Suggest Treatment For Painful Wound In The Anus

Posted on Sat, 25 Apr 2015

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Question : Hi, i have a wound in ma anus , its red in colour and it has stated paining now .....i was tested for hsv 1,2 four months ago .....is it something related to it ? Which doctor should i go to ?

Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
visit a general surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It looks like a fistula. You need to visit a general surgeon to get a rectal examination.
It could be a healing sore because of hsv.
Hope this helps
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil

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