Question 1

if i have a very small open wound in my anus, will it get infected with e.coli, especially if i pass stool over the wound?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: The tissue there is very good at fighting bacteria. There are a lot of bugs there, E coli and more, but infections in this situation are uncommon,

Question 2

hi, i had my perianal abscess surgery 45 days ago, but there's still a small wound in my anus, and a few times when i poop i see a little blood i am also still taking medicines whats the reason i think most people will heal after a short time?

Accepted Answer

: Bowel movements may hinder the healing process for perianal abscess repair, and constipation or a difficult bowel movement may separate a healing area, causing bleeding.  See the physician who treated the abscess for an exam to evaluate the healing process.

Question 3

how do you let a tear in your anus heal?

Accepted Answer

With: warm baths (Sitz baths) and soft stools.  Occasionally your doctor will prescribe nitroglycerine as a gel or suppository.

Question 4

i suffer from a wound in the anus what i can to at home. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Sits baths: Use sitz baths twice a day and try to keep your stool soft.

Question 5

what to use for a tear on the anus to keep it from getting infected?

Accepted Answer

Sitz baths: Generally speaking, routne hygience and the use of sitz baths, http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/sitz_bath,  will help keep this area clean, help with pain relief, and assist with healing. If you develop any puss or drainage, you should contact your physician.

Question 6

i have little wound on upper anus. it is itchy sometimes. there have been a month since i got this wound. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Anal fissure: It sounds like an anal fissure.  Fiber can help keep stools easy to pass.  Moist towelettes instead of dry toilet tissue can help prevent irritation and enhance healing.

Question 7

i have a tear at the outside anus from few months and its not bleeding,but the size increase n decrease in length if there is constipatn. but not heal?

Accepted Answer

Anal Fissure: Stool softeners and Cortizone (hydrocortisone) suppositories may help. See proctologist for Lord's dilitation or lateral sphinctor myotomy

Question 8

i have a white tear shaped lump near my anus, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Please see your doctor for an exam. It could be an infection, growth, cancer, but undiagnosable unless examined by a doctor. Good luck.

Question 9

had a harder than normal
bm today and there was bright blood streaked on it. looked and saw a red tear or cut at the opening of the anus. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Anus fissure: The skin of the anus can tear during a hard bowel movement.  It should heal in a day or two provided bowel movements are soft - increase water intake and fiber intake.  Sitting in a warm bath can also soothe irritation and keep the area clean

Question 10

had fistulotomy about 9 weeks ago. wound seems to be almost completely covered but very tiny portion of wound remains near the anus. i'm also getting very tiny amount of discharge per day. discharge is tiny piece that looks like snot. is it normal to be s

Accepted Answer

See below: A very small area left to heal is not abnormal. Should be all the way closed soon. The discharge is probably fibrinous exudate, frequently present until a wound totally heals. If not completely healed in two more weeks check with your surgeon.

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If i have a very small open wound in my anus, will it get infected with e.coli, especially if i pass stool over the wound?

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Hi, i had my perianal abscess surgery 45 days ago, but there's still a small wound in my anus, and a few times when i poop i see a little blood i am also still taking medicines whats the reason i think most people will heal after a short time?

A member asked:

How do you let a tear in your anus heal?

A member asked:

I suffer from a wound in the anus what i can to at home. thanks?

A member asked:

What to use for a tear on the anus to keep it from getting infected?

A member asked:

I have little wound on upper anus. it is itchy sometimes. there have been a month since i got this wound. what should i do?

A member asked:

I have a tear at the outside anus from few months and its not bleeding,but the size increase n decrease in length if there is constipatn. but not heal?

A member asked:

I have a white tear shaped lump near my anus, what could this be?

A member asked:

Had a harder than normal bm today and there was bright blood streaked on it. looked and saw a red tear or cut at the opening of the anus. what is it?

A member asked:

Had fistulotomy about 9 weeks ago. wound seems to be almost completely covered but very tiny portion of wound remains near the anus. i'm also getting very tiny amount of discharge per day. discharge is tiny piece that looks like snot. is it normal to be s

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