Question 1

my anus feels wierd and i cant poop it feels like there is something inside but there isnt anything i hope its treatable it just feels wierd.

Accepted Answer

Hemorrhoid: It is possible that you have a hemorrhoid that is making the inside of your anus feel weird. I would have a doctor check it out.

Question 2

my 15 yr old has an anal abscess, what are the proper ways to treat this?

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He needs to see : A surgeon. For the time being you can have him soak his botom in warm water. It may spontaneously drain on its own and make him feel better but i will still recommend an exam by a surgeon.

Question 3

i have very dry akin around my anus.  how do i treat this?

Accepted Answer

Petroleum Jelly: Try a light application of petroleum jelly. This can get quite annoying. Make sure that you are drinking enough water during each day so your bowel movements are soft enough. If constipation is a problem, consider using a generic brand of polyethylene glycol an osmotic laxative. Ask pharmacist.

Question 4

what causes anal leakage in men? how do you treat it?

Accepted Answer

Need CR doctor: This is unusual in men. Often related to diet: high in fat, low in fiber, often drink beer and/or lots of caffeine. You need a diagnostic exam first to be sure there isn't a muscle or nerve issue. If you've had a back injury or surgery, that may be related. Obesity, diabetes make this worse as well.

Question 5

how treat a boil on anus?

Accepted Answer

Get checked!: Your boil (= abscess) may represent the opening of a fistula, an abnormal infected tunnel that will need surgery to fix and prevent serious problems down there, so get it looked at by an experienced surgeon asap, .

Question 6

how too treat an infection in the anus ?

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See a doctor: I do not know what kind of "infection" you have. True infections need to be seen and treated urgently with proper prescription medication from a doctor.

Question 7

how is an anal fissure generally treated?

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Successfully: A new or 'acute' fissure will often respond to simple measures such as softening of the stools (increased water & fiber intake, a mild laxative) and a topical anesthetic.  However, a more chronic fissure may be treated with a topical medication to relax the sphincter spasm and allow healing.  This works less than 2/3 of the time.  When it fails, a small outpatient operation is usually successful.

Question 8

how do you treat anal fissures?

Accepted Answer

Before treatment...: Could you be referring to fissures, fistula, abscess? Sexually transmitted disease (syphilis, gc, hiv, etc.) should be considered. Hemorrhoids & rectal prolapse can appear as an outward bulging. Anal trauma of any kind may cause mechanical injury. Skin eruptions need to be considered. Evaluation is recommended to distinguish serious versus less concerning reasons for your problem before treatment.

Question 9

what happens if an anal fistula is not treated?

Accepted Answer

Drainage, Abscess: Failure to correct an anal fistula generally leads to persistent drainage, recurrent peri rectal abscesses and gradual fibrosis of the anal sphincter. Correction of anal fistulas is generally indicated. See a board certified colorectal surgeon. Some fistulas are simple, but some are very complex.

Question 10

how to treat anal pruritis

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Difficult problem: This can be very difficult to treat. Working through possible causes is critical as a first step. Local infections or irritations, or itching as a sign of a systemic problem like crohn's should be addressed directly. If no clear cause, a very short course of topical steroids can help, but caution with too strong or too long. Some rx meds can help (elavil). Omt & acupuncture have helped my patients.

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I have very dry akin around my anus. how do i treat this?

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