by myrear » 06 Apr 2016, 22:08
Hi all, I see so much of me and my story here on this forum, I could post in every category almost. a little about me. I'm a male 54. Issues started mid 30's with a bleeding internal hemorrhoid just inside. Had shots over a couple of weeks into it and all was good. Doc says you probably should have a colonoscopy which came out ok but caused an anal fissure. Nitro cream finally got rid of that. Years later another routine colonoscopy causes an abscessed anal gland. Batting 1000. So I have to have surgery because a month of antibiotics did not fix it. So not knowing any better during surgery I have the surgeon remove two large skin tags that were annoying me just because I felt not clean after using the rest room. Today I know I have some anal stenosis. Some of the stories here are far worse than mine but you just know when things are not the same. Four things causes stenosis/// fissures, abscess glad removal, skin tag removal, and hemorrhoid surgery. I have had 3 of 4. My question was to anal dilation. I just read an article elsewhere that dilation has fallen out of favor because of anal incontinence. That would be the last thing I would want. So really looking for answers from anyone who has had success or failure with doing this. Just had my third routine colonoscopy in November, Doc did not break anything this time, but he says, " I don't see any scar tissue". Basically telling me I'm crazy and discounted my concerns. But when you use to pass large and now medium is a struggle I know my body. Any replies are welcome and thank you so much for putting this site together.