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What Causes Swelling After Anal Skin Tag Removal Surgery?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Question: I had a large anal skin tag removed in office yesterday by my GP. The pain is bearable but the swelling and appearance today are quite scary. I am taking Motrin every 6 hour and used a preparation H suppository. The Dr said to expect swelling but this is much worse than I expected. Any advice?
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hot seitz bath will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Ms,

Post excision swelling is quite common in anal region. I assume the tag removed was sentinel pile.
Motrin is anti-inflammatory analgesic, continue taking that. I would also suggest the following

1. Hot Seitz bath: To a tub of lukewarm water( let the water be as much hot as you can tolerate), add 2 spoons of antiseptic like dettol or salon. Sit in it immersing your bottom. The warmthness and heat will reduce the inflammatory oedema and relieve pain too.

Do send me clinical photograph for exact assessment of severity of swelling


Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
Consultant Surgeon
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What Causes Swelling After Anal Skin Tag Removal Surgery?

Brief Answer: Hot seitz bath will be helpful Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms, Post excision swelling is quite common in anal region. I assume the tag removed was sentinel pile. Motrin is anti-inflammatory analgesic, continue taking that. I would also suggest the following 1. Hot Seitz bath: To a tub of lukewarm water( let the water be as much hot as you can tolerate), add 2 spoons of antiseptic like dettol or salon. Sit in it immersing your bottom. The warmthness and heat will reduce the inflammatory oedema and relieve pain too. Do send me clinical photograph for exact assessment of severity of swelling Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore Consultant Surgeon