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What Causes Painful Lump Near Anal Area?
Question: I have a large lump that just developed near the anus. When I clench my sphincter I feel small pain. When i sit in a ceretain position and put pressure on the lump, I also feel some pain. What is it and how can take care if this?
Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Since when are you having this problem?
2. is there any history of discharge from that area?
3. any history of blood in stool?
4. do you often suffer from constipation?
5. do you drive a lot? i mean sit on seat for a longer time?
6. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
7. are you on any kind of medication?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Since when are you having this problem?
2. is there any history of discharge from that area?
3. any history of blood in stool?
4. do you often suffer from constipation?
5. do you drive a lot? i mean sit on seat for a longer time?
6. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
7. are you on any kind of medication?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1. I have had this problem for the past 2 days.
2. I haven't had any discharge from that area.
3. I have had hemorrhoids and still do, internally and externally. I have had some blood from that but in the stool.
4. I have had some constipation issues.
5. I do sit a lot during the day.
6. I have hypertension and also am suffering from colon cancer. I have been doing chemotherapy cycles for the past 4 months. I know some of those drugs can cause constipation. As I mentioned, I have had hemorrhoids before and now but the difference is it seems when I clench my sphincter muscle, I feel pain. I also feel it when I sit. Could it be that the hemorrhoid is so close to the sphincter?
7. As you can see, I am on other medications. Chemotherapy drugs, Avalide for hypertension and Dexilant for acid reflux.
Thank you
2. I haven't had any discharge from that area.
3. I have had hemorrhoids and still do, internally and externally. I have had some blood from that but in the stool.
4. I have had some constipation issues.
5. I do sit a lot during the day.
6. I have hypertension and also am suffering from colon cancer. I have been doing chemotherapy cycles for the past 4 months. I know some of those drugs can cause constipation. As I mentioned, I have had hemorrhoids before and now but the difference is it seems when I clench my sphincter muscle, I feel pain. I also feel it when I sit. Could it be that the hemorrhoid is so close to the sphincter?
7. As you can see, I am on other medications. Chemotherapy drugs, Avalide for hypertension and Dexilant for acid reflux.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Most probably an infected rash
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. There is high probability that there is a rash formation which is causing pain. I would suggest you to once get an appointment for a general surgeon to check if it needs any intervention or will settle by itself with medicines and general care. Meanwhile i would suggest you following things:
- Take very good care of your personal hygiene.
- Take high fiber diet, fresh fruits & legumes to reduce the chances of constipation.
- Whenever there is urge to pass stool then go to washroom immediately. Don't try to prolong it. It also adds in constipation.
- Apply lignocae gel over the swelled area. it will give local anesthetic effect and reduce pain.
- Metrozidazole sometimes also be tried but you need to get prescription for this from your local doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably an infected rash
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. There is high probability that there is a rash formation which is causing pain. I would suggest you to once get an appointment for a general surgeon to check if it needs any intervention or will settle by itself with medicines and general care. Meanwhile i would suggest you following things:
- Take very good care of your personal hygiene.
- Take high fiber diet, fresh fruits & legumes to reduce the chances of constipation.
- Whenever there is urge to pass stool then go to washroom immediately. Don't try to prolong it. It also adds in constipation.
- Apply lignocae gel over the swelled area. it will give local anesthetic effect and reduce pain.
- Metrozidazole sometimes also be tried but you need to get prescription for this from your local doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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