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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump Near Anus
i have a lump very painful inside of my leg one inch from anus bordering scrotum and believe it slightly extends to anus, had a opening to drain before by itself now there is none, gone to hospital in past for a different one, drained and got antibiotics, what is this, doc said its common
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hi.
it's a recurrent condition of a probable fistula-in-ano or rectal abscess.. yes, your doctor is correct with drainage and antibiotic treatment.
you just need to follow-up accordingly as this condition requires clinical monitoring and good compliance with your antibiotics.
it's a recurrent condition of a probable fistula-in-ano or rectal abscess.. yes, your doctor is correct with drainage and antibiotic treatment.
you just need to follow-up accordingly as this condition requires clinical monitoring and good compliance with your antibiotics.
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