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Have Painful Swollen Bump Near Anus. What Could This Be?
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Thanks for posting your query.
From your description, the lump near your anus can be due to a sebaceous cyst or a pilonidal cyst.
It is usually filled with a soft, whitish brown material that sometimes oozes out onto the skin's surface. This material is called sebum. If this lump is accompanied by pain as well then there is a possibility of infection.
For the confirmation of diagnosis, you need to get this lump examined from a doctor.
Till then, you get this lump examined from a doctor, apply warm compresses on the lump because if it is an infected cyst or boil then application of warm compresses will help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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