Understanding Pain and Recovery Time for Axillary Surgery
Surgical removal of axillary osmidrosis? Does the surgery for axillary osmidrosis (body odor) hurt? How long does the procedure take?
Dr. Yu Mingchang reply Surgery
Hello^^ Our hospital performs axillary odor removal under general anesthesia, and we recommend using endoscopic techniques, so you won't feel pain during the surgery! However, there will be pain at the surgical site afterward. The hospital stay is approximately 3 days, and y...[Read More] Understanding Pain and Recovery Time for Axillary Surgery
How to Differentiate Between Anal Fistula and Folliculitis?
Is it an anal fistula or folliculitis? I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to inquire about something. About six months ago, I developed a lump on my buttocks, and at that time, I underwent incision and drainage. It healed, but the wound turned into a small depres...
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Hello^^ Based on the symptoms you described, along with the digital rectal examinations performed by the first two physicians, the likelihood of folliculitis is higher. If it is indeed folliculitis and you are experiencing recurrent episodes, you will need to undergo debridement ...[Read More] How to Differentiate Between Anal Fistula and Folliculitis?
Complications After Appendectomy: Understanding Post-Surgery Viral Infections
Complications after appendectomy? The patient had surgery for appendicitis during his military service years ago. Initially, everything went smoothly after the surgery; however, one to two months later, he developed symptoms consistent with enterovirus infection, including fever,...
Dr. Yu Mingchang reply Surgery
Hello: 1. Appendicitis and enterovirus infections are unrelated; undergoing appendectomy does not increase the incidence of enterovirus infections. 2. Enteroviruses are most common in children under 12 years old, so it is important to determine whether the symptoms are due to ent...[Read More] Complications After Appendectomy: Understanding Post-Surgery Viral Infections
How to Handle Early Stage Breast Cancer: A Guide for Patients
What should be done to manage early-stage breast cancer? Hello Doctor: My mother is 52 years old. In late December of last year, a tumor was discovered in her right breast during a check-up. The tumor is located deep and cannot be felt by touch, measuring about 1 cm. It is painle...
Dr. Yu Mingchang reply Surgery
Hello: 1. If the pathology report has been confirmed, trust the report and find a way to address the issue. 2. Based on the stated tumor size of 1 cm, if the pathology report indicates early stage (Stage I), breast-conserving surgery can be performed, which has minimal impact on ...[Read More] How to Handle Early Stage Breast Cancer: A Guide for Patients