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I just noticed a soft protruding nodule just outside of my anus. It doesn t hurt and can be wiggled like a loose flap of skin. I am doing some internal cleansing and maybe that s related. I seem to be flushing stones in mushy soft sulfur-smelling stools (in AM only) and small filliments in urine. What might the nodule be? I don t have blood in my stools. Thank you
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can.
In most cases,such growth is actually an internal hemorrhoid, and less common polyps or skin tags. Usually these may grow presistenly and symptoms may be aggravated by hard stool or straining during defecation. These are primarily treated with stool softener, diet and sitzbaths. If there is no improvement in next few weeks, then surgical management should be considered. Other causes may be more serious and include tumors or inflammatory bowel diseases and these should be ruled out with colonoscopy which must be done if there is low blood count, blood in stool present or rapid weight loss. Otherwise, you can see if conservative therapy will help and consult proctologist if necessary. Your stool look may be related to diet or inflammatory bowel disease. This should also be evaluated if continues. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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What Does Soft Protruding Nodule On Anus Imply?
Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thank you for your query. I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. In most cases,such growth is actually an internal hemorrhoid, and less common polyps or skin tags. Usually these may grow presistenly and symptoms may be aggravated by hard stool or straining during defecation. These are primarily treated with stool softener, diet and sitzbaths. If there is no improvement in next few weeks, then surgical management should be considered. Other causes may be more serious and include tumors or inflammatory bowel diseases and these should be ruled out with colonoscopy which must be done if there is low blood count, blood in stool present or rapid weight loss. Otherwise, you can see if conservative therapy will help and consult proctologist if necessary. Your stool look may be related to diet or inflammatory bowel disease. This should also be evaluated if continues. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.