Managing Post-Surgery Pain and Diarrhea After Hemorrhoidectomy
Postoperative pain Hello Doctor, I underwent a complete excision of internal and external hemorrhoids on October 11th, and today is the fifth day post-surgery. The procedure was performed using an energy device. For the first three days, I took a stool softener with each meal, bu...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
After hemorrhoid surgery, it is crucial to avoid both constipation and diarrhea, as either condition can affect wound healing and cause discomfort. Regardless of the surgical method used, doctors typically prescribe stool softeners postoperatively. The combination of Western and ...[Read More] Managing Post-Surgery Pain and Diarrhea After Hemorrhoidectomy
Post-Surgery Pain Management: Dealing with Diarrhea After Hemorrhoidectomy
Postoperative pain Hello Doctor, I underwent a complete excision of internal and external hemorrhoids on October 11th, and today is the fifth day post-surgery. The procedure was performed using an energy device. For the first three days, I took a stool softener with each meal, bu...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
After hemorrhoid surgery, it is crucial to avoid both constipation and diarrhea, as either condition can affect wound healing and cause discomfort. Regardless of the surgical method used, doctors typically prescribe stool softeners postoperatively. If you are using a combination ...[Read More] Post-Surgery Pain Management: Dealing with Diarrhea After Hemorrhoidectomy
Post-Surgery Care for Anal Fistula: What to Expect and Tips for Recovery
Postoperative care after anal fistula surgery? Hello, Doctor. 1. I would like to ask, I underwent anal fistula surgery at E-Da Hospital a few days ago, and today is the fifth day post-operation. Is it normal for the area around the wound to continue bleeding and occasionally ex...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. 2. Pain and bleeding within 2-4 weeks after fistula surgery are normal. 3. Pain and bleeding are part of the wound healing process and are unrelated to sleeping position.[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Anal Fistula: What to Expect and Tips for Recovery
Understanding Wound Healing: When to Seek Medical Attention
Wound healing issues About three days ago, I fell on the escalator at the MRT station and my knee hit the steps, resulting in a wound. I went to a small clinic that night, and the doctor said the wound was a bit deep and exposed fat. The next day, I went to a larger hospital to s...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! "During the dressing change, it was noted that the left edge of the wound appeared black": this indicates necrotic tissue. If there is cellulitis, debridement is necessary; if there is no cellulitis, it can be allowed to dry and fall off on its own. "After r...[Read More] Understanding Wound Healing: When to Seek Medical Attention
Post-Surgery Care for Cauliflower Warts: Do Healing Ointments Help?
Post-surgery for cauliflower (likely referring to cauliflower ear or a similar condition)? Hello Dr. Ke, I have already undergone surgery to remove the cauliflower growth, and I tested negative for HIV. I would like to ask if the doctor prescribed me to apply Hemorrhoid Cream aft...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
The treatment for hemorrhoids is ineffective for cauliflower lesions, but it is beneficial for postoperative wound healing. If the cauliflower lesions have not been excised, antiviral ointments should be used.[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Cauliflower Warts: Do Healing Ointments Help?
Managing Granulation Tissue After Hemorrhoid Surgery: What You Need to Know
Management of granulation tissue after hemorrhoid surgery? Hello Dr. Ke! My wife underwent a stage IV hemorrhoid surgery at the end of April. A week later, during her follow-up visit, a small granulation tissue was observed. The doctor mentioned that the granulation tissue would ...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. No. 2. Nor will it. 3. Not necessary. 4. If it is just the removal of granulation tissue, it can usually be performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia.[Read More] Managing Granulation Tissue After Hemorrhoid Surgery: What You Need to Know
Post-Surgery Concerns: Delayed Healing and Medication Queries for Hemorrhoids
I would like to inquire about the delayed healing of the wound after mole removal surgery and medication issues? Hello Dr. Ke, on March 18 of this year, I underwent surgery for internal hemorrhoids at Hospital A. However, since last September, I have already had three anal surger...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. Anal fissures cannot occur as a result of stretching the anal opening, as there would be no injury present. 2. If the colonoscopy shows no abnormalities, performing a digital rectal examination or anoscopy will not yield new findings, but it can help assess the extent of woun...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Delayed Healing and Medication Queries for Hemorrhoids
Post-Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Recovery and Exercise Guidelines
Post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy How long after laparoscopic cholecystectomy can I start strength training? It has been three months since the surgery, but I feel some discomfort in the right side where the stitches are when I sleep on my left side. Is this normal? Can mild fatt...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Three months after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the incision should be fully healed, and you can begin to exert yourself, including resistance training. It is recommended to gradually increase the frequency and intensity. Some mild pain after wound healing is normal and may be d...[Read More] Post-Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Recovery and Exercise Guidelines
Post-Surgery Concerns: Healing Time and Issues After Abscess Drainage
Post-operative issues related to fistula surgery? Hello, doctor. I have a lump near my anus that resembles an epidermoid cyst. After an examination by the first physician, there was a suspicion of an anal fistula (though it was not confirmed). However, after a second examination,...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. If a large amount of hydrogen peroxide was initially injected, it is reasonable that the wound healing would be slower due to the tissue reaction caused by hydrogen peroxide. 2. Generally, wounds can heal in 4 to 6 weeks.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Healing Time and Issues After Abscess Drainage
Understanding Anal Fissure Surgery: Key Questions for Your Doctor
I would like to ask Dr. Ke about issues related to anal fissure surgery? 1. The doctor mentioned that my anal fissure is caused by the excessive scarring from recent surgeries for hemorrhoids, fistulas, and skin tags. I do not have an external anal tear; the fissure is located in...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. Incising the internal anal sphincter is appropriate because the internal sphincter is circular, allowing for incision; this is fundamental to anal fissure surgery. 2. It will not cause incontinence; the cause of anal fissures is excessive anal pressure. Incision of the sphin...[Read More] Understanding Anal Fissure Surgery: Key Questions for Your Doctor
Post-Anal Abscess Surgery: Dietary Restrictions and Healing Tips
Postoperative Diet for Anal Abscess Surgery Hello Dr. Ke, I would like to ask you about my situation. About a week ago, I underwent an outpatient procedure for the drainage of an anal abscess. The doctor mentioned that it was a high-level complex abscess and quite deep. I have ...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
From the perspective of Western medicine, there are no food restrictions; instead, it is recommended to increase the intake of seafood and meat to supplement protein. High-quality protein aids in wound healing, and regular warm water sitz baths can be beneficial.[Read More] Post-Anal Abscess Surgery: Dietary Restrictions and Healing Tips
Post-Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Managing Wound Healing Issues
Postoperative Issues Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Hello, doctor. After my surgery, when I returned to have my stitches removed, one of the wounds had not healed and was oozing blood. The doctor advised me to change the dressing and wait for the wound to scab over. After...
Dr. Chen Jiaming Reply:
For surgical wounds that are slow to heal, it is recommended to maintain traditional dressing changes (disinfection and covering with gauze) until the entire wound is stable, dry, and fully healed, before using cosmetic tape (although it is also acceptable to forgo its use).[Read More] Post-Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Managing Wound Healing Issues
Understanding Drain Tube Wound Healing After Appendectomy
Issues with Wound Healing from Drainage Tubes Hello, doctor. I had an appendectomy two weeks ago, and the stitches were removed a week ago. After the stitches were taken out, the doctor prescribed me with a topical antibiotic ointment to apply on the wound where the drainage tube...
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Hello: It should be tissue fluid. If you have saliva within a week, you must return to Changhua Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare for further evaluation.[Read More] Understanding Drain Tube Wound Healing After Appendectomy
Post-Surgery Discharge After Hemorrhoid Surgery: What to Expect
Regarding postoperative discharge from hemorrhoid surgery? Hello Doctor, I had a mixed hemorrhoid surgery 17 days ago. Currently, I am using a stool softener, and I hardly experience any pain during bowel movements. Sometimes I feel itching, but there is no bleeding. The only con...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
After hemorrhoid surgery, it typically takes about 2 to 4 weeks for the wound to fully heal. During this period, it is normal to have some discharge from the wound, as long as there are no signs of infection such as redness, swelling, heat, or pain. Taking warm sitz baths and kee...[Read More] Post-Surgery Discharge After Hemorrhoid Surgery: What to Expect
Post-Surgery Care: Using Suppositories and Ointments for Healing
Please provide information regarding the use of suppositories and ointments prescribed by the physician after fistula surgery? Hello Dr. Ke, I visited you yesterday regarding the reason my wound has not fully healed one and a half months after the fistula surgery. You mentioned t...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. It is generally recommended to use suppositories before bedtime to prevent the medication from slipping out after movement. 2. A suppository should be fully inserted into the rectum; as long as it remains within the anal sphincter, it will not slip out. Urination can cause r...[Read More] Post-Surgery Care: Using Suppositories and Ointments for Healing
Understanding Surgical Wound Healing: Concerns and Expectations
Wound healing issues? Hello, I had surgery on November 13 to remove the internal screws and plates. This was my second surgery, so the incision was made along the scar from last year's surgery. I had staples for closure, but this time the wound has a raised appearance. Is th...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! "I used sutures, but this time the stitched wound has a raised appearance. Is this normal? Will the raised wound flatten out in the future? Also, it seems that I pressed on the sutures, causing them to go deeper into the tissue and at an angle. Will this affect the di...[Read More] Understanding Surgical Wound Healing: Concerns and Expectations
Post-Surgery Care for Pilonidal Cyst: Managing Wound Healing Challenges
I would like to inquire about the wound care management after a pilonidal sinus surgery? Hello, doctor. After undergoing a pilonidal cyst surgery, the doctor used sutures to close the wound after excising the cyst. Postoperatively, there has been a discharge (with a foul odor) fr...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Answer: Pilonidal sinus is a troublesome condition. While the disease itself is not complex, the wound is located along the midline of the body, making it difficult to heal. Generally, if the wound does not heal well after surgery, it is recommended to perform a secondary debride...[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Pilonidal Cyst: Managing Wound Healing Challenges
Post-Hemorrhoid Ligation: Understanding Bleeding and Concerns
Post-operative bleeding after hemorrhoid ligation? Hello Dr. Ke, I have been experiencing blood in my stool for at least ten years. Four to eight years ago, three colorectal specialists diagnosed me with internal hemorrhoids. The last time I noticed blood in my stool was seven m...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. A small amount of bleeding from the wound after hemorrhoid ligation is normal; as long as there is no significant bleeding, it is not a concern. 2. It is generally not recommended to insert ointments or suppositories into the anus immediately after ligation, and it is best to...[Read More] Post-Hemorrhoid Ligation: Understanding Bleeding and Concerns
Managing Post-Surgery Seroma After Breast Cancer Treatment
Postoperative seroma after breast cancer surgery? Dear Dr. Hsu, I was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer last July. The doctor assessed that I needed six rounds of chemotherapy, a year of targeted therapy, 22 sessions of radiation therapy, and 5 to 10 years of hormone therapy....
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Hello, based on your description, the newly formed fluid accumulation is related to the surgical wound from last year's partial mastectomy. According to the physician's assessment, there is currently only a 2.5 cm small wound remaining. However, since it has been three ...[Read More] Managing Post-Surgery Seroma After Breast Cancer Treatment
Understanding Granulation Tissue After Hemorrhoid Healing: Is It Normal?
After the healing of a fissure from hemorrhoids, small lumps may develop? Hello Doctor, I am the person who asked question #135028. Following your advice, I applied the hemorrhoid ointment, and the previously broken skin has turned white, resembling a canker sore. Now, the canker...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Granulation tissue is a remnant after wound healing. If the wound has already healed without bleeding or itching, there is no need for concern.[Read More] Understanding Granulation Tissue After Hemorrhoid Healing: Is It Normal?