Medical Advice on "General Surgery"

As I had colostomy, should I be concerned about the rectal leakage now?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I would like to know the exact reason for making the colostomy. I am assuming it was because of transverse myelitis. Still if possible kindly mention the exact type of colostomy done. It would be docum...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

Why do I have a pea-sized lump over the cleft of my hips?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. Yes, you got a pilonidal cyst associated with the formation of the pilonidal sinus. It seems like it is not infected, but ultimately, it gets complicated with time...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Kashif Humayun

How is rectal pressure diagnosed using various diagnostic tools?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.From the images attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), blood in stool is often distressing for the patient and can be due to solitary rectal ulcer,mucosal erosion,gastroenteritis, piles, fissure, or...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Kumar Sonal

What treatment is recommended for splenic aneurysm?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Splenic artery supplies blood to the spleen and it may become dilated over a small portion leading to aneurysm formation. Generally, small splenic aneurysms do not need any treatment but those of more than 2 cm shou...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rahul Goel

The growth near my anus pains when pressure is applied, and I feel relieved when it pops. What should I do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From the attached image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems you have repeated perianal abscess. Usually, a fistula is responsible. This fistula is called fistula-i...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

Should I be concerned about the small yellow lump next to my fistulotomy site?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen both of your pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). It looks like a normal healing surgical wound. Additionally, I hope you are following the advice regarding sitz bath p...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

Can spillage of dye from fallopian tubes during laparoscopy and dye test indicate female infertility?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A delay in the passage of dye may be due to some infection. Infertility seems to be due to polycystic ovarian disease or infection in the urogenital tract. Natural pregnancy is possible. Do perineal and pelvic exercis...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Jain

What is the painful swelling near anus?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your description, it might be haemorrhoid or perianal abscess. If it is in a lower grade, some medical therapy may be proven to ease the pain and inflammation. But a medical consultation would be neccessary t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Eriol Braholli

How can I get instant relief from pain due to swelling in anus?

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 c...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Noushif. M

Skin tag post healing of anal fissure appears as wound near my anus. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will definitely help you with your query. Skin tags are formed in long-standing anal fissure. These are nothing but accumulated skin due to fissure usually nothing to do for that but if you have any problem because ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Lalit Kumar Bansal