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What Causes A Lump On The Anal Opening?

okay this might sound like a joke, but it isn't, i promise. its embarrassing, but i have this weird ball thing on the edge of my butt hole and it hurts to the touch. it is purplish and i want to know if it's something to be worried about. it just showed up yesterday.
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello,

As per my surgical experience, the narrated lump is hemorrhoid most likely. Need confirmation with the consultant surgeon via proctoscopy examination for further management.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes A Lump On The Anal Opening?

Hello, As per my surgical experience, the narrated lump is hemorrhoid most likely. Need confirmation with the consultant surgeon via proctoscopy examination for further management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel