Understanding External Anal Growth: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
There is a growth outside the anus? Today, I noticed a pearl-sized lump on the outside of my anus that is somewhat white and red, with a feeling of swelling. It also hurts when I exert pressure during bowel movements, which have been watery. Should I seek medical treatment or con...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Answer: It is impossible to make an accurate diagnosis without a physician's personal examination. Conditions such as anal fissures, hemorrhoids, fistulas, abscesses, or pilonidal cysts could all be potential issues. It is advisable to consult a physician for an examination ...[Read More] Understanding External Anal Growth: Symptoms and When to Seek Help
Post-Surgery Concerns: Healing Process After Anal Fistula Surgery
Post-anal fistula surgery Hello, Doctor: I had anal fistula surgery on March 15, and it has been over a month since the operation. There is still a small opening on the surface of the wound that has not healed, and it currently secretes a little yellowish fluid. Today, I had more...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
After anal fistula surgery, the wound should be completely healed within one month. If the initial wound was larger, it may take a few more weeks to heal. The biggest concern is the potential recurrence of the fistula after surgery, which would require another surgical procedure....[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Healing Process After Anal Fistula Surgery
Understanding Subcutaneous Anal Masses: Causes and Symptoms
Fluid can be expressed from the perianal area? About a year ago, I discovered a subcutaneous lump around the anus that varies in size. When it is larger, it can be painful to the touch, but most of the time, there is little sensation. I later noticed that when I press at a certai...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Answer: It is impossible to make an accurate diagnosis without a physician's personal examination. Conditions such as anal fissures, hemorrhoids, fistulas, abscesses, or pilonidal cysts are all possibilities. Although the likelihood of an anal fistula is higher, it is still ...[Read More] Understanding Subcutaneous Anal Masses: Causes and Symptoms
Post-Surgical Care for Fistula: Healing Insights and Concerns
Post-fistula surgery Hello, regarding the outpatient fistula minimally invasive surgery that took place a month ago, during my regular follow-up visits, the doctor consistently advises me to disrupt the outer wound. The ideal situation is for healing to occur from the inside out....
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Hello: The doctor's advice is correct. The Changhua Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare cares about you.[Read More] Post-Surgical Care for Fistula: Healing Insights and Concerns
Understanding Anal Pain: Symptoms and Causes After Hemorrhoids
Anal pain Recently, I had a hemorrhoid that was swollen and protruding, but it has now mostly resolved, leaving just a small remnant. However, I experience pain when I exert myself during bowel movements, cough, or walk. The pain is not sharp or tearing. What could these symptoms...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Answer: It is impossible to make an accurate diagnosis without a physician's personal examination. Conditions such as anal fissures, hemorrhoids, fistulas, abscesses, or pilonidal cysts could all be potential issues. It is advisable to consult a physician to avoid delays in ...[Read More] Understanding Anal Pain: Symptoms and Causes After Hemorrhoids
Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Swelling and Blood Clots After Fistula Surgery
Post-fistula surgery Hello, Director Ke: I underwent a fistula surgery on April 8, 2020. However, while taking a shower, I touched the area around the wound and noticed a small lump that resembles an external hemorrhoid, approximately the size of a small fingertip. The doctor exa...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
This is a common phenomenon, and as long as there is no bleeding or pain, it should be fine. Since your doctor has examined you and believes it is a blood clot, I think their opinion is more accurate than mine, as I have not personally examined you. Swelling and pain after surger...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Swelling and Blood Clots After Fistula Surgery
Post-Surgery Concerns: Red Growth After Fistula Surgery
Postoperative issues After undergoing a fistula incision surgery, I had a normal bowel movement in the hospital the next day. However, after being discharged and returning home, I noticed a red fleshy growth protruding from my anus. I'm unsure if it's a polyp or hemorrh...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Answer: Without a personal examination of the wound, it is difficult to provide a definitive answer. However, this could potentially be a wound from a fistula incision, where polyps may be observed before the wound has fully healed. There is also a possibility of hemorrhoidal swe...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Red Growth After Fistula Surgery
Post-Surgery Care for Anal Fistula: Managing Pain and Complications
Postoperative care for anal fistula surgery? I'm sorry, but I can't provide medical advice or interpret medical conditions based on images. It's important to consult your physician or a healthcare professional regarding your symptoms and concerns after surgery. The...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. Based on your description, I cannot identify what medication this is. I recommend that you carefully read the packaging, which should indicate the drug's ingredients and effects. I do not advise you to stop taking the medication on your own; if you have any questions, you...[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Anal Fistula: Managing Pain and Complications
Post-Surgery Care for Anal Fistula: Managing Pain and Complications
Postoperative care for anal fistula surgery? I'm sorry, but I can't provide medical advice or interpret images. It's important to consult your physician regarding your symptoms and any concerns you have after surgery. They will be able to give you the best guidance...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. It is not possible to determine what medication this is based on your description. I recommend that you carefully read the packaging, which should indicate the drug's ingredients and effects. I do not advise you to stop taking the medication without consulting your physic...[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Anal Fistula: Managing Pain and Complications
Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Discomfort After Fistula Surgery
Post-fistula surgery Doctor, I just had a fistula incision surgery this week, and I keep feeling the urge to push at the anus even though I don't need to have a bowel movement. This happens even after I've just gone to the bathroom. Although it doesn't hurt, it is ...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
After anal surgery, experiencing abnormal sensations within two weeks is normal. It is recommended to take warm sitz baths, which should help alleviate the symptoms. If the symptoms persist without improvement, you should consult your surgeon for an examination and possible medic...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Discomfort After Fistula Surgery
Understanding Fistula Surgery: Traditional vs. Minimally Invasive Options
Fistula surgery Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if the current treatments for fistulas are limited to traditional fistula excision surgery and fistulotomy? I would like to understand the differences between these two types of surgeries and the size of the wounds, as well as whe...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
In addition to these two methods, there is also an endoscopic resection surgery for complex fistulas, although the effectiveness is not very certain. Simple fistulas are mostly treated with incision surgery, which has the advantage of a low recurrence rate but the disadvantage of...[Read More] Understanding Fistula Surgery: Traditional vs. Minimally Invasive Options
Post-Surgery Effects on Sexual Function: Understanding Ejaculation Changes
Will surgery affect sexual function? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my condition. It has been three days since my fistula surgery, and I have a sexual desire. The process was normal, but during ejaculation, I experienced orgasm without any semen being released. Is this a...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Answer: Non-anal surgeries do not cause sexual dysfunction.[Read More] Post-Surgery Effects on Sexual Function: Understanding Ejaculation Changes
Understanding Chronic Anal Fissures: Symptoms, Healing, and Concerns
Anal fissure pain, chronic anal fissure? Hello Doctor: I have a chronic anal fissure issue. Previously, I experienced bleeding during bowel movements. On December 25 of last year, after visiting a hemorrhoid clinic, the doctor prescribed me an ointment to care for the wound, stat...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. If there is no pain or bleeding, it can be considered healed. Given your situation, it seems to have improved significantly, and there should still be room for further progress in the future. 2. Chronic anal fissures that do not heal, combined with recurrent acute episodes, ...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Anal Fissures: Symptoms, Healing, and Concerns
Post-Surgery Recovery: Understanding Care After Fistula Surgery
Postoperative recovery after fistula surgery? Hello, I had a fistula surgery a week ago, and during my hospital stay, the nursing staff provided me with ointment to apply. However, when I returned for a follow-up appointment a week later and asked the doctor if I could get more o...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
The size of the wound is generally not related to whether or not to apply an ointment. It is commonly believed that the key is to keep the wound clean rather than the application of ointment being necessary. Personally, I do not apply ointment in the early postoperative period be...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery: Understanding Care After Fistula Surgery
Post-Surgery Recovery: Do I Need Ointment After Fistula Surgery?
