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  • male
  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I noticed a small painful boil near my rectum opening and it's really uncomfortable. I've been constipated for a few days and think that might have caused it. I'm worried it could turn into a fistula but I really want to avoid surgery. Can this be treated with medicines or diet changes at this early stage? How can I manage it before it gets worse?

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Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Physical examination needed for your case. Plz consult a surgeon

Dr. Kamran Suggests...

Consult a Colorectal Surgeon

Answered 14/08/2025

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