Managing Complications After Liver Cyst Surgery: A Caregiver's Guide
Liver cyst surgery Hello, doctor. My mother is 72 years old. Two years ago, she underwent surgery for a liver cyst and had her gallbladder removed. A month ago, she had a fever and underwent surgery to remove the liver cyst again, which was ineffective. She has since undergone tw...
Dr. Huang Zhihui Reply:
Liver cysts are a condition caused by congenital factors or unknown reasons. Generally, they rarely lead to life-threatening complications, so most cases do not require treatment. However, a small number of individuals may experience complications such as infections or biliary ob...[Read More] Managing Complications After Liver Cyst Surgery: A Caregiver's Guide
Severe Nighttime Abdominal Pain: Causes and Concerns After Surgery
Severe abdominal pain in the middle of the night? Every night, I experience severe pain on the right side of my abdomen, which feels similar to intestinal pain. Sometimes, I also have a fever. What could this condition be? I have previously undergone surgery for a hernia. If I ne...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
If there is pain in the right upper abdomen, it is commonly associated with liver or gallbladder diseases, and peptic ulcers are also a possibility. It is important to consult a physician to determine the underlying issue and assess the need for a colonoscopy. However, generally ...[Read More] Severe Nighttime Abdominal Pain: Causes and Concerns After Surgery
Post-Gallbladder Surgery: Understanding Vomiting and Diarrhea in Seniors
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...
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Hello^^ Depending on the patient's condition, age, and overall health status, as well as the presence of conditions such as diabetes or heart disease, there can be different clinical symptoms![Read More] Post-Gallbladder Surgery: Understanding Vomiting and Diarrhea in Seniors
Understanding Abdominal Pain After Appendectomy: Causes and Concerns
Appendicitis pain in the location of the appendix? Hello doctor, my boyfriend and I are currently living abroad. My boyfriend started experiencing abdominal pain and diarrhea on Thursday, October 28, 2010. Initially, he felt discomfort and had to go to the bathroom five times in ...
Dr. Lai Jihong Reply:
Hello Ms. Amy: How is your boyfriend doing? I wish him a speedy recovery. Generally speaking, acute abdominal pain can have many causes, including: 1. Infectious causes (such as food poisoning, gastrointestinal upset, upper respiratory infections, and colds), 2. Infections of int...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Pain After Appendectomy: Causes and Concerns
Managing Post-Operative Infections After Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
Pus discharge from the incision site after endoscopic gallstone removal? Dear Director He, My mother is 72 years old and underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstones ten years ago, with a good recovery afterward. However, a month ago, a small white pus-filled bump appea...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
Please take your mother to the hospital for a general surgery consultation. The physician needs to examine the wound to determine the cause of the condition.[Read More] Managing Post-Operative Infections After Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery
Understanding Intra-Abdominal Abscess and Cholangitis: Key Insights
I would like to ask the doctor~ 1. What is an intra-abdominal abscess? 2. What is cholangitis? I couldn't find relevant information online, so I would like to ask the doctor to help clarify my doubts. Thank you, doctor! ^^
Dr. Wang Zhitang Reply:
Hello, Xiao Hui: An intra-abdominal abscess, as the name suggests, refers to pus formation within the abdominal cavity. There are many causes of intra-abdominal abscesses. Infections can occur when bacteria reach the abdominal organs through the bloodstream, or when bacteria dire...[Read More] Understanding Intra-Abdominal Abscess and Cholangitis: Key Insights
Understanding Floating Stool After Gallbladder Removal: Causes and Concerns
Floating stools with oil? Hello, Doctor: It has been over two months since my cholecystectomy (July 20, 1998). During this time, regardless of whether my meals were oily or not, my stools did not float and I rarely experienced diarrhea. However, in the past couple of days (Octobe...
Dr. Huang Zhihui Reply:
According to physiological studies, the gallbladder has functions of "storage," "concentration," and "excretion" of bile, primarily to assist in the digestion and absorption of fatty foods. Under normal circumstances, liver cells continuously secrete...[Read More] Understanding Floating Stool After Gallbladder Removal: Causes and Concerns
Can I Get Muscle Tissue Checked After Gallbladder Surgery?
excuse me? Dr. Zhou: Hello, thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I underwent gallbladder removal surgery in July 2005. After three years, I have experienced discomfort due to the scabbing of my abdominal wound after healing. After trying some folk remedies, I feel...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. "Examination of muscle tissue?" - Muscle tissue can usually be biopsied, but this is only necessary in certain specific diseases, such as sclerosis or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). 2. Based on the condition, it may simply be abnormal proliferation of scar ti...[Read More] Can I Get Muscle Tissue Checked After Gallbladder Surgery?
Post-Cholecystectomy Diet: Essential Tips for Recovery and Nutrition
Post-cholecystectomy Hello Doctor: I recently underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy and have some questions I would like to ask you: 1. The doctors have advised me to maintain a normal and light diet. However, can I eat high-cholesterol foods such as shrimp and eggs? 2. Is it co...
Dr. Huang Zhihui Reply:
1. The primary function of the gallbladder is to store and concentrate bile, which is essential for the digestion of fats. When fatty foods enter the stomach, the stomach secretes cholecystokinin, stimulating the gallbladder to contract and release bile into the duodenum. After g...[Read More] Post-Cholecystectomy Diet: Essential Tips for Recovery and Nutrition
Advanced Treatment Options for Hepatic Duct Stones in Taiwan
Hepatic duct stones Hello, I have a friend in mainland China who is being treated for liver and gallbladder stones in the hospital. Currently, the stones in the bile duct have been removed, but the doctor said that the stones in the hepatic duct cannot be surgically removed and m...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
If intrahepatic stones are localized only in the left lobe of the liver, partial hepatectomy may be considered. However, if there are multiple intrahepatic stones in both the left and right lobes, surgical intervention may be of limited benefit.[Read More] Advanced Treatment Options for Hepatic Duct Stones in Taiwan
Understanding Gallbladder Removal: When Is Surgery Necessary?
Gallbladder I would like to ask about my husband. He has been experiencing stomach pain for four years, but every time he undergoes an endoscopy, the results show no issues (he has had this procedure almost every year). Until a few days ago, he had an abdominal ultrasound and ano...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
Based on the symptoms and examination results, cholecystectomy is recommended.[Read More] Understanding Gallbladder Removal: When Is Surgery Necessary?
Cholecystitis: Surgical Options and Considerations for High-Risk Patients
Cholecystitis Hello, my mother is a dialysis patient with hypertension and diabetes. Recently, she has experienced loss of appetite and vomiting. An ultrasound revealed that she has gastritis and chronic cholecystitis. The doctor has recommended gallbladder removal. Given that my...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
Diabetes mellitus with cholecystitis and gallstones is an indication for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It is recommended to perform an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to rule out any gastric issues, and to schedule the laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery after adequate preparat...[Read More] Cholecystitis: Surgical Options and Considerations for High-Risk Patients
Understanding Blood in Stool: When to Seek Medical Attention
Blood in the stool? Blood in the stool can be concerning, especially if it occurs intermittently. It's important to note that the presence of blood does not always correlate with the overall appearance of one's health, such as facial color. A person can appear healthy w...
