Question: I am 30 year old gay man, I recently had a laser fissurectomy for a chronic that i`ve been dealing with. My proctologist conducted the procedure without the Sphinterotomy as he told me that I didn`t need it. In any event, I was just wondering how long before the wound heals completely. 3 weeks later . . .

Answer: You will have pain until the wound is completely healed. I would recommend against anal receptive intercourse until you visit your doctor for a post-op check, after an exam and a frank discussion with your surgeon.

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Stool and Stomach Pain

Question: My stool constantly changes. Sometimes it can be dark green or brown and other times it can be normal. I also noticed a change in consistency where my stool is narrow, and other times I notice that my food has not been completely broken down. The stool problems are also accompanied by stomach pain l . . .

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Prevention of Sepsis Following Colon Surgery

Question: Three days following a laparoscopic colon resection due to deterioration, a staple let loose causing fever, delirium, weakness, and sharp pain in the upper RT quadrant. Diagnostic test were done. Five hours later heavy antibiotics were administered, and 20 hours later a 2nd surgery was done to repai . . .

Answer: The problems you describe could be due to a number of things, and not being familiar with the details of your case, it would not be appropriate for me to comment.

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Reaccuring anul Fistulas

Question: My huband has had two surgeries to treat or correct anul fistulas. He now appears (after 19 years) to have another. Why does this keep happening and where can we find the best Dr in Maryland to trat him?

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Transanal Resection - Burning with B-Movement

Question: Hello,

I was diagnosed with a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumor in my rectal area after having occasional bleeding for about 9 months. Note that the bleeding was attributed to hemorrhoid which I`ve had for some time now so the tumor discovery was incidental. Further, the tumor was taken . . .

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