Post-Surgery Pain Management After Lumbosacral Dissociation Surgery
Postoperative care after vertebral arch dislocation surgery? After previously falling on my butt due to an unstable chair, I have been experiencing soreness and pain in my legs, which is more pronounced when sitting. The discomfort is felt in my thighs, calves, and the joints in ...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello, as you mentioned: "Last month, I had surgery with steel pins and bone grafting..." For discomfort issues after surgery, it is strongly recommended to follow up with the original surgeon. If there is no improvement post-surgery and you still have concerns, please ...[Read More] Post-Surgery Pain Management After Lumbosacral Dissociation Surgery
Post-Hemorrhoid Surgery: Managing Pain and Complications
Post-hemorrhoid surgery Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you some questions. I had hemorrhoid surgery a few days ago using a tissue coagulator and was discharged after two days in the hospital. However, on the day after discharge, I noticed that the wound seemed to have split o...
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Please come back for a follow-up appointment. The stitches will dissolve on their own.[Read More] Post-Hemorrhoid Surgery: Managing Pain and Complications
Post-Hemorrhoid Surgery: Managing Complications and Recovery Concerns
Post-hemorrhoid surgery? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions. I had hemorrhoid surgery a few days ago using a tissue coagulator and was discharged after two days of hospitalization. However, on the day after discharge, I noticed that the wound seemed to have op...
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Please come back for a follow-up appointment. The stitches will dissolve on their own.[Read More] Post-Hemorrhoid Surgery: Managing Complications and Recovery Concerns
Post-Surgery Care for Fistula: Essential Tips and Concerns
Post-fistula surgery Hello Doctor, I had surgery for internal and external hemorrhoids a month ago, and due to a wound infection, an abscess formed. After the abscess ruptured on its own, a fistula developed. I just underwent fistula surgery the day before yesterday. The fistula ...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. It is not necessary to clean the wound thoroughly before applying povidone-iodine and saline; the key point is to ensure proper cleaning. 2. Using a bidet is not harmful; it is similar to rinsing with a handheld shower after bowel movements. It is impossible to completely cl...[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Fistula: Essential Tips and Concerns
Post-Surgery Care for External Hemorrhoids: Common Concerns and Tips
Postoperative wound after hemorrhoid surgery? Hello, doctor. I recently underwent surgery for external hemorrhoids over two weeks ago, but I am still experiencing some bleeding and pain. I have the following questions regarding wound care: 1. Is it acceptable to use saline solu...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. Yes. 2. If the discharge is minimal, using panty liners is acceptable. 3. As long as the temperature is not too high, it should be fine. 4. If there is no pain or bleeding, it is not necessary. 5. It could be granulation tissue or simply that the wound has not fully healed; ty...[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for External Hemorrhoids: Common Concerns and Tips
Understanding Pilonidal Sinus: Causes, Treatments, and Surgical Options
Pilonidal sinus (pilonidal cyst) 1. Is a pilonidal sinus congenital or acquired? 2. Is it possible for dirty water to enter the pilonidal sinus during swimming, or for viruses and bacteria to enter through the small opening? 3. Besides surgery, what other treatment options are av...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. Congenital 2. It is caused by hair follicle tissue being trapped beneath the epidermis during embryonic development. 3. Surgical treatment is the only option for a potential cure; without surgery, symptoms can only be managed with antibiotics. 4. Extensive surgical excis...[Read More] Understanding Pilonidal Sinus: Causes, Treatments, and Surgical Options
Understanding Itchy Belly Button and Clear Discharge: Causes and Treatments
Itching around the navel with suspected clear discharge? Hello Dr. Chen, my symptoms started with an itching sensation around my navel for about 3 to 4 days. After that, I began to notice what seems to be discharge inside my navel, which dries up and forms a thin layer of secreti...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Based solely on your description, it is not possible to confirm the presence of a wound or signs of infection. If there is a wound, it is important to avoid contact with unclean water and to provide appropriate cleaning and disinfection (using antiseptics like Betadine, etc.). If...[Read More] Understanding Itchy Belly Button and Clear Discharge: Causes and Treatments
Is Hair Transplant Safe? Addressing HIV Infection Concerns
Hair transplant infection and HIV concerns? Hello Dr. Zhou, I recently consulted at a hair transplant clinic to understand the procedures and precautions. One of the requirements is to undergo blood tests prior to the surgery to confirm that the patient does not have infectious d...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. Surgical and medical procedures can lead to cross-infections, primarily through the exchange of bodily fluids between patients. Preoperative assessments, intraoperative techniques, and postoperative care are all crucial. 2. Hair transplant surgeries are generally very safe. ...[Read More] Is Hair Transplant Safe? Addressing HIV Infection Concerns
Post-Surgery Discomfort After Inguinal Hernia Repair: Is It Normal?
Occasional discomfort after inguinal hernia surgery? Hello Doctor: I have a hernia where my intestine descended into the right testicle. I discovered it seven years ago and underwent surgery this February. Since then, I have been very careful with my recovery; I only started lift...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Because there was a considerable time interval between the discovery of your hernia and the actual surgery, based on your description of the hernia descending into the testicle (which should refer to the scrotum), it indicates that your hernia sac likely extended into the scrotal...[Read More] Post-Surgery Discomfort After Inguinal Hernia Repair: Is It Normal?
Understanding Lipoma Surgery: Key Questions and Considerations
Sebaceous cyst surgery? Hello doctor, I currently have three known lipomas: one on my back and two in the groin area. These three have been repeatedly infected from February to July this year, and the dermatologist has performed drainage. Due to the frequent infections, the derma...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. The size of the sebaceous cyst is considered, as administering too much anesthesia at once may pose risks. 2. Local anesthesia can be decided by individuals aged 20 and above. 3. Hair removal can be decided on-site, provided it does not interfere with the surgery. 4. The...[Read More] Understanding Lipoma Surgery: Key Questions and Considerations
Post-Operative Care for Stage IV Hemorrhoids and Rectal Prolapse Surgery
Stage IV internal and external hemorrhoids with prolapse, circumferential minimally invasive surgery? I would like to ask the doctor, on September 17, I underwent a fourth-degree internal and external hemorrhoid prolapse circular minimally invasive surgery. Post-operative, the wo...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. If there is severe postoperative bleeding, it may be due to inadequate ligation of blood vessels causing wound seepage. If bleeding does not stop, a physician should be consulted for evaluation, and if necessary, a reoperation for hemostasis may be required. 2. In hemorrhoid...[Read More] Post-Operative Care for Stage IV Hemorrhoids and Rectal Prolapse Surgery
Post-Surgery Nerve Pain: Struggling to Walk After Spinal Fusion
Post-operative nerve pain from the groin to the right leg, resulting in inability to walk? Hello Doctor, I am 49 years old and have undergone my third spinal surgery. (The date of the second surgery was August 7, 2017, at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.) Diagnosis: M4806 lu...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
This cannot be answered; if symptoms that were not present before the surgery appear after the procedure, it should still be considered a physician-related issue. It is advisable to seek a consultation at another hospital for further evaluation.[Read More] Post-Surgery Nerve Pain: Struggling to Walk After Spinal Fusion
Understanding Post-Exercise Abdominal Pain and Other Health Concerns
Abdominal pain after intense exercise? Hello, doctor. I have several questions and would appreciate your help in clarifying them. Thank you in advance. 1. Regarding a head issue, sometimes I feel a lump on my scalp that can be painful when pressed. I have had this for quite some...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. If you feel a lump on your scalp, it is important to have it examined by a physician to determine its nature. Most of the time, these lumps are either lipomas or benign skin tumors; however, there are many individuals who mistakenly identify bony protrusions as tumors. 2. Si...[Read More] Understanding Post-Exercise Abdominal Pain and Other Health Concerns
Will My Hair Grow Back After Stitches on My Scalp?
