Suggest Treatment For Pain In Anus While Moving And Coughing?

Posted on Sun, 5 Jan 2014

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Question : I have had a pain in my anus for 2 days. The pain is not present when I sit but is present when I move and when I cough. I have had no blood in my stools and no discomfort when passing although the consistency has been quite watery. I have had a look and cannot see anything and haven't had any issues before. Should I take a course of antibiotics?

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Consideeations Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for submitting your question. From the symptoms you describe, a proper physical examination by a physician is definitely warranted if the symptoms do not resolve on their own within a week. A stool sample may be requested for laboratory analysis. Imaging studies or a colonoscopy might even be indicated. Please see a physician to address these issues and to get started on recovering if this situation does not resolve or if you develop new or worsening symptoms. Take care, Dr G

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (4 minutes later)

Can you recommend any types of medication that could be beneficial? I was wondering whether a course of anti biotics would be helpful assist recovery?

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Followup Detailed Answer: thanks again for sending your question. I don't think antibiotics necessarily will be helpful. I would recommend that you maintain adequate hydration. If the symptoms get worse Orchardhill people chortles this is absolutely a reason that you would need to see your doctor. Your doctor cannot only prescribed antibiotics but can also collect a sample of your stool in order to find out XXXXXXX was going on. Otherwise maintain a bland diet including bread rice and toast and hydrate yourself very well. Thanks again for sending your question. Dr. G

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar