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What Does An Itchy Lump Above The Anus Indicate?

My husband has a lump just above his anus that is sore. It s not in anus but is right above it. Sometimes it burns or itches. It s hard to the touch. He thought it was his tail bone that hurt when he sat at first but now he feels the lump. It s been there about a week almost two. Any idea what it could be?
Fri, 31 Jan 2020
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Hello,

Possible sentinel tag (external hemorrhoid) or prolapsed internal hemorrhoid.
Kindly follow basic guidelines as below:

- Take care to avoid constipation and hard stool with plenty of liquids, high fiber diet and bulk forming laxative if needed
- Sitz bath (sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 3 times a day)
- Local application of analgesic gel as xylocaine (5%), particularly after bowel movements and sitz bath
- Avoid prolonged sitting on hard surfaces, long drives
- Analgesic medications with anti histamine for itch relief

Consult your PCP for evaluation of diagnosis and final cure accordingly.

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

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Does An Itchy Lump Above The Anus Indicate?

Hello, Possible sentinel tag (external hemorrhoid) or prolapsed internal hemorrhoid. Kindly follow basic guidelines as below: - Take care to avoid constipation and hard stool with plenty of liquids, high fiber diet and bulk forming laxative if needed - Sitz bath (sitting in a tub filled with lukewarm water 3 times a day) - Local application of analgesic gel as xylocaine (5%), particularly after bowel movements and sitz bath - Avoid prolonged sitting on hard surfaces, long drives - Analgesic medications with anti histamine for itch relief Consult your PCP for evaluation of diagnosis and final cure accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon