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Would lateral internal sphincterotomy heal recurring anal fissures?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had reoccuring pain in my anal for about 10 years. It stays for about 2 to 4 weeks and then it is good for 1 to 4 months. First, I thought it was hemorrhoids but then a specialist diagnozed it as an anal fissure. I am 29 years old, male, eat super-healthy and exercise. I have r... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. I have evaluated your reports and medical history (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As such there is no indication for surgery at this point of time until and unless your pain frequency increases a lot. If it is happening once in... Read Full »
I have a muscular growth right out of my anus. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, What can be the muscular thing right out of my anus? I had a normal delivery a month ago, and it is almost healed. When I pass stools, I feel pain in that place with bleeding. While passing stools, the muscular thing gets torn, and blood comes out. This started a day before yesterday ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is anal hemorrhoids (attachment removed to protect patient identity), and it is very painful. You may be suffering from constipation, or you must have been eating very spicy food. The treatment is sitz bath, and it means you have to sit in a tub full of warm water... Read Full »
I have developed sores around my anus. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I have what appear to be red spots or perhaps sores around my anus. I do not have any other symptoms except when I use the restroom; it does not necessarily hurt, but I feel a bit of a burning sensation. Additionally, I have a lot of hair, and I am unsure if it could be an ingrown hair... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Red spots or soreness around the anus, coupled with a burning sensation during bowel movements, can be indicative of various conditions, including:Anal fissure: This refers to a small tear in the lining of the anu... Read Full »
I have a painful swelling near my anus. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,For the last two days, I have been experiencing significant pain in my anus, accompanied by noticeable swelling. The discomfort is pronounced when I sit or stand up. I am seeking advice on potential medications or treatments you may recommend for my condition.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on your symptoms, it seems you may be experiencing hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum or anus that can lead to pain, itching, and discomfort during bowel movements. Here are some over-the-counter medications tha... Read Full »
I am experiencing bleeding with bowel movements. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 178 pounds. Recently, I have noticed bright red bleeding with feces during bowel movements, indicating a possible issue with piles. My stools are typically medium-sized and medium-hard. The experience is mildly uncomfortable,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Bright red blood with normal-colored formed stools suggests a likely source around the anal verge or just above, such as the rectum (the last part of the large intestine). Your assessment of painless bleeding aligning w... Read Full »
I suffer from constipation and bloody stools. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from constipation for almost two years now. I need laxatives to assist me in having bowel movements. About eight weeks ago, for about five or six days, I experienced some light bleeding. Only a few spots were visible with close inspection. I am very health conscio... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Based on your symptoms and medical history, you may have developed hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in the rectum or anus that can cause bleeding, itching, and pain during bowel movements. Hemorrhoids are a ... Read Full »
Why do I have light rectal bleeding and rough skin in the rectum?
Query: Hello doctor,I had been experiencing some light rectal bleeding for a few days. I was later diagnosed with hemorrhoids. I have had long-standing constipation for the past two years. The other thing is that I have noticed that around the inside of my rectum, the skin feels rough and irritated. Could ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Based on your description, you may have developed hemorrhoids, which can be caused by factors such as straining during bowel movements, chronic constipation, and prolonged sitting or standing. Hemorrhoids can sometimes be missed during a ... Read Full »
I am suffering from chronic constipation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,About five weeks ago, I experienced some light bleeding in the stool for about five days. A rectal exam revealed an external hemorrhoid. I also had a Qfit (quantitative fecal immunochemical) test done, with levels slightly raised at 14. My general practitioner said he would not be overl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Based on the information you provided, it is possible that the light bleeding you have been experiencing could be related to chronic constipation. Constipation can lead to hard, dry stools that are difficult to pa... Read Full »
I have had piles for a year. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had piles on and off for the last year. Is this anything to worry about? What activities should I avoid to make things better? Is this permanent? I have recently experienced some kind of bulge that seems like piles, but at the moment, it only really happens when I am in a squat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.I have reviewed your case history and attached pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). So, yes, this seems to be hemorrhoids (piles), and this appears to be grade 2 (becoming prominent ... Read Full »
I had light bleeding in my stool for about five days. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, About five weeks ago I experienced some light bleeding in my stool for about five days. I had a rectal exam and an external hemorrhoid was found. I did have a qFIT (quantitative faecal immunochemical test ) test done with levels slightly raised at 14. The doctor said he would not be ov... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it is possible that the mild rectal bleeding you have experienced could be related to the hernia or constipation. However, since you have had a recent colonoscopy and CT (computed tomography) scan t... Read Full »