Is it common to find a hard, painful lump in the analrectal region if someone has hemorrhoids? My girlfriend, who is 38, has this and she's going for a colonoscopy on Tuesday. How long does it usually take for this kind of lump to go away?

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A hard, painful lump in the analrectal area can be a common symptom of external hemorrhoids, and it's usually a sign of a blood clot or thrombosis, which can be painful, but typically resolves on its own within 7-10 days, however, since your girlfriend is undergoing a colonoscopy, it's essential to discuss this symptom with her surgeon to rule out other possible causes and determine the best course of treatment.

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So my mom, Karthiyayani, went to your clinic on the 9th because she had this stomach pain after taking the Duvanta tablet at night. You originally prescribed Palmigas, Duvanta, Gpital, and Pan D. She didn't take the Pan D at night like you instructed, only in the morning. We're just a bit worried since your clinic isn't open on Sundays, and wanted to ask if she should keep taking these meds or not.

Karthiyayani should continue the prescribed medicines: Medicines to Continue 1. Palmigas 2. Duvanta (as directed) 3. Gpital (as directed) Next Steps 1. Monitor stomach pain and report any worsening. 2. Follow dosage instructions. 3. Schedule a follow-up appointment for Monday or earliest available time. Please confirm her condition improves or worsens. If concerns arise, contact the clinic or on-call doctor.

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