Post-Operative Symptoms After Umbilical Hernia Surgery: What to Expect
Symptoms after umbilical hernia surgery? Hello, doctor. I have some questions to ask you. I underwent umbilical hernia surgery due to a 0.6 mm wide hernia (with no small intestine involved). It has been five days since the surgery. The surgeon who performed the operation used a m...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Based on your description, "making an incision below the navel and then performing a repair using laparoscopy" refers to a minimally invasive laparoscopic repair method. It is normal for the intestines to move within the abdominal cavity according to body posture. Howev...[Read More] Post-Operative Symptoms After Umbilical Hernia Surgery: What to Expect
Managing Post-Surgery Pain and Itching: Tips for Recovery After Appendectomy
Since the surgery in January, the wound area has been itchy and painful. I would like to inquire about possible relief methods? On October 21, 2021, I experienced abdominal pain so severe that I could not stand (the most comfortable position was kneeling or lying down). I endured...
Dr. Chen Ronghong Reply:
Hello KIKI, 1. Laparoscopy typically does not cause severe adhesions; itching is more likely related to the wound. Many patients experience itching at the wound site for several months after healing, but it usually improves gradually. For pain, it is important to differentiate ...[Read More] Managing Post-Surgery Pain and Itching: Tips for Recovery After Appendectomy
Understanding Abdominal Issues: Causes of Bloating and Discomfort
Abdominal issues? Hello Doctor, I lost 26 kilograms over a two-month period at the end of last year. After that, I engaged in binge eating for a month, and after one particularly large meal, I started experiencing bloating, especially on the right side of my abdomen. There was ev...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Losing 26 kilograms in two months is quite unusual; are you taking any medications or have you undergone any surgeries? When were the colonoscopy and gastroscopy performed, and how do their timings compare to the CT scan? Your situation is more complex, and it is not advisable to...[Read More] Understanding Abdominal Issues: Causes of Bloating and Discomfort
Understanding Post-Appendectomy Pain: Is It Adhesions?
It is common to experience pain after an appendectomy? In mid-July, I underwent laparoscopic surgery for a perforated appendicitis complicated by a localized abscess and peritonitis, involving three ports and one drainage tube, totaling four incisions. I had no significant issues...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
Appendicitis with perforation and localized peritonitis will inevitably lead to some degree of intra-abdominal adhesions, which will not be altered by your surgical approach (laparoscopy). Individuals may experience varying symptoms based on the extent of intra-abdominal adhesion...[Read More] Understanding Post-Appendectomy Pain: Is It Adhesions?
Understanding Laparoscopy: Adhesions and Gastrointestinal Health After Surgery
About Laparoscopy Dr. Ke: I would like to ask about my situation. Two to three years ago, I underwent laparoscopic surgery to remove a chocolate cyst from my ovary. At that time, I also asked the doctor to use a substance that prevents adhesions. Does this really prevent adhesion...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Anti-adhesion films can reduce the occurrence of intestinal adhesions, but their use does not guarantee a 100% prevention rate. Clinically, there are still cases where adhesions occur after their application. As long as there are no symptoms of abdominal distension, abdominal pai...[Read More] Understanding Laparoscopy: Adhesions and Gastrointestinal Health After Surgery
Post-Operative Care for Peritonitis: Understanding Complications and Recovery
Postoperative care for peritonitis? 1) The mother visited the oral surgery department on August 6 due to an ulcer in her mouth. The physician administered a Rinderon intramuscular injection and prescribed a second-line antibiotic. Is there any correlation between this treatment a...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Hello: Due to the insufficient information provided by netizens and the need for family members to communicate with the attending physician if they have questions about the patient's condition, I will only provide general responses here. 1. Gastric perforation in the elder...[Read More] Post-Operative Care for Peritonitis: Understanding Complications and Recovery
Understanding Enteric Fistulas: Causes, Treatment, and Recovery Insights
Intestinal fistula!! So painful? Hello Dr. Ke: Please help me! Save me! I need to undergo in vitro fertilization, and there is a myoma in my uterus. A renowned physician at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital said it could be resolved with laparoscopy (I have been seeing this physician ...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Hello, in response to your question... Generally speaking, if a uterine adenomyoma is asymptomatic (without bleeding or severe abdominal pain), surgical removal is not recommended unless the location of the adenomyoma is unusual. It is also unrelated to in vitro fertilization (IV...[Read More] Understanding Enteric Fistulas: Causes, Treatment, and Recovery Insights
Understanding Compensatory Sweating After Hand Surgery: Solutions and Insights
Foot sweat I previously underwent surgery for palmar hyperhidrosis in the underarm area, but I am experiencing even more sweating on the soles of my feet. Is this a compensatory transfer phenomenon? I feel even more distressed; is there no way to further treat or improve the swea...
Dr. Xiao Furen Reply:
It is possible, but the surgery is more complex compared to hyperhidrosis. In general, hyperhidrosis involves disrupting the sympathetic nerves at the second (or third) thoracic vertebra, which allows for a smaller incision. In contrast, for plantar hyperhidrosis, it requires dis...[Read More] Understanding Compensatory Sweating After Hand Surgery: Solutions and Insights