Anal skin tags can be irritating and interfere with good anal hygiene. They can develop due to previous haemorrhoids piles , pregnancy or fissures painful splits in the anal lining. Removing them is an easy, uncomplicated procedure that can take the irritation away instantly and allow you to move on with your life. You can read more testimonials and case studies on the blog. Anal skin tags are often the result of previous haemorrhoids piles , pregnancy or fissures painful splits in the anal lining.
If haemorrhoids are still coming down when opening the bowels or if a fissure is still painful during defaecation then these should be attended to before addressing the anal skin tag. Making sure that there is no straining during defaecation by eating a fibre-rich diet and using stool softeners will help many sufferers.
If the problem persists, a colorectal surgeon will be able to help. If there is blood in the faeces not just on the toilet paper , then the bowel should be checked to discover the source of the bleeding. This is very important.
Polyps can develop in the lower bowel and may bleed. These polyps left alone, may develop over the years into a cancer. Blood in the faeces can be an early warning sign that a polyp has developed and should be treated before it has the opportunity to become more troublesome. You should tell your doctor without delay. If you choose to proceed with your surgery, I will mark the edges of the tag. This is because the local anaesthetic will cause the tag to swell, and I will only remove the tag itself.
You will be lying sideways on the couch, in a curled position, towards the nurse. Having injected local anaesthetic this is uncomfortable but brief , I will remove the tag using magnification to ensure accurate, precise surgery.
