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I have pain, blood in stool, and pus in the rectum. Why?.
Query: Hi doctor, I noticed blood in my stool, and also, there was pain when I passed stools. I feel like there was pus in that area; however, I drank plenty of water, but still, it did not reduce the pain. I had the same issue a few days ago, but it stopped later. But then, after a while, I had to pass th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Rectal bleeding should always be evaluated. As per your history, painful rectal bleeding can occur in anal fissures if you have a history of constipation or passing hard stools. So, I suggest you to follow the inst... Read Full »
My 2.8-year-old daughter has constipation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is suffering from constipation for a month. She is 2.8 years old. As per the doctor's prescription, a dose of 7.5 ml of Lactulose was given. After a few days, she was constipated and started suffering from pain in the rectum. She has not pooped for five days and we are worr... Read Full »
Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. She is holding the stools because of pain. Chances are she might have fissures at the local site (anal region). 1. You can apply Xylocaine jelly (Lidocaine) as a local anesthetic to relieve pain two to three times ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,My wife has been having lower back and rectal pain episodes for the past month, generally in the late evening. She typically needs to use restrooms within 30 minutes of eating to evacuate. Shortly after, she will experience intense pain and burning in her rectum and anus area, which wil... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Inflammation of the intestinal mucosa is a symptom of gastroenteritis, a possible infection. An infection with bacteria, protozoa, or a virus may bring it on. It is typically viral and self-limiting. Nausea, vomiting,... Read Full »
I have pain in my anal region. Can hemorrhoid ointments help to relieve the pain?
Query: Hello doctor, A few days back, I had to push too hard to pass stools. I started experiencing pain and felt better after using over-the-counter hemorrhoid ointment. Last night I was sitting for too long at a banquet. When I woke up this morning, it was extremely painful and hard to walk. Should I con... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Is the pain at the anal verge (the part that connects your bowels to the outside skin at the anus)? If you have continuous pain and burning sensation at the anal verge without any swelling or lump making you scare... Read Full »
What could be the reason for my chronic rectal and prostate pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male with a height of 6.1 feet and a weight around 132 pounds. I have been experiencing persistent issues related to my rectum or prostate for the past few years. This problem initially arose during sexual intercourse when I experienced discomfort at the point of eja... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Typically, erections and ejaculation are pleasurable experiences that engage the brain. However, it appears that you are experiencing severe pain during these activities. Based on your history, it seems you have an adequate... Read Full »
How can I manage piles and the pain, swelling, and itching in the outer rectum?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35-year-old male suffering from piles and swelling in the outer rectum. It was itching for the past few weeks but has become painful. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome you to icliniq.com. From the attached images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I think you have thrombosed external hemorrhoids or piles, which are usually painful. I suggest you take a Sitz bath. Take a tub of water, fill it in half with slightly warm water, ... Read Full »
I have anal and rectal pain while laughing and coughing after laser surgery for piles. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I underwent a laser surgery for piles two days ago. I feel bumpy on the left side and still have anal pain. I have not had a bowel movement since yesterday morning, but I pass gas. I sometimes have the urge to go to the bathroom, but I pass gas, and I see some pus with blood coming freque... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I feel you might be on antibiotics, analgesics, probiotics, sitz bath, and laxatives. I suggest you to continue those medicines. Your problem will be alright within a week. If you can share me your prescription it... Read Full »
What causes a stinging sensation inside the rectum?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a sailor and have been sailing for the past eight months. I had fistula surgery last year. MRI reports also said that hernia is detected on the left side. Around one month ago, I started to have bloating sensation, especially after meals. I consulted a doctor, and he diagnosed it as... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you have multiple problems, so that I will address them one by one. 1) Stinging sensation in rectum - Kindly tell what type of surgery you underwent for the fistula. If it is an open surgery, sometimes it takes a longer time to heal completely. After any surg... Read Full »
I have been experiencing severe pain in my rectal area. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am having pain in my anal rectum that continues for hours. I feel like some cut happened at that place. I am doing sitz bath and taking homeopathy medicine but of no use, since it was from the past month. I am unable to sit continuously. Please suggest some medicines for getting rel... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry to hear that you are experiencing pain in your anal rectum. Pain in this area can be caused by a variety of conditions, including anal fissures, hemorrhoids, infections, or inflammatory bowel disease. You can try the following meas... Read Full »
Will anal fissures get infected and cause mild fever?
Query: Hi doctor,I have had anal fissures, and since the evening, I got a fever. Can fissures cause an infection? If yes, are there any antibiotics I can take? I have a 9-month-old baby whom I am still feeding. Kindly guide me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, anal fissures do not cause infection. Anal fissures, if present chronically, becomes chronic anal fissures. Have you measured the body temperature? Is it a mild rise? Please answer the question for further help. Read Full »