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Why do I have rectal pain along with prostatitis?
Query: Hello doctor, My anal fissure surgery is done a few years back, and my anal fistula three years later. No problems after surgery. But now, I have been facing chronic prostatitis for the last four months. I visited a urologist a few days back because of pain. He asked me for a rectal examination by p... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. So, as per prior history, this may be anal stenosis, and after a recent digital rectal examination by the urologist, there is a good possibility of having a minor anal fissure or erosion again. Warm water sit baths ... Read Full »
I have been experiencing blood in my stool. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 20-year-old female, and I have been experiencing blood in my stool quite recently when going to the toilet.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You could have a fissure in ano or, less likely, hemorrhoids. I would suggest you have a clinical examination to clear the above thoughts. Take syrup Lactihep (lactitol and benzoic acid) 20 ml at night and Freelac powder (lactitol and ispaghul... Read Full »
What is the reason for itching and drops of blood in the anal area?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22 year old male. A day or two ago after a bowel movement, I felt an itch in the anal area. I tried to get at it with a tissue but, it got worse and I could see small pellets of blood on the wipe. I am not on any medications. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blood streaks on the wipe after an episode of itching could be due to an anal fissure. Bleeding per rectum in an otherwise healthy young male could be due to hemorrhoids or anal fissure. A fissure is a tear in the anal canal due to constipation or repeated friction. It... Read Full »
I suffer from persistent anal fissures. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Three years ago, I experienced a fissure, prompting a doctor's visit due to the appearance of a skin tag and bleeding from the anus. Although the bleeding subsided with ointment, sitz baths, and medication, the fissure recurrently reappears, particularly after consuming constipation-in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We feel glad that you reached out to us. I suggest to remain calm and refrain from opting for surgery at this time. It is important not to depend solely on medication. I suggest you establish a routine that includes early morning walks, regular yoga, and pranayama. Mak... Read Full »
I am losing blood due to anal fissure. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 17 years old. A few days back, I had hard stools and it resulted in causing anal fissure. My anal area became swollen and I started to have extreme sharp pain with every bowel movement. After two days, I waked up with a feeling of less pain and I was confident that my fissure has got ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are losing so much blood that you nearly passed out, then you can go to an emergency and consult a doctor soon without any delay. If you have slight blood that made you feel like pass out, then it can be due to hemorrhoids. Take plenty of fluids around two to... Read Full »
I am experiencing severe constipation. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have an anal fissure, internal hemorrhoid, SRUS, and constipation. One year ago, I was suffering from a hard stool that was difficult to pass. I went to a gastroenterologist, who did a colonoscopy and found that I had an anal fissure and internal hemorrhoid. He prescribed Sitcom Fort... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the files uploaded by you. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The endoscopy report you have shown does not show any evidence of SRUS (solitary rectal ulcer syndrome). All your symptoms can be attributed to underlying constipatio... Read Full »
Are anal fissures in my 12-year-old son due to constipation?
Query: Hello doctor, My 12-year-old son has got anal fissures due to constipation. He has the habit of holding his bowel movements while in public, and we have finally helped him overcome the habit. However, the fissures and spotting have not reduced. He does not have a fever, abdominal pain, blood in sto... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will surely help you out. I suggest the below treatment plan for five days: Cream Practosedyl BD (Beclometasone, Lidocaine, and Phenylephrine) to be applied to the affected area twice a day. Syrup Cremaffin plus (Liquid Paraffin, Milk... Read Full »
Is surgery necessary for anal fissure?
Query: Hello doctor, I am feeling severe pain when I pass stool. Also, have a couple of blood veins flowing out in the anus. I visited a hospital, the doctor said I had cut which is called fissure. Should I go for surgery? But I do not want to. Is there any way that with medication or any other way it can... Read Full »
Dr. Suraj Kumar Choudhary Konka
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your complaints. Looks like you have a fissure in the anus. You need to understand one thing. It is not going to heal unless you stop straining while passing stools. As it is a wound at the passage it causes your anal sphincter to go into contract... Read Full »
My baby is fussy while passing stool. Is it due to anal fissure?
Query: Hello doctor, I saw a red color wound inside the anus of my 3 month old baby. He is fussy while passing stool. Is it anal fissure? Do we need to consult our pediatrician immediately? I am expecting your valuable advice. Thanks in advance. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 1. Yes, it can be anal fissures. Also, you can look for a skin tag around perianal area, which occurs in anal fissure. 2. Does the child have constipation or tight stools? Because, if it is an anal fissure, then we will have to see the cause of hard stools as the dif... Read Full »
I have chronic fissures. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have fissure from last three months and the doctor recommends Anobliss cream and Lactulose solution and also sitz bath. Now, the pain is gone and it is a long time but the fissure remains there. What is the next step? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your doctor has given you the correct prescription for your problem. If the problem is still persisting, I recommend that you continue the application of Anobliss cream and taking Lactulose solution. However, if there is no pain or bleed, you can stop the sitz bath f... Read Full »