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Child Has Red Bump In Anal Area. No Discomfort. Straining During Bowel Movement. Hemorrhoids?

Hello,
I have a soon to be 2 year old son, this evening as I was preparing him for bed, I realized that in his anal area their is a small red bump to the touch it feel firm. However he does not seem to be in any discomfort nor did he complain when i examined the area. He has been straining lately during bowel movement. Could this be hemorrhoids?
Sat, 6 Apr 2013
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Hi,

Thank you for your query.

Though hemorrhoids can be present in young children but they are not firm to touch. If he has been straining then it can be a polyp too. I suggest that you get him examined by the doctor who shall do an internal examination and, if required, proctoscopy, to find the cause of the "bump" that you are describing.

I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.

Wishing your son all the best.

Regards,

Rajiv K Khandelwal
http://goo.gl/SuCjl
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Child Has Red Bump In Anal Area. No Discomfort. Straining During Bowel Movement. Hemorrhoids?

Hi, Thank you for your query. Though hemorrhoids can be present in young children but they are not firm to touch. If he has been straining then it can be a polyp too. I suggest that you get him examined by the doctor who shall do an internal examination and, if required, proctoscopy, to find the cause of the bump that you are describing. I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction. Wishing your son all the best. Regards, Rajiv K Khandelwal http://goo.gl/SuCjl