Understanding Persistent Blisters After Skin Grafting for Second and Third-Degree Burns
Second to third degree burns? Hello, could you please explain why blisters continue to form after a skin graft following a second to third-degree burn?
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Hello: The area where the skin graft is located may have developed blisters due to pressure friction, so it is important to avoid any friction on the affected area as much as possible. Thank you for your message![Read More] Understanding Persistent Blisters After Skin Grafting for Second and Third-Degree Burns
Understanding Pain After Skin Grafting for 2nd and 3rd Degree Burns
Second to third degree burns? After a second to third-degree burn has been treated with skin grafting, why might there still be intermittent pain?
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Hello: A second-degree burn results in blisters and peeling of the skin, but the epidermal nerves remain intact, so there may still be intermittent pain after skin grafting. In the case of a third-degree burn, pain may persist after skin grafting due to the gradual growth of new ...[Read More] Understanding Pain After Skin Grafting for 2nd and 3rd Degree Burns
Unusual Bump on the Buttocks: When to See a Surgeon?
There is a strange lump on my buttocks? Doctor, I would like to ask about a strange growth on my buttocks (a little distance from the anus). It doesn't hurt, but it feels like a piece of protruding flesh. I've had it for over a year since I first noticed it. Should I se...
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Hello: It is best for you to visit the surgical outpatient clinic for evaluation and treatment by a surgeon. Thank you for your message![Read More] Unusual Bump on the Buttocks: When to See a Surgeon?
Understanding Post-Injury Swelling and Scar Healing in the Foot
The wound has scabbed over and left a scar, and there is still some slight swelling? About a month ago, I fell while riding a bike, and I have a scrape on the dorsum of my right foot that is approximately 5 centimeters long (starting 4 centimeters behind the big toe). The scab fe...
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Hello: (1) The injury and swelling of the right big toe may affect the bending of the big toe, indicating that it has not fully healed. (2) The area of numbness on the left side of the wound may be due to damage to the epidermal nerves in the skin at the time of injury. (3) As fo...[Read More] Understanding Post-Injury Swelling and Scar Healing in the Foot
Persistent Pain After Tetanus Shot: What You Need to Know
Tetanus After receiving the tetanus shot, it has been a week and I am still in pain.
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Hello: You may have a stronger reaction to the tetanus toxoid, and some individuals may experience pain at the injection site even a week after receiving the shot. Thank you for your message![Read More] Persistent Pain After Tetanus Shot: What You Need to Know
Should You Seek Immediate Care for Post-Surgery Varicose Vein Concerns?
Varicose veins Hello, Dr. Chang! After undergoing traditional varicose vein surgery on my left thigh and calf, I returned home at 11:00 AM. Due to wearing long pants, I only felt slight pain and didn't pay much attention. However, when I removed my pants at 8:00 PM, I notice...
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Hello: If there is significant bleeding, it is best to seek medical attention immediately for examination and treatment. If it is only a small amount of bleeding, you can schedule an appointment the next day for a medication change and evaluation. Thank you for your message![Read More] Should You Seek Immediate Care for Post-Surgery Varicose Vein Concerns?
Effective Ways to Reduce Inflammation of Neck Lipomas
Sebaceous cyst on the neck? Hello Dr. Chang, I have a sebaceous cyst on my neck that has become inflamed. I have seen a doctor, but the advice I received was not very detailed. I would like to know how to reduce the inflammation more quickly, aside from taking anti-inflammatory m...
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Hello: When a sebaceous cyst on the neck becomes inflamed, it is essential to use antibiotics (anti-infective medications) to reduce the inflammatory response. This may lead to a gradual alleviation of symptoms such as redness, swelling, heat, and pain. If the cyst becomes infect...[Read More] Effective Ways to Reduce Inflammation of Neck Lipomas
Understanding Lipomas: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Intracranial lipoma A few months ago, I noticed a lump above my temple. I initially thought it was swelling from a bump, but after several weeks, it hasn't hurt at all and the lump hasn't decreased in size. Could this be a lipoma? If I go to the hospital, what tests sho...
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Hello: It is recommended that you first visit the surgical outpatient department for an examination. To determine the type of tumor, it is necessary to perform surgical excision and then send the tissue for pathological examination to confirm whether it is a lipoma or another typ...[Read More] Understanding Lipomas: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Understanding Head Blunt Trauma: Classification, Treatment, and Recovery
Cerebral contusion Hello, Director Zhang. I apologize for asking you a medical question, and I hope you can explain the following: 1. What is meant by "blunt head trauma"? What are the classification criteria and the range it refers to? How is the severity of the injur...
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Hello: Regarding your questions, here are the responses: (1) A blunt contusion of the head is an injury caused by a blunt force impact to the head. (2) The potential consequences of blunt trauma to the head can range from skin redness and swelling; subcutaneous bleeding or the fo...[Read More] Understanding Head Blunt Trauma: Classification, Treatment, and Recovery
Understanding Post-Surgical Complications: Dealing with Pus Bumps After Stitches
Sutured wound A few days after the stitches were removed from the wound, a pus-filled abscess developed.
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Hello: After the stitches are removed, if a pus-filled bump develops about ten days later, it may be due to the presence of foreign material in the wound (the most common cause is the body's rejection of the internal sutures, or foreign objects that were left in the wound du...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgical Complications: Dealing with Pus Bumps After Stitches
Occasional Finger Swelling: Is It Normal or a Sign of a Health Issue?
