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Suggest Treatment For Hard Lump Near The Rectum

Posted on Fri, 16 Sep 2016

Question: Hard lump underskin near rectum. Conserded it could be a developing fistula
Internal hemroid?
Painfull when touched.
Doesnt feel uniformly round more like a buldging vain

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is a Haemorrhoid.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the pic.
It is a haemorrhoid.
It is not a Fistula as there is no external opening.
If there is a blood clot in the haemorrhoid (Thrombosed haemorrhoid ,it will be painful.
I prefer to do surgery and remove the swelling.
Please consult a Surgeon, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
You should take high fiber diet.Avoid Non vegetarian food.
Drink plenty of liquids.
Your stool should be soft.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (10 hours later)

I was concerned of a recurrance of a fistule, as i have had one about 3 years ago .

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is not a Fistula.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your pic,it is not a Fistula.
Fistula has an external opening from which pus/blood comes out and wet the undergarments.
It looks like a Haemorrhoid only.
Please consult a Specialist, get examined clinically and proceed accordingly.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng