I've been dealing with piles that have gotten pretty long and keep coming out of my anus - can this be treated with medications or do I definitely need surgery

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Prolapsed piles that protrude often need surgical treatment;large symptomatic ones rarely resolve fully with conservative care.

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I have this extra growth near my anus that keeps getting bigger and it's not painful but sometimes it gets really irritating. Is there any way to treat it without surgery?

laser is advised.

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my dad noticed a painful lump near his anus and when we checked with a torch, there's a protruding lump on the side of the anus. it's making it hard for him to pass stool since it seems to be partially blocking the opening. could this lump be cancerous or is there a way to treat it without surgery?

It sounds like your dad may have an anal abscess or possibly an external hemorrhoid, both of which can cause a painful lump and difficulty passing stool. While cancer is less common, it‚Äôs important he gets a prompt evaluation by a doctor for an accurate diagnosis. Treatment often starts with conservative measures like warm sitz baths, pain relief, and stool softeners, but some cases may need minor procedures or surgery. Please advise him to see a healthcare professional soon.

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my friend has an anal fistula and is really worried about treatment options is surgery the only way to fix this or are there other medical treatments that could help first

Anal fistulas usually need surgical correction like fistulotomy, though some early-stage cases may respond to fibrin glue or laser ablation.

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I've been dealing with piles that have gotten pretty long and keep coming out of my anus - can this be treated with medications or do I definitely need surgery

Prolapsed piles that protrude often need surgical treatment;large symptomatic ones rarely resolve fully with conservative care.

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my dad noticed a painful lump near his anus and when we checked with a torch, there's a protruding lump on the side of the anus. it's making it hard for him to pass stool since it seems to be partially blocking the opening. could this lump be cancerous or is there a way to treat it without surgery?

my friend has an anal fistula and is really worried about treatment options is surgery the only way to fix this or are there other medical treatments that could help first

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