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I have a swollen red painful bump in my butt. Kindly help.

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

A week ago I woke up with a very bad pain in my butt. I have a swollen red painful bump. I think I have hemorrhoid based on reading online symptoms. I tried preparation H cream and supposters, tuck pads, Cortisone cream, Aloe Vera gel but the pain did not go away. I cannot even pee. It is hard. Please help me.

Answered by Dr. Noushif. M

Hi,

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It looks like an evolving perianal abscess than hemorrhoid (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You need to get clinically examined by a nearby surgeon to assess if it needs drainage. An ultrasound scan of perineum will help to rule out the underlying abscess. You need to start broad-spectrum antibiotics. Stop Cortisone cream. Also get your blood tests done including fasting blood sugar. Get examined by a nearby surgeon as soon as possible.

For more information consult a medical gastroenterologist online.

Answered byDr. Noushif. M

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At April 12, 2018
Reviewed AtApril 17, 2025

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