Fingers, Surgery FAQ - Page 2

Questions about the nasal bone? Hello, Doctor! Recently, when I touch the sides of my nasal bridge with both index fingers starting from the top of the bridge and moving downwards (applying some pressure), I can feel some protrusions on both sides of the nasal bone (although they...

Unexplained pain in the fingers occurring in different locations? Hello Doctor, I don't have any significant health issues, but I've been feeling quite tense and stressed lately. I've started to notice unexplained pain in my fingers that occurs in different locatio...

Questions After Cervical Spine Surgery Due to Car Accident Hello Doctor: Due to a car accident last November, I experienced compression of the cervical spine from the helmet, resulting in a herniated disc at C3-C7 and spinal cord edema. I underwent a discectomy and fusion surgery...

Post-hemorrhoid surgery Hello Dr. Ke, I underwent a hemorrhoid cryotherapy procedure (internal hemorrhoids) on February 3rd of this year. During my last follow-up appointment on February 22nd, I mentioned that I sometimes experience minor bleeding during bowel movements, while at...

Anal mass Doctor, for the past couple of months, I've been experiencing severe diarrhea, and a day or two afterward, I feel pain in an area about two finger widths from the anus when sitting down. When I touch it, there seems to be a hard lump, but there is no noticeable red...

Cat bite on the back of the hand, pain in areas not directly at the wound site? A few days ago, I was bitten on the back of my hand (around the wrist area) by my cat at home. I promptly went to the hospital for emergency care and received a tetanus shot. Currently, the wound has ...

Anal mass I have noticed that my stool consistently has grooves, and when I reach about one and a half fingers above my anus, I can feel a hard lump the size of a ten-dollar coin that can be pushed upwards. It feels more like a hard mass pressing from outside the intestines rathe...

Post-mole excision? Hello Doctor, I underwent ultrasound knife surgery on July 26. Due to pain and difficulty during bowel movements, a month and a half later, the surgeon diagnosed me with anal stenosis and performed anal dilation. For the past month, the doctor has instructed m...

Cervical radiculopathy (starting from February) Regarding the use of serratiopeptidase for cervical radiculopathy, it is important to consult with your physician before starting any new supplement or medication. Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme that may have anti-inflammatory prope...

Wound healing issues Due to friction between the index and ring fingers and a wall during work, the fingertip of the middle finger has a loss of tissue, and the ring finger has a laceration. After one month of healing, the injured area on the fingertip of the middle finger feels ...

Numbness in the hand after a head injury? Hello, doctor. A week ago, I hit my head (on the right side), and two to three days later, my left hand's ring and little fingers started to feel numb. Is there a connection between these issues? Should I see a doctor? Thank you.

Daily Disturbances I have been experiencing persistent pain from my neck to my shoulders, and sometimes it even extends to my fingers, causing numbness. Recently, this pain has spread to my deltoid area. When I press on the side of my cervical spine and then release, I feel a str...

Post-hemorrhoid surgery Hello Doctor: I am on the seventh day after undergoing minimally invasive surgery for hemorrhoids. Prior to this, my bowel movements were very smooth. However, in the last two days, I have been feeling tightness and swelling at the surgical site, and the p...

Are you pregnant? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if on May 14th and June 1st, I had intimate touching and genital rubbing with my girlfriend (without using a condom) and ejaculated (on her stomach or hand) without penetration. After each ejaculation, I cleaned up with tissue a...

When applying medication to the anus with a finger, some residual feces may be present? Hello, doctor. I visited a clinic due to hemorrhoid issues, and the physician prescribed me an ointment to apply. After bowel movements, I sometimes notice some traces of stool on my fingers. ...

Difficulty in bowel movements and bleeding four months after hemorrhoid surgery? I underwent a self-funded minimally invasive ligature surgery at the beginning of January this year, and I am still experiencing difficulties with bowel movements and bleeding. I feel weakness in the...

After a motorcycle accident, the fingers became stiff after healing from the injury? My injured right middle, ring, and little fingers are currently stiff and unable to bend normally, and the tender tissue that has grown is painful. Should I see a neurosurgeon, or do I need to pu...

Numbness in the fingers after archery? Hello Doctor, I previously injured my right hand fingers while archery without wearing a finger tab (it was very painful at the time, somewhat like the sensation of eating a radish). After returning home, the tip of my middle finger started ...

Anal fissures and anal problems? Hello, Doctor. I have been experiencing anal fissures since last year. I visited a doctor and received medication (at Mackay Memorial Hospital). It improved somewhat, but I have been having recurrent episodes. Later, I took Laxative, which helped....

Cervical spine surgery pain issues? On December 28, 2021, due to degeneration of the C5-C6 and C6-C7 intervertebral discs causing nerve compression, symptoms such as arm numbness, finger numbness, and arm pain prompted cervical spine surgery. After undergoing two surgeries to rep...