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What Causes Feeling Of Lump On Right Side With History Of Abscess?
Question: Hi Doctor.. I had repeated abscess 3 times and underwent surgery for fistula 3 years back on left side of anal area..now I feel a tumor like on right side after 3 years..as per doctor suggestion taking augumentin 625 with solo 650 but Timor still persist on 4 the day..is this again a complication..pls advise
Before 3 years after fistula surgery got healed an MRI was taken for confirmation tat no further issues will repeat..3 years I had no any problem..now past days I feel this tumor like on right side..
Before 3 years after fistula surgery got healed an MRI was taken for confirmation tat no further issues will repeat..3 years I had no any problem..now past days I feel this tumor like on right side..
Brief Answer:
Possible relapse of abscess,Require MRI.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
This tumor could possibly be recurrence of abscess.
I advise you to get an MRI scan to assess its extent and confirmation.
Fistula surgeries are known to relapse leading to frequent abscess cavities.
Hence a scan is must in your case now.
Further management is based on the test results.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Possible relapse of abscess,Require MRI.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your concern.
This tumor could possibly be recurrence of abscess.
I advise you to get an MRI scan to assess its extent and confirmation.
Fistula surgeries are known to relapse leading to frequent abscess cavities.
Hence a scan is must in your case now.
Further management is based on the test results.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Oh god ..I was said once fistula surgery done this won't repeat again mam...I didnt try on marriage plan bcoz of this 5 years..now wedding fixed in 2 months..what do I do..will my partner be in any problem bcoz of his..can I go head with marriage..
Brief Answer:
Evaluation is must before Marriage.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
You certainly seem to have complication again.
Yes certainly you can encounter problems after marriage pertaining to act of making sex and bearing children,if such abscess formation is uncorrected.
Hence it is very important that you get evaluated thoroughly again.
Relapses are common in such surgeries.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Evaluation is must before Marriage.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
You certainly seem to have complication again.
Yes certainly you can encounter problems after marriage pertaining to act of making sex and bearing children,if such abscess formation is uncorrected.
Hence it is very important that you get evaluated thoroughly again.
Relapses are common in such surgeries.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
What is the root cause of the this recurrence.. Is there not a permanent solution for this..how do I avoid getting this infection.. How to be safe after marriage.. Pls suggest..I am scared
Brief Answer:
Complete excision of the fistulous tract will hlep
Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam,
Do not be scared.
These relapses can be prevented by proper excision of the fistulous tract.
Only this can offer permanent solution.
Before excision Fistulogram xray can be done to assess the extension of the fistulous tract.
Consulting an expert Gastrointestinal surgeon will help.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Complete excision of the fistulous tract will hlep
Detailed Answer:
Hi Madam,
Do not be scared.
These relapses can be prevented by proper excision of the fistulous tract.
Only this can offer permanent solution.
Before excision Fistulogram xray can be done to assess the extension of the fistulous tract.
Consulting an expert Gastrointestinal surgeon will help.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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