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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Lump Between Vagina And Anus
Question: Lump between my vagina and anus. About a week ago I was straining and had a difficult bowel movement. Directly after I felt a lump about a nickel in size. Over the next 36-48 hours the nodule went away or at least was much less notable. Since I was having the constipation I took a laxative and when it took effect the nodule reoccurred. It is not painful I can press on the area without any increase in pain my thought is that this my be an internal hemrrhoid. I was considering an internal hemrrhoid treatment to see if that would reduce the size of the nodule. Should I be concerned further? I have not seen blood in my stool this time but have had very minor amounts in the past, what I would describe as a spot or two.
Brief Answer:
No worries, no alarm, manage constipation, see Dr if it repeats itself
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I understand you are really worried, which is of course justified. However, you really should not be that disturbed.
Your suspicion of a hemorrhoid is very reasonable and possible in this case. It is possible to have hemorrhoids without bleeding.
The fact that you had constipation within the period you got is lump further strengthens this hypothesis. It is not rare to have some hemorrhoids come when persons have chronic straining issues with the pelvic floor (constipation, prolonged labor in some women). This usually fades away when this conditions are alleviated. In your case, it is possible that the constipation caused this, especially if you were experiencing for the first time.
However, I suggest you remain calm for now. Avoiding and dealing with constipation should be your priority for now. Exercise, much fluids could do for the moment.
I think you should only get worried if your notice this lump more frequently again, especially when you are not constipated, or if you start noticing blood or pain around the anal region. Then you can see your doctor for a complete medical inquiry.
For now, no worries.
Kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
Kind regards as
No worries, no alarm, manage constipation, see Dr if it repeats itself
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I understand you are really worried, which is of course justified. However, you really should not be that disturbed.
Your suspicion of a hemorrhoid is very reasonable and possible in this case. It is possible to have hemorrhoids without bleeding.
The fact that you had constipation within the period you got is lump further strengthens this hypothesis. It is not rare to have some hemorrhoids come when persons have chronic straining issues with the pelvic floor (constipation, prolonged labor in some women). This usually fades away when this conditions are alleviated. In your case, it is possible that the constipation caused this, especially if you were experiencing for the first time.
However, I suggest you remain calm for now. Avoiding and dealing with constipation should be your priority for now. Exercise, much fluids could do for the moment.
I think you should only get worried if your notice this lump more frequently again, especially when you are not constipated, or if you start noticing blood or pain around the anal region. Then you can see your doctor for a complete medical inquiry.
For now, no worries.
Kind regards as I wish you the best of health.
Dr Bain
Kind regards as
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