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What Causes Swelling, Redness And Itching In The Cord Between Anus And Scrotum?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Jun 2016
Question: The cord between anus and scrotum is swollen, red and itchy near the anus. Increased swelling and redness near the anus. What can i do?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (59 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
See a surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.

This may be sign of perianal or ischiorectal abscess and you should see surgeon/proctologist and do ultrasound to verify possible pus collection. If I am wrong then this may be just irritation due to hemorrhoids or anals fissure. In this case, steroid cream and warm baths and stool softeners may be enough for treatment.

Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (26 minutes later)
Is there anyway of knowing which one it is? Is it safe tojust do the hemorrhoid treatment to see if it goes away, and if it doesn't then go to a proctologist?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
you can try that

Detailed Answer:
yes, you can try that. if there is no improvement in 24 hours, you should see doctor
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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What Causes Swelling, Redness And Itching In The Cord Between Anus And Scrotum?

Brief Answer: See a surgeon Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. This may be sign of perianal or ischiorectal abscess and you should see surgeon/proctologist and do ultrasound to verify possible pus collection. If I am wrong then this may be just irritation due to hemorrhoids or anals fissure. In this case, steroid cream and warm baths and stool softeners may be enough for treatment. Wish you good health. Regards