Understanding Post-Surgery Wound Healing: Is It a Stitch or a Pimple?
Suturing the wound after surgery? Previously, I had a sebaceous cyst on my back measuring 2 to 3 cm. After surgery, it was confirmed to be benign. I returned for a follow-up appointment about two days later, and the doctor said the wound was healing well, so I went home. When I r...
Dr. Peng Xianwen Reply:
Hello Mr. Huang: It is safer to have the physician examine you on-site. Director Peng Hsien-Wen, Surgery Department, Nantou Hospital.[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Wound Healing: Is It a Stitch or a Pimple?
Post-Injury Care for Toenails: Healing Tips and FAQs
The toenail of the big toe was kicked and torn off against a metal plate? Should I still cover the wound when wearing sneakers (socks)? The wound has dried after two weeks; do I still need to apply ointment daily? Will there be pigmentation that causes the nails to turn yellow as...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! For wound care, rinse with sterile saline solution and apply antibiotic ointment. After two weeks, once the new thin membrane is stable, it can come into contact with tap water. Young people can drink a little alcohol without significantly affecting wound healing. Take car...[Read More] Post-Injury Care for Toenails: Healing Tips and FAQs
Post-Surgery Recovery: Understanding Anal Changes After Hemorrhoidectomy
Recovery after hemorrhoidectomy for internal and external hemorrhoids involves several stages. Initially, patients may experience pain, swelling, and discomfort around the anal area. It is common to have some bleeding during the first few days post-surgery. Patients are usually...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
After hemorrhoid surgery, it is normal for some granulation tissue to form during the wound healing process, and this usually improves over time. As for green discharge from the wound, it may be a mixture of wound exudate and gastrointestinal secretions. However, if symptoms such...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery: Understanding Anal Changes After Hemorrhoidectomy
Scar Aesthetics: Effective Treatments and Expert Advice for Healing
Scar aesthetic options Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about scar aesthetics. I had a car accident in September of the year before last, resulting in a 4 cm laceration on my face. In December of the same year, I sought help from a nearby aesthetic clinic and underwent wound re...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Poor wound healing after re-suturing may be due to an allergic reaction to the sutures. Despite receiving nutritional injections and laser treatment, if the results are still unsatisfactory, it is advisable to consult a plastic surgery outpatient clinic for a comprehensive evalua...[Read More] Scar Aesthetics: Effective Treatments and Expert Advice for Healing
Understanding Wound Healing Issues After Surgery: When to Seek Help
Wound healing issues? Hello doctor, on May 30th, I accidentally cut my thumb with a metal piece while at work. I went to the hospital immediately for suturing, and the wound was about 3-4 cm long. I have been returning for dressing changes, and the stitches were removed on June 1...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! One month after the stitches were removed, the wound is not red or swollen and is basically healed. Nerve repair will take some time, and you can take vitamin B12 to aid in nerve recovery. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Understanding Wound Healing Issues After Surgery: When to Seek Help
Post-Surgery Concerns: Managing Bleeding After Hemorrhoid Removal
Post-hemorrhoid surgery Hello Doctor, I underwent traditional hemorrhoidectomy (internal hemorrhoids) on March 13 of this year, and on April 13, I had the granulation tissue that formed after the surgery removed. Since then, my bowel movements have been smooth, and I haven't...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
As your original physician explained, this is a normal change after the wound healing from hemorrhoid surgery, and it should gradually improve over time. If you have concerns, you can schedule regular follow-up appointments for examination.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Managing Bleeding After Hemorrhoid Removal
Post-Surgery Care for Fistula: Managing Wound Healing and Discomfort
Post-fistula surgery 1. After my fistula surgery, since the incision was not sutured, I notice some stool comes out from the wound when I have a bowel movement. After cleaning the wound with rinsing and sitz baths, should I pack gauze into the wound to absorb secretions and a sma...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. There's no need to insert it; just leave it outside. 2. It can indeed have an impact, so do not insert it. 3. It's normal; external hemorrhoids can often be managed easily. 4. Antibiotics are not necessary unless there is an infection.[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Fistula: Managing Wound Healing and Discomfort
Managing Varicose Veins: Seeking Solutions for Wound Healing Challenges
Varicose veins My mother previously underwent laser treatment for varicose veins, but one day she accidentally injured her leg while not wearing compression stockings. After consulting many doctors, nearly a year has passed, and the wound is finally close to healing, but the surr...
