Abdomen, Surgery FAQ - Page 8

Post-hemorrhoid ligation (rubber band ligation) abdominal distension? On the night of the hemorrhoid ligation surgery, I noticed a bulge in my lower abdomen (below the navel). It has been six days since then, and regardless of morning or evening, whenever I stand, I feel bloated ...

Is it possible to have had an appendectomy twice? Hello doctor, I experienced abdominal pain in April and went to the emergency department at China Medical University Hospital, where I underwent an appendectomy. However, in May, I had abdominal pain again and visited the emergenc...

Gastrointestinal issues A few days ago, I noticed fresh blood in the toilet after using it, and subsequently experienced constipation and blood when wiping. I became anxious and researched online, which led me to think it might be colon cancer. Then I felt nauseous and vomited. T...

Is it recommended to use biodegradable mesh for hernia surgery? My mother (59 years old) has been diagnosed with a hernia (a lump in the lower right abdomen near the groin). She has had two cesarean sections and often lifts heavy objects, but she does not have any issues with hyp...

There is a swelling approximately two centimeters in length, located about five centimeters below the right side of the navel? In recent days, I have noticed a swelling about two centimeters in size, located approximately five centimeters below my right navel (in a horizontal str...

Post-appendectomy issues? Hello Dr. Ke: I underwent laparoscopic appendectomy on April 6, 2020. During the recovery period over the past two months, I occasionally experience discomfort in my abdomen, specifically to the right of my navel. Could this be related to gastrointestina...

Gastrointestinal and anal issues? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing bloating easily. Over the past couple of years, I have started to eat more vegetables (I was a picky eater as a child). Recently, I had sharp pain in my lower abdomen and consulted a gastroenterologist who d...

Surgical scar After a car accident, abdominal wall bleeding required surgery, which subsequently led to cellulitis and multiple abscesses that necessitated extensive debridement, resulting in a bulge in the right lower abdomen. The surgeon mentioned that this is due to repeated s...

Many years after peritonitis surgery? When I was three years old, I underwent surgery for appendicitis that had ruptured, leading to peritonitis. According to my parents, after the surgery, the wound had persistent purulent discharge, and I had to go back to the operating room fo...

Postoperative issues after laparoscopic surgery? I would like to ask the doctor, last month I underwent laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids. Initially, the postoperative wound was not very painful or uncomfortable, but in the past few days, I suddenly started to feel pain a...

Blood in stool? Hello, Doctor Ke. Last night I experienced abdominal pain and diarrhea. After having a bowel movement, I felt some relief, but I still have a dull ache in my left abdomen. This morning, my stool was thin and long, and there was a piece of bloody mucus attached to ...

Underwent laparoscopic surgery due to acute appendicitis? On March 26, 2020, after undergoing laparoscopic surgery, I rested in the hospital bed for a day. When trying to sleep, I experienced pain in my right shoulder, which continued until March 30, 2020. While lying down to rec...

It has been five days without a normal bowel movement, and there is no urge to defecate. Straining results in only a small amount of stool being passed? Since the long holiday started on March 31, I haven't had a bowel movement. During this time, I have tried to push while s...

Abdominal pain My family members drink alcohol almost daily, but they don't get drunk. Recently, however, I've started experiencing abdominal pain and swelling, especially in the lower left abdomen, which feels particularly uncomfortable. I have a decreased appetite, an...

Gynecomastia in males? Hello Doctor: I am 22 years old and have noticed a prominent protrusion in my chest since puberty. Between the ages of 13 and 16, I weighed as much as 67 kilograms, but I rapidly lost 5 to 6 kilograms by the time I was 18. Currently, I weigh about 57 kilogr...

Lower abdominal issues? Hello: I have been working out, but I am still a beginner. I haven't trained my abdominal muscles before, and a few days ago, I suddenly did a lot of sit-ups, which caused my entire abdomen to be very sore. However, it improved later. But after 4.5 da...

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...

Rectal bleeding Hello, doctor. For the past few years, I have been experiencing blood at the front end of my stool, with the blood mixed in (sometimes present, sometimes absent), and my abdomen often feels like it is moving quickly with gurgling sounds, causing discomfort. I have...

Hemorrhoids? Or something undesirable? Hello Doctor, I have some questions I would like to ask: 1. Recently, I suddenly recalled an instance when I noticed my stool appeared red from a distance, but upon closer inspection, it was brown. However, I cannot deny that there was like...

Bowel issues Dear Doctor, I had a colonoscopy two years ago due to rectal bleeding, and the doctor said there were no major issues, just some hemorrhoids. After returning home, my bowel movements have mostly been soft stools, diarrhea, unformed, or accompanied by mucus. After us...