my dad was advised to get fissure surgery but i'm wondering if it's really necessary can fissures be treated with just medicines or is surgery the only option to cure it completely

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The surgery wound from my perianal pus removal a month ago hasn't fully healed yet and there's a small bump on one side - could that be fat? I attached a picture, how much longer might it take to heal completely and what can I do to help it heal faster so I can get back to normal

Bump may be granulation or fat‚Äîkeep clean, sitz baths, and recheck with surgeon if healing doesn‚Äôt progress.

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What can I take to manage hernia pain at home since I can't get surgery right now? It's really uncomfortable and I need some relief

Hernia pain can be managed temporarily with rest, abdominal binders, and analgesics, but surgery is the only definitive treatment.

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I'm dealing with these painful swollen lumps under my armpit skin and I've already talked to a skin specialist about it. She told me I should see a surgeon next. I'm not sure which kind of surgeon I should go to. Can you help me figure out which type of doctor I should consult?

general surgeon is enough

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