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Suggest Treatment For Yellow Discharge From Anal Opening
I have as of late, been experiencing a strange problem. lately, my anus area seems to always be wet no matter how much I wipe. When I do wipe the area, I notice that the liquid is yellowish with a fishy odor. I don t particularly experience any pain when passing stool, but I have noticed that lately my stools are a lighter color and have white strings at the tips. My anus feels sort of sore too after but not to a critical point. I m very concerned on what this is and would appreciate the guidance.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
Hello
I really appreciate your concern.
Looking at your description I will put forward following possibilities
1. fissure of fistula in Ano
2. Hemorrhoids
3. perianal or ischiorectal abscess
4. spurious diarrhea
I would advise you to follow these guidelines
1. avoid constipation by taking laxative like lactulose or stool softeners like liquid paraffin
2. Sitz bath twice daily, do let me know if you like to know how to take sitz bath.
3. have lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and dietary fiber supplement in your diet
4. Wear loosely fitted undergarments and be watchful if bleeding occurs
5. maintain good hygiene, wash your hands every time you wipe it.
6. Avoid fatty fried junk and spicy food.
7. you can use anaesthetic ointment like lignocaine to be applied locally on perianal region for pain relief.
If it persists even after that than you need to see a general surgeon for per rectal examination or proctoscopy/ colonoscopy if need be.
Hope I could answer your question, please do let me know if you have any more queries, I will be happy to help you.
Best wishes
I really appreciate your concern.
Looking at your description I will put forward following possibilities
1. fissure of fistula in Ano
2. Hemorrhoids
3. perianal or ischiorectal abscess
4. spurious diarrhea
I would advise you to follow these guidelines
1. avoid constipation by taking laxative like lactulose or stool softeners like liquid paraffin
2. Sitz bath twice daily, do let me know if you like to know how to take sitz bath.
3. have lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and dietary fiber supplement in your diet
4. Wear loosely fitted undergarments and be watchful if bleeding occurs
5. maintain good hygiene, wash your hands every time you wipe it.
6. Avoid fatty fried junk and spicy food.
7. you can use anaesthetic ointment like lignocaine to be applied locally on perianal region for pain relief.
If it persists even after that than you need to see a general surgeon for per rectal examination or proctoscopy/ colonoscopy if need be.
Hope I could answer your question, please do let me know if you have any more queries, I will be happy to help you.
Best wishes
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