Dr. Yu Mingchang reply Surgery Question - Page 9

Post-operative concerns about hemorrhoids? Hello Doctor: 1. Yesterday I underwent a hemorrhoidectomy, and the local anesthesia caused me significant pain. Is it possible to request general anesthesia for this type of surgery instead of local anesthesia? 2. After the surgery y...

Rubber band ligation for hemorrhoids? Hello doctor, I underwent a rubber band ligation for hemorrhoids on February 20. For several days post-surgery, I experienced no discomfort and have been applying a topical ointment for hemorrhoids. However, around February 29, I began to exp...

Rectal bleeding Hello doctor, I have been troubled by the presence of blood after bowel movements for a long time. When I strain to have a bowel movement, there is not a large amount of blood (just a little on the toilet paper, like a minor abrasion). However, when I have a smoot...

Some issues encountered in the treatment of anal fissures? Hello, doctor. About a month ago, I suspected that I developed an anal fissure due to several days of diarrhea and prolonged time spent on the toilet. After seeking medical attention, I was treated with Laxative and topic...

Orange-red stool A few weeks ago, I noticed blood streaks in my stool, but since I usually have constipation, I didn't pay much attention to it. Yesterday, I experienced some sharp pain in my lower left abdomen and had no appetite. My stool was entirely orange-red, and there...

Do external hemorrhoids require surgery? I have had external hemorrhoids for many years. Occasionally, I experience swelling and pain during bowel movements (about once a year). Generally, I do not feel any discomfort, and I wash with water after each bowel movement. It does not ...

Lump near the areola? I recently discovered a hard lump on the right areola. What should I pay attention to and how can I improve this?

Submucosal tumor of the appendix? Doctor, I recently underwent a colonoscopy and a tumor approximately 2 cm in size was found in the cecum. At that time, only a biopsy was performed and no removal was done because the doctor believed that the wall of the cecum was thinner, and re...

Submucosal tumor of the appendix Doctor, I recently underwent a colonoscopy and a tumor approximately 2 cm in size was found in the cecum. At that time, only a biopsy was performed and no removal was done because the doctor believed that the wall of the cecum was thinner, and rem...

Submucosal tumor of the appendix? Doctor, I recently underwent a colonoscopy and a tumor approximately 2 cm in size was found in the cecum. At that time, only a biopsy was performed, and the tumor was not removed because the doctor believed that the wall of the cecum was too thin...

Three months after surgery, there are issues with bowel movements? Hello doctor, about three months ago I underwent a mixed hemorrhoid surgery. Right after the surgery, I noticed a lump at the anal opening, and the doctor said it was leftover skin from the procedure that would ev...

Fibrocystic changes Doctor, I have a fibrocystic lump next to my nipple that becomes prominent and round like a blister during my menstrual period. After my period ends, it disappears, but sometimes it ruptures on its own, releasing blood and pus, and then it resolves. This sympt...

Subcutaneous lump after surgery? Due to a subcutaneous tumor in the thigh, surgery was performed on February 4th for excision. Afterward, during a follow-up appointment to discuss the pathology report, it was confirmed to be a nodular fasciitis measuring 2x1.2x0.9 cm. It has been...

Questions about the wound after adenoma surgery? Hello, doctor. I apologize for the lengthy description, but I appreciate your help! About a month ago, I underwent surgery for a breast tumor (approximately 2 cm adenoma). The wound did not require stitches to be removed and was dr...

What are the symptoms? There is a soft lump behind the left testicle when standing, which diminishes when lying down. The lump is not large, approximately the size of a fingertip. There is no swelling in the abdomen, and it is not painful. I am unsure if it is a psychological fac...

Tumor? Hemorrhoids? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask you. Around the end of November last year, when the weather was changing, I experienced some constipation issues. Although I still had a bowel movement once a day, it became more difficult compared to before. Around...

Gastrointestinal discomfort? On January 16, I felt discomfort in my left abdomen as if there was a foreign object, accompanied by a burning and aching sensation in my left back. I had been experiencing constipation for several days, but later passed a one-centimeter piece of chic...

Post-hernia surgery Hello Doctor, the patient underwent a TEP hernia repair about a month ago and has a few questions for you: (1) Does stretching or yawning increase abdominal pressure and potentially cause the mesh to shift, leading to a recurrence of the hernia? (2) Does sleep...

Abdominal issues and bowel problems? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing persistent abdominal pain lately, and I also have pain during bowel movements, sometimes accompanied by bleeding. I have a slight loss of appetite and have been experiencing fever, although tests have rul...

After hemorrhoid ligation surgery, issues such as thigh pain may occur? Hello, doctor. Recently, I visited a proctologist due to anal itching (without bleeding). During the examination, the doctor found a prolapsed internal hemorrhoid and performed a ligation procedure. However, ...