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Suggest Treatment For Dampness Above Anus
Question: Hi I've noticed dampness above my anus recently especially morning after a shower. I think it's coming from a small hole in the indent between my anus and lower back. It's not sore and not coloured but disconcerting.
Brief Answer:
Proctoscopy with per rectal examination is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your query and concern.
Dampness in the area you mentioned could be a possible sinus tract formation in the area just above the anal opening.
This possible hole has to be carefully confirmed through a per rectal examination along with proctoscopy with or without sigmoidoscopy.
This sinus/opening/small hole is surgical condition that can present in few individuals.
Its extremely important to obtain the cause and internal extent of such an opening if present through the above tests.
I recommend you to get these tests even though you are asymptomatic.
Thank you.
Proctoscopy with per rectal examination is needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your query and concern.
Dampness in the area you mentioned could be a possible sinus tract formation in the area just above the anal opening.
This possible hole has to be carefully confirmed through a per rectal examination along with proctoscopy with or without sigmoidoscopy.
This sinus/opening/small hole is surgical condition that can present in few individuals.
Its extremely important to obtain the cause and internal extent of such an opening if present through the above tests.
I recommend you to get these tests even though you are asymptomatic.
Thank you.
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