Dr. Yu Mingchang reply Surgery Question - Page 7

Surgical treatment for anal fistula? Hello Doctor, I had surgery in August due to an abscess issue, and recently I underwent a second surgery because of a recurrence. However, I was informed that the surgery was too deep and there is a risk of damaging the sphincter, so a third s...

Surgery for anal fistula? Hello, doctor. I had surgery in August due to an abscess issue, and recently I underwent a second surgery because of a recurrence. However, I was informed that the surgery was too deep and there is a concern about damaging the sphincter, so a third surge...

External anal mass There is a small lump next to the anus that appears slightly dark when photographed. It causes some discomfort in the buttocks, feeling swollen and painful, but not extremely painful.

Post-hemorrhoid surgery After a mixed hemorrhoidectomy, it has been about a month and a half, approximately 45 days, and there is a protrusion of tissue at the edge of the anus that can be pushed back in after using the restroom. The tissue appears larger than it was before the s...

Am I suffering from hemorrhoids or anal fissures? Hello Doctor, about a week ago I started feeling warmth around my anus, and sometimes it itches. A month ago, I experienced a bowel movement with a significant amount of bright red blood. Two days ago, I developed a fissure near t...

Does an atypical fibrous cyst require surgical removal? At the end of August, a breast ultrasound revealed a 1.4 cm fibrocystic change in the left breast. After fine needle aspiration, it was not possible to determine whether it was a benign or malignant tumor. The doctor mention...

Regarding rectal bleeding? Hello, Doctor Yu. I don't eat enough fruits and vegetables and I sit for long periods. Three years ago, I had a colonoscopy that showed no issues except for hemorrhoids. The doctor prescribed me oral medication and suppositories, but did not mentio...

Breast fibroma Ten years ago, I had an examination at the hospital that revealed several fibromas of varying sizes in my left and right breasts. The fibroma in my left breast measured as large as 3.6 cm (the doctor advised to decide on surgery after having children). After giving...

There is a growth above the anus? Hello Doctor, about three to four months ago, I noticed a lump above my anus while showering. It doesn't hurt or itch; the base of the lump is wrinkled and dark, while the top is pink and about one centimeter in size. I have normal bowel mov...

Voice recovery after thyroid surgery? I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma at the end of May and underwent a surgical resection at the end of July. After the surgery, I experienced hoarseness, and I have been continuously taking medication. Recently, my hoarseness has...

In the past month, I have experienced anal fissures three times. How can I determine if they are completely healed, and is it safe to come into contact with seawater? Hello, doctor. In the past month, I have experienced anal fissures three times. The first time, there were two 1....

Hemorrhoid issues Hello, a few days ago after having a bowel movement, I felt pain around my anus and noticed a lump. I went to the hospital, and the doctor said it was hemorrhoids. He pushed the lump back into the anus and said that if it stays outside, it will continue to engor...

There is a lump on the anus? Hello, I recently discovered a lump near my anus. On the first day, it was swollen and painful, but after I looked online and tried soaking in warm water, the pain went away the next day, and I don't feel much discomfort anymore. However, the lum...

If your hand was injured by an old Tatung fan, you may need a tetanus shot. It is important to assess the nature of the wound, your vaccination history, and the time since your last tetanus booster. If the wound is deep, dirty, or if it has been more than five years since your la...

When can the hemostatic sutures be removed after hemorrhoid surgery? This morning at 9:30, I had surgery for first-degree internal and external hemorrhoids (LigaSure CF1212, smelljaw). At 11:00 PM, I felt the urge to pass gas, but I couldn't due to the gauze packing inside, ...

Hemorrhoid issues Hello Doctor: Two days ago, I suddenly felt what seems to be an irregular lump outside my anus, which feels somewhat swollen and cannot be pushed back in. It is painful to the touch, and I feel uncomfortable whether sitting or standing. I would like to ask if th...

I'm very scared about what happened in the past two days? Hello Dr. Yu: I often experience constipation, and yesterday I used an enema. For the past two days, my stool has been accompanied by a lot of fresh blood in the toilet. I'm not sure if this is caused by a rectal...

After rubber band ligation, the internal hemorrhoid protrudes from the anal opening? Hello, doctor. I underwent a rubber band ligation for internal hemorrhoids on June 20. Since the surgery until today, I have been able to have bowel movements 1-2 times daily without any bleeding...

Bowel movement inquiries? Doctor, regarding my bowel condition: My family has a history of colorectal cancer, so I paid for a fecal occult blood test, and the results showed no issues. However, my stool varies in thickness, sometimes being thin like a pinky finger. Recently, I&#x...

Breast issues I am currently 20 years old and would like to ask about a recent discovery. I noticed a purple vein on my chest that wasn't there before. There are no hard lumps in my chest, but I do have a small swollen lump in my armpit that sometimes hurts when pressed, but...