My husband has had this round lump near his anus for a few months now. Sometimes it's really painful, and other times it's not bothering him at all. Should we be concerned about this? What type of doctor would be best to consult for something like this?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Ask him to avoid straining for stools, avoid lifting heavy objects and have high fiber diet. And consult a general surgeon

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I've had a fissure for over 3 years and haven't done anything about it yet... if surgery is needed, how much would it cost me

The cost for fissure surgery in India, particularly in Bangalore, can vary considerably. Open fissure surgery typically ranges from ‚Çπ33,000 to ‚Çπ1,00,000. Laser surgery for anal fissures is another option, with costs around ‚Çπ75,000. Lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) can range from ‚Çπ80,000

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I've been diagnosed with a fistula and I'm really confused about the best way to treat it should I consider surgery or try Ayurvedic treatments first? I'm worried about the recovery process and which option would be more effective long-term. What would you recommend based on the severity and type of fistula?

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I've been dealing with piles and fissures for about a year now and medicines haven't helped much. I'm 25 and really worried should I consider surgery at this point? What would you recommend for my situation?

I can understand your concern. Surgery is the better option.,it won't shrink on its own. You can use pilex ointment for local application.

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