Dr. Hou Yongji Reply:
1. The human body has the ability to produce blood. If the amount of bleeding is less than or equal to the amount of blood produced, there will be no change in complexion. Additionally, the body's blood circulation has compensatory mechanisms, so significant anemia is requir...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: When to Seek Medical Attention
Improving Liver Fibrosis and Jaundice in Adults: Treatment Options Explained
Adult jaundice with liver fibrosis? My mother is nearly sixty years old and had her gallbladder removed via laparoscopic surgery about five years ago due to growths in the gallbladder. She is a carrier of hepatitis B and has experienced a significant decline in her health over th...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
1. The cause of jaundice may be due to stones in the common bile duct or issues with the liver. 2. Hematuria is most likely caused by urinary tract stones or problems such as bladder inflammation or tumors. 3. The gastroenterology and urology departments should be able to ide...[Read More] Improving Liver Fibrosis and Jaundice in Adults: Treatment Options Explained
Understanding Gallbladder Surgery: Recovery, Risks, and Costs
Could you please clarify your question regarding gallbladder surgery? How many days do I need to stay in the hospital after gallbladder removal surgery? Is there still a chance of developing stones in the bile ducts after the gallbladder is removed? Will removing the gallbladder ...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Dear Janny, This is Dr. Hsu Kai-Hsi from the Department of Surgery at Tainan Hospital, Department of Health. 1. A laparoscopic cholecystectomy requires a hospital stay of 3-4 days. 2. After gallbladder removal, there is still a possibility of stones in the intrahepatic bile duc...[Read More] Understanding Gallbladder Surgery: Recovery, Risks, and Costs
Exploring Alternatives to Gallbladder and Spleen Removal in Cancer Surgery
Emergency... Emergency... Emergency... Inquiry about recent surgical matters regarding [Grandma]? My grandmother is about 70 years old and has recently been diagnosed with gastric adenocarcinoma. There is a 5 cm tumor in her stomach. The doctor has explained that they plan to rem...
Dr. Huang Zhihui Reply:
Based on your description, I suspect she may have a higher stage of the disease, which necessitates a total gastrectomy. Since total gastrectomy can affect the physiological structural changes of surrounding organs, it may sometimes be necessary to remove the gallbladder and sple...[Read More] Exploring Alternatives to Gallbladder and Spleen Removal in Cancer Surgery
Urgent Bowel Movements After Gallbladder Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Cannot wait? Dear Dr. Hou, Hello, and thank you in advance! I am 58 years old and underwent traditional cholecystectomy in July 2005. For over a year now, I have been troubled by the following issue: when I feel the urge to have a bowel movement (which occurs infrequently post-s...
Dr. Hou Yongji Reply:
In general, gallbladder removal surgery does not damage any nerves related to bowel movements. Therefore, please seek treatment from a colorectal specialist as soon as possible. Dr. Hou Yong-ji.[Read More] Urgent Bowel Movements After Gallbladder Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Post-Surgery Pain After Gallbladder Removal: What to Expect?
Post-surgery Director: Hello, I had a traditional cholecystectomy four months ago. Today, after cutting something hard (using abdominal strength), I felt pain in my anterior abdomen and back (near the incision site). Should I undergo any specific examinations? Will there be any l...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
Hello: After traditional cholecystectomy, there may be a feeling of a lump at the incision site, which typically hardens for about three to six months. It is advisable to have an abdominal ultrasound if time permits. Wishing you good health![Read More] Post-Surgery Pain After Gallbladder Removal: What to Expect?
Understanding Hard Scars After Gallbladder Surgery: Causes and Care Tips
The wound scar is hard? Hello Doctor: I had traditional surgery for gallstones three months ago, and some areas of the incision feel hard to the touch, while the surface is flat. What could be the reason for this? I am still using adhesive strips for cosmetic purposes; how long s...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
Hello: After traditional cholecystectomy, the incision may feel a bit firm due to scabbing, but it usually improves over time. Using silicone gel for three months is sufficient. Wishing you good health![Read More] Understanding Hard Scars After Gallbladder Surgery: Causes and Care Tips
Understanding Gallbladder Polyps: Risks and Surgical Options
Gallbladder polyps In early April, I went to Hsinchu Mackay Memorial Hospital for an examination and found that I have a 0.8 cm polyp in my gallbladder. The doctor told me that once it reaches 1 cm, I will definitely need to have my entire gallbladder removed, as there is no medi...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
When gallbladder polyps reach 1 centimeter, the risk of malignancy is approximately 10-20%. Therefore, when they grow to 1 centimeter, laparoscopic cholecystectomy should be considered. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Gallbladder Polyps: Risks and Surgical Options