Scalp, Surgery FAQ - Page 5

Autonomic nervous system dysfunction can cause persistent numbness in the limbs and scalp? At the beginning of January, while working at my computer, I suddenly experienced a sharp pain in my heart, followed by numbness in my limbs. If I didn't get up and move around, I felt...

Loss of sensation in the body? A 12-year-old girl experienced an unexplained fall down the stairs at the beginning of January this year, initially reporting only back pain. Two hours later, she began to feel numbness in her toes. After being taken to the emergency room, she was d...

Postoperative pain while standing after hemorrhoid surgery? Hello, Director Ke! Two weeks ago, I underwent a repair surgery for rectal prolapse, and upon the doctor's recommendation, I had both internal and external hemorrhoids removed (the hemorrhoids had not shown any symp...

Granuloma after hemorrhoid surgery Hello Dr. Ke, I would like to ask you a couple of questions. It has been about two months since my hemorrhoid surgery, during which the doctor mentioned that a harmonic scalpel was used. I have had three follow-up appointments since the surgery...

Head issues Hello Doctor: Two years ago, while moving something under the stairs, I accidentally bumped my head against the corner of a steel staircase. At that moment, I saw stars and instinctively rubbed my head for about ten minutes, which alleviated the pain. I did not seek m...

Scalp pain and ear pain? Could you please tell me what might be causing the pain in my left scalp and mild ear pain over the past two days? Thank you.

Head trauma, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting? I have a bad habit of scratching my scalp when I'm under stress, anxious, or overthinking. This has become more severe in recent days, and the wounds are getting larger. There are two areas that have become inflamed and swollen. ...

Head mass Recently, I discovered a hard lump in the lower left area of my occipital region. It moves slightly, and the surface of my scalp appears normal. It feels semi-circular to the touch and is painful. It measures approximately one centimeter in length and width. What could ...

Scalp mass Recently, I discovered a hard, movable lump in the lower left area of my occipital region. It hurts a lot when I press on it! It looks normal on the surface, is semicircular in shape, and measures about one centimeter in length and width. What could this be? I'm r...

Numbness in the head? Hello doctor, I have been troubled by headaches and a feeling of heaviness in my head. Recently, I often experience a tingling sensation in a specific area of my head (I can't tell if it's on the scalp or inside the skull). I have seen a doctor, bu...

I was in a car accident and hit my head; I'm not sure if I'm okay? Hello, I was in a car accident last Tuesday and hit my head. The swelling has gone down now, but it still hurts a little when I press on it. I'm not sure if there might be any issues.

A lump on the head? It feels a bit soft to the touch, with some mild pain, and the hair on the swollen area has fallen out. Could there be any danger?

Head tumor Hello Dr. Tsai, when I was 8 years old, I sustained a 2 cm injury to my right forehead, which resulted in a soft tumor with a diameter of 4 cm that has not resolved. Over time, it has hardened and I don't feel any discomfort. As I reached my twenties and thirties,...

The troubles of hemorrhoids? Thank you, Dr. Ko, for taking the time to respond to my lengthy questions. I had a tubal ligation via ultrasound approximately 2.3 years ago (how does this differ from rubber band ligation?). After the procedure, I experienced significant pain during ...

Burn scars Hello! When I was about eight months old, I accidentally spilled hot water on my arm while playing with a kettle, resulting in large scars that cover almost my entire arm. During the skin graft surgery, scalp tissue was used. The grafted skin around the joint feels har...

Localized scalp edema Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been resting my head against a hard bed edge for about 1 to 2 hours a day, sometimes even longer, but I have never hit my head. Recently, while washing my hair, I noticed a small swollen area on the left back of my scalp. It f...

A lump on the head that has not resolved for a long time? Hello doctor, I experience pain in my head when I lie on my right side while sleeping. I have noticed a lump on my head that feels like a bump from a hit, about the height of a mosquito bite but approximately 5 cm wide. I ...

Tumor on the scalp? Hello Doctor: I have a bump on the front of my head that originally looked like an acne pimple, but it has grown larger. I underwent cryotherapy at a dermatology clinic, but it keeps recurring. It is neither painful nor itchy, but occasionally it bleeds and oo...

Anal issues Hello Doctor: I recently underwent hemorrhoidectomy due to a mixed hemorrhoid issue (between grade 3 and 4), using an ultrasonic scalpel. I was discharged on the third day post-surgery and have been walking around since the fourth day. Today marks the sixth day post-o...

After the drainage of a deep anal abscess, issues that may arise following wound healing include: Hello Dr. Ke, First of all, thank you for taking the time to address my questions. Last September, I underwent surgery at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital for a large deep peria...