Fingers, Surgery FAQ - Page 5

Issues after anal fistula and minor hemorrhoidectomy? I had surgery last Friday and was discharged on Saturday. Today is January 15th, and I have some questions: 1. What constitutes excessive bleeding? The day after my discharge, I changed the dressing 6 or 7 times, and each ti...

Anal issues Hello Doctor, I am 21 years old. Since middle school, I have experienced frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. Therefore, in September of this year, I underwent a colonoscopy at a large hospital. The doctor said my colon was clean, with only a small hemorrhoid, and si...

After a finger laceration, there seems to be fluid accumulation post-healing, and there is difficulty bending the joint? The ring finger joint was cut by a processed iron piece (the semi-finished product had rust-proof oil and iron filings residue). In the emergency department, o...

Issues with stool shape? Hello doctor, for the past three days, my stools have been about two fingers wide but slightly flat, not like the round cylindrical shape of a banana. I saw my family physician two days ago, and he mentioned that I have a polyp at the anal opening and pre...

There is an abnormal tightness sensation in the right thigh, accompanied by slight numbness in the hand? Hello Dr. Lai, I would like to ask if you could help me with a preliminary diagnosis of my condition. It started around February of last year, and my current symptoms include ...

Radicular syndrome with hand numbness? My mother has been experiencing numbness in her middle and index fingers after prolonged activities such as reviewing documents, washing dishes, brushing her teeth, and combing her hair over the past two years. A doctor diagnosed her with ce...

Left neck pain? Four years ago, I experienced numbness in my left fingers and pain in my arm. After an MRI examination, it was found that there was a herniated disc at the levels of C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6, and C6-C7, with the C5-C6 level being more severe. I did not undergo surgery ...

Finger issues Hello Doctor: My right hand's little finger at the first phalanx (distal phalanx) on the inner side has been experiencing severe pain for over 5-6 years whenever I accidentally press on it. The pain feels like being struck by a hammer, which often causes me to ...

Posterior right hemisphere edema? Hello, Dr. Chang. This has happened twice, both times while sleeping in a slouched position on a wooden chair, with the back of my head resting directly against the top of the chair back. Upon waking, I experienced a feeling of swelling and numbn...

Finger crush injury I accidentally injured my finger with a heavy metal object during an experiment. An X-ray showed that the bones are fine, but there is a laceration on my finger due to the pressure. While changing the dressing myself, I noticed that some tissue has been extrud...

The joints of the thumb and palm have been punctured, the wound has scabbed over, but there is still nearby throbbing pain? Hello Doctor: Three days ago, I was punctured by the metal frame of a water bottle on the joint of my thumb and palm, specifically on the palm side. The wou...

Is it normal to have hemorrhoid suppositories in the stool? Hello, Dr. Ko. I recently experienced swelling and discomfort in my anus, and after visiting the hospital, I was diagnosed with internal hemorrhoids causing the swelling. I was prescribed a two-week course of suppositori...

Severe chest pain after a car accident? Hello Doctor, I am currently 37 years old. Seven days ago, I was involved in a motorcycle accident where I fell asleep and crashed into a car. The next day, I went to the emergency room, and the physician assessed that I only had external b...

Post-fistula surgery Hello Doctor: I underwent fistula surgery on December 20, 2018, and was discharged three days later. I had previously looked in the mirror and saw that the surgical incision was about 2-3 cm next to the sphincter, with an external incision of 2-3 cm that was ...

Surgery for fourth-degree internal and external hemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, and anal ulcers? Hello Doctor, I underwent surgery on January 16, but five days later, the wound is still extremely painful. I need to take two painkillers every 3 to 4 hours; otherwise, the pain causes...

Ten days after the ligation of internal hemorrhoids, there is still a slight sensation of skin irritation in the anal area, and occasionally there is a small amount of blood on the toilet paper after wiping? I would like to ask the doctor, after completing three sessions of rubbe...

There is a soft, fleshy lump at the anus that feels soft to the touch, is not painful, and does not bleed during bowel movements? Recently, I've been straining a lot during bowel movements, and after finishing, there's a patch of tissue near my anus that has become prot...

Finger issues Hello Doctor, I have a small question: Recently, my hands have frequently been cut by objects, but these are only superficial wounds without bleeding, so I haven't done much to treat them. Do these types of wounds need to be treated? Is there a risk of infectio...

Regarding cubital tunnel syndrome? About a year ago, both of my elbows were impacted, resulting in significant bruising and swelling. However, X-rays confirmed that there were no bone injuries. Since I already have arthritis, joint pain is quite common for me, so I didn't pa...

Feces and the anus? Hello doctor, I have the following condition: my stool contains white, thick substances, and I have issues with constipation. Sometimes, when I experience constipation, I use my fingers to dig, and I find yellow, thick substances. Occasionally, the yellow thic...