I'm dealing with a fistula in ano and my doctor mentioned surgery as an option. Are there any non-surgical treatments available?

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consult general surgeon for the same

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I'm worried because I've had a lump in my bum area for three days now, and it's really painful. I'm struggling to sit down because of it. Could you help me understand what might be causing this? What should I do about it, and who would be the right type of doctor to consult?

That could be abscess do not neglect visit Surgeon for evaluation and appropriate management

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I'm feeling some irritation around my anus and it's been going on for the last three days. Could you suggest any medicine or cream for this? I'm wondering, could this be piles?

That could be fungal infection,vist Dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate management

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My wife sometimes bleeds when passing stool and has skin tears on three sides of her anus, making it really painful to sit on a bike or the floor. We've tried everything is surgery the only solution left?

Persistent fissures with multiple tears may need surgery; check with a colorectal surgeon if conservative measures fail.

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