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Answered by Dr. Aditya Jalan

What does a sudden painful lump near the anus mean?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your question. It seems from the picture that you should be having severe pain (attachment removed to protect identity). This can be the result of thrombosed hemorrhoids, perianal fistula, or a pilonidal sinus. Still, to guide you better, I need a few more details.

December 20, 2025

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