Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
197 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Cause For Skin Tags That Itch With Discomfort At The Site Of External Piles?

Hi there, I had a hemorrhoid operation over a year ago including using the DOPLA method to block the the blood flow. Question is where the external piles were has now become like skin tags that can inflate and swell like grapes especially after evacuating which can make sitting an issue and at times itch and cause general discomfort. Cleaning the area has to be done by bathing as it's too swollen to wipe. The symptoms are not unlike before the operation. I always keep a good diet to keep regular to avoid constipation. I have been back to see the surgeon who says it's normal but now he's being looked in to by the medical board for malpractice so now I'm not sure to trust his opinion.

Any suggestions?

Gray.
posted on Mon, 17 Feb 2014
Twitter Mon, 17 Feb 2014 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 18 Feb 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi. This looks to be recurrence of piles. Examination by another Surgeon and appropriate therapy , may be like the regular surgery would be a better idea.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Hemorrhoid


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Cause For Skin Tags That Itch With Discomfort At The Site Of External Piles?

Hi. This looks to be recurrence of piles. Examination by another Surgeon and appropriate therapy , may be like the regular surgery would be a better idea.