my dad had surgery for hemorrhoids in chennai yesterday but some tissue is still visible outside the doctor says it's external hemorrhoids and will shrink on its own in a week is this normal or should we be concerned about the remaining tissue

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Yes, it's generally normal for some tissue to be visible after hemorrhoid surgery, and the doctor's expectation for it to shrink on its own within a week is a reasonable timeframe. This swelling and potential skin tag are common after the surgery, and the body's reaction to the incisions made

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I've been diagnosed with rectal prolapse and my doctor mentioned two surgery options STARR and laparoscopic rectopexy. What's the difference between them, and which one is usually better? Also, what kind of risks or complications should I be aware of with each procedure?

Adults with rectal prolapse need surgery to put rectal tissue that slips into their anus back where it belongs. Rectal prolapse surgery (rectopexy) may take place through your abdomen or perineum (a perineal rectosigmoidectomy).

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Can a Bartholin cyst or abscess develop into an anal fistula? Also, are there any non-surgical treatments for fistula in ano, and what side effects come with surgery for it?

While Bartholin's cysts and abscesses can cause complications like fistulas, they do not directly develop into anal fistulas. Bartholin's cysts and abscesses affect the vulva, while anal fistulas occur in the area around the anus.

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I've had anal fissures for about 3 months now and my gastroenterologist recommended sucralfate ointment. But now I feel like there's a muscle-like fissure near my anus and the doctor is suggesting surgery with a one-day hospital stay. Is surgery really the only option here? Are there any other treatments that could work? I've heard about Ayurvedic treatments would those be a better choice for healing this?

Fistulectomy is advised,also surgery opinion is advised.

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