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Question: i have a small lump just above anus between cheeks just found yesterday not real painfull but irritating
Brief Answer:
Most probably be a boil.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate:
Male/58 - not visited Doctor or started any treatment yet - have a small lump just above anus between the cheeks - irritating and found yesterday.
The commonest cause s are:
- Boil: as the history is small and has occurred for the first time and for 1 day alone.
- The chance of it being fistula have to be borne in mind and be prepared for. If it is a boil, it may settle very fast and will no have any recurrence.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for relevant queries if you need to or if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
Most probably be a boil.
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
To recapitulate:
Male/58 - not visited Doctor or started any treatment yet - have a small lump just above anus between the cheeks - irritating and found yesterday.
The commonest cause s are:
- Boil: as the history is small and has occurred for the first time and for 1 day alone.
- The chance of it being fistula have to be borne in mind and be prepared for. If it is a boil, it may settle very fast and will no have any recurrence.
I hope this answer helps you, please feel free to ask for relevant queries if you need to or if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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