Dr. Yu Mingchang reply Surgery Question - Page 12

Is a digital rectal examination accurate for diagnosing hemorrhoids? In Taiwan, when visiting a doctor for an outpatient consultation, a physician may perform a digital rectal examination (with gloves) and diagnose hemorrhoids. The doctor may advise that surgery should be conside...

Is it a symptom of anal fissure? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing slight discomfort around the anal sphincter, similar to a small stinging sensation, as if there is a minor tear and itching. However, the symptoms do not persist continuously. After bowel movements,...

Anal warts Hello, doctor. Recently, I went to the hospital for an examination due to anal warts, and there are 3 to 5 lesions found internally. The doctor informed me that I need to undergo electrosurgery, but I must be hospitalized for 3 days and 2 nights for observation before ...

The presence of blood in the stool along with a white film can be indicative of several conditions. It may suggest the possibility of hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. The white film could also be r...

19 days post hernia surgery? It has been 19 days since my inguinal hernia surgery, and the left side feels soft and slightly bulging compared to the normal right side where the mesh is placed. Is this normal? How long will it take for it to completely subside and feel as firm as ...

Scar issues after hemorrhoid surgery? Hello Dr. Yu, I have a circumferential mixed hemorrhoid and underwent PPH (Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids) surgery at a reputable hospital over four months ago. Since then, I have been experiencing anal pain, swelling, and a sense of ...

Surgical treatment for moles and cysts? Hello, doctor! I have both internal and external hemorrhoids and underwent a mixed surgical procedure. It has been three weeks since the surgery. While the wound has healed, I experience swelling and pain every time I have a bowel movement....

After undergoing rubber band ligation for internal hemorrhoids, there may be blood in the stool? Hello, doctor! In mid-March of this year, I noticed blood in my stool, so I went to the hospital to see a doctor and underwent a colonoscopy. It was found that I had two internal hemo...

Regarding recurrent rectal bleeding? Hello Doctor: I previously consulted for hemorrhoids, and the doctor mentioned that I have two or three internal hemorrhoids, with one being more severe that underwent rubber band ligation. The doctor indicated that a few others are not very s...

Abdominal issues? (1) It is possible for your father to have a paralytic ileus, especially since he has undergone surgery recently. This condition can occur after surgery due to decreased bowel motility. (2) Given his history of traditional surgery for gallstones, if there is an...

Pediatric Hernia Hello Doctor: Our twin boys are now 4 years old. The younger brother has been occasionally complaining of stomach pain, and the pediatrician recommended a consultation with a pediatric surgeon. After the pediatric surgeon's examination, he immediately stated...

There is a hard lump in the areola? A few days ago, I felt a round hard lump about 0.5 cm in size on the areola of my right breast. It is not painful or itchy when pressed, and there is no discharge. The skin appearance and nipple look normal. I am worried if this could be a sign...

Post-operative condition of grade 4 mixed hemorrhoids after surgery at Veterans General Hospital (17 years of hemorrhoids)? Hello, Doctor. I visited Taichung Veterans General Hospital on March 5th, and after my surgery on March 6th, I was told I could go home. I underwent general...

The stool has grooves? Two years ago, my stool became thin for over three months, so I went to the hospital and had a stool test for occult blood, which came back normal. To ease my concerns, I also underwent a colonoscopy, and the results were normal as well. After that, my stoo...

There is blood when wiping after a bowel movement, it itches at night, and there is a sharp pain when trying to pass stool? Last Monday, when I had a bowel movement, I didn't realize how hard I was pushing, and there was blood when I wiped. The second time I wiped, there was...

Red stool and blood on toilet paper? Hello doctor, I used to exercise regularly and had no issues with bowel movements. However, after stopping exercise for about six months, I have developed constipation. When the stool is hard, there is a red discoloration at the end of the sto...

Rectal bleeding Hello, doctor. I have two questions I would like to ask. First, the earliest record of rectal bleeding was during sixth grade, and the most recent incident of blood in my stool occurred during a bowel movement that was somewhat painful. I noticed fresh blood (am...

Post-operative issues in the breast after surgery for a breast tumor? I had surgery for a breast tumor in early September this year. The tumor was located in the upper part of my right breast, near the cleavage. There has been a hard lump at the surgical site, and I accidentally ...

There has been bleeding since the colonoscopy performed in early April of this year? I underwent a colonoscopy on March 22 of this year due to significant rectal bleeding. The results were normal, but I was diagnosed with mild internal hemorrhoids. Occasionally, I notice a small ...

Anal urgency with cramping pain? Hello Doctor: After researching, I did not find similar symptoms, so I am here to ask a question. Initially, I experienced severe, unbearable pain in the anal area when I felt the urge to defecate or pass gas. The pain is not like a tearing sensat...