Colostomy, Surgery FAQ - Page 2

Should an 88-year-old elderly patient undergo abdominal surgery and what are the consequences? Hello Doctor, my grandmother is 88 years old. Recently, she suddenly said that sitting is very difficult for her, and she can't sit for more than ten minutes. Yesterday morning, sh...

Hemorrhoidal suppositories & corticosteroids & wounds (fissures) Hello, doctor! I'm sorry to bother you again... At the beginning of the month, I had a hemorrhoid banding procedure for an internal hemorrhoid. However, during the second week, I experienced diarrhea wh...

Please inquire about anal fistula issues? Dear Dr. Ke, I developed an anal fistula at the age of 15, with abscesses on both sides that ruptured. At that time, I did not receive aggressive treatment, which led to a long-standing hidden condition that feels like a concealed fistul...

Ostomy closure Hello, two years ago I had a car accident, and due to my injuries, I needed to have a stoma created. It has been over a year since the stoma was closed, but recently, in the past three to four months, I occasionally feel discomfort and a stabbing pain. I would like...

Bleeding during bowel movements? Hello doctor, I have recently been experiencing blood in my stool. The frequency of my bowel movements has increased, but the amount is less, and the blood is dark red. After I finish, the toilet bowl is filled with red, and the toilet paper gets ...

After surgery for a fistula..? Hello Dr. Hsu, I would like to ask if it's normal for my father to have blood clots in his stool one week after having a colostomy. I'm very worried because my father is severely disabled due to a stroke and cannot speak to express himself...

How to prevent the intestines from protruding further? Dr. Hsu: Hello, I had surgery for rectal cancer in June of last year, and I have had a colostomy on my left abdomen for one year and three months. In the first few months after the surgery, the stoma was very flat, but in rec...

Postoperative anal pain after rectal surgery? Hello Doctor, my mother is 71 years old. She was diagnosed with rectal cancer in February of this year. In early June, she underwent surgery to remove the rectal tumor and had a colostomy created. In September, she completed the surge...

After the drainage of a deep anal abscess, issues that may arise following wound healing include: Hello Dr. Ke, First of all, thank you for taking the time to address my questions. Last September, I underwent surgery at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital for a large deep peria...

Significant weight loss after rectal cancer surgery? Hello, doctor. My family member was diagnosed with rectal cancer in May of this year and subsequently underwent surgery for resection. After the surgery, they received radiation therapy and chemotherapy, with radiation therapy ...

Anal tumors? Hello, doctor! My father was recently diagnosed with a tumor approximately 5 centimeters in size located in the anal canal. The doctor mentioned that it is not rectal cancer, but I forgot the name; I only know that it is difficult to examine. The tumor itself is not ...

Anus and rectum Hello, doctor. At the end of last year, I experienced redness and swelling around my anus, along with a small hard lump. After consulting a physician, I was diagnosed with an anal fistula and was advised to undergo surgical treatment. After the surgery, the doctor...

Radiation therapy-induced colitis with painful hard lumps in the buttocks? Mr. Zhou, an 82-year-old patient, has been cured of rectal cancer for 10 years and has a colostomy. He developed colitis due to radiation therapy, resulting in rectal bleeding of several tens of cc per day...

Issues related to anal fistulas? Hello Dr. Ke, I would like to ask what else should be avoided for anal fistulas besides spicy and fried foods. Yesterday, I ate food cooked with sesame oil, and this morning it became a bit swollen. I'm not sure if the sesame oil caused it....

Questions about colorectal surgery? Hello, doctor: In general, does surgery for colorectal cancer require the creation of a colostomy? If a colostomy is not performed, will the patient be able to have normal bowel movements? Thank you.

Could you please provide more details about your questions regarding surgical issues? 1. If a patient undergoes surgery for colorectal cancer and does not have a colostomy during the first operation, and then experiences a leak requiring a second surgery, is there a possibility t...

Could you please clarify your question, doctor? Dear Director, my father was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer. After the first surgery, six days later, there was a leakage at the surgical site, which necessitated a second surgery to create a colostomy. After the first surger...

I'm sorry, but I need specific content to translate. Please provide the text you would Dear Doctor, my father was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer. After the first surgery, six days later, there was a leak at the surgical site, which necessitated a second surgery to cre...

Is it possible to surgically convert a permanent colostomy back into a normal anus? Dear Dr. Hou, My mother is your patient. She underwent surgery for rectal cancer in July of last year. At that time, I made the decision to proceed with a colostomy without informing her of the s...

Thank you, Dr. Ko, for your response? Dear Dr. Ko, Thank you for taking the time to respond to this letter. Recently, my father’s attending physician at Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital informed us that he needs to undergo another surgery. The explanation provided by the ph...