Dr. Li Qinglong Reply:
Hello, Miss: Regarding your mother's wound condition, it is not possible to provide medical advice based solely on description. It is recommended that your mother visit the outpatient clinic for an examination. Thank you. The Hualien Hospital of the Ministry of Health and We...[Read More] Managing Varicose Veins: Seeking Solutions for Wound Healing Challenges
Post-Bowel Movement Discomfort: Understanding Leakage After Surgery
One hour after defecation, there is a noticeable leakage of stool from the anal area? Hello Dr. Ke: I had a fistula and hemorrhoid surgery at the end of last year, and so far the wound healing has been quite good (the fistula wound has formed a fibrous scar). However, after using...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
In patients who have undergone fistula surgery, a small number may experience anal deformity due to sphincterotomy, and some may have decreased anal sphincter tone. However, your symptoms may not necessarily be caused by the surgery, as individuals without prior surgery can also ...[Read More] Post-Bowel Movement Discomfort: Understanding Leakage After Surgery
Understanding Post-Surgery Care for Anal Fistula: Healing Insights and Tips
Postoperative care related to anal fistula surgery? Hello, Doctor. I had surgery on May 26, and it has been three weeks since my anal fistula surgery. Today, June 17, marks the 22nd day post-operation. After the wound healed, I noticed a small granulation tissue, which causes sli...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. I believe the wound healing process is too rapid, so the outer layer is incised to prevent the recurrence of a fistula. 2. This is also to prevent the epidermal wound from healing too quickly, hoping to allow the underlying wound to granulate before the epidermal wound heals...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgery Care for Anal Fistula: Healing Insights and Tips
Understanding Delayed Healing After Anal Fistula Surgery: Insights and Tips
Healing of anal fistula wounds? Hello Doctor: I underwent my first anal fistula surgery at the end of December last year, but the wound did not heal well, leading to a second fistula surgery. As of now, the wound still hasn't healed. During my follow-up visit, the surgeon di...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. The healing time for anal fistula surgery is approximately 1 to 2 months, depending on the size of the wound. However, if the wound has not healed after six months post-surgery, there may be an issue, most likely due to a recurrence of the fistula. It is advisable to consult y...[Read More] Understanding Delayed Healing After Anal Fistula Surgery: Insights and Tips
Managing Nail Injuries: Recovery Time and Care Tips After Trauma
Nail problems Hello, doctor. I was in a car accident recently, and my entire nail on my right ring finger was flipped up and peeled off (at the time, I saw that both the nail and a layer of skin were lifted, and there was a lot of blood). After that, I went to the hospital to hav...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
About a week after nail removal, the wound will start to scab and become drier, with a decrease in discharge. At this point, the pain from the wound will lessen. A balanced diet and regular routine can aid in wound healing and nail growth.[Read More] Managing Nail Injuries: Recovery Time and Care Tips After Trauma
Post-Surgery Concerns: Healing Issues After Cyst Removal on Face
There is a small puncture hole about 0.5 cm in size on the face 10 days after the stitches were removed? Hello doctor, ten days ago I had surgery for a sebaceous cyst on my face, with a wound approximately 0.5 cm long. When the stitches were removed, the nurse said I could start ...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! After removing the stitches, it is common to apply a silicone gel sheet. If the stitch holes have not healed, please return for a follow-up appointment as soon as possible; do not use artificial skin. Hypertrophic scars will not occur immediately after surgery. Common issu...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Healing Issues After Cyst Removal on Face
Challenges in Wound Healing: Managing Persistent Foot Injury Issues
Wound healing issues? Hello, Doctor. Five years ago, I sustained an injury to the outer side of my foot, resulting in a severe fracture of the outer bone, which was stabilized with a metal plate. Here are the details of my condition: 1. The injured area continues to develop exces...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! Has the steel plate been removed? Have you undergone an examination for chronic osteomyelitis? Please clarify with the orthopedic surgeon first. Take care! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Challenges in Wound Healing: Managing Persistent Foot Injury Issues
