Anus, Surgery FAQ - Page 3

A small painless lump has developed outside the anus? Today, I felt a slight sharp pain in my anus and discovered a small pink soft lump on the outer edge of the anus when I looked in the mirror. It doesn't hurt and there is no bleeding. My bowel movements are generally smoo...

The wound from the car accident is healing, but there is a persistent numbness? Hello, doctor. After my car accident, I have a bruise on my knee. During the treatment process, I received a tetanus shot and general disinfection and bandaging. Even after the wound has healed, the i...

Difficult wound healing after hemorrhoid surgery? Hello Doctor: I developed a grade 3-4 mixed hemorrhoid last year, with some parts protruding outside the anus. Therefore, on March 8 of this year, I underwent laser hemorrhoid ablation combined with partial excision. Nearly two mo...

Difficult wound healing after hemorrhoid surgery? Hello Doctor: I developed a grade 3-4 mixed hemorrhoid last year, with part of it prolapsing outside the anus. Therefore, on March 8 of this year, I underwent laser hemorrhoid ablation combined with partial excision. It has been n...

Difficult wound healing after hemorrhoid surgery? Hello, Doctor: I developed a grade 3-4 mixed hemorrhoid last year, with some parts prolapsing outside the anus. Therefore, on March 8 of this year, I underwent laser hemorrhoid ablation combined with partial excision. Nearly two m...

Difficult wound healing after hemorrhoid surgery? Hello Doctor: I developed a grade 3-4 mixed hemorrhoid last year, with some parts prolapsing outside the anus. On March 8 of this year, I underwent laser hemorrhoidectomy combined with partial excision. Nearly two months have pass...

Rectal bleeding Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a situation I've been experiencing for about a week. After having a bowel movement, I sometimes notice blood dripping from my anus, but usually, it stops as soon as I leave the toilet. I've also observed that somet...

Postoperative care after anal condyloma laser surgery? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask: 1. How long does it typically take for the wounds from anal warts laser treatment to heal? I have undergone the procedure three times; the first two times had larger areas treate...

There is a pimple on the left side of the anus? Hello, doctor! On April 15th, while taking a shower, I felt a small hard lump on the left side of my anus. It only hurts when I touch it. Over the next few days, it slightly swelled up, about the size of a small green bean. It still...

Cutting your hand while fishing? Hello, Doctor: I accidentally scraped off a layer of skin next to my nail with a hexagonal screw at the back of a boat while participating in a fishing activity. Although I treated it with Betadine at the time, I did not closely check if the screw...

Can an anal abscess resolve on its own? From February to now, it is already April. During this time, I consulted a colorectal surgeon regarding my symptoms, which include a hard lump located inside the left side of the anal area, approximately 1 to 2 centimeters in an oval shape....

There is a white, grain-sized foreign object located around the anal opening? At the beginning, it wasn't very noticeable, but now it has been about 2-3 years. It doesn't hurt or itch, but when I squeeze it, there may be blood, or sometimes it oozes pus. I would like to...

Suspected hemorrhoids protruding? Hello, Dr. Chang. Recently, I've been experiencing harder stools, and it seems like an external hemorrhoid is protruding. It feels soft to the touch and is leaking fluid. When my anus retracts, I feel something unusual in that area, and it t...

Anal abscess: Inquiry about diarrhea issues during the recovery period? Hello Doctor: I underwent incision and drainage of an anal abscess on April 1st, and during my follow-up visit on April 8th, it was confirmed that the incision site was healing. During this period, I was trea...

The sudden presence of light green discharge from the anus can be indicative of several conditions. It may suggest an infection, such as a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or a gastrointestinal issue, such as a parasitic infection or an inflammatory condition. It is important...

Burning pain around the anal area and genital issues? Hello, I would like to ask about recent pain in the skin near the vulva and anus. It feels like pain from peeling and abrasions. I have been applying Mentholatum and Vaseline, but the condition fluctuates and does not improve ...

After drainage of an anal abscess Hello Doctor: On March 27, I noticed swelling from the perineum to the anus. In the meantime, I applied hemorrhoid ointment and took oral medication for hemorrhoids. By March 31, I saw no improvement, so on April 1, I went to the hospital for a r...

Botulinum toxin treatment for anal fissures I would like to ask the doctor if you have heard of this treatment method? How is it typically performed? Is the injection administered from the outside or inside of the anus? What is the level of pain during the injection? Can a bowel ...

A soft lump outside the anus? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask: In the past two weeks, while cleaning my anus, I noticed a soft protrusion on the inner layer of the skin on the right side of the anal opening. It is located at the entrance, not inside the anus, and it is neither...

Buttock mass Hello, doctor. Two days ago, I noticed a bump on the right side of my buttocks around the anal area. It's about 1.5 centimeters in size, slightly red in color, feels hard to the touch, and is somewhat painful. The symptoms have not changed since then. I would li...