Post-Surgery Bleeding on Day 8: Is It Normal?
Postoperative day 8, the wound is oozing blood? Hello, doctor. I underwent a vaginal rejuvenation surgery last Monday (not for cosmetic reasons, but because it was affecting my daily life). During the first week, I followed the doctor's advice and tried to stay in bed as muc...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
1. It is possible for old blood to flow out through the incision, typically appearing darker, such as deep red or black. The amount may increase with movement or changes in position. If there are no other symptoms (such as redness, swelling, heat, pain at the wound site, purulent...[Read More] Post-Surgery Bleeding on Day 8: Is It Normal?
Understanding Lateral Thigh Tumors: Signs of Inflammation or Malignancy?
Lateral thigh tumor I would like to ask about a previously noticed tumor on the outer thigh that was not given much attention. Recently, it has suddenly swollen, increased in size, and become very painful. The area around the tumor looks bruised. Can benign tumors become inflamed...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Based on your description, the tumor on the outer thigh may be a subcutaneous cyst, which can enlarge and become painful while also showing discoloration and bruising due to infection and inflammation. It is recommended to visit a surgical outpatient clinic for a thorough examina...[Read More] Understanding Lateral Thigh Tumors: Signs of Inflammation or Malignancy?
Should You Monitor Mild Head Injuries After a Fall? Expert Insights
Hello, Dr. Chang. I fell on May 23rd, landing on my back. Should I monitor this type of injury? Although 37 years old is not considered elderly, it is still middle-aged. On May 21, while taking a shower, I accidentally bumped the top left of my head against the metal shower head....
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Based on your description, it seems to be just symptoms of a head injury, and the likelihood of delayed bleeding is low. The key point is that if there is persistent headache or dizziness, and the symptoms worsen, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly.[Read More] Should You Monitor Mild Head Injuries After a Fall? Expert Insights
Understanding Hard Lumps After Bruising: When to Seek Medical Help
Hematoma after bruising? Two months ago, I sustained bruises on my knee and ankle due to a car accident. An X-ray was taken at that time, and there were no issues found. The bruising has since dissipated, but I can still feel a hard lump at the site of the original bruise on my a...
Dr. Peng Xianwen Reply:
Dear Ms. Li: You may continue with your consultations, but it may not be very helpful. If you still have concerns regarding medical treatment, it is advisable to return for a discussion with your attending physician. Director Peng Hsien-Wen, General Surgery, Nantou Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Hard Lumps After Bruising: When to Seek Medical Help
Managing Pain and Bruising in Toes After Long Hours of Walking
The toes are painful and numb, with a slight bruising phenomenon? Due to the sudden need to walk for over 10 hours, with a lot of hurried walking and stopping, my big toes are now painful and numb after resting, and each has a shallow bruise halfway. They hurt whether I'm we...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! It is recommended to buy better quality shoes, use pain relief patches on the soles of your feet, and take vitamin B12 to alleviate discomfort. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you.[Read More] Managing Pain and Bruising in Toes After Long Hours of Walking
Facial Injuries: When to See a Plastic Surgeon for Pain and Swelling
Facial issues The face has sustained an impact injury, resulting in swelling and bruising around the eyes and face. I am now experiencing sudden sharp pain near the nose. Should I get an X-ray to confirm whether there is a bone issue or other problems? Should I see a plastic surg...
Dr. Lü Mingchuan Reply:
You can see a plastic surgeon.[Read More] Facial Injuries: When to See a Plastic Surgeon for Pain and Swelling
Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Swelling and Bruising After Breast Cancer Surgery
Postoperative issues? Hello Doctor, I am a stage II breast cancer patient who just underwent surgery on December 20th to remove the tumor and sentinel lymph nodes. The surgical site has been healing well, but I am currently experiencing swelling in my breast and armpit areas, wit...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
Hello, some patients may experience hematoma at the surgical site after the procedure. Generally, it can be monitored, and during your next follow-up appointment, your physician should check for any accumulation of blood or fluid.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Swelling and Bruising After Breast Cancer Surgery
Understanding Ankle Fractures: Recovery Tips and Concerns for Athletes
Ankle fracture Hello, Doctor. I injured my left foot during a basketball game on December 13 when I landed awkwardly on one foot in an externally rotated position. At the time, I didn't feel much pain and continued playing for about 30 seconds before leaving the game for tre...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
1. If you are just taking a shower, reading, or resting without any heavy lifting, you do not need to wear a brace. 2. It is normal to still have bruising and swelling eight days after an injury. I don't know if you have experienced a severe sprain before, but since there ...[Read More] Understanding Ankle Fractures: Recovery Tips and Concerns for Athletes
Understanding Recovery After a Car Accident: Brain Injury and Medication Concerns
Hello, doctor! I have questions regarding brain injuries caused by car accidents? Hello, Doctor! I sustained a right-sided head injury (with swelling on the right side of my face) due to a car accident, along with mild subarachnoid hemorrhage on the left side and a concussion. Af...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
1. Not taking medication will not affect recovery. 2. The most important aspect of a concussion is rest; it will naturally recover over time.[Read More] Understanding Recovery After a Car Accident: Brain Injury and Medication Concerns
Managing a Persistent Lump After a Car Accident: What You Need to Know
There is a small lump on the superficial muscles of the upper posterior calf following a car accident. What should I do? Hello Dr. Chen, I have a small lump under the skin in the upper back area of my calf, approximately 1 cm in diameter. This lump is likely a result of a minor c...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
Hello, I actually recommend that you see a surgeon directly. It seems there may be a blood clot, but it should be quite superficial. Even if surgery is needed, it would be a very minor outpatient procedure, so you can rest assured. Your platelet count is also still within a good ...[Read More] Managing a Persistent Lump After a Car Accident: What You Need to Know
