Injection, Surgery FAQ - Page 13

Please ask questions regarding hemorrhoid surgery? Dear Dr. Hou, I would like to ask Dr. Zhuang a few questions. 1. What are the common surgical methods for hemorrhoid surgery? Which method tends to be less painful during and after the procedure? How much do patients need to p...

Questions about external hemorrhoid surgery? Hello Dr. Ke, I have a few questions that I hope you can take the time to answer. Thank you. 1. For external hemorrhoid surgery, is general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, or local anesthesia required? (I understand that anesthesia ca...

Regarding bone cement? Hello: My mother is over 70 years old and two years ago, she suffered a lumbar compression fracture after accidentally falling while stepping back. The pain was unbearable, and after being treated by an orthopedic specialist and resting, the pain has subsid...

The wound has opened up and cannot be closed? Hello: I had a lump in my breast and recently underwent a biopsy. A week after returning home, the wound became infected, and I had to be hospitalized for a week. During that time, I received daily antibiotic injections, had dressings...

Are there any side effects of receiving Botox injections? Dear Dr. Lu, my girlfriend looks quite good and has a decent body ratio. The only drawback is that her calves are very large (extremely large). I heard that Botox injections can slim down the calves. Could you please tell ...

Should I see an orthopedic surgeon or a cardiovascular surgeon? My mother has recently been experiencing knee pain, but sometimes she feels it may be related to her leg veins, as the pain is not localized and seems to move around like it’s following the blood vessels. We consulte...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Postoperative Questions Dear Dr. Ding, Due to my work, I have been using the computer for a long time, which has caused numbness and pain in both of my hands. It has affected my daily life to the point where I have difficulty even eating. After undergoin...

Hemorrhagic stroke Dear Dr. Ding, My mother suffered a hemorrhagic stroke on February 14. At the nursing station, I saw my father signing the physician's critical condition notice. My father mentioned that she was still asking him for tissue when she arrived at the hospital...

Keloids and stretch marks? Are there treatment options or ointments for keloid scars and stretch marks? I have visited many hospitals, but it seems there are no definitive cures. Can your hospital treat this condition? Additionally, if I want to have a mole removed, do I need to ...

Hello! Hello, if you are bitten by a centipede, it can cause severe pain, redness, swelling, and even lead to shock. How can you determine if you have been bitten by a centipede? Since there are many centipedes in the bathroom every day, I am quite worried. If I see a doctor, sho...

Piriformis syndrome is a condition characterized by pain in the Hello, Doctor: I have pain in my hip and cannot sit, especially at the ischial tuberosity, which hurts more when sitting. I have been diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome and Myofascial Pain. I initially started physic...

Wound healing difficulties? Initially, it was just a minor abrasion, but after a few days, it began to show signs of redness and inflammation. The wound continuously exuded a clear fluid, and despite using iodine, ointments, and anti-inflammatory dressings, the drainage persisted...

A squirrel bite can lead to tetanus? Hello Dr. Huang, I was bitten by a pet squirrel at home about a week ago (it was raised since it was a baby). I read online that tetanus can cause muscle stiffness. About half a month ago, I had a neck muscle strain, which has improved, but af...

Some questions about scald injuries? My mother was scalded by hot water a few days ago, with large areas of burns on the inner sides of both thighs, and the left leg is more severely affected. The surface is reddened, with many large blisters, and there are dark areas that may be...

What to do about bruises and swelling after a car accident? Hello Doctor: I had a car accident 20 days ago, and I developed a large bruise on the inner thigh. The bruise has decreased in size, but now there is a noticeable hard lump measuring 3x4 cm. What should I do to make the ...

Keloid predisposition During high school, I developed acne on my shoulders and squeezed it. To my surprise, it gradually grew larger. After seeing a doctor, I was diagnosed with keloids and informed that it was a matter of my body’s constitution and would not improve. I followed ...

If you have sustained a burn from hot water and it has been a few days, here are some steps you can take: 1. **Keep the area clean**: Gently wash the burn with mild soap and water to prevent infection. 2. **Apply a sterile dressing**: Use a non-stick, sterile bandage to cover t...

Cerebellar and brainstem hemorrhage Hello Doctor: My mother, who requires dialysis three times a week, was admitted to the intensive care unit at Xindian Gengxin Hospital on July 25 due to near-fainting. She was diagnosed with a small amount of bleeding in the cerebellum and brai...

Treatment of keloids? Hello, Doctor: I am a patient with keloids. I have reviewed information on treatment methods and understand that injections are merely a temporary relief for symptoms. I have not undergone any treatments in this area, but I have been using a topical medicati...

Feeling a bit off mentally? Doctor: I have been on medication at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's psychiatry department for over two years, receiving long-acting injections every four weeks and taking two pills. However, I have stopped the medication for seven days, and I feel...