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Question: Hi there,
I need to if I have Hemorrhoids or an infection on the anus and if I should be going to see a doctor.
And what can I do to resolve the issue.
Please help if possible.
I need to if I have Hemorrhoids or an infection on the anus and if I should be going to see a doctor.
And what can I do to resolve the issue.
Please help if possible.
Brief Answer:
Please give additional information
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific; seen the photos.
Please give additional information for me to assist you better:
Your age and gender please.
What are the symptoms?
Like pain, bleeding, hard stools?
Since when are the symptoms/complaints?
Since when is the swelling present? Is it painful or tender (pain on pressure)?
Any complaints related to gastrointestinal system?
Please give full details as detailed history helps to get a proper diagnosis in many cases.
Awaiting.
Dr T Chandrakant.
General Surgeon.
Please give additional information
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific; seen the photos.
Please give additional information for me to assist you better:
Your age and gender please.
What are the symptoms?
Like pain, bleeding, hard stools?
Since when are the symptoms/complaints?
Since when is the swelling present? Is it painful or tender (pain on pressure)?
Any complaints related to gastrointestinal system?
Please give full details as detailed history helps to get a proper diagnosis in many cases.
Awaiting.
Dr T Chandrakant.
General Surgeon.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I am 37 and male and my symptoms are pressure and discomfort in that area. No bleeding or hard stools and I noticed the sweelling last week. I have a hard time keeping that area dry as I am naturally a sweaty person. I have used polysporin and anti monkey butt powder to help the area in the past. I feel like this issue has been on and off for up to 5 years. This is definitely the worse it has been. I don’t drink alcohol or smoke and my diet isn’t the greatest but working on eating healthier. I am gassy and get diarrhea sometimes when I have not had enough water. What should I do to fix the issue?
Brief Answer:
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
Your history and the photos together indicate the following:
Hemorrhoid as the one in the photo indicates prolapsing hemorrhoid.
Pressure and discomfort can be due to thrombosis in the hemorrhoid or long standing prolapse.
Perianal abscess appears the same but the pain is severe, there can be redness on and around, difficulty in sitting, walking and passing stools. If you have these symptoms then this may need incision and drainage.
If hemorrhoid then you have to consult a General Surgeon or a Proctologist for per-rectal digital palpation and ano-proctoscopy to know the exact diagnosis, degree of hemorrhoid and thus plan for further curative management.
Being 37 indicates for colonoscopy too.
Also needed are:
Tests of stool and blood.
Treatment of gastrointestinal issues such as gases as this may be precursor of the anal problems.
I would advise you the following for the moment:
Sitz bath in a tub with warm water and try to push in the mass if possible, this will get reduced if hemorrhoid that is not thrombosed and relieve the discomfort.
Further management as per the exact findings on examination.
I hope this answers your query and helps you.
Please give feedback.
Dr T Chandrakant.
General Surgeon.
As detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your feedback.
Your history and the photos together indicate the following:
Hemorrhoid as the one in the photo indicates prolapsing hemorrhoid.
Pressure and discomfort can be due to thrombosis in the hemorrhoid or long standing prolapse.
Perianal abscess appears the same but the pain is severe, there can be redness on and around, difficulty in sitting, walking and passing stools. If you have these symptoms then this may need incision and drainage.
If hemorrhoid then you have to consult a General Surgeon or a Proctologist for per-rectal digital palpation and ano-proctoscopy to know the exact diagnosis, degree of hemorrhoid and thus plan for further curative management.
Being 37 indicates for colonoscopy too.
Also needed are:
Tests of stool and blood.
Treatment of gastrointestinal issues such as gases as this may be precursor of the anal problems.
I would advise you the following for the moment:
Sitz bath in a tub with warm water and try to push in the mass if possible, this will get reduced if hemorrhoid that is not thrombosed and relieve the discomfort.
Further management as per the exact findings on examination.
I hope this answers your query and helps you.
Please give feedback.
Dr T Chandrakant.
General Surgeon.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Can I use Anusol plus for now?
So the best thing to do tomorrow is go see a doctor and go from there ? Do I need to request a colonoscopy and stool sample or should they offer ?
If I don’t take a bath and push Hemorrhoid back in will that be okay? I only have a standup shower.
So the best thing to do tomorrow is go see a doctor and go from there ? Do I need to request a colonoscopy and stool sample or should they offer ?
If I don’t take a bath and push Hemorrhoid back in will that be okay? I only have a standup shower.
Brief Answer:
As discussed
Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can use Anusol for now.
Try to push in the mass without bath after applying Anusol as it will help lubrication for easy push-in.
Please see your Doctor asap - as soon as possible.
Request for stool sample and colonoscopy if they do not offer.
I hope this answer helps you further.
Dr T Chandrakant.
As discussed
Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can use Anusol for now.
Try to push in the mass without bath after applying Anusol as it will help lubrication for easy push-in.
Please see your Doctor asap - as soon as possible.
Request for stool sample and colonoscopy if they do not offer.
I hope this answer helps you further.
Dr T Chandrakant.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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