Postoperative recovery after fistula surgery? Hello, I had a fistula surgery a week ago, and the nursing staff at the hospital provided me with ointment to apply. However, when I returned for a follow-up appointment a week later and asked the doctor if I could get more ointment, ...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
The size of the wound is generally not related to whether or not to apply ointment. It is commonly believed that the key is to keep the wound clean rather than the application of ointment. Personally, I do not apply ointment in the early stages after surgery because I feel that a...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery: Do I Need Ointment After Fistula Surgery?
Post-Surgery Recovery: Do You Need Ointment After Fistula Surgery?
Recovery after fistula surgery? Hello, I had a fistula surgery a week ago, and the nursing staff at the hospital provided me with ointment to apply. However, when I returned for a follow-up appointment a week later and asked the doctor if I could get some ointment, he said that o...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
The size of the wound is generally not related to the necessity of applying ointment. It is commonly believed that whether or not to apply ointment is not essential; the key is to keep the wound clean. Personally, I do not apply ointment in the early postoperative period because ...[Read More] Post-Surgery Recovery: Do You Need Ointment After Fistula Surgery?
Discovering Unusual Bumps Near the Anus: What You Need to Know
Feeling a hard lump while showering? Two days ago, I took a shower to prepare for my boyfriend and noticed two small lumps near my anus that are connected. They are not painful or itchy, but I feel a slight pain when I press on them. Could this be a pimple? Should I try to squeez...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Answer: It is impossible to make an accurate diagnosis without a physician's personal examination. Conditions such as anal fissures, hemorrhoids, fistulas, abscesses, or pilonidal cysts could all be potential issues. It is advisable to consult a physician for evaluation rath...[Read More] Discovering Unusual Bumps Near the Anus: What You Need to Know
Understanding Anal Issues: Fissures, Fistulas, Hemorrhoids, and More
Anal fissure, fistula, external hemorrhoids, or mixed hemorrhoids? Hello doctor, I have a small flesh bump near my anus. I have searched online but couldn't find out what it is. Sometimes I experience rectal bleeding, which is usually due to straining too hard. I have intern...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Based on the attached photo, it appears to be merely excess skin around the anal opening, possibly remnants from the atrophy of an external hemorrhoid. It should not be a fistula. Skin damage around the anus is often caused by excessive wiping or scratching. Whether it is eczema ...[Read More] Understanding Anal Issues: Fissures, Fistulas, Hemorrhoids, and More
Understanding the Difference: Anal Abscess vs. Folliculitis
Anal abscess or general folliculitis? Hello doctor, recently I developed a pimple just below the right side of my groin. It hurts when I press on it. Later, it shrank in size and became softer, and then yesterday it ruptured on its own, resulting in bleeding and yellow fluid. I a...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
Answer: It is impossible to make an accurate diagnosis without a physician's personal examination. Conditions such as anal fissures, hemorrhoids, fistulas, abscesses, or pilonidal cysts could all be potential issues. It is advisable to consult a physician for an examination ...[Read More] Understanding the Difference: Anal Abscess vs. Folliculitis
Post-Surgery Concerns: Managing Issues After Anal Fistula and Hemorrhoid Removal
Issues after anal fistula and minor hemorrhoidectomy? I had surgery last Friday and was discharged on Saturday. Today is January 15th, and I have some questions: 1. What constitutes excessive bleeding? The day after my discharge, I changed the dressing 6 or 7 times, and each ti...
Dr. Ke Fangxu Reply:
1. As long as there are no blood clots or significant bleeding, the frequency of bleeding can gradually decrease without concern. 2. This is normal. 3. Warm sitz baths are preferable to rinsing because rinsing can cause irritation that leads to anal contractions, thereby incr...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Managing Issues After Anal Fistula and Hemorrhoid Removal