Understanding Pink Blood During Bowel Movements: Causes and Concerns
Blood when wiping after a bowel movement? Hello: Recently, I noticed pink blood when wiping after a bowel movement, and there was no blood in the stool. I experienced some pain during bowel movements. What could be the possible causes?
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
This situation likely indicates a higher possibility of hemorrhoidal bleeding. As long as there is no further bleeding, it should not be a major concern. It is recommended to avoid constipation during this period and to shorten the time spent on bowel movements. Spicy and irritat...[Read More] Understanding Pink Blood During Bowel Movements: Causes and Concerns
Understanding Discomfort and Odor Near the Anus: Is It Hemorrhoids?
There is a feeling of discomfort in the anus, accompanied by a foul odor resembling that of feces? I have a question. Whenever I sit down, I feel a dull, aching sensation around my anus, accompanied by a feeling of moisture and discomfort, as well as a foul odor similar to that o...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
At this age, there are usually no significant issues, and sphincter function is generally normal. If there are any discomforting symptoms, topical ointments can be applied, and frequent warm sitz baths may also help alleviate the symptoms.[Read More] Understanding Discomfort and Odor Near the Anus: Is It Hemorrhoids?
Understanding Discomfort and Odor Near the Anus: Is It Hemorrhoids?
There is a feeling of heaviness in the anus, accompanied by a fecal odor? I have a question. Whenever I sit down, I feel a dull, aching sensation around my anus, accompanied by a feeling of moisture and discomfort, as well as a foul odor similar to that of feces. This happens alm...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
At this age, there are usually no significant issues, and sphincter function is generally normal. If discomfort occurs, topical ointments can be applied, and frequent warm sitz baths may also help alleviate symptoms.[Read More] Understanding Discomfort and Odor Near the Anus: Is It Hemorrhoids?
Post-Anal Intercourse Bleeding: Pain, Mucus, and Possible Causes
Bleeding after anal intercourse, followed by pain and white mucus a few days later? Hello Doctor, Medical History: After engaging in anal intercourse with a male partner without using lubricant, I experienced bleeding. A few days later, I developed pain at the anal opening, fre...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
If anal intercourse is performed without lubrication, it can easily lead to anal fissures, resulting in bleeding, pain during bowel movements, localized sensory abnormalities, and discharge. It is recommended to take warm sitz baths, increase fluid intake, and consume dietary fib...[Read More] Post-Anal Intercourse Bleeding: Pain, Mucus, and Possible Causes
Understanding External Anal Growths: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Small growths or lumps around the anus? Hello doctor, there is a lump located about one centimeter from my anus. It has no color, and it doesn't hurt when I touch it, but it becomes noticeably painful when I wipe or apply pressure. It feels and looks similar to a mosquito bi...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
If it is hemorrhoids or skin tags, surgery is not necessarily required. However, if it is an anal abscess or fistula, the likelihood of needing surgery afterward is quite high. It is important to observe the surrounding skin tissue for any redness, swelling, heat, pain, or discha...[Read More] Understanding External Anal Growths: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding External Anal Bumps: Causes and Treatment Options
Small growths or lumps around the anal area? Hello doctor, I have a lump located about one centimeter from my anus. It has no color, is not painful to the touch, but causes noticeable pain when wiping or applying pressure. It feels and looks similar to a mosquito bite. About two ...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
If it is hemorrhoids or skin tags, surgery may not be necessary. However, if it is an anal abscess or fistula, the likelihood of needing surgery afterward is quite high. It is important to observe the surrounding skin tissue for redness, swelling, heat, pain, and any discharge. R...[Read More] Understanding External Anal Bumps: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding Blood in Stool: Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissures, or Cancer?
Rectal bleeding Hello, I would like to ask about a recent issue. For about a week now, I've noticed light red blood when wiping after a bowel movement. The amount of blood is not significant, but I experience pain at the beginning of the bowel movement, which subsides after ...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
Based on your description, it is most likely caused by an anal fissure. It is recommended to increase fluid intake to prevent constipation, perform warm sitz baths, and use topical ointments and anti-inflammatory medications. If there is no significant family history or other abd...[Read More] Understanding Blood in Stool: Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissures, or Cancer?
