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What Causes Puss Leaking Lump Above Anus?
I have a small lump that seems to leak puss just above my anus. It is painless but irritating as I know its there. I have been to the doctors twice about this back in November but they tell me it s just a blocked gland or duct. It doesn t seem to be going though. Can you help?
Thu, 20 Mar 2014
Hi.
A small lump, leaking pus, above anus is usually a ''fistula-in-ano'' unless proved otherwise.
The best way to get a diagnosis is a digital and procto-scopy examination by a Surgeon.
Confirmation is done by a fistulogram either by x-ray or MRI ( if available) for its nature- whether this is high or low.
The low fistula are easy to treat surgically. High types are a challenge even for a reputed Surgeon due to its anatomical difficulty.
Please go for a proper diagnosis for a perfect plan for surgery.
A small lump, leaking pus, above anus is usually a ''fistula-in-ano'' unless proved otherwise.
The best way to get a diagnosis is a digital and procto-scopy examination by a Surgeon.
Confirmation is done by a fistulogram either by x-ray or MRI ( if available) for its nature- whether this is high or low.
The low fistula are easy to treat surgically. High types are a challenge even for a reputed Surgeon due to its anatomical difficulty.
Please go for a proper diagnosis for a perfect plan for surgery.
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