Colorectal, Surgery FAQ - Page 20

Blood on toilet paper after wiping can be a sign of several conditions, including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or gastrointestinal issues Hello doctor, I have been experiencing blood on the toilet paper after wiping for many years. The blood is bright red, but there is not much pa...

Anal polyps I discovered a growth that resembles a skin tag around my anus while showering, and it has been there for about four years. It is not painful or itchy, and I don't feel much discomfort, nor has it enlarged. I'm unsure which specialty to consult and find it d...

Bowel issues, sensation of anal foreign body, gastrointestinal problems? Hello Doctor, about two weeks ago, I started experiencing diarrhea every morning for six consecutive days. On some days, I also had to go after meals, but there were no accompanying symptoms like fever or vo...

Rectal bleeding Hello Dr. Ke, six months ago I had a colonoscopy due to blood on the surface of my stool, which diagnosed me with internal hemorrhoids and found no other polyps. The bowel preparation for the colonoscopy was rated as good. Recently, during a bowel movement, I noti...

Options for Fistula Surgery Hello Doctor, I previously asked you about anal fistulas. Last Saturday, I visited the colorectal surgery department at the hospital, and the doctor offered me two surgical options: traditional electrosurgery and minimally invasive surgery. He mentione...

Blood in stool with mucus? Hello Doctor, for a while I had no sensation when having a bowel movement, but afterwards there was blood in the toilet water (the wiping was also bright red, as if it was dripping while I was going). Occasionally, I also experienced diarrhea. Recently,...

Blood in the stool, along with blood in the urine on the same day? That day, my stool was hard and appeared golden yellow, but the toilet was filled with blood, and the toilet paper was also stained with blood. I also noticed blood in my urine that day. Later in the evening, the ...

Bowel issues, rectal bleeding? Hello Doctor, I am 20 years old and a few months ago, I started noticing blood on the toilet paper after having a bowel movement. This situation occurs about 1 to 2 times a month (though I can't remember exactly if it's every month), lasti...

Anal pain, etiology unknown? Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing anal pain accompanied by a sensation of incomplete evacuation since April of this year, lasting for 7 months. The pain is located between the coccyx and the anus, and it is triggered by straining during bowel mo...

Hemorrhoids protruding? Recently, I noticed a lump near my anus. At first, there was blood in my stool, and I could feel a soft lump at the anal opening, but this week it seems to have disappeared, and there hasn't been any bleeding. However, today while showering, I acciden...

Small flesh-like growths around the anus? Hello Doctor, about five months ago I experienced a thrombosis at the anal area due to constipation (as the doctor said), but it was not serious. Since then, my bowel movements have been quite smooth, and I spend no more than five minutes...

Diarrhea and bowel issues? Hello Doctor, I sometimes have bowel movements three times a day and sometimes just once a day. The shape of my stools is also unusual; sometimes they are thick and normal, other times they are soft and curved, and sometimes the front is normal but the ...

Constipation is characterized by the presence of small, pellet-like stools as well as thin, ribbon-like stools? I have been experiencing constipation recently. I went to the hospital and received laxatives. After taking the medication, I was able to pass some stool, but I am stil...

Surgical treatment for anal fistula? Hello Doctor, I had surgery in August due to an abscess issue, and recently I underwent a second surgery because of a recurrence. However, I was informed that the surgery was too deep and there is a risk of damaging the sphincter, so a third s...

Surgery for anal fistula? Hello, doctor. I had surgery in August due to an abscess issue, and recently I underwent a second surgery because of a recurrence. However, I was informed that the surgery was too deep and there is a concern about damaging the sphincter, so a third surge...

The color and shape of hemorrhoids? Hello, Doctor: I am the patient of case #162025. The pain during bowel movements has almost disappeared, but the protrusion seems to have increased in size and its color has lightened. Could this be a sign of healing, or is there a possibility ...

External anal mass There is a small lump next to the anus that appears slightly dark when photographed. It causes some discomfort in the buttocks, feeling swollen and painful, but not extremely painful.

Should anticoagulants be discontinued after hemorrhoid ligation? My father underwent a colonoscopy and was found to have multiple large internal hemorrhoids. The gastroenterologist advised that no treatment was necessary, but due to severe pain, he consulted a colorectal speciali...

Coccygeal pain triggered by the urge to defecate? Hello, Dr. Ke! Last month, I underwent a colonoscopy at the hospital, which revealed an issue with internal hemorrhoids. However, since there was no pain and very little bleeding, the doctor said no special treatment was necessary...

Perianal redness and swelling issue? Recently, I have been experiencing frequent diarrhea due to gastroenteritis and have noticed that the skin around my anus appears to be severely red and swollen, possibly due to frequent wiping with toilet paper or other unknown reasons (funga...