- male
- 40 Years
- 14/08/2025
I have a painful swelling near my anus but no bleeding, is surgery the only option or can it be treated another way? Also what foods should I stay away from to help with this?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
It could be a perianal abscess or thrombosed pile; sitz baths, pain meds, and dietary changes help—surgery is needed only if it worsens.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Colorectal Surgeon
Answered 14/08/2025
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