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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Buttocks
Question: I have a swelling on the left side of my buttocks near the anus. It isn't very sore. Is it an infection?
Brief Answer:
Various possibilities need details for further mentioning.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* There are different possibilities for this swelling as
- peri anal boil - infection - external hemorrhoid - others .
Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Swelling - size , shape , consistency .
2. Associated itching .
3. Bowel movements problem , any bleeding .
4. If possible and no objection a photo pic of the same as an attachment would
be of help to better evaluated it .
Awaiting for your details .
Regards .
Various possibilities need details for further mentioning.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* There are different possibilities for this swelling as
- peri anal boil - infection - external hemorrhoid - others .
Kindly provide further details so that I can answer your query completely .
1. Swelling - size , shape , consistency .
2. Associated itching .
3. Bowel movements problem , any bleeding .
4. If possible and no objection a photo pic of the same as an attachment would
be of help to better evaluated it .
Awaiting for your details .
Regards .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
it is a round pea size swelling, no itching, no problems with bowel movements no bleeding no itching. difficult to take a picture....
Brief Answer:
Sentinel skin tag more likely. recommendations provided.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi,
Thanks for the details.
* Seems more likely sentinel skin tag .
* Suggestions for better recovery
- Sitz bath (sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes every 2 times a
a day, additionally after passing stool) will help a lot.
- Check diet intake so that you get smooth bowel movements with high fiber,
green leafy veg, whole grains, cereals, pulses, organic fresh fruits.
- Avoid oily, spicy, junk foods stuff as much as possible.
- Consulting with consultant surgeon if the size increases, pain or other symptoms
appear .
Hope this will help you.
Welcome for any further assistance,
Regards
Sentinel skin tag more likely. recommendations provided.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi,
Thanks for the details.
* Seems more likely sentinel skin tag .
* Suggestions for better recovery
- Sitz bath (sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 5 minutes every 2 times a
a day, additionally after passing stool) will help a lot.
- Check diet intake so that you get smooth bowel movements with high fiber,
green leafy veg, whole grains, cereals, pulses, organic fresh fruits.
- Avoid oily, spicy, junk foods stuff as much as possible.
- Consulting with consultant surgeon if the size increases, pain or other symptoms
appear .
Hope this will help you.
Welcome for any further assistance,
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Will epsom salt in the warm bath water help?
Brief Answer:
Epsom salt will help with inflammation or infection.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
Epsom salt will help in presence of inflammation or infection only.
However, it has no effect on the normal skin tag.
Regards .
Epsom salt will help with inflammation or infection.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back,
Epsom salt will help in presence of inflammation or infection only.
However, it has no effect on the normal skin tag.
Regards .
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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