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Question: Hi,
I have a small boil above my anus (say 1 to 2 cm above). It sometimes gets bigger and burst by itself and drains blood and pus. Then for sometime there is no problem as such. But all this happens without any pain. Though i feel some irritation. At present, i started applying turmeric paste. What might be the problem?
I have a small boil above my anus (say 1 to 2 cm above). It sometimes gets bigger and burst by itself and drains blood and pus. Then for sometime there is no problem as such. But all this happens without any pain. Though i feel some irritation. At present, i started applying turmeric paste. What might be the problem?
Brief Answer:
fistula in ano to be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.
Swelling that drains pus indicates soft tissue infection. This recurring at intervals, without any pain indicates that the process has become a chronic issue.
Around anal canal, this usually happens in fistula in ano,where there exists a communication between the abscess cavity and anal canal.For permanent cure,the fistula tract has to be removed completely by a minor surgical procedure.
Kindly see a general surgeon for evaluation.You may be asked for investigations like MRI. If fistula is ruled out, this just need a thorough incision and drainage followed by a course of antibiotics.your doctor will guide in this.
Meanwhile, keep the area completely clean and dry.
Hope thus will answer your query.
Wishing for a faster cure.
Thank you.
fistula in ano to be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.
Swelling that drains pus indicates soft tissue infection. This recurring at intervals, without any pain indicates that the process has become a chronic issue.
Around anal canal, this usually happens in fistula in ano,where there exists a communication between the abscess cavity and anal canal.For permanent cure,the fistula tract has to be removed completely by a minor surgical procedure.
Kindly see a general surgeon for evaluation.You may be asked for investigations like MRI. If fistula is ruled out, this just need a thorough incision and drainage followed by a course of antibiotics.your doctor will guide in this.
Meanwhile, keep the area completely clean and dry.
Hope thus will answer your query.
Wishing for a faster cure.
Thank you.
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