Blood When Wiping: Understanding Causes and Solutions
Blood in the stool? This morning, when I went to work, I used the restroom. The stool color was normal and there was no blood, but I noticed a little bit of blood when wiping, which stopped after one wipe. By the way, I hadn't had a bowel movement for about two days, and I o...
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Hello: Blood in the stool is an abnormal symptom, and possible diagnoses range from common hemorrhoids to other serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, it is more likely that the bleeding is caused by a superficial mucosal abrasion from hemorrhoids. If the s...[Read More] Blood When Wiping: Understanding Causes and Solutions
Black Stool and Blood: Understanding Your Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Black stools with blood? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing chronic constipation without any bleeding, but for the past two months, I have noticed a significant amount of light pink blood when having a bowel movement. Additionally, my stools have been black and granular for t...
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Hello: To confirm the presence of blood in the stool, it is necessary to send the stool for testing to check for the presence of blood cells. Relying solely on visual observation of the color is not accurate. If there is noticeable bright red blood in the stool, along with other ...[Read More] Black Stool and Blood: Understanding Your Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Post-Laparoscopic Surgery: Understanding Complications and Care
Postoperative condition after laparoscopic surgery? Hello, doctor. I underwent laparoscopic surgery on the 22nd, which involved three incisions, with the one at the navel being larger and having a drainage tube. On the first day after the surgery, there was slight bleeding from t...
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Hello: Although laparoscopic surgery results in smaller incisions, the likelihood of wound infection or poor healing varies depending on the specific procedure. The situation you described, where the wound produces discharge a few days post-surgery and shows signs of poor healing...[Read More] Post-Laparoscopic Surgery: Understanding Complications and Care
Post-Surgery Complications: Understanding Pain and Swelling After Ankle Surgery
Postoperative issues? I would like to ask about a situation where, on March 3rd, I underwent surgery to clean and suture a wound on my left ankle due to inflammation. However, after the anesthesia wore off, I experienced severe pain and swelling, making it impossible to walk on m...
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Hello: After debridement and suturing of an infected wound, pain should theoretically improve gradually. If there is significant pain that does not decrease and worsens, it is advisable to promptly visit the hospital's outpatient clinic for examination.[Read More] Post-Surgery Complications: Understanding Pain and Swelling After Ankle Surgery
Is Blood on Toilet Paper a Sign to See a Doctor?
There is almost always blood in the stool? Every time I wipe after a bowel movement, there is a small amount of bright red blood. There is none in the toilet. I would like to know if I should see a doctor.
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Hello: Rectal bleeding is an abnormal symptom that can range from common conditions like hemorrhoids to more serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, it is more likely that the bleeding is caused by hemorrhoids. If you are concerned, it is advisable to visit ...[Read More] Is Blood on Toilet Paper a Sign to See a Doctor?
Understanding Breast Concerns: Should You Worry About a Mole?
Breast Issues - Mole Hello doctor, I have a mole measuring 0.6 mm in diameter located below my areola (it is flat but slightly raised). Should I go to the hospital for a biopsy? Is there a possibility that it could be melanoma? Additionally, if I need to seek medical attention, s...
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Hello: Based on your description, it is insufficient to determine the nature of this mole. It is recommended that you visit a hospital in person, either in the surgical or dermatology department.[Read More] Understanding Breast Concerns: Should You Worry About a Mole?
Understanding Constipation and Related Symptoms: A Surgical Perspective
Constipation and related issues? Symptoms: Blood in stool with mucus, constipation. Hello doctor, I have had constipation issues since childhood, but recently I have started experiencing pain during bowel movements (very painful when passing stool, and slightly painful when strai...
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Hello: Blood in the stool is considered an abnormal symptom and can range from common conditions like hemorrhoids to more serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, the likelihood of bleeding due to hemorrhoids associated with constipation is the highest. It is...[Read More] Understanding Constipation and Related Symptoms: A Surgical Perspective
Understanding Bumps on the Inner Heel: When to See a Specialist
There are nodules on the inner side of the heel? Hello, doctor. Recently, while showering, I noticed small lumps on the inner side of my heel that become more prominent when I put my foot on the floor. Pressing on these lumps does not cause pain. Could this be a ganglion cyst? Sh...
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Hello: Based on your description, there are many possible diagnoses, commonly including skin tumors, fibromas, warts, and subcutaneous cysts. It is recommended that you visit a hospital's surgical or dermatology outpatient clinic for an examination.[Read More] Understanding Bumps on the Inner Heel: When to See a Specialist
Understanding Baby's Anal Abscess: Causes, Treatment, and Care
Anal abscess in infants? My baby is 1 year and 2 months old and recently developed an anal abscess. At first, there was pus, but later it was mostly a little blood-tinged fluid, and we couldn't express any pus, but it was very swollen, red, and warm. We took him to see a doc...
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Hello: If you have already consulted a specialist and received a preliminary diagnosis and treatment, please follow the recommendations and treatment plan, and return for regular follow-up appointments. Based on your description, the treatment provided by your physician is reason...[Read More] Understanding Baby's Anal Abscess: Causes, Treatment, and Care
Understanding Pain and Swelling Above the Anus: When to Seek Help
Pain and swelling above the anal opening? Hello, doctor. I have a question... Two days ago, I suddenly felt some pain around my anus (it just started hurting while standing, and I didn't bump into anything). I noticed that there is swelling above the anal opening, and it hur...
