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Rectal/Anal Skin Tags
Has anybody gone through rectal/anal skin tag removal?
I had one removed by my doctor in his office. He used lidocaine (6 shots that were unbelievable painful) to numb the area and cut it off and cauterized the area.
I'm having a rough time - I feel like I have the worst hemorroid flare up going on right now. I'm taking colace and fiber supplement, drinking plenty of water and began using the Desitin a few days before they recommended I start. I dread going to the bathroom, but I go regularily. I can't wipe so I'm taking showers and bath several times a day.
Does anybody have any similar experiences or suggestions to offer?
I had one removed by my doctor in his office. He used lidocaine (6 shots that were unbelievable painful) to numb the area and cut it off and cauterized the area.
I'm having a rough time - I feel like I have the worst hemorroid flare up going on right now. I'm taking colace and fiber supplement, drinking plenty of water and began using the Desitin a few days before they recommended I start. I dread going to the bathroom, but I go regularily. I can't wipe so I'm taking showers and bath several times a day.
Does anybody have any similar experiences or suggestions to offer?
Days 5 and 6 post procedure update. Definitely still in pain. I have to go to work today so I'm hoping I can make it through the whole day. BM is painful, and on day 5 I noticed that I get really bad muscle cramps after going, and those take a few hours to calm down. There is less bleeding when going #2 but definitely still some. Also, the wound itself is still bleeding. It was reduced to clear red tinted fluid but for the past 12 hours, it's bright red. I think I may have stretched the incision site accidently in my sleep. Also, I've noticed that when I have to go #2, I am given very little warning and I have trouble holding it back. I don't think that signifies incontinence, but just stating it in case someone can relate. Swelling is starting to go down. Day 6 post procedure was the first day when I noticed any visual improvement.
Updates. Day 3 and 4 post procedure have been tough. I was hoping to feel better by now but I am not. The actual incisions are not hurting but the swelling really hurts. Sitting and walking are uncomfortable but not painful. Again, it's not the horror story I was expecting, but I am still unsure of my decision to have this done since it looks worse than before and hurts quite a bit. It seems like it's going to be at least another week before I feel better. I am still bleeding lightly and going to the bathroom is not fun. However, I did not bleed when I went #2 today so I'll take it! Any improvement is great. I had the procedure on a Tuesday and was not able to return to work on Friday. I am sure Monday will be a different story.
I had a lima bean sized anal skin tag removed 2 days ago. I have been dealing with this skin tag since the age of 18 when I had a bad case of external hemorrhoids. It made me self conscious and was hurting my sex life. It also caused irritation when I ran, and made it more difficult to wipe. I always had to keep baby wipes on me or use the bathroom at home.
The procedure itself was not bad at all. I had it done in the office under local anesthetic. The lidocaine shots did not hurt because the surgeon did them very slowly. He used an electrical device to cauterize the tag and left the wound open (no stitches). I walked home after the procedure and everything was fine. I did not have any real pain the day of the procedure. Maybe just some stinging.
The following morning, I woke up with literally no pain whatsoever. Later that morning, I had a bm. The bm itself did not hurt, but I did experience aching after and I had to lay down almost immediately to get over the pain. Also, there was a lot of blood in the toilet after I went. I did not try to clean myself up till the pain subsided 15 minutes later. Gross, I know, but I did not want to sit on the toilet for a long time and make the pain worse or cause further dilation of the vessels. I am also wearing period pads so everything is well contained and I showered after as well. The rest of the day was fine, very little pain. I did look at the tag and so far, it does not look any better than it did before surgery. It is swollen in the exact pattern of the actual tag that I had removed. This is normal apparently, and I have faith that it will improve.
Today is day 3 (2 days post procedure) and I am in a little bit of pain. Bm was more painful today than yesterday, and there was still a considerable amount of blood. It feels even more swollen today than yesterday. However, I am still able to walk around and I am not in any serious pain. Now it just feels like having hemorrhoids, but I think that is just due to the swelling.
I wrote this to encourage others to get the procedure done if you are on the fence! I was so scared to have it done and it is not NEARLY as bad as I was expecting. Pain has been a 4/10 at the absolute worst times, which is immediately after going #2, and that only lasts a few minutes. If you are only getting a tag removed, it's really not that big of a deal. Don't be deterred by all the horror stories. However, if you are having a hemorrhoid removed, that is an entirely different story and I am sure that is much more painful. Anyway, I hope to be able to update this in a week or two with good news of a satisfactory result. I can't wait to have a normal butt again!
The procedure itself was not bad at all. I had it done in the office under local anesthetic. The lidocaine shots did not hurt because the surgeon did them very slowly. He used an electrical device to cauterize the tag and left the wound open (no stitches). I walked home after the procedure and everything was fine. I did not have any real pain the day of the procedure. Maybe just some stinging.
