- male
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've noticed a soft, painless lump near my anus that's grown bigger over the last few months. Also, I've had a couple of small boils on my scrotum for years now, though they don't bother me. Should I be worried about these? If so, which doctor should I see, and is surgery usually needed for something like this?
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I've had anal pain for the past two months and noticed a tear when I checked in the mirror some people said it might be an anal fissure. Three days ago, I saw a general surgeon but he didn't examine the area and just gave me pain meds for five days along with diet advice. I've been following the diet for a month and taking the meds for three days, but the pain hasn't stopped. How long does it usually take for this to heal, and is surgery the only option or can it be fixed with diet like fruits and veggies? Why hasn't it gotten better yet?
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I'm a bit worried about these extra tissues I've noticed around the anal area, kind of like external piles or warts. Is there any chance they could turn into cancer down the line? And if needed, is it possible to get them surgically removed?
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