Post-Surgery Concerns: Managing Heat Sensation After Hemorrhoid Surgery
Post-operative issues after hemorrhoid surgery? Hello, Doctor! My father underwent ultrasound knife surgery to remove internal and external moles nearly three months ago. He had a follow-up appointment to check the wound, and the healing process seemed to be going well. We though...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Some patients who undergo ultrasound knife surgery may experience slower wound healing and chronic pain. Since it has been a while since the surgery, the only options left are to use suppositories and take sitz baths to see if symptoms gradually improve. Otherwise, it is advisabl...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Managing Heat Sensation After Hemorrhoid Surgery
Understanding Chronic Wound Healing Issues After Surgery
Wound healing issues Hello Doctor: I had a sebaceous cyst surgery under my left armpit in early November last year. After the surgery, the wound got infected, and I underwent debridement surgery in January this year. Up to now, the wound still hasn't healed. I change the dre...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
This situation may indicate that infected tissue remains at the original surgical site. If there are recurrent infections that have not fully healed, it is advisable to consider re-debridement and excision surgery.[Read More] Understanding Chronic Wound Healing Issues After Surgery
Post-Surgery Recovery: Understanding Care After Fistula Surgery
Postoperative recovery after fistula surgery? Hello, I had a fistula surgery a week ago, and during my hospital stay, the nursing staff provided me with ointment to apply. However, when I returned for a follow-up appointment a week later and asked the doctor if I could get more o...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
The size of the wound is generally not related to whether or not to apply an ointment. It is commonly believed that the key is to keep the wound clean rather than the application of ointment being necessary. Personally, I do not apply ointment in the early postoperative period be...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery: Understanding Care After Fistula Surgery
Post-Surgery Recovery: Do I Need Ointment After Fistula Surgery?
Postoperative recovery after fistula surgery? Hello, I had a fistula surgery a week ago, and the nursing staff at the hospital provided me with ointment to apply. However, when I returned for a follow-up appointment a week later and asked the doctor if I could get more ointment, ...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
The size of the wound is generally not related to whether or not to apply ointment. It is commonly believed that the key is to keep the wound clean rather than the application of ointment. Personally, I do not apply ointment in the early stages after surgery because I feel that a...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery: Do I Need Ointment After Fistula Surgery?
Post-Surgery Recovery: Do You Need Ointment After Fistula Surgery?
Recovery after fistula surgery? Hello, I had a fistula surgery a week ago, and the nursing staff at the hospital provided me with ointment to apply. However, when I returned for a follow-up appointment a week later and asked the doctor if I could get some ointment, he said that o...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
The size of the wound is generally not related to the necessity of applying ointment. It is commonly believed that whether or not to apply ointment is not essential; the key is to keep the wound clean. Personally, I do not apply ointment in the early postoperative period because ...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery: Do You Need Ointment After Fistula Surgery?
Slow Recovery After Fistula Surgery: Tips for Faster Healing
The recovery after fistula surgery is very slow? Hello Doctor, I had a fistula surgery in mid-January 2019 at the six o'clock position near the coccyx, with a length of about three to four centimeters. For postoperative care, I found that sitz baths were not very effective f...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
After anal fistula surgery, it is recommended to use sitz baths instead of rinsing, as rinsing may cause anal contractions and could miss deeper areas. Other precautions include avoiding prolonged sitting and constipation, and increasing the frequency of sitz baths, which should ...[Read More] Slow Recovery After Fistula Surgery: Tips for Faster Healing