The following morning, I woke up with literally no pain whatsoever. Later that morning, I had a bm. The bm itself did not hurt, but I did experience aching after and I had to lay down almost immediately to get over the pain. Also, there was a lot of blood in the toilet after I went. I did not try to clean myself up till the pain subsided 15 minutes later. Gross, I know, but I did not want to sit on the toilet for a long time and make the pain worse or cause further dilation of the vessels. I am also wearing period pads so everything is well contained and I showered after as well. The rest of the day was fine, very little pain. I did look at the tag and so far, it does not look any better than it did before surgery. It is swollen in the exact pattern of the actual tag that I had removed. This is normal apparently, and I have faith that it will improve.
Today is day 3 (2 days post procedure) and I am in a little bit of pain. Bm was more painful today than yesterday, and there was still a considerable amount of blood. It feels even more swollen today than yesterday. However, I am still able to walk around and I am not in any serious pain. Now it just feels like having hemorrhoids, but I think that is just due to the swelling.
I wrote this to encourage others to get the procedure done if you are on the fence! I was so scared to have it done and it is not NEARLY as bad as I was expecting. Pain has been a 4/10 at the absolute worst times, which is immediately after going #2, and that only lasts a few minutes. If you are only getting a tag removed, it's really not that big of a deal. Don't be deterred by all the horror stories. However, if you are having a hemorrhoid removed, that is an entirely different story and I am sure that is much more painful. Anyway, I hope to be able to update this in a week or two with good news of a satisfactory result. I can't wait to have a normal butt again!
I have an anal skin tag for 20 years! Notice that yes it had gotten big and more sensitive lately. My one problem that worries the hell out of me is....what about those of use who has keloids!!! Is there anyone out there who has terrible scaring. I can deal with pain but not scarring.
Mid/late 20's female. Medium pain tolerance.
Had 3 bandings of internal hemroids - 1 band at a time at 2-3 week intervals (do not let your doctor band more than 1 at a time or you will be in excruciating pain) dull ache for first 24 hours but nothing a hot bath couldn't fix, definitely recommend getting the banding done if you have internal hemroids.
Third banding appointment I was told I had two external skin tags and made an appointment for the removal.
Two days ago was my rectal skin tag procedure under local anesthetic. I had one smallish tag and one large tag. I was quite nervous after reading all the horror stories on here but I decided to get it over with. The local anesthetic did not hurt as bad as the reviews on the internet Had me thinking. Yes it does hurt, it's over with quickly and your not going to scream or jump off the table lol.
I've been suffering with chronic back pain for over 15 years and this is nothing compared to a back spasm or buldging disc.
You can feel the pressure of the doc cutting but there's no pain. I got sutures put in - No cauterizing Done. Only part of the surgery that was painful was the local anesthetic.
When I saw the off skin tags I gasped. They were almost double the size of what I thought they were. Was pretty happy to know that those weren't down below anymore!
Got my pain meds after procedure. Went home had meds and stool softener as soon as I got home and drank a bunch of water. Layed down for the rest of the day. No pain for 7 hours, after 7 hours felt slight burn. Sitz bath did not relieve any pain for me in the first 48 hours and I thought it made it worse. Slept a lot. I Kept taking pain meds at 4 hour intervals. I also am on muscle relaxants and anti inflammatories for my back - think this also helps!
Second day wasn't awesome but the pain was tolerable. At this point I didn't think the pain meds were working at all for me but I kept taking them! I slept most of the second day thanks to the muscle relaxants. Set alarm for every 4 hours so I wouldn't forget meds.
Small bowel movement on the second day. Had a sitz bath. The bowel movement itself wasn't bad. The burn after the sitz bath wasn't fun but eventually went away.
Slept throughout the night, some pain.
Third day and I'm feeling pretty good. Pain isn't as bad. Had a tiny bowel movement. Did not strain or push. Whatever comes out comes out. Bathtub to wash up.
My diet is raw veggies, soup broth, couple baby cookies. Nothing too solid. Take your stool softeners as prescribed. I've been drinking coffee, green tea and lots of water.
I've looked at it and there's a small swollen bump - read this will go away- but I actually have an *******? Lol!
No regrets this far. There's pain but it's not excruciating. I would definitely take the first 5 days off work if you can. Or at the very minimum 3 days. Gives it a chance to heal. Limit walking and sitting for the first few days too, again to give it some time to heal.
Laying on your stomach is probably the most comfortable position.
