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What Causes The Feeling Of A Protrusion From Anus During Defecation?
Question: sometimes i poke my finger in my anus to help in defecation. i can feel a lump which i think is blocking defecation. what is it? it has no pain.
Brief Answer:
Hemorrhoids likely an external pile
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I think you are talking about external hemorrhoids aka piles. It may active one or a sentinel pile.
You can get this excised after meeting a General surgeon in your area. This is easy and safe procedure. You can get back to work in 72 hours.
Besides you should increase water intake and fibre in the diet to help ease the bowel movements. Find ways to do it with the help of dietitian.
Hemorrhoids likely an external pile
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I think you are talking about external hemorrhoids aka piles. It may active one or a sentinel pile.
You can get this excised after meeting a General surgeon in your area. This is easy and safe procedure. You can get back to work in 72 hours.
Besides you should increase water intake and fibre in the diet to help ease the bowel movements. Find ways to do it with the help of dietitian.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
it is about 2 inches up the anus door.
Brief Answer:
Hemorrhoids
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If it is high up then it could be internal hemorrhoids for which you need an Anoscopy to properly visualize and excise.
Hemorrhoids
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If it is high up then it could be internal hemorrhoids for which you need an Anoscopy to properly visualize and excise.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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