Wound healing, Surgery FAQ

If there is a blockage in the blood vessels of the calf or foot, could this be a reason for the increased occurrence of new wounds? Hello Dr. Chou, I would like to consult with you regarding my father, who has kidney disease (not on dialysis), diabetes, a history of stroke, and v...

Anal stenosis My mother is 91 years old. About 40 years ago, she underwent a hemorrhoidectomy, which resulted in anal stenosis. Since then, she has been using her hands to assist with bowel movements. It was only 8 years ago that we discovered her condition and consulted a doctor...

Postoperative wounds from hemorrhoid surgery? Hello Doctor: Almost three months ago, I underwent laser surgery for hemorrhoids, as the hemorrhoids had prolapsed outside the anus, and the doctor also excised the prolapsed portion. However, I feel that the wound has not fully heale...

Postoperative Issues After Laparoscopic Surgery Hello Dr. Lee, I underwent laparoscopic surgery to remove a teratoma on April 30th, and I have a total of four incisions. I have some post-operative questions I would like to ask you. 1) I purchased waterproof gel during the surge...

Hypertrophic scar Hello, Doctor: Today I visited a dermatology clinic for the treatment of keloids. There are some smaller red circular lesions, and the doctor mentioned that they are hypertrophic scars. Since health insurance does not cover this treatment, I was not given an inj...

Wound healing issues Two weeks ago, I was in a car accident, and today marks the 18th day since then. The only injury that hasn't healed is the wound on my knee. The day before yesterday, I went to a general surgery clinic to have the nurse change the dressing. The nurse was...

Difficult wound healing after hemorrhoid surgery? Hello Doctor: I developed a grade 3-4 mixed hemorrhoid last year, with part of it prolapsing outside the anus. Therefore, on March 8 of this year, I underwent laser hemorrhoid ablation combined with partial excision. It has been n...

Difficult wound healing after hemorrhoid surgery? Hello, Doctor: I developed a grade 3-4 mixed hemorrhoid last year, with some parts prolapsing outside the anus. Therefore, on March 8 of this year, I underwent laser hemorrhoid ablation combined with partial excision. Nearly two m...

Difficult wound healing after hemorrhoid surgery? Hello Doctor: I developed a grade 3-4 mixed hemorrhoid last year, with some parts prolapsing outside the anus. On March 8 of this year, I underwent laser hemorrhoidectomy combined with partial excision. Nearly two months have pass...

Question 207997 follow-up? Hello, Doctor: Regarding the second point, I have some questions I would like to understand based on your response. Is it possible for polyps to develop during the wound healing process? Because there was originally no polyp, but during the second laser...

Postoperative care after anal condyloma laser surgery? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask: 1. How long does it typically take for the wounds from anal warts laser treatment to heal? I have undergone the procedure three times; the first two times had larger areas treate...

Issues with Finger Wound Healing Hello Dr. Lee, about a month ago I cut my finger joint with a piece of metal. I cleaned and bandaged the wound myself. The outer skin has healed, but there is a dark line inside (at the cut site) that hurts when I press on it. I'm not sure if...

Surgical wound issues? Hello Doctor, I am patient #205002 who inquired earlier. I haven't had time to go to the hospital recently, and since the issue just occurred, I am reaching out to you. After my cyst removal surgery on January 10, the doctor advised me to apply breatha...

Wound healing issues Hello Doctor, four months ago I had a synthetic graft removed from above my left chest and below my clavicle, which had been in place for five years. Two weeks later, while helping to care for my sister's child, I was accidentally pushed and hit near the...

Postoperative care for anal abscess? On February 6, an incision was made for an anal abscess, resulting in a one-centimeter wound. As of yesterday, February 11, there has been mild pain and a hard lump at the site. I have been continuously changing the dressing and applying bacit...

Postoperative care for anal abscess? On February 6, an incision was made for an anal abscess, resulting in a one-centimeter wound. As of yesterday, February 11, there has been mild pain and a hard lump at the site. I have been continuously changing the dressing and applying genti...

Anal wound Hello, Dr. Chang. I would like to ask about warm sitz baths for anal fissures, which promote blood circulation and aid in wound healing. However, if the wound is outside the anus and becomes wet and macerated after bathing, wouldn't that make it harder to heal? I ...

Palm pain or tingling in the hand? I was injured as a child when my palm was cut by glass. After surgery, the glass was removed, but many years later, I experience pain when gripping the steering wheel. Could this be due to residual glass not being completely removed?

Finger issues Last week, I accidentally cut my left hand index finger behind the second joint with a kitchen knife while working. It took about 5 minutes to stop the bleeding. After the wound healed, I noticed a small area of skin in front of the cut that has no sensation, simila...

If the surgical wound stitches have opened, should I return for re-suturing? A cyst has developed near the anal area. During the first episode of inflammation, the doctor performed a drainage procedure and diagnosed it as an anal abscess. However, it has recurred monthly (the doc...