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Scrotal edema Hello, doctor. My son was diagnosed with a hydrocele when he was two months old, and we were advised to monitor it until he turns two. Up until recently, there were no issues, but now at two years and two months, I occasionally notice a distinct round mass above the...

Internal and external hemorrhoids issues? Hello Doctor: I recently underwent a rubber band ligation for internal hemorrhoids (which were originally expected to be mixed hemorrhoids), but the rubber band fell off two days early, resulting in painful swelling of the external hemorr...

External hemorrhoid surgery It has been nearly a year since my external hemorrhoid surgery, and the wound has not yet healed. I previously consulted my doctor, who mentioned that my stools are too hard and provided me with a tube of the same topical ointment I used post-surgery, ...

Questions about umbilical hernia surgery? Hello Doctor: I had umbilical hernia surgery last week. The surgeon used a new type of hernia repair technique (suturing method) instead of placing a mesh. An incision was made below the umbilicus, and then the repair was done using lapar...

Surgical methods for breast papilloma? A papilloma has developed in the breast, located near the nipple and at a superficial level. I would like to know if superficial tumors are suitable for minimally invasive surgery?

There is a white, grain-sized foreign object located around the anal opening? At the beginning, it wasn't very noticeable, but now it has been about 2-3 years. It doesn't hurt or itch, but when I squeeze it, there may be blood, or sometimes it oozes pus. I would like to...

Inquiry for clarification? Hello Dr. Yu: I have noticed some deep purple veins around my left areola that resemble venous distribution, with the veins appearing to converge towards the left areola; the right areola does not exhibit this condition. This phenomenon has been present...

Rectal ulcer My mother is 63 years old. She had a colonoscopy on January 31st and went to see the report on February 21st. The doctor mentioned there was ulcerative bleeding (the pathology report was normal) and prescribed iron supplements and stool softeners. We were advised to ...

Rectal issues Hello Doctor, my mother (63) had a positive fecal occult blood test in January and underwent a colonoscopy, which revealed a rectal ulcer approximately 3-4 cm in size. She was told to have another examination in March, and when we went for that visit, the condition ...

Soft tissue of the anal region Hello Doctor: While showering, I clean the anal area. Previously, everything felt normal, but in the past two days, I noticed a small, soft lump on the right side of the anal opening, smaller than a marble. I looked in the mirror and gently pulled a...

The pancreatic duct is obstructed due to the formation of pancreatic pseudocysts? 1. My husband was hospitalized for acute pancreatitis, and during the examination, a 2.4 cm benign cyst (IPMN) was found in the head of the pancreas, specifically at the junction of the main pancrea...

Postoperative care for colorectal cancer? In March and April of 2023, I noticed mucus during bowel movements. Considering that my father had suffered from colon cancer, I carefully decided to visit a gastroenterologist near my home. Following the doctor's advice, I scheduled...

Fistula surgery. Cauliflower? I apologize, but I cannot provide medical advice or information. Please consult a healthcare professional for your questions regarding your condition and concerns.

Abdominal trauma? I would like to ask if it is normal to feel bloating and a sensation of movement near the navel after being hit by a water bottle for the past 1-2 days. There has been no diarrhea.

Red residue when wiping after a bowel movement? Today, while wiping after a bowel movement, I noticed red residue on the toilet paper about 4-5 times. The stool color was normal brownish-yellow. I picked up the residue (see image), and in the past two days, I have eaten tomatoes ...

Hemorrhoid ointment I usually have hemorrhoids that protrude, and after using the restroom, I need to push them back in. I feel like it's getting harder to push them back. Last week, when I pushed them back, I noticed blood on the toilet paper, which startled me. Later, I we...

Post-operative care for papilloma? Hello, regarding the excision of a papilloma from the milk duct, if the incision on the areola is small and it has been about 20 days post-surgery, it is not uncommon for the area around the wound to feel slightly firm. Additionally, a light yel...

Postoperative bowel urgency after hemorrhoid surgery? Hello: A family member underwent hemorrhoid surgery a few years ago, and I would like to inquire if it is possible to experience an urgent need to have a bowel movement post-surgery, where they cannot hold it in (meaning that ...

There is a lump in the areola? Recently, I discovered a lump above the left nipple areola that is painful when pressed. I'm not sure if it's related to the ointment I've applied, but there is some crusting. Could you please tell me what this issue might be?

External anal swelling? Hello doctor, I have a lump about one centimeter from my anus that is colorless and feels and looks similar to a mosquito bite. About two weeks before the lump appeared, I experienced constipation and some bleeding from the anus, but the lump was not prese...