I've been dealing with really bad piles and heard thuthi leaf might help but I'm breastfeeding my 4-month-old is it safe to take? I don't want surgery, what else can I try for relief?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Thuthi leaf lacks safety data in breastfeeding. Try stool softeners, high-fiber diet, and topical creams. Sitz baths can provide good relief without surgery.

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I have a small pea-sized mass that protrudes from my anus during bowel movements but there's no pain or bleeding. Can this be removed with laser or surgery? How much does the procedure usually cost and will I need to stay in the hospital for it?

fistulectomy is needed,also surgery follow-up.

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I've had an anal abscess about 1.5cm in size for a year now and I'm really worried about it. Can it be treated with kshar sutra or any other method without surgery? Also, how much would the treatment cost?

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I have piles and I'm in Bangalore - what's the best way to treat it? Should I go for surgery or will medicines work? Which option is safer and more effective for long-term relief?

fistulectomy is advised for 3rd degree piles,surgery opinion is advised.

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