Post-suture scalp and hair issues? I hit a metal plate on August 13 and went to the hospital where they said I needed stitches and shaved a little bit of my hair. I would like to ask the doctor if my hair will grow back? Will there be a scar at the wound site? Thank you.
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
If the wound is deep enough to require sutures, it likely extends into the dermis, which will inevitably leave a scar. The shaved hair will grow back, but the area of the wound may not necessarily do so.[Read More] Will My Hair Grow Back After Stitches on My Scalp?
Challenges and Hope: Navigating Post-Surgery Hydrocephalus Recovery
Recurrence after hydrocephalus surgery? Hello, doctor. My father is 84 years old. He was in a car accident at the age of 79, which resulted in a brain injury and a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 8. At that time, his language abilities were impaired, and he could only speak a maximum...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
In the case of the father, his condition requires ongoing rehabilitation therapy for improvement. The situation regarding the hydrocephalus can be reassessed, or adjustments to the hydrocephalus shunt valve may be necessary, which should be evaluated in an outpatient setting befo...[Read More] Challenges and Hope: Navigating Post-Surgery Hydrocephalus Recovery
Head Injury After Collision: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Head issues On Friday during physical education class, I collided with a classmate, resulting in her knee hitting the back of my head, causing an approximately 8 cm indentation on the right side of my occiput. Although I felt dizzy and had blurred vision at the time, I was still ...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
Basically, if there are no obvious symptoms such as severe headache, dizziness, or vomiting, you can continue to observe at home![Read More] Head Injury After Collision: When to Seek Medical Attention?
Concerns About Tetanus After Neglecting Wound Care: What to Know
Please continue with your questions about tetanus? Doctor, I apologize for bothering you again. I wanted to ask about something that happened on Saturday afternoon (I went to a hair salon and a restaurant). I forgot to change the dressing on my wound and didn't do it until S...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
At this stage, it is only necessary to monitor the wound for signs of infection.[Read More] Concerns About Tetanus After Neglecting Wound Care: What to Know
Understanding Post-Surgery Pain After Hemorrhoid Ligature: What to Expect
Hello, doctor? I had a hemorrhoid ligation for a prolapsed internal hemorrhoid on April 27th. After experiencing pain for four days, it improved, but today is the ninth day, and after having a bowel movement this morning, the pain has returned. It feels like a burning, stinging s...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
After hemorrhoid ligation, there should be minimal pain; if there is any discomfort, it should gradually decrease. It is recommended that you consult the physician who performed the ligation to check for any signs of infection at the ligation site. If there are indications of inf...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Pain After Hemorrhoid Ligature: What to Expect
Concerns About Head Trauma: Is Skull Fracture Possible?
Head issues Doctor, I apologize for asking what may seem like a silly question. Two days ago, out of anger, I hit my head with my phone. The corner of the phone struck the right frontal bone near the hairline, and immediately, a soft indentation about 0.5 cm in diameter appeared ...
Dr. Zhao Shaoqing Reply:
Hello: You may have a mild concussion causing headaches and dizziness. If these symptoms worsen, you need to seek emergency care for a brain scan. For severe issues with your right ear, please visit an otolaryngologist to check for any bleeding or structural problems. Thank you f...[Read More] Concerns About Head Trauma: Is Skull Fracture Possible?
Understanding Right Shoulder Pain After Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Causes and Recovery
Underwent laparoscopic surgery due to acute appendicitis? On March 26, 2020, after undergoing laparoscopic surgery, I rested in the hospital bed for a day. When trying to sleep, I experienced pain in my right shoulder, which continued until March 30, 2020. While lying down to rec...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
During the process of laparoscopic surgery, the abdominal cavity is inflated with gas to create space for the procedure. Temporary shoulder pain is a type of referred pain caused by the inflation of the abdomen, and it typically improves over time.[Read More] Understanding Right Shoulder Pain After Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Causes and Recovery