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How Long Is The Recovery Time After Fistulotomy?

Posted on Fri, 19 Aug 2016

Question: Hi
I had fistulotomy 2 months before. Healing seems to be completed but I can feel some hard core like skin in that area and a little bit of irritation.

Will this irritation persist for lifetime or will it go away.

Is it ok to use virgin coconut oil on that area

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Post a picture

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Kindly post a picture of the skin lesion you have mentioned.
I will have a look at it and will give my opinion.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 hours later)

I dont feel any pain. Just the skin around this area seems to be little swollen and tender. I also feel a strange tightness and irritation around this area.
Just wanted to confirm will this last forever or go as the time passes. Also can i use virgin coconut oil in this area.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer given below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the additional information.

I saw the picture (not very clear).
There are three possibilities -
1. External hemorrhoids
2. Perianal abscess
3. Folliculitis

Virgin coconut oil may not help much.

Clinical examination must be done to find the exact cause for which you need to consult your doctor.

Regards,
Dr.R.K.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar