What does a sudden painful lump near the anus mean?

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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.

What is the exact site? Is it the anal orifice or around the anal orifice? Is there any discharge, serous or purulent? Is there any kind of bleeding? Do you have a fever? Have you had to complain of constipation or straining in the past?

At present, to relieve your symptoms, please take the tablet Aceclofenac 100 mg orally twice daily for two days. After you provide me with details, I will add further specific advice.

I hope this helps.

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Thank you.

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Just to reconfirm and let you know in simple terms. If you have swelling at the border of the anus, it is most likely to be thrombosed piles (hemorrhoids). And also, since you had a history of IRC (infrared coagulation), it is more likely. And if the swelling is slightly away from the margin of the anus, it is more likely to be a perianal fistula.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

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Only a sitz bath should be enough for a few days. If you are also having constipation or you are reluctant to pass stool due to pain, please take laxatives and syrup Lactulose 10 ml at night after food for seven days.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.