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What causes a lump that changes size in the outer anal area?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 22-year-old male. I am suffering from pain in the anal area. I have a lump with a white top. It keeps on increasing and decreasing. I have a sticky liquid coming out of it and my anus remains wet always. I have this issue for three months. What to do?

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

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Hi,

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You can have a possibility of perianal sinus or abscess. There is a pus collection around the anus. As you have this issue for three months, the other possibility is infection with secondary abscess formation. You can have another possibility of inflammation of the bowel in the form of inflammatory bowel disease. If it is a simple infection, then the treatment is straightforward and a longer and specialized treatment can help to control the issue in later stages. For now, I suggest you do stool tests and blood tests. Kindly attach a picture of it to guide you further. Please mention whether you have any changes in bowel habits, weight loss, bleeding in stools, abdominal pain, history of smoking, alcohol, any family history of similar illness, any personal history of exposure to TB (tuberculosis) patients, and any travel history. This information will help us to diagnose your problem and then treatment can be given accordingly.

The Probable causes

You seem to have an ischiorectal abscess, perianal abscess, or Crohn's disease with perianal disease.

Investigations to be done

You need to do a complete blood count, serum CRP (C-reactive protein), stool for fecal calprotectin, and stool for ova and parasites.

Treatment plan

Apply Xylocaine 2% gel on the perianal and anal region.

Regarding follow up

Have a follow-up with your investigations and information.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At June 13, 2020
Reviewed At June 14, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Ajeet Kumar is a dedicated Physician specializing in gastrointestinal and liver disorders. He focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of digestive conditions with a patient-centered and evidence-based approach. His clinical interest includes promoting long-term digestive wellness through accurate evaluation, timely intervention, and personalized care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive support for their overall health and well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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