Dr. Yu Mingchang reply Surgery Question - Page 24

There is a lump on the wrist? Hello Dr. Chang: I have a lump located on the inner side of my right wrist, just below the thumb. It used to come and go, but for the past 1 to 2 years, it has remained fixed in place. Sometimes when I hold a child, I accidentally bump it, and it hur...

There is a lump in the chest? Hello Dr. Yu, I previously underwent an ultrasound examination at the hospital, which indicated that both of my breasts have cysts (fibrocystic changes). Recently, I discovered a hard lump about two centimeters in size on the right side when pressin...

Post-operative complications of mole removal? Hello, Doctor. I had a mole removal surgery in March, and I know it's normal to feel pain afterward. I returned for follow-up checks every week, and during the fourth week, the doctor said I was healing well and there were no iss...

Does a sentinel mole need to be surgically removed? Doctor: I would like to ask about my sentinel moles, one on the top and one on the bottom, each about the size of a soybean. They are not painful at all; I just dislike the way they feel when touched. Do I need to have surgery? ...

Circumcision surgery Due to some adhesion at the tip of the foreskin, urination takes a bit longer. A doctor has suggested surgery, but since the child is young, I've heard that the glans may be permanently exposed, which could lead to sensitivity. Are there any other option...

Blood in stool Current situation: There is blood in the stool, but it is not mixed with the stool; it is flowing directly. At the beginning of the bowel movement, there was some pain at the anal opening, but it subsided afterward. I later noticed that the bleeding has continued f...

Some questions after completing a colonoscopy? Hello, doctor. Last week, during a routine breast ultrasound examination, I discovered that there is a 1 cm breast fibroadenoma in the lower part of my breast. The doctor recommended that I undergo a mammotome procedure to remove it....

There is red in the stool? Hello doctor, I previously had internal hemorrhoids, which caused bleeding during bowel movements. However, my hemorrhoids have healed (meaning there is no more pain in the anus). Now, when I have a bowel movement, I notice that the stool is mostly brow...

Abnormal protrusion of the left chest? I have a question. My left breast does not protrude normally. I can't remember when it started, but ever since the abnormal protrusion began, my left breast has been particularly painful every time I experience breast swelling during my...

Fibrocystic breast changes Dr. Yu: I would like to ask if breast fibrocystic changes always disappear after menstruation? I notice that my fibrocystic changes vary in size and firmness before and after my menstrual period, but they are always present. I can feel a round lump; is ...

Phyllodes tumor of the breast Dr. Yu: Is a 4 cm leaf-shaped tumor serious? Is surgery the only treatment option? Thank you!

Mammary gland hyperplasia Hello Doctor: Does breast hyperplasia need to be addressed? I experience noticeable tenderness and enlargement of lumps in my breasts before my menstrual period. Does hyperplasia lead to the formation of fibrocystic changes? Thank you!

Visible breast skin veins When there is a larger hard lump within the breast, it can impede blood flow, leading to prominent veins. This can occur regardless of whether the lump is benign or malignant.

Do I have an anal fistula? I developed a hard lump and swelling on the inner thigh before the Lunar New Year. I visited a family medicine clinic, and the doctor diagnosed it as an acne lesion, prescribing antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication. However, after a week, the le...

There is a lump in the anal area? Hello doctor, I often experience itching around my anus, especially at night. When I slightly pull apart the area, I notice a small lump that resembles a tiny flesh ball. I can't remove it by touching it, but it just itches. Additionally, wh...

There is fresh blood when wiping after a bowel movement? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing fresh blood on the toilet paper after bowel movements for four consecutive days. The amount is not significant; usually, there is more blood the first time I wipe, and then none afterw...

Postoperative Issues Related to Appendicitis Surgery Hello Dr. Yu, I hope you don't mind me asking a question. The issue is: since my appendectomy on November 6, 2012, I have been experiencing diarrhea. How long is this condition expected to last? Could it be caused by takin...

Breast blisters Hello doctor, why do breast blisters occur? Will they disappear on their own?

Long-term... issues? Supplementing from the previous post, the following conditions have already affected my daily life... After more than a year of consultations, there have been no results... I have been experiencing intermittent abdominal pain for a long time. Once the abdomin...

After hemorrhoid surgery, two weeks later, there was a rupture of blood vessels causing bleeding, and anti-inflammatory injections were administered? After undergoing surgery for internal hemorrhoids, I experienced a rupture and bleeding from the blood vessels two weeks later. Wh...