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Suggest Remedy For Swelling In The Rectum
I am a 19 year old gay male. My partner and I engaged in intercourse earlier. Now my rectum is swelling. Kind of like 3 dime sized pockets around the entrance. There isn t much pain or discomfort. Only a slight burning. (friction) Just wondering if I m okay and what this is...
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Here you need to get your anal area examination including proctoscopy also ...
It might reveal proctitis / fissures/ piles ....
According to cause treatment given ...
In general meanwhile try to avoid straining at stool....
Excess spicy food avoided...
More water ....
Ibuprofen taken for inflammation relief...
Hot water sitz bath useful....
Avoid constipation by taking stool softener....
Avoid anal sex if practising ...
With keeping my answer in mind consult surgeon for that....
Take care
Here you need to get your anal area examination including proctoscopy also ...
It might reveal proctitis / fissures/ piles ....
According to cause treatment given ...
In general meanwhile try to avoid straining at stool....
Excess spicy food avoided...
More water ....
Ibuprofen taken for inflammation relief...
Hot water sitz bath useful....
Avoid constipation by taking stool softener....
Avoid anal sex if practising ...
With keeping my answer in mind consult surgeon for that....
Take care
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