Understanding External Anal Bumps: Causes and Treatment Options
Small growths or lumps around the anus? Hello doctor, I have a lump located about one centimeter from my anus. It is colorless, and it doesn't hurt when I touch it, but I feel significant pain when wiping or applying pressure. It feels and looks similar to a mosquito bite. A...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
If it is hemorrhoids or skin tags, surgery may not be necessary. However, if it is an anal abscess or fistula, the likelihood of requiring surgery afterward is quite high. It is important to observe the surrounding skin tissue for any redness, swelling, heat, pain, or discharge. ...[Read More] Understanding External Anal Bumps: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding External Anal Growths: Causes and Treatment Options
External anal skin tag? Hello doctor, I have a lump about one centimeter from my anus that is colorless. It doesn't hurt when I touch it, but I feel significant pain when I wipe or apply pressure. It feels and looks similar to a mosquito bite. About two weeks before the lump...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
If it is hemorrhoids or skin tags, surgery may not be necessary. However, if it is an anal abscess or fistula, the likelihood of needing surgery afterward is quite high. It is important to observe the surrounding skin tissue for redness, swelling, heat, pain, and any discharge. T...[Read More] Understanding External Anal Growths: Causes and Treatment Options
Understanding External Anal Bumps: Causes and Treatment Options
A small growth or lump outside the anus? Hello doctor, I have a lump located about one centimeter from my anus. It is colorless, not painful to touch, but I feel significant pain when wiping or applying pressure. It feels and looks similar to a mosquito bite. About two weeks befo...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
If it is hemorrhoids or skin tags, surgery may not be necessary. However, if it is an anal abscess or fistula, the likelihood of needing surgery afterward is quite high. It is important to observe the surrounding skin tissue for redness, swelling, heat, pain, and any discharge. F...[Read More] Understanding External Anal Bumps: Causes and Treatment Options
Post-Spinal Surgery Concerns: Recovery, Complications, and Future Work
Post-operative issues related to spinal surgery (sequelae, functional roles, uncertain recovery status) Hello Doctor, I suffered a burst fracture of the lumbar spine at L3-L4 at the end of June. Due to the loosening of the screw at L4, I need to return to the hospital for surgery...
Dr. Lai Zhaokang Reply:
Hello: 1. Lifting heavy objects, standing for long periods, and squatting for extended durations can harm the lumbar spine and increase your risk of recurrence. It is advisable to adjust the nature of your work. 2. You will not become incapacitated. After the fusion of the spine,...[Read More] Post-Spinal Surgery Concerns: Recovery, Complications, and Future Work
Severe Anal Pain During Diarrhea: Is It Postpartum Hemorrhoids or Fissures?
Diarrhea with anal pain? Hello, Doctor: I have hemorrhoids and recently gave birth. My obstetrician helped to reduce them. During this time, I had no issues with normal bowel movements and experienced no pain. However, in the past few days, I have suddenly developed diarrhea, and...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
Hemorrhoids typically cause pain due to thrombosis or when a prolapsed hemorrhoid becomes trapped, leading to impaired blood circulation. Based on your description, it seems more like anal fissures causing pain during bowel movements. In addition to warm sitz baths, topical ointm...[Read More] Severe Anal Pain During Diarrhea: Is It Postpartum Hemorrhoids or Fissures?
Recurring Hemorrhoids: When to Consider Surgery and Causes Explained
Recently, hemorrhoids have been recurring? Hello, doctor. For the past month, I've been experiencing hemorrhoids that keep changing positions; first at the 12 o'clock position, and then at the 6 o'clock position. Each time, the location is different. I've been...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
The occurrence of hemorrhoids is related to lifestyle habits, diet, and individual constitution. Warm sitz baths and topical or oral medications can only alleviate symptoms; if the hemorrhoidal tissue is significantly enlarged, recurrence is inevitable. If hemorrhoid symptoms aff...[Read More] Recurring Hemorrhoids: When to Consider Surgery and Causes Explained
Post-Banding Discomfort After Hemorrhoid Surgery: What to Expect
Issues After Hemorrhoid Banding for Internal Hemorrhoids Hello Doctor: I underwent a hemorrhoid ligation procedure on September 21 this year. I felt a bit uncomfortable at the time, but aside from experiencing significant pain during bowel movements on one particular day, I didn&...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
After the ligation of internal hemorrhoids, scar tissue will form in the local area, securing the internal hemorrhoids at a higher position in the anal canal. As a result, there may be a sensation of tightness in the anus, but it usually does not cause pain. It is advisable to ta...[Read More] Post-Banding Discomfort After Hemorrhoid Surgery: What to Expect
Post-Hemorrhoid Banding: Understanding Symptoms and Changes in Bowel Habits
Post-operative care after hemorrhoid ligation? Hello, doctor. I underwent a vasectomy on September 15th of this year. 1. I have been experiencing itching and a feeling of swelling or foreign body sensation in the anal area since the surgery, and it has been 9 days. Is this a norm...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
1. After hemorrhoid ligation surgery, patients may experience anal itching and a sensation of anal swelling, which can sometimes persist for up to two weeks. It is recommended to take warm sitz baths, and the outpatient clinic usually prescribes oral medications and suppositories...[Read More] Post-Hemorrhoid Banding: Understanding Symptoms and Changes in Bowel Habits
Understanding Hard Lumps in the Anus: Hemorrhoids or Something Else?
