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Li Chang Yue
General Surgery
About me
Graduated from Harbin Medical University, has been working in the front line of clinical surgery since graduation.
Proficient in diseases
Common diseases in general surgery: gallstones, cholecystitis, bile duct stones, acute and chronic pancreatitis, pseudocysts of the pancreas, appendicitis, inguinal hernia, varicose veins of the lower limbs, superficial masses, enlarged lymph nodes, various wound treatments for external injuries, fibroadenoma of the breast, breast cancer, thyroid diseases, surgical treatment, post-injury and postoperative recovery guidance.
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How to trim an ingrown toenail with paronychia?
If paronychia occurs with an ingrown toenail, one must not cut the nail bed too short. It is advisable to visit a professional institution where local disinfection can be carried out, followed by surgical removal or wedge resection of the nail embedded in the nail bed. This helps to reduce the risk of infection and stabilizes the condition of paronychia, avoiding local contamination, formation of paronychia, secondary abscesses, suppuration, nail bed infections, and other serious issues caused by self-trimming. Thus, if one has paronychia or an ingrown nail, it is best to visit a formal hospital and have it treated by a doctor. If necessary, a nail removal surgery can be performed to completely and effectively cure paronychia.
Is inguinal lymph node enlargement related to varicocele?
The enlargement of the inguinal lymph nodes is not significantly related to varicocele. The enlargement of lymph nodes in the inguinal area is mostly due to bacterial or viral infections in the lower limbs or throughout the body, lymphomas, as well as malignancies in the abdominal or pelvic area. Varicocele, meanwhile, is mostly caused by high pressure in the spermatic veins or some physiological factors that lead to the twisting and dilation of these veins. The two conditions are not directly related, and their incidence rates also differ. Additionally, the enlarged lymph nodes can generally be differentiated from varicocele through color ultrasound, and the treatment methods are different. Most varicoceles are resolved surgically; whereas enlarged inguinal lymph nodes can be treated conservatively with oral medication.
Is a hemangioma initially a red spot?
Hemangiomas indeed start as a red dot, and as the condition worsens or the hemangioma grows, some may gradually form patch-like appearances or well-demarcated lumps that rise above the skin. A primary characteristic is that the color of the hemangioma disappears when pressed, and the skin color lightens. When the external pressure is reduced or released, the hemangioma refills with blood and turns dark red or purple-red. This characteristic is very important for the diagnosis of hemangiomas. Therefore, patients with hemangiomas must seek early and timely consultation, examination, and treatment in dermatology (cosmetic science) or surgery.
What department should I go to for an eye hemangioma?
Hemangiomas of the eye generally require registration with the ophthalmology department first, but for some special parts of the eye, hemangiomas may affect the brain, so for more complex or difficult-to-diagnose eye hemangiomas, one can also register with the neurosurgery department for further diagnosis or assessment of the condition. Ophthalmology can treat eye hemangiomas through traditional surgical removal, as well as some methods like laser, cryotherapy, and liquid nitrogen, with relatively ideal effects. For deep or severe hemangiomas, a thorough preoperative assessment should be conducted, and then an appropriate treatment method should be chosen for surgical treatment, which generally yields a satisfactory outcome.