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I have a large, painful lump near my anus. What is it?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a very painful bowel movement three days ago. Today, I was feeling very sore around my anus and found a lump a little bigger than a pea. This looks like a large pimple. Please help as it hurts. Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Most probably you have piles which get a lump that protrudes from the anus. It has four grades. The first to the third is medical and the fourth is surgical. From your history, it is second or third but it needs a physical examination. Also, I would like to know if y... Read Full »
I have pain and bleeding in my anal area. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have pain at the top of my anal area near the tailbone area. It is like a lumpy feeling and it has not caused any pain in the last two months. But suddenly for the past three days, it hurts when I sit and there is a lot of blood when I wipe it with toilet paper. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Based on your symptoms the probable causes might be as follows. Fissure in the anus: There will be a crack and pain while passing stools. Blood streaks may be present on the stools. To control it you should eat more fruits and keep your s... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have concerns surrounding my colon and rectum. I have had little lumps on my anus for four years. I think it is colon or rectal polyps. Since they have not gone away for so many years, I should ask a professional if they could be harmful or if I can continue to ignore them. They cause m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and am sorry for such discomfort. You have mentioned swelling around the anus. It could be an external hemorrhoid, in my opinion. It cannot be colon or rectal polyps as they project in the lumen of the colon or rectum and do not project outside... Read Full »
Why do I have a bump near my anus?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a lump that looks like hemorrhoids in my anus. I have had it for a very long time. Lately, my bowel habits have changed. I am constipated most of the time, although I admit my diet is not ideal. I do not eat many fibery foods, and I eat mostly takeaways and cold drinks. The hemorr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. The presence of non-bleeding, non-painful hemorrhoids is not a problem at all. Grade 2 hemorrhoids are those which tend to come with stools and tend to go back spontaneously. It does not require treatment except to observe. Constipatio... Read Full »
What is the cause for lump and tenderness in perineum with constipation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old female. I am 5 feet tall and I weigh about 216 lbs. Three months ago, I had severe constipation and hemorrhoids that lasted for about a month and a half. After that incident, I decided to change my diet high on fiber and cereals, and red meat up to this day. I have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I can very well understand your problem, but I must admit that my assessment might be incomplete unless I have the test results which I suggest to you. Secondly, I want to see the notes which your gynecologist and gastroenterologist have written in the prescri... Read Full »
Can hemorrhoids cause lumps on the anus?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a lump on my anus and recently, it has become larger. I am worried about it. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having a lump on the anus suddenly indicates a benign condition. You need to consult a doctor for having an examination. It seems like an anal venous thrombosis. There is nothing to be worried. If this diagnosis is confirmed by consulting a doctor, then you need to wait u... Read Full »
Why is there a lump filled with fluid in the perianal abscess incision site?
Query: Hello doctor,I had a perianal abscess that was incised and drained in the hospital three weeks ago. I have had a small lump next to where they cut ever since, but when I press the lump, this fluid always comes out. I have attached a photo. Is this infection normal? I have no temperature, and I also ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Treatment of perianal abscess is incision and drainage only. What the doctor did is the right thing. Secondly, whenever we do the incision and drainage, the wound generally takes its time to heal completely. Looking at the pictures you sent (attachments removed to pr... Read Full »
What are these two lumps near my anal opening that itch and burn on pooping?
Query: Hello, I found two lumps near the opening of my anus. My anus itches and burns after pooping. It started after I suffered diarrhea last month. I used Smuth cream, which relieved me, but now it started again, and the problem is recurring. Please give me a permanent cure. I can not bear this pain. It ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Firstly, I am sorry for such discomfort. I saw the file you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and the picture is very blurry. I could not see any lump or swelling, which you refer to... Read Full »
How to treat a large external lump behind the anal opening?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19-year-old male who is 5.11 feet tall and weighs about 190 lbs. I have severe pain in the anal canal that inhibits walking, usually sitting, sleeping, as well as excruciating bowel movements. I previously visited a gastroenterologist who said there was no internal lump but diagno... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand how painful it would be for you. This is an external hemorrhoid (external blood vessels), which seems to have thrombosed (clotted blood). They use to be very painful. I also want to recommend you receive, which is a good medication. I do not have exp... Read Full »
What could be the uncomfortable lump near the anus opening?
Query: Hello doctor, I see a lump at the opening of the anus. It is been there for over a week. It is not much painful but it is uncomfortable while sitting. I am a 25-year-old male. It never happened before and no current medications. Read Full »
Dr. Ambalathu Veettil Hussain Shihaz
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture you have uploaded. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears to be thrombosed piles. It takes a few days for it to settle down well, but it is not anything sinister. A few things would help to give relief. Take Sitz ba... Read Full »