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Hello: The pain and swelling above the anus may be caused by several conditions, including perianal abscess or inflammation, folliculitis of the perianal skin, hemorrhoidal inflammation, or thrombosis. It is recommended that you visit a surgical or dermatology clinic for a thorou...[Read More] Understanding Pain and Swelling Above the Anus: When to Seek Help
Understanding Blood in Stool: When to Seek Further Medical Evaluation
Recently, there has been blood in the stool? Hello Doctor: Sometimes I notice blood when I use the restroom, but I had a comprehensive health check last October that indicated no issues. I typically have a bowel movement once every 1 to 2 days. Occasionally, I experience abdomina...
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Hello: Blood in the stool is considered an abnormal symptom and can range from common conditions like hemorrhoids to more serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, the likelihood of hemorrhoidal bleeding is highest. It is recommended that you visit a hospital&...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: When to Seek Further Medical Evaluation
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Rectal bleeding Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing some difficulty with bowel movements. I've been doing clockwise abdominal massages and pinching my abdomen starting from below the navel on the right side and moving to the left, which has helped with my bo...
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Hello, Rectal bleeding is considered an abnormal symptom and can range from common conditions like hemorrhoids to more serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, hemorrhoids are the most likely cause of the bleeding. However, since you mentioned other accompa...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Blood in the stool? About four days ago, during my second bowel movement of the hour, I noticed bright red blood above the stool, but the stool itself did not have any blood. After wiping with toilet paper twice, there was no more blood. Since then, my bowel movements have been n...
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Hello: Blood in the stool is an abnormal symptom, and possible diagnoses range from common hemorrhoids to other serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, it is more likely that the bleeding is caused by hemorrhoids (internal hemorrhoids). However, since you al...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and When to Seek Help
Understanding Breast Masses: Healing or Hormonal Changes?
Breast lump Hello Doctor: I have a mass of 0.66 in my left breast, and I had a biopsy done a week ago. The results came back benign. I would like to ask if the noticeable hardness I feel at the biopsy site is due to the healing of the tissue, or could it be related to my menstrua...
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Hello: It is normal to feel a sense of hardness when touching the surgical wound during the initial healing process, as fibrosis and scar tissue will develop.[Read More] Understanding Breast Masses: Healing or Hormonal Changes?
Understanding Stitch Pain After Surgery: What You Need to Know
Sutured wounds may experience sharp pain? Hello, doctor. It has been four weeks since my surgery, and the wound is healing well. However, in the past few days, I have started to feel a sharp pain at the right side of the sutures, specifically at the knot. Will the sutures fall ou...
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Hello, unless there is an infection or other complications, the surgical wound should have healed after four weeks. If the wound was sutured with non-absorbable stitches, you should return to the surgical outpatient clinic to have the stitches removed.[Read More] Understanding Stitch Pain After Surgery: What You Need to Know
Understanding Symptoms: Should You Worry About Stomach or Colon Cancer?
Is it stomach cancer? (Is the stomach cancer pressing against the sternum?) Colon cancer? Hemorrhoids? Polyps? Which department should I consult? I noticed blood at the edge of my stool today, with one or two drops of bright red blood in the toilet. For the past five to six years...
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Hello, rectal bleeding is considered an abnormal symptom and can range from common conditions like hemorrhoids to more serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, hemorrhoids are the most likely cause of the bleeding. It is recommended that you visit a hospital&...[Read More] Understanding Symptoms: Should You Worry About Stomach or Colon Cancer?
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Is It Hemorrhoids or Something More Serious?
Rectal bleeding Hello, doctor. I have a bowel movement approximately every 2 to 3 days. If I go more than a few days without a bowel movement, I use an enema. Each time I go to the bathroom, it takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Over the past two months, after using the restroom, I&#x...
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Hello: Blood in the stool is an abnormal symptom that can range from common hemorrhoids to other serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, the likelihood of hemorrhoidal bleeding is the highest. It is recommended that you visit a hospital's surgical or ga...[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Is It Hemorrhoids or Something More Serious?
Changes in Bowel Habits: Understanding Symptoms and Concerns
Changes in bowel habits and narrowing of stools? Hello, Doctor Hsu: In the past two weeks, I have noticed a change in my bowel habits; my stools have become very thin (similar to the size of a pencil or resembling sheep droppings), and I have also experienced episodes of diarrh...
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Hello, please help me reply as follows: The presence of blood in the stool, along with changes in gastrointestinal function and bowel habits, as well as alterations in stool characteristics, are all abnormal symptoms. Possible diagnoses range from hemorrhoids to other serious g...[Read More] Changes in Bowel Habits: Understanding Symptoms and Concerns
Post-Appendectomy Recovery: Pain, Swelling, and Rehabilitation Tips
Post-operative issues after appendectomy? I had minimally invasive appendectomy last week and had my stitches removed 2-3 days ago. However, I feel some pain when walking, especially if the wound area is pulled, and it hurts even more when sitting down. Is this normal? Also, the ...
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Hello, regarding two weeks post-surgery, these symptoms are considered normal. However, if they persist without improvement or worsen, it is necessary to visit the hospital for an examination.[Read More] Post-Appendectomy Recovery: Pain, Swelling, and Rehabilitation Tips
Understanding Blood on Toilet Paper: Causes and Solutions
Major bleeding Hello, sometimes after I have a bowel movement, I notice a little bit of dry blood on the toilet paper. After wiping, I feel pain, like a tear. After a few days of using a topical ointment, the pain goes away. I often wonder if I'm wiping too hard since I wipe...
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Hello, rectal bleeding is considered an abnormal symptom and can range from common conditions like hemorrhoids to more serious gastrointestinal diseases. Based on your description, the likelihood of hemorrhoidal bleeding is the highest. It is recommended that you visit a hospital...[Read More] Understanding Blood on Toilet Paper: Causes and Solutions