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Could you suggest a medicine for wet feeling in the anus?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had some wet feelings in the anus for the past one year. I had both colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy. The doctor said everything was fine. They said probably the wet feeling is due to sweat. But, I feel it is some liquid discharge from the anus skin. Can you suggest some medication? Read Full »
Answer: HI, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern.It is better to take discharge over a swab and send it for culture and sensitivity. If you have any growth over it, then get treated based on the sensitivity. Read Full »
What can cause a slightly painful lump near the anus?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a lump near my anus. There is no bleeding but I have pain while passing stools. I have this lump from 8 years of age. I did not have any problem with it. There is no pain or bleeding due to it. Now I am 20 years old and I have pain in it for a few weeks with low quantity. Is it no... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Piles form within the anus and it does not form around it. Your description suggests a skin tag or anal tag. This does not require any specific treatment. You can simply ignore it. You can have other possibilities such as perianal abscess or boil. For this, I suggest yo... Read Full »
How can I get instant relief from pain due to swelling in anus?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a hard swelling measuring 3/4th finger size from anus on the right side. It hurts while sitting. It started developing five days back and was worst since yesterday. The entire nearby area is sensitive and slightly painful. For your information, I underwent surgery for anal fist... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like you have a right perianal abscess. It needs to be clinically examined by a surgeon and if required, drained as early as possible. You need to start antibiotics too as you are diabetic which increases the chance of the infection. My antibiotic preference w... Read Full »
Why do I have lumps near the anus?
Query: Hi doctor, I am in real pain for the past 9 months and my doctor is clueless after several visits. After a period of 38.6 weeks in latent labor, I had a vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery (first baby). No ultrasound was done on the very day of admission. With crowning left mediolateral episiotomy was ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your complaint. It seems there is fistula (tunnel like passage) formation leading to recurrent perianal abscess in your anogenital area. But it needs to be examined to confirm the diagnosis. I would suggest you to consult an experienced surgeon for f... Read Full »
Does a drained anal abscess still need surgery to prevent recurrence?
Query: Hi doctor, I have an abscess. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please provide me with further details about your case. I hope this information will help you. Thanks. Read Full »
I had undergone six surgeries previously for fistula and now I have perianal abscess. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 48-year-old male. My height is 170 cm, and my weight is 89 kg. Around two and a half years ago, I started having the symptoms of abscess and pus around my anal area. So I went to the hospital, and the doctors said it was a fistula and needed surgery. For the past 11 months, I have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Can you send me a picture of the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) report? Was any bacterial culture done? Please answer the above-asked questions so that I can guide you better about the medicines and investigations. I wish you good healt... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I had constipation for a few days, which led to a solid stool being passed, creating a small fissure inside. I did not think anything of it, but a few days later, the pain developed in my perineum area. I thought it was hemorrhoid, and I went to get a cream or medication for it. The medic... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your history is suggestive of perianal abscess or fistula. According to me, it is more like a fistula-in-ano. It usually improves with antibiotics but if it is recurring, it may need surgery. A natural way of helping out is that your stools shou... Read Full »
What could be the reason for unpleasant odor and redness in anus?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had an issue with my anus area for a while now. The area is always red, and there is always an unpleasant smell (fish). I do not notice any drainage. I have a history of Pilonidal sinus and abscess. I was tested for a few STD's but not all. I think it may have something to do ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If possible provide me photographs of affected areas that will help me for a better understanding of your skin problem and proper treatment plan. Photographs required for more accurate diagnosis purpose because treatment given without proper diagnosis can be less helpfu... Read Full »
What could be the painful and swollen lump in the perianal area?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a painful lump on my perianal area. I shaved on Friday and at first I thought it was only an ingrown hair but I am not sure anymore. For the last two days, I have been working sitting for many hours and it became very painful and swollen. I do not know if it is an abscess. Plea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I do not know the particulars of your case, it sounds as if you may have what is called a Bartholin’s cyst. This represents inflammation of the glandular structure in the perianal area in women. It is generally benign but can be very painful and uncomfortable... Read Full »
What can cause a lump that changes size in the outer anal area for around three months?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 22-year-old male. I am suffering from pain in the anal area. I have a lump with a white top. It keeps on increasing and decreasing. I have a sticky liquid coming out of it and my anus remains wet always. I have this issue for three months. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can have a possibility of perianal sinus or abscess. There is a pus collection around the anus. As you have this issue for three months, the other possibility is infection with secondary abscess formation. You can have another possibility of inflammation of the ... Read Full »