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Wound healing issues It has been three months since my anal fistula surgery, and there is still serous fluid draining from my anus. I underwent another debridement on August 11, and as of the 24th, the serous fluid is still present, and I feel no improvement. After debridement, h...

The hemorrhoid suddenly increased in size by four times? I have a spinal cord injury and am paralyzed with no sensation in my body. I have stage 4 mixed hemorrhoids, and after a bowel movement, there was a swelling about the size of a thumb. Once, I had a hard stool that got stuc...

Hemorrhoid flare-up I have had hemorrhoids for many years, and recently I noticed they have become larger, causing a feeling of foreign body sensation when walking. I immediately went to see a doctor, who examined my anal area and found some internal bleeding, which was causing t...

Recurrent sharp pain and bleeding during bowel movements? I had been taking weight loss pills for 2-3 years, which led to constipation. Recently, when I had a bowel movement, my stool seemed very hard, and the moment I exerted myself, it felt like I was being cut with a knife, ca...

Minimally Invasive Fibroadenoma Removal Recently, during a consultation, a 2 cm fibroadenoma was discovered, which was confirmed to be benign through a biopsy. However, due to the presence of blood vessels, the fibroadenoma continued to grow larger. A minimally invasive surgery w...

Residual stool in the rectum? Hello, doctor. A year ago, I underwent a tissue coagulation hemorrhoid surgery, and since then, my anus has become narrow. I have to exert a lot of effort to pass stool, and even when I insert my finger into the anus to clean, there is still residual...

Post-thyroidectomy Hello, Dr. Yu. I have been diagnosed with stage 1 papillary thyroid cancer and underwent a total thyroidectomy. 1. I heard that cancer cells thrive on sugar; does this mean I should avoid foods high in sugar? Can I consume 【Kyoto Nian Ci An】 honey loquat syrup ...

Postoperative axillary swelling and fluid accumulation after ductal carcinoma in situ? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about ductal carcinoma in situ. After undergoing a partial mastectomy, two sentinel lymph nodes were removed during the surgery, which showed no metastasis. Po...

Very dark brown? When having a bowel movement, the stool is harder, but after passing, half of it is of normal color while the other half is a very dark brown. I would like to ask if the very dark brown color is normal? Do I need to see a doctor for this condition? Thank you very...

There is something in the rectal area of the anus? Today, when I felt a blockage in my stomach, I performed a mild enema with water and used my finger to gently explore inside my anus. I applied lubricant, and as my finger went deeper, around the second knuckle of my middle finge...

Can a person with a fibroid adenoma become pregnant? Hello Doctor: I live in Pingtung. At the age of 33, I discovered a hard lump in my breast during a self-examination. I went to the hospital for an examination, and after a breast ultrasound, it was found that I have three fibro...

Thrombosis after laser hemorrhoid surgery? I had laser hemorrhoid ablation surgery on July 12, and as a result, I didn't have a bowel movement for four days. After taking half a dose of a laxative for two days, I ended up having over ten bowel movements in one day for two co...

Colon issues Three days ago, I underwent a colonoscopy, and the doctor prescribed medication because my colon was not adequately cleaned. Before the procedure, I informed the doctor about this issue. During the examination, the doctor used a colonoscope while flushing water and c...

Blood and body fluid transmissible diseases follow-up questions? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I asked the following question: If I go for a haircut and the razor used for trimming my sideburns (I am male) has been contaminated with any bodily fluid from a person with a bloodbor...

Blood and body fluid transmissible diseases issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask, if I go for a haircut and the razor used for trimming the sideburns (I am male) has been contaminated with any bodily fluids from a person with a bloodborne or fluid-borne infectious disease, a...

Rectal bleeding? Around March, I developed an anal fissure due to hard stools, which led to the formation of a skin tag at the anal opening. The doctor mentioned that the fissure caused the hemorrhoids to become more pronounced. I experienced significant pain and bleeding after b...

A red swollen mass near the anus? Hello, Doctor: About a week ago, after experiencing diarrhea, I felt discomfort in my buttocks the following afternoon. Upon examination, I discovered a red, swollen bump near my anus. There was a sharp pain when I strained, squatted, or touched ...

After undergoing a total thyroidectomy? After undergoing a total thyroidectomy, is it permissible to consume alcohol, coffee, and tea? Can seafood such as deep-sea fish, crabs, lobsters, and shrimp still be eaten?

Iodine-131 therapy Is the radioactive iodine treatment (I-131) used to check for cancer cells throughout the body, or is it only used to check for cancer cells in the thyroid?

Blister issues? Hello, I am a patient with primary malignant liver tumor and currently undergoing chemotherapy. I have significant ascites, leading to edema in my lower extremities. Recently, I noticed a blister on the skin of my penis, which is very thin. It got accidentally com...