I had a fistulectomy surgery three months ago and everything seems fully healed now, but I'm wondering about the proper way to clean the anal area during stool passing do you need to insert a finger inside to clean it? Just wanted to check what's safe post-surgery

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After fistulectomy, gentle cleaning with water is sufficient. No need to insert fingers unless advised. Maintain hygiene to prevent recurrence.

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I've got grade 3 and grade 4 piles but they don't hurt, and there's no bleeding when I use the bathroom. However, after I'm done, I have to push the grade 3 piles back in. I'm wondering if there's any medication that can actually cure hemorrhoids. Is that possible?

It will reduce, sometimes surgery also needed.

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I've been having pain in the anal area and lower backside for about a month now, especially during bowel movements. A BAMS doctor diagnosed it as internal piles. Is there a way to treat this without surgery? How long would it take to heal and are there any side effects to worry about?

dermat opinion is advised.

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I've had external hemorrhoids for about 5 years but now they've gotten really big and painful which specialist should I see for surgery and roughly how much would it cost

For surgery related to external hemorrhoids, a colorectal surgeon or proctologist (within general surgery) is the best specialist to consult the approximate cost of piles surgery in India can range from INR 19,500 to INR 95,000, depending on the type of surgery.

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