I Have Had A Small Red Rash On My Perineo

Posted on Wed, 11 Nov 2020

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Question : Hello, over the past few weeks I have had a small red rash on my perineo. It has been itchy, it hurts when I am sexually active, and lately it’s began to bleed. I have never had this before so I am a little concerned. I have never had hemroids which when reading about them it sounds like that’s what this is but I thought hemroids were only in your butt. I just started a new job so I can’t fake any time off work. I really need to find out if this is an emergency or not:

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You should be examined clinically

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Haemorrhoids will come from anal opening.They will cause bleeding per rectum.
If the lesions are around Anal opening,they cannot be Haemorrhoids.
So, you should be examined clinically.Please consult a General Surgeon and proceed further.
For Haemorrhoids of early stages, Medical treatment may help.Patient should take plenty of liquids,High fiber diet.
Spicy foods should be avoided.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further.
Wish you good health and speedy recovery
Regards

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