Occasionally, the fingers may swell for no apparent reason? Occasionally, my fingers or hands (including fingers and palms) swell up without pain, and the swelling subsides after half a day to a day. It does not occur under specific circumstances and has been happening for quite ...
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Hello: Regarding your inquiry, here is my response: (1) The symptoms you described may be caused by poor blood circulation, such as maintaining a position of one hand for too long or prolonged pressure, leading to venous return obstruction and swelling. (2) It is advisable to vis...[Read More] Occasional Finger Swelling: Is It Normal or a Sign of a Health Issue?
Diabetic Wound Care: Essential Tips for Managing Torn Skin at Home
Diabetic Wound Care Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask you a few questions. There is an elderly person at home who is a diabetic patient, and this morning, due to improper force, he sustained a 7-8 cm laceration on the dorsum of his foot (the skin surface is movable). At the ti...
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Hello, regarding your inquiry, here are the responses: 1. For diabetic patients, a laceration of 7-8 cm, especially on the dorsum of the foot (where blood circulation is poorer in the extremities), if not managed properly, is more likely to lead to wound infection. 2. When attem...[Read More] Diabetic Wound Care: Essential Tips for Managing Torn Skin at Home
Understanding Wound Healing Issues: Is It Cellulitis?
Wound healing issues I previously fell and had a large wound on my knee. After a month, although the wound has healed, the surface is still red. Initially, I thought it was just a scar, but recently I've noticed that if I gently press on the red area, it hurts, and it feels ...
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Hello: A general wound (possibly an abrasion) that appears red on the surface after a month may be granulation tissue. At this stage, the nerves are gradually growing towards the wound, which can cause tenderness. However, if there is inflammation present, it can also lead to pai...[Read More] Understanding Wound Healing Issues: Is It Cellulitis?
Should You Seek Medical Attention for a 1cm Glass Cut?
Glass laceration I have a cut about 1 centimeter long below my thumb caused by glass, which seems to have penetrated the dermis. I have temporarily treated it with saline solution, and it has stopped bleeding with no signs of inflammation. Should I go to the hospital? Can it heal...
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Hello: Generally, if a cut reaches the deeper layers of the skin and has stopped bleeding without signs of inflammation, it can heal on its own (though the scar may be larger later). However, if the wound shows signs of infection and inflammation (such as redness, swelling, heat,...[Read More] Should You Seek Medical Attention for a 1cm Glass Cut?
Can You Drink Yogurt After a Scrape? Expert Advice Inside
Can I drink yogurt if I have a bruise? Can I drink yogurt if I have a bruise? I have had the bruise for 2 days and I'm not sure if it's okay to drink yogurt. Please advise, thank you.
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Hello: For abrasions, simply disinfecting the wound and keeping it dry is sufficient. Drinking yogurt should have no direct effect on the wound. Thank you for your message![Read More] Can You Drink Yogurt After a Scrape? Expert Advice Inside
Understanding Pilonidal Cysts: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Pilonidal cyst? Recently, I developed a folliculitis (boil) on the right side of my buttocks. The doctor said to take antibiotics first to reduce it, and then after a while, I would need surgery to drain it through a tube for a complete cure. I'm unsure if surgery is necessa...
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Hello: Generally, folliculitis may resolve after antibiotic treatment once the inflammatory response subsides, but it can also lead to the formation of an abscess, in which case incision and drainage may be necessary. If the same lesion frequently recurs with inflammation, surgic...[Read More] Understanding Pilonidal Cysts: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Understanding the Causes of Enlarged Spleen: A Surgical Perspective
excuse me? What are the causes of splenomegaly?
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Hello: The causes of splenomegaly include: (1) Infection (leading to lymphocytic hyperplasia): such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. (2) Inflammatory conditions (leading to lymphocytic hyperplasia): such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc. (3) T...[Read More] Understanding the Causes of Enlarged Spleen: A Surgical Perspective
Soft Bump on Head: Causes and When to Seek Medical Attention
Soft mass on the head? Hello, I have a soft lump on my head that is not red or swollen, and it hurts slightly when pressed. What could be the issue? Thank you.
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Hello: A soft lump on the head, if not caused by trauma, may be a tumor. It is best to visit an outpatient clinic for further examination to confirm. Thank you for your message![Read More] Soft Bump on Head: Causes and When to Seek Medical Attention
Struggling with Hand Strength: Seeking Solutions for Post-Injury Pain
Inability to exert force with the right hand? Doctor, I have a question: In December 2008, I sustained a 4 cm cut on my right hand from broken glass. After it was stitched, I developed a large scar. I previously had a wrist fracture on my right hand, and if I write for an extende...
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Hello: The right wrist has previously been fractured and is currently unable to bear weight. It is advisable to visit an outpatient clinic for an examination to identify the cause of the weakness, followed by further treatment. Thank you for your message![Read More] Struggling with Hand Strength: Seeking Solutions for Post-Injury Pain
Nail Fungus Treatment: Is Nail Removal Surgery Available?
Onychomycosis I would like to inquire if your hospital performs nail avulsion surgery for onychomycosis (fungal nail infection). Which department should I visit for this? Thank you.
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Hello: Our hospital performs nail avulsion surgery for onychomycosis. Please make an appointment at the general surgery outpatient clinic. Thank you for your inquiry![Read More] Nail Fungus Treatment: Is Nail Removal Surgery Available?