A hard lump the size of a half green bean felt inside the anus? Recently, I felt a hard lump about the size of a fingertip in the anal area. It doesn't feel like a surface protrusion but rather a firm mass beneath the skin that is not painful and does not feel like a foreign...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
1. Based on your description, it is most likely a thrombosed hemorrhoid, which is a lump formed by bleeding from the hemorrhoidal vessels under the skin. Warts typically present with localized lesions; tumors are very rare at your age. 2. Applying medication, taking warm sitz b...[Read More] Understanding Hard Lumps in the Anus: Hemorrhoids or Something Else?
Understanding Dark Spots in Hemorrhoids: Causes and Concerns
Hemorrhoids with a dark purple color in the center? 1. Can hemorrhoids develop moles or melanoma? (I am not referring to the area around the anus, but whether the hemorrhoids themselves can develop melanoma?) 2. There is redness around the hemorrhoids with a bit of blackish-purp...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
1. Hemorrhoids do not cause moles or lead to melanoma; skin cancer originates from the squamous epithelium of the skin and is not closely related to hemorrhoids. 2. The dark purple color in the middle of hemorrhoids indicates the presence of a blood clot, which is known as a thro...[Read More] Understanding Dark Spots in Hemorrhoids: Causes and Concerns
Post-Surgery Pain Management: Understanding Recovery After Drain Tube Placement
Post-fistula surgery Hello Doctor, I had surgery for a gluteal abscess and the excision of some necrotic muscle fascia at the beginning of July. The surgical site is located in the buttock area, very close to the anal opening. A drainage tube was left in place postoperatively for...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
1. After the epidermis has healed, the underlying muscle and soft tissue may not be fully healed yet. If there are no other discomforts, it is advisable to take warm sitz baths and attend regular follow-up appointments to monitor symptoms for three months to see if they improve. ...[Read More] Post-Surgery Pain Management: Understanding Recovery After Drain Tube Placement
Understanding Post-Surgical Discomfort After Hemorrhoid Ligation
Hemorrhoidal ligation pain and swelling? The doctor had a vasectomy last Friday night and has been feeling quite uncomfortable since returning home, with some swelling and pain, especially noticeable during bowel movements. Is this normal? There was some bleeding on Saturday, but...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Mild swelling, pain, and a sensation of foreign body presence after hemorrhoid ligation are normal phenomena. If there is only slight bleeding, there is no need for concern. Pain medication is not mandatory; it can be taken based on the level of discomfort. Additionally, taking w...[Read More] Understanding Post-Surgical Discomfort After Hemorrhoid Ligation
Post-Surgery Pain Relief: Why Some Ointments Are Not Recommended
Postoperative ointment for hemorrhoids? Hello Dr. Chang, I visited you a few months ago, and you diagnosed me with grade III hemorrhoids, which were not severe enough to require surgery. However, after experiencing intermittent flare-ups, I decided to undergo traditional hemorrho...
Dr. Zhang Shuhao Reply:
In addition to pain-relieving ingredients like Lidocaine, hemorrhoid ointments often contain steroids, which can be detrimental to postoperative wound healing. Postoperative pain management for hemorrhoid surgery primarily involves warm sitz baths and oral anti-inflammatory pain ...[Read More] Post-Surgery Pain Relief: Why Some Ointments Are Not Recommended