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What Does Hard, Moving Bean Sized Lump Around Anal Sphincter Mean?

Hello. Today, while showering, I noticed I have a strange bean sized lump around my anal sphincter. The lump seems to be somewhat hard, and moves under my skin when I touch it, and seems to not be stationary. The lump appears to be white in color, although I admittedly have had trouble getting a good look at it. The lump does not cause any pain, only slight discomfort at times.Any advise would be great, as I have no insurance and cannot afford to see a doctor.
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thanks for contacting HCM. there are various possibilities for this. have you ever had hemorrhoids or bright red blood per rectum, if so this could be hemorrhoids. thrombozed hemorrhoids can give horrible pain.

anal tag is the other possibility.

hope you are not putting anything in the rectal area.

do you have any risky sexual bahaviours that can put you at risk of herpes infections too.

I hope it is not like a mass protruding out when you strain ? is prolapse.

if you have anal pain - could be fissure.

if no other symptoms or other issues as mentioned above - this could be anal tag or lipoma.

avoid constipation.

if you have any of the above mentioned symptoms should see the doctor.

otherwise,

get it checked when you have some time.
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What Does Hard, Moving Bean Sized Lump Around Anal Sphincter Mean?

thanks for contacting HCM. there are various possibilities for this. have you ever had hemorrhoids or bright red blood per rectum, if so this could be hemorrhoids. thrombozed hemorrhoids can give horrible pain. anal tag is the other possibility. hope you are not putting anything in the rectal area. do you have any risky sexual bahaviours that can put you at risk of herpes infections too. I hope it is not like a mass protruding out when you strain ? is prolapse. if you have anal pain - could be fissure. if no other symptoms or other issues as mentioned above - this could be anal tag or lipoma. avoid constipation. if you have any of the above mentioned symptoms should see the doctor. otherwise, get it checked when you have some time.