Understanding Head Injuries: When to Seek Medical Attention After a Fall
Head injury, with pain at the site of impact? Hello, doctor. On August 26, while playing on a water slide, I may have slid down incorrectly and hit the back of my head against the slide. At that moment, I felt pain, but there were no other obvious discomforts. Later, the impact p...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
The primary concern with head trauma is intracranial hemorrhage. If there are accompanying symptoms of nausea and vomiting, it is advisable to seek treatment at a neurosurgery outpatient clinic.[Read More] Understanding Head Injuries: When to Seek Medical Attention After a Fall
Managing Complications After Thrombolytic Therapy: What to Do About Hand Bruising
The patient is receiving thrombolytic therapy and, due to ignorance, has had their hand massaged, resulting in microvascular rupture and redness all over the hand. What should be done? What complications could arise from the inability to stop the bleeding? Thank you! Hello, docto...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
Hello, the red spots on your hand are likely not significantly related to the recovery of the brain. If you have any questions, you can consult your mother's attending physician for clarification; his responses should be prioritized.[Read More] Managing Complications After Thrombolytic Therapy: What to Do About Hand Bruising
Understanding Dark Spots in Hemorrhoids: Causes and Concerns
Hemorrhoids with a dark purple color in the center? 1. Can hemorrhoids develop moles or melanoma? (I am not referring to the area around the anus, but whether the hemorrhoids themselves can develop melanoma?) 2. There is redness around the hemorrhoids with a bit of blackish-purp...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
1. Hemorrhoids do not cause moles or lead to melanoma; skin cancer originates from the squamous epithelium of the skin and is not closely related to hemorrhoids. 2. The dark purple color in the middle of hemorrhoids indicates the presence of a blood clot, which is known as a thro...[Read More] Understanding Dark Spots in Hemorrhoids: Causes and Concerns
Why Does My Knee Swell Without Bruising After an Injury?
Why does the knee swell after an impact injury without bruising? Hello Dr. Peng, I recently had an accident while riding my bicycle in long pants and collided with another bicycle, falling to my right side. My right knee is very painful, and after walking home for half an hour, i...
Dr. Peng Xianwen Reply:
Hello, those with concerns: It is possible to develop a hematoma (bleeding with clots) or what you referred to as serous fluid edema. If there is no improvement after two weeks, a medical consultation is necessary for drainage or incision. Director Peng Hsien-Wen, Department of S...[Read More] Why Does My Knee Swell Without Bruising After an Injury?
Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Bruising and Swelling After Cyst Removal
Post-operative issues following cyst removal? Hello, doctor. I had a cyst removal surgery yesterday, located on the lower left buttock. When I changed the dressing today, I noticed that the skin around the wound has turned dark, resembling bruising, and the wound area is slightly...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
It's quite normal to feel this way right after surgery, but if you're really concerned, you can schedule an earlier follow-up appointment with the surgeon who performed your operation.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Bruising and Swelling After Cyst Removal
When Can I Shower After Nail Injury? Healing Tips and Care
The nail is lifted but not removed? Three weeks ago, I injured my toe by hitting it against the refrigerator, which caused my toenail to lift. After visiting the emergency room, it was determined that I did not need to have the nail removed, and I was given anti-inflammatory medi...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! You can come into contact with tap water, but please avoid soaking in it for now. Stay safe! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] When Can I Shower After Nail Injury? Healing Tips and Care
Managing Recurring Skin Infections: Effective Care for Wound Healing
Skin infection issues The wound has been experiencing recurrent folliculitis for the past five months, primarily due to frequent friction in that area, which has led to the repeated extraction of many comedones or sand-like substances. Most of the wound has healed, leaving only a...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
This type of cyst has a membrane surrounding it, so it is recommended to perform a minor surgery nearby to remove the entire cyst along with the membrane. Otherwise, the wound is unlikely to heal properly.[Read More] Managing Recurring Skin Infections: Effective Care for Wound Healing
Post-Appendectomy Concerns: Bad Breath and Bruising Recovery
Post-appendectomy Hello, doctor. I underwent laparoscopic surgery three weeks ago, and since then, I've been experiencing bad breath, which I did not have before the surgery. Is this related to the surgery? Additionally, the bruising around the incision site is still quite s...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Halitosis is not related to surgery. The time it takes for bruising around the wound to resolve is related to the amount of internal bleeding; it can take as little as two weeks, but in some cases, it may take one to two months to fully resolve.[Read More] Post-Appendectomy Concerns: Bad Breath and Bruising Recovery
Understanding a Bruise and Lump on the Left Side of the Abdomen
There is a hard lump with a bruise on the left side of the abdomen? About a week ago, my husband suddenly noticed a very dark bruise on the skin on the left side of his abdomen. When he touched it, there was a swollen lump. Initially, I thought he might have bumped into something...
Dr. Chen Ronghong Reply:
Hello, based on your description, it is quite possible that the lump is caused by a blunt injury, especially since it is accompanied by pain and bruising, and it may dissipate within a few days. However, we cannot rule out the possibility of a pre-existing subcutaneous tumor, so ...[Read More] Understanding a Bruise and Lump on the Left Side of the Abdomen
Persistent Arm Swelling and Pain After Tetanus Vaccine: What to Do?
Four days after receiving the tetanus vaccine, the arm is still swollen and painful? Hello, doctor. Last Friday, June 9th, I received a tetanus vaccine due to a deep laceration. The injection site on my arm was sore for two days, and I expected it to improve within 2 to 3 days. H...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
You can start with a warm compress and observe; it should gradually improve over time.[Read More] Persistent Arm Swelling and Pain After Tetanus Vaccine: What to Do?