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Small Sore Lump An Inch From Anus. Will It Go Away ?
Hi I have a small lump about an inch from my anus it's not hard and isn't hurting bad jus sore it's pea size and from what I can tell is skin color maybe a little red. Yesterday or the day before I can recall straining during a bowl movement . Is this going to go away should I worry is it cancer? My father died of cancer so I'm worried please help me .
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
This may be the opening of a ano-rectal fistula which needs to be examined and investigated.It would help if a proctocologist or a surgeon examines you and investigate further /manage the problem after a examination.
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