Is surgery really the only option for external hemorrhoids or are there other treatments I can try first

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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please approach a surgeon in apollo hospital

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I'm experiencing pain when I use the toilet, and I'm worried it might be bawasir. I'm really anxious about this because I'm trying to join the defense, and I know an operation could easily be noticed in the medical exam. I really don't want surgery to affect my chances. Could you guide me on what I should do now?

consult urologist

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I have this extra growth near my anus that keeps getting bigger and it's not painful but sometimes it gets really irritating. Is there any way to treat it without surgery?

laser is advised.

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I had laser surgery for a fistula and am currently recovering. I've been using lignocaine, but today I noticed a small hump-like bump near my anus that doesn't hurt. What could this be? Will it go away on its own?

Observe for few days. It may go off

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