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What Does Painful Lump Increasