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Post-Surgery Recovery: Addressing Pain, Nutrition, and Exercise After Tumor Removal

Postoperative Dear Dr. Lin, On April 17, I underwent a benign breast tumor excision surgery at your hospital, performed by Dr. Liu Rongzhan. It has been over a month since the surgery, and I have noticed that the muscles near the incision site feel hard. I also frequently experi...


Dr. Lin Shuilong Reply:
The hardness of the muscles near the wound is a phenomenon of tissue scarring during the healing process, which varies among individuals and typically takes about 2-3 months to gradually recover. As for the internal stabbing pain in the breast, it may be due to the wound or possi...

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Understanding Varicose Veins: Treatment for Darkening Skin Around Ankles

Varicose veins, with skin darkening around the ankles? I have varicose veins in both legs, and I previously underwent a non-surgical procedure on my right leg, but it has since recurred. The skin near my ankle has become increasingly darker. Should I seek any treatment, and is th...


Dr. Lin Zhemin Reply:
Severe varicose veins can cause the skin around the ankles to darken due to poor blood circulation. Generally, physicians do not recommend further surgery due to concerns about wound healing difficulties. Treatment primarily focuses on medication (such as blood-cleansing agents) ...

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