Suggest Treatment For Painful Growth On The Anus

Posted on Thu, 22 Dec 2016

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Thu, 22 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : My partner, female, age 73 has a small growth near her anus which has been there for some time and has now grown and is sore. What kind of Dr. does she need to see? Thank you

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
General Surgeon to start with.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific and the picture.
The growth like the one you have explained should be seen by a General Surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment - which may be total excision and sending the specimen for histopathology.

I hope this answers your specific query.
Please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. T Chandrakant (4 hours later)

Thank you. Apparently it just burst and she is applying a salve.

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Sterile dressings

Detailed Answer:
Apply sterile dressings with Liquid Povidone Iodine and to consult a General Surgeon to know whether this is superficial skin problem or may be a part of fistula or so. Actual examination helps to know the exact diagnosis.
Please give feedback of the progress.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng