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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump Near Anus

i have a lump very painful inside of my leg one inch from anus bordering scrotum and believe it slightly extends to anus, had a opening to drain before by itself now there is none, gone to hospital in past for a different one, drained and got antibiotics, what is this, doc said its common
Fri, 14 Aug 2015
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hi.

it's a recurrent condition of a probable fistula-in-ano or rectal abscess.. yes, your doctor is correct with drainage and antibiotic treatment.

you just need to follow-up accordingly as this condition requires clinical monitoring and good compliance with your antibiotics.
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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lump Near Anus

hi. it s a recurrent condition of a probable fistula-in-ano or rectal abscess.. yes, your doctor is correct with drainage and antibiotic treatment. you just need to follow-up accordingly as this condition requires clinical monitoring and good compliance with your antibiotics.