Understanding External Anal Bumps: Causes and Treatment Options
Small growths or lumps around the anus? Hello doctor, I have a lump located about one centimeter from my anus. It is colorless, and it doesn't hurt when I touch it, but I feel significant pain when wiping or applying pressure. It feels and looks similar to a mosquito bite. A...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
If it is hemorrhoids or skin tags, surgery may not be necessary. However, if it is an anal abscess or fistula, the likelihood of requiring surgery afterward is quite high. It is important to observe the surrounding skin tissue for any redness, swelling, heat, pain, or discharge. ...[Read More] Understanding External Anal Bumps: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding External Anal Growths: Causes and Treatment Options
External anal skin tag? Hello doctor, I have a lump about one centimeter from my anus that is colorless. It doesn't hurt when I touch it, but I feel significant pain when I wipe or apply pressure. It feels and looks similar to a mosquito bite. About two weeks before the lump...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
If it is hemorrhoids or skin tags, surgery may not be necessary. However, if it is an anal abscess or fistula, the likelihood of needing surgery afterward is quite high. It is important to observe the surrounding skin tissue for redness, swelling, heat, pain, and any discharge. T...[Read More] Understanding External Anal Growths: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding External Anal Bumps: Causes and Treatment Options
A small growth or lump outside the anus? Hello doctor, I have a lump located about one centimeter from my anus. It is colorless, not painful to touch, but I feel significant pain when wiping or applying pressure. It feels and looks similar to a mosquito bite. About two weeks befo...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
If it is hemorrhoids or skin tags, surgery may not be necessary. However, if it is an anal abscess or fistula, the likelihood of needing surgery afterward is quite high. It is important to observe the surrounding skin tissue for redness, swelling, heat, pain, and any discharge. F...[Read More] Understanding External Anal Bumps: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Delayed Healing: Why Your Skin Closed but Not the Wound Inside
The epidermis of the hand wound has healed, but it feels like the internal tissue is not healed? Hello Doctor: About two weeks ago, I sustained a wound on my hand that measures approximately 1 cm in length and 0.5 cm in width, with a slight depth. After a week, I noticed that the...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
It is not possible to answer your speculation based on your description. I recommend that you visit a surgical outpatient clinic for an actual examination and treatment by a physician, which will provide you with a more accurate response.[Read More] Understanding Delayed Healing: Why Your Skin Closed but Not the Wound Inside
Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Swelling After Anal Fistula Surgery
Post-anal fistula surgery Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my situation. I had a drainage tube surgery on September 4th, and during my follow-up appointment on September 9th, the doctor treated some swelling at the wound site using electrocautery. On September 16th, during...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
The surgical incision in the image is already quite inconspicuous, but recurrence at the same site is rare after fistula surgery. There is a pustule on the skin in the image; if it is connected to the surgical site, it can be slightly incised for drainage. Once the drainage is cl...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Swelling After Anal Fistula Surgery
Is It Safe to Manipulate Toe Skin After Nail Removal?
Nail avulsion followed by toe flesh manipulation? Hello doctor, I forgot to ask in my previous question. Two weeks ago, I had 1/5 of my toenail removed. The doctor who performed the procedure said that I should start to manipulate the toe tissue from the second week. Will startin...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! Each doctor has different practices. The membrane has formed after two weeks, and no further treatment is needed. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Is It Safe to Manipulate Toe Skin After Nail Removal?
Is It Appropriate to See a Gastroenterologist for Anal Issues?
Continuing from #200748? Hello Doctor, regarding the small amount of blood I mentioned yesterday near the anus area of my underwear, I went to see a doctor immediately. However, I consulted a hepatobiliary and gastroenterology specialist (since I noticed that the clinic performs ...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
Of course, if you have any concerns, you can also consult a colorectal surgeon.[Read More] Is It Appropriate to See a Gastroenterologist for Anal Issues?
Understanding Hard Lumps in the Anus: Hemorrhoids or Something Else?
A hard lump the size of a half green bean felt inside the anus? Recently, I felt a hard lump about the size of a fingertip in the anal area. It doesn't feel like a surface protrusion but rather a firm mass beneath the skin that is not painful and does not feel like a foreign...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
1. Based on your description, it is most likely a thrombosed hemorrhoid, which is a lump formed by bleeding from the hemorrhoidal vessels under the skin. Warts typically present with localized lesions; tumors are very rare at your age. 2. Applying medication, taking warm sitz b...[Read More] Understanding Hard Lumps in the Anus: Hemorrhoids or Something Else?
White Bump in the Perineum: Possible Causes and Concerns
There is a white bump in the perineal area? The lump is firm and does not break when squeezed, has a smooth surface, is not painful, itchy, or bleeding, and feels similar to flesh rather than being hard like a pimple or comedo. Recently, there have been issues with hemorrhoids an...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
It appears to be sebaceous gland inflammation. Increasing water intake, maintaining a light diet, and ensuring proper skin hygiene usually allow for self-resolution. You may also gently express the pus under proper disinfection. If symptoms persist, it is advisable to seek medica...[Read More] White Bump in the Perineum: Possible Causes and Concerns
Understanding Dark Spots in Hemorrhoids: Causes and Concerns
Hemorrhoids with a dark purple color in the center? 1. Can hemorrhoids develop moles or melanoma? (I am not referring to the area around the anus, but whether the hemorrhoids themselves can develop melanoma?) 2. There is redness around the hemorrhoids with a bit of blackish-purp...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
1. Hemorrhoids do not cause moles or lead to melanoma; skin cancer originates from the squamous epithelium of the skin and is not closely related to hemorrhoids. 2. The dark purple color in the middle of hemorrhoids indicates the presence of a blood clot, which is known as a thro...[Read More] Understanding Dark Spots in Hemorrhoids: Causes and Concerns
Is Dark Skin Around the Anus a Common and Normal Condition?
The skin around the anus is dark? Doctor, is it normal to have a darker ring of skin around the anus? Thank you, doctor.
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
The darker ring of skin around the anus is often due to genetic factors and is a common normal occurrence.[Read More] Is Dark Skin Around the Anus a Common and Normal Condition?
Understanding Movable Hard Nodules Around the Anus: HPV or Hemorrhoids?
There are 1 to 2 movable hard nodules subcutaneously around the anal area? Because I had HPV in the past, and my last treatment (for genital warts) was at the end of April, everything has been normal until recently. A few days ago, I felt a large (slightly smaller than a mung bea...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
Cauliflower lesions appear on the surface of the skin and are unlikely to form subcutaneous nodules. If there are no abnormalities on the skin surface, it may simply be a thrombosed hemorrhoid or subcutaneous inflammation. If a consultation is sought, a physician's examinati...[Read More] Understanding Movable Hard Nodules Around the Anus: HPV or Hemorrhoids?
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns Beyond Hemorrhoids
Anal issues Hello Doctor, today I noticed a small amount of blood near the back of my underwear, close to the anal area. I just visited a colorectal surgeon two days ago, and after a digital examination, the doctor mentioned that I only had hemorrhoids and some redness and swelli...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
It is possible to monitor the situation and seek medical attention promptly if it worsens.[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns Beyond Hemorrhoids
Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns Beyond Hemorrhoids
Anal issues Hello Doctor, today I noticed a small amount of blood near the back of my underwear, close to the anus. I just visited a colorectal surgeon two days ago, and after a digital examination, the doctor said I only had hemorrhoids and some redness and swelling around the b...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
It is possible to monitor the situation and seek medical attention promptly if it worsens.[Read More] Understanding Rectal Bleeding: Causes and Concerns Beyond Hemorrhoids
Head Injury: Can Swelling Resolve on Its Own and Is There a Risk of Bleeding?
I hit the upper left side of my head; is there a possibility of a brain hemorrhage, and can the swelling be reduced? Doctor, I apologize for the interruption! Last night around 9 PM, while bending down to return the communal laundry basket in the laundry room of my dormitory, I a...
Dr. Zhang Junwei Reply:
1. The swelling should resolve on its own. 2. The likelihood of intracranial hemorrhage is low; however, if there is persistent headache, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting, seek immediate evaluation from a neurosurgeon or go to the emergency department.[Read More] Head Injury: Can Swelling Resolve on Its Own and Is There a Risk of Bleeding?
Understanding Anal Canal Swelling: Causes of Pain, Itching, and White Bumps
Anal canal swelling, pain, itching, and the presence of white granules? Hello doctor, I have recently experienced swelling in the anal canal and difficulty with bowel movements. I have been taking anti-inflammatory medication and applying hemorrhoid cream, and it has gradually re...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
The swollen and prolapsed tissue in the image is indicative of hemorrhoidal tissue, but the white granules are unclear and may suggest inflammation with pus accumulation, or other infectious skin lesions. It is recommended to visit a colorectal clinic for examination. If there is...[Read More] Understanding Anal Canal Swelling: Causes of Pain, Itching, and White Bumps
Post-Operative Sensation Changes After Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Postoperative care for inguinal hernia repair? Hello Doctor, I noticed I had a hernia and underwent laparoscopic surgery about a month and a half later. The surgery went smoothly, and I am currently two weeks post-operative. At the time, the area in my groin where the bulge was l...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
It is possible that the initial hernia sac protrusion compressed the nerves or the small blood vessels supplying the nerves in the groin area, leading to sensory abnormalities. Since the duration and degree of compression can vary, even after surgery, it does not guarantee comple...[Read More] Post-Operative Sensation Changes After Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Understanding Small Hard Lumps Near the Anus: When to Worry?
Small hard lump near the anus? Hello, doctor. At the beginning of August, I discovered a small hard lump next to my anus. It is not painful, does not appear swollen, and the surface of the skin is flat; I can only feel it when I press on it. At that time, I saw a doctor who diagn...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
If it is an external hemorrhoid, medication can alleviate symptoms, but the protrusion may not completely disappear. Taking warm sitz baths can help, and improving lifestyle habits to avoid constipation is recommended. If discomfort persists, seek medical attention.[Read More] Understanding Small Hard Lumps Near the Anus: When to Worry?
Post-Surgery Concerns After Salivary Gland Surgery: Healing and Activity Guidelines
Postoperative Issues Following Salivary Gland Surgery Hello, doctor. I underwent a thymectomy at Mackay Memorial Hospital on August 10. During my follow-up visit, both incision sites were healing well, so the stitches were removed. However, about a week post-surgery, the area bel...
Dr. Peng Xianwen Reply:
Hello Ms. An: We are currently in the wound care stage. Regardless of the condition of the wound, sweating can have an impact, but it cannot be completely avoided. Dr. Peng Hsien-Wen, Department of Surgery, Nantou Hospital.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns After Salivary Gland Surgery: Healing and Activity Guidelines
Should I Get a Colonoscopy at 22 After Diagnosed with Anal Fissures?
Bowel issues? Hello Doctor, in late July, I noticed blood on the toilet paper while wiping after a bowel movement, so I visited a colorectal surgeon. At that time, I was prescribed a stool softener and an ointment. I subsequently went back for 2-3 more visits, and after a digital...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
The likelihood of developing colorectal cancer at the age of 22 is not zero, but generally, it is very, very low. Based on your description, it seems more like hemorrhoidal bleeding. It is recommended to start with a light diet and maintain a good lifestyle. Spicy, irritating, an...[Read More] Should I Get a Colonoscopy at 22 After Diagnosed with Anal Fissures?