Diabetes, Surgery FAQ - Page 4

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction can cause persistent numbness in the limbs and scalp? At the beginning of January, while working at my computer, I suddenly experienced a sharp pain in my heart, followed by numbness in my limbs. If I didn't get up and move around, I felt...

Risk of Infection After Cranioplasty Hello Doctor: My father suffered a fall that resulted in intracranial hemorrhage and underwent a craniotomy. His original skull was replaced, but due to an infection, he had to undergo a second debridement surgery, so his autologous skull bone...

Cellulitis Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire about my mother, who has diabetes, hypertension, and poor kidney function. Recently, she has been experiencing severe pain in her foot. After seeing a doctor, it was discovered that there is a wound at the base of her right big to...

Maternal hematochezia issue? Dear Dr. Hsu, My mother, who is 70 years old, began dialysis in January 2015 due to 20 years of diabetes and hypertension. In mid-2015, she experienced rectal bleeding that led to anemia. The dialysis center performed multiple blood transfusions and ...

Surgical Inquiry Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if there are any surgeries that can help me control my appetite long-term, considering I am 157 cm tall and weigh 98 kg, and I can eat up to 4 meals a day. What would the approximate cost be? Thank you.

Weight loss caused by peptic ulcers? Hello Dr. Ke, thank you for addressing my concerns regarding rectal bleeding. Additionally, is it normal to experience weight loss when taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for peptic ulcers? About six months ago (September 2015), my weight wa...

Wound care for diabetic patients? Hello Doctor, my father is 58 years old and has been diagnosed with diabetes for about three years. His most recent HbA1c level was 7.6, and he has been taking his blood sugar medication as prescribed. On January 28, he stubbed his big toe and we...

Delayed wound healing after surgery? Hello, Director Ko: Several years ago, I developed a pimple, colloquially referred to as a "nail" in Taiwanese, located above my buttocks near the groin. I used to pop it myself, but it would recur after a few months. Last year, I ...

Bariatric surgery Hello, I have been tall and strong since childhood. Currently, I am 173 cm and weigh 105 kg. I want to undergo weight loss surgery but I'm unsure how to calculate the costs and which type of surgery would be best for me.

Continuous minor bleeding in the brain due to a car accident? Dr. Ding: Hello, my mother is 56 years old. She was involved in a car accident on October 5th and was discharged from the emergency room with a diagnosis of concussion. On October 8th, she complained of severe headache...

Numbness in the feet with no identifiable cause? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing numbness in the soles of my feet for almost two months now, with a tingling sensation that occurs intermittently, especially when sitting. After standing or walking for a long time, my heels h...

Postoperative Conditions of the Pituitary Gland Dear Doctor, My father has been experiencing worsening vision this year, which led to the discovery of a pituitary tumor compressing his optic nerve. He underwent surgery in mid-July, and the procedure went smoothly. During his fir...

Numbness in the hands and feet, affecting daily life? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a question. My father was diagnosed with colon cancer in February 2013 and underwent surgery followed by chemotherapy. After the chemotherapy, he experienced peripheral neuropathy as a si...

Pituitary surgery Dear Dr. Hsieh, Hello! I would like to ask how many days of hospitalization are typically required for transsphenoidal pituitary surgery performed through the nasal cavity? Thank you for your clarification!

After gallbladder surgery, there are symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea? In elderly patients, experiencing vomiting and diarrhea several days after gallstone surgery may not be considered normal. These symptoms could indicate complications such as infection, bile leakage, or gastr...

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...

Cervical spondylosis Hello Dr. Chang Yuan-yi! I would like to ask if I can apply for disability assessment or labor insurance sickness benefits for cervical spine disorders such as intervertebral disc herniation. I have experienced weakness in both hands, persistent neck pain, an...

Peritonitis My father is 60 years old and is taking the lowest dose of antihypertensive medication. He has no diabetes. In October 2011, he underwent surgery for peritonitis. Within three months, the drainage site repeatedly became infected and did not heal. In January 2012, he h...

Thoracic vertebral venous and arterial hemorrhage? Hello, I would like to consult a physician. My mother is 75 years old and has had diabetes for over 20 years, along with a history of undergoing surgery for sciatica about 9 years ago. Recently, she has experienced weakness, numb...

Abnormal growths on the foot? Hello Doctor: I have diabetes and have had a growth on my ankle that resembles a sarcoma for a long time. It didn't hurt before, so I ignored its presence. Due to my body condition, which includes keloids, I have been hesitant to have it surgica...