Patient's question:
I developed small, grape-like growths near my anus during pregnancy, and one or two of them grew larger. After giving birth, during the postpartum period, they haven't disappeared yet. Sometimes they still itch a bit. What could be the reason? I'm so upset...Doctor's answer:
Anal polyps, a type of hemorrhoid, are asymptomatic, inactive hemorrhoids that only require dietary attention and maintaining regular bowel movements to prevent complications from recurring. They need treatment due to the possibility of malignancy. In addition to anesthesia therapy, cryotherapy, etc. When hemorrhoids are successfully treated with non-surgical methods or when the surrounding supportive connective tissue is extensively destroyed, symptoms such as hemorrhoids bleeding, thrombosis, prolapse, or strangulation occur, surgical treatment should be adopted.