, resulting in large wounds and longer hea...
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The treatment for anal fistulas involves fistulotomy or excision, with most cases being managed through traditional surgical methods. The recovery time is approximately one week. The recurrence rate is related to the severity and complexity of the original fistula.[Read More] Minimally Invasive Surgery for Chronic Anal Fistulas: What You Need to Know
Post-Surgery Concerns: Numbness After Lipoma Removal
Postoperative issues related to lipomas? Hello Doctor, I had surgery to remove two lipomas from my back, and today is the 11th day post-operation. I just had my stitches removed, but the area around both surgical wounds feels numb, and I hardly feel anything when I touch it. Is t...
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During surgery, the superficial nerves may be affected when the skin is incised, leading to abnormal sensations or numbness around the wound. This is a normal phenomenon and will improve over time.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Numbness After Lipoma Removal
Should You See a Doctor for Sand Trapped Under Your Toenail?
Sand embedded in the toenail of the big toe? Hello, Dr. Hsu. A few weeks ago, I went to the beach and discovered that sand had gotten lodged under my right big toe while I was rinsing my feet. I tried to wash it out with water, but it wouldn't come out because it was stuck d...
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If there are no symptoms of inflammation, it can be left untreated, as it will naturally be expelled.[Read More] Should You See a Doctor for Sand Trapped Under Your Toenail?
Understanding Asymptomatic Rectal Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Asymptomatic colorectal cancer? Hello, I would like to ask about my father. A few weeks ago, he underwent a colonoscopy and a CT scan. This week, we received the report and found out that he has stage IV rectal cancer, which has already metastasized to the liver. However, he has ...
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If a colonoscopy (which should include biopsy) and a computed tomography scan have been performed and a diagnosis of stage IV rectal cancer has been established, it indicates that the diagnosis is confirmed. The next step is to undergo treatment according to professional recommen...[Read More] Understanding Asymptomatic Rectal Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment Options