The blow dryer is amazing! After bath I dry the area using the blow dryer. I find if the area is wet it stings. I am not using any sort of cream - doc didn't want me too and he said I do not have to put Epson salts Or anything fancy in the bath.
I have used table salt in the bath, fresh out of Epson salts lol. Will take one bath with the salt once a day and rest without salt. Make sure not to put too much salt or you'll get burning!
Happy to have my butt back! Just waiting for it to heal.
Had 3 bandings of internal hemroids - 1 band at a time at 2-3 week intervals (do not let your doctor band more than 1 at a time or you will be in excruciating pain) dull ache for first 24 hours but nothing a hot bath couldn't fix, definitely recommend getting the banding done if you have internal hemroids.
Third banding appointment I was told I had two external skin tags and made an appointment for the removal.
Two days ago was my rectal skin tag procedure under local anesthetic. I had one smallish tag and one large tag. I was quite nervous after reading all the horror stories on here but I decided to get it over with. The local anesthetic did not hurt as bad as the reviews on the internet Had me thinking. Yes it does hurt, it's over with quickly and your not going to scream or jump off the table lol.
I've been suffering with chronic back pain for over 15 years and this is nothing compared to a back spasm or buldging disc.
You can feel the pressure of the doc cutting but there's no pain. I got sutures put in - No cauterizing Done. Only part of the surgery that was painful was the local anesthetic.
When I saw the off skin tags I gasped. They were almost double the size of what I thought they were. Was pretty happy to know that those weren't down below anymore!
Got my pain meds after procedure. Went home had meds and stool softener as soon as I got home and drank a bunch of water. Layed down for the rest of the day. No pain for 7 hours, after 7 hours felt slight burn. Sitz bath did not relieve any pain for me in the first 48 hours and I thought it made it worse. Slept a lot. I Kept taking pain meds at 4 hour intervals. I also am on muscle relaxants and anti inflammatories for my back - think this also helps!
Second day wasn't awesome but the pain was tolerable. At this point I didn't think the pain meds were working at all for me but I kept taking them! I slept most of the second day thanks to the muscle relaxants. Set alarm for every 4 hours so I wouldn't forget meds.
Small bowel movement on the second day. Had a sitz bath. The bowel movement itself wasn't bad. The burn after the sitz bath wasn't fun but eventually went away.
Slept throughout the night, some pain.
Third day and I'm feeling pretty good. Pain isn't as bad. Had a tiny bowel movement. Did not strain or push. Whatever comes out comes out. Bathtub to wash up.
My diet is raw veggies, soup broth, couple baby cookies. Nothing too solid. Take your stool softeners as prescribed. I've been drinking coffee, green tea and lots of water.
I've looked at it and there's a small swollen bump - read this will go away- but I actually have an *******? Lol!
No regrets this far. There's pain but it's not excruciating. I would definitely take the first 5 days off work if you can. Or at the very minimum 3 days. Gives it a chance to heal. Limit walking and sitting for the first few days too, again to give it some time to heal.
Laying on your stomach is probably the most comfortable position.
The blow dryer is amazing! After bath I dry the area using the blow dryer. I find if the area is wet it stings. I am not using any sort of cream - doc didn't want me too and he said I do not have to put Epson salts Or anything fancy in the bath.
I have used table salt in the bath, fresh out of Epson salts lol. Will take one bath with the salt once a day and rest without salt. Make sure not to put too much salt or you'll get burning!
Happy to have my butt back! Just waiting for it to heal.
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Update: 7th day after procedure. Everything seems to be healing ok. Inflammation just starting to go down.
Decent amount of pain during bowel movements. Have that sitz bath ready!
I can sit, lay down and walk without pain.
Still getting some bleeding from the area. minimal.
The end of one suture came lose and it's been a pain in the butt - the rest of it is still sutured to my butt. Any tugging going on and it's a good sting.
I'll try to update after everything is healed.
Decent amount of pain during bowel movements. Have that sitz bath ready!
I can sit, lay down and walk without pain.
Still getting some bleeding from the area. minimal.
The end of one suture came lose and it's been a pain in the butt - the rest of it is still sutured to my butt. Any tugging going on and it's a good sting.
I'll try to update after everything is healed.
Female, 38 yrs. I did it Jan. 2017. Dr would only do surgically, under general anesthesia. 2-3 days on the couch and expectation that you will be uncomfortable though no severe pain. Eat lots of fiber and drink water, plus stool softeners daily. Sitz bath daily. Use toilet wipes to ensure you're clean. Limit walking to avoid pain. Know it's tmi but really helped: sleeping open air, no underwear, on my stomach, with anti-chafing ointment (got on Amazon, for adults) helped immensely. No regrets as I was afraid it was inhibiting ability to stay clean and worried about infection.
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