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Hello, I can feel a bulge or lump on the inside of my bottom when I sit. I had a fistulotomy about 4 months ago and have been to my doctor recently. I have bilateral inguinea hernia. There isn t any pain or bleeding, my bowel movements are very regular ... Any input? Thank you!
Wed, 8 Feb 2017
General & Family Physician, Dr. Pruthvi.M's Response
Takes few more weeks for complete healing after fistulotomy. post care is important taking sitz bath 10to 15mns for 2to3 times a daywith warm water is good & apply ointment if prescribed.cushion having hole in the middle makes position comfortable, resume normal activities till feels comfortable, & take high fiber diet & drink 6to8 glass of water per day or stool softners can be used to avoid constipation. to avoid Infection complete the course of antibiotics prescribed by your surgeon & keep followup appointment every 3wks as directed & repair inguinal hernia is needed.
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Takes few more weeks for complete healing after fistulotomy. post care is important taking sitz bath 10to 15mns for 2to3 times a daywith warm water is good & apply ointment if prescribed.cushion having hole in the middle makes position comfortable, resume normal activities till feels comfortable, & take high fiber diet & drink 6to8 glass of water per day or stool softners can be used to avoid constipation. to avoid Infection complete the course of antibiotics prescribed by your surgeon & keep followup appointment every 3wks as directed & repair inguinal hernia is needed.