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Rectal Swelling

Rectal swelling is a condition that can cause pain, bleeding, discharge, or a lump in the rectum. It can be caused by several medical conditions, such as an infection in the rectum, an injury to the rectum, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, or cancer of the anus, rectum, or sigmoid colon.

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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 »


Dr. Ajeet Kumar

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 »

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