Dr. Yu Mingchang reply Surgery Question - Page 21

Hello doctor, I would like to ask about anal fistulas? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about anal fistulas. I just had surgery, and the location is above the anal opening. Because the fistula is deeper, the wound is quite large. Every time I change the dressing, I have to open...

Rectal bleeding Last Friday, I had four bowel movements in one day. The first stool was somewhat hard, the second was similar to diarrhea, with all the stool resembling scrambled eggs, and there was also a formed stool. The water and stool had blood in it, which was bright red. T...

Hemorrhoids distress? Hello, Doctor. I previously underwent rubber band ligation, but it seems the results were not satisfactory. I have a habit of taking warm sitz baths, about 1-2 times a day. 1. I experience bleeding approximately every two weeks, occasionally accompanied by...

Rectal bleeding Hello, I would like to ask about a recent issue. When I wipe after a bowel movement, I noticed a small amount of blood on the toilet paper, about a drop. There is no pain in the anal area. Could this be hemorrhoids?

Gastric bypass surgery I currently weigh 173 pounds and am 5 feet 8 inches tall. I want to lose weight but have hit a plateau. I'm considering gastric bypass or other weight loss surgeries, but I'm unsure about the costs and whether payment plans are available.

Traditional mole excision surgery and circumferential excision surgery? Hello Dr. Yu, Next week I will undergo a mole excision surgery at National Taiwan University Hospital in Yunlin, but I still feel anxious. I am unsure whether to choose traditional surgery or PPH (Procedure...

Post-treatment for cauliflower (likely referring to cauliflower ear or a similar condition)? After electrocautery treatment, I experience fecal leakage in the morning and often have difficulty cleaning my buttocks properly. During my follow-up appointment, the doctor mentioned th...

How to manage decreased immunoglobulin levels after liver transplantation? 1. Is it necessary to administer immunoglobulin injections? 2. At what level of the immune system is it necessary to administer immunoglobulin injections? 3. Does health insurance cover immunoglobulin inje...

Is surgery always necessary for rectal prolapse? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if surgery is necessary for rectal prolapse. My father has been experiencing rectal prolapse for some time now, and after each bowel movement, he has to push a piece of tissue back in. It doesn&#x...

HIV issues..? I would like to ask if my semen coming into contact with my own wound can lead to HIV infection. Also, if I experienced bleeding during anal stimulation today, can that lead to HIV infection? Lastly, if anal fluids come into contact with semen, can that result in HI...

Bowel movement issues I have bowel movements almost every day, ranging from 1 to 2 times, and they are usually well-formed. Occasionally, I have a bowel movement every two days. I often experience bloating, and today during a bowel movement, I noticed one or two strips of what ap...

Postoperative anal stenosis after hemorrhoid surgery? I underwent hemorrhoid surgery on November 6. Due to difficulty in bowel movements and a feeling of incomplete evacuation, I returned for a follow-up on December 13, where the doctor had a nurse perform anal dilation therapy u...

The edges of the stool have a faint pinkish hue? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a recent issue. I've noticed that the edges of my stool have a slight pinkish tint. My bowel habits have been normal, as I usually go to the bathroom at least once or twice a day. Howev...

Rectal bleeding Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my recent constipation. I've been constipated for about a week, and I've been trying to have a bowel movement every day, but usually, I only pass a small amount. Yesterday, I finally had a large bowel movement,...

Unpleasant odor from the anal area with a wound? Recently, the patient noticed a strange sensation in the anal area while walking, initially suspecting a foreign body or hemorrhoids. However, upon returning home, there were no visible abnormalities in the anal region, and the dis...

Hemorrhoid issues Hello Doctor: I would like to ask a few questions regarding hemorrhoids: 1. When I strain during bowel movements, I experience rectal bleeding, and after squatting for a while, a lump protrudes from the anus, which I can push back in, but it will protrude again ...

Can males also have lumps in their chest? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, my brother told me that while showering, he felt a lump in his left chest. It doesn't hurt, and when he presses it, it moves but returns to its original position when released. What could this condition ...

Redness and swelling near the anus with yellow discharge? Hello Doctor: In the past few months, I have noticed redness and swelling around my anus, accompanied by yellow discharge that appears to be coming from hair follicles. I have previously purchased ointment to apply, which ...

High-output fistula Hello Dr. Yu, I am a patient with a high anal fistula. I have previously undergone three endoscopic minimally invasive surgeries but have not achieved a cure. My fistula tract passes through the anal sphincter and exits from the right buttock. Is it suitable f...

Why is there fresh blood when wiping after a bowel movement? I usually have a bowel movement about 1 to 2 times a day, but this morning when I wiped, there was bright red blood on the toilet paper. It wasn't much, but when I looked in the toilet, the stool was yellow. I typi...