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Medical Conditions - Cauterization

Cauterization is a surgical procedure, where the tissue is burnt to stop bleeding, prevent infection, or to remove tissue. It is commonly used during surgery to avoid bleeding and cut through the tissues, tumor removal, nosebleeds, and genital or other warts removal.

All cauterization Q&A

Why do I have painful hard holes on my foot?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These are corns. These are painful under pressure. They are best dealt with radio cautery, which is a simple office-based surgery with a cautery machine or by laser.

What are genital skin tags?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you please upload a picture? So that I can review it. They may be simple skin tags, but it is hard to tell without a picture.

What is the yellow colored spot in my throat?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have encircled a granule in the posterior pharyngeal wall, the back of your throat (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You do not have to worry about it.

How to remove Fordyce spots on the edge of my lips?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Fordyce spots can be cauterized for cosmetic reason.

What could be the cause for a painless growth on the knee?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The growth is a viral wart. It is a form of superficial viral growth on the skin.

What should I do for facial warts?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Facial warts occur due to HPV (human papilloma virus) and some people are more susceptible to it due to some complex immunological parameters.

How to treat frequent nose bleeding?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Once you have an episode of epistaxis, you are more likely to have it again.

Can I travel through flight after nose cauterization?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nose bleed is a very common problem. It is treated with cautery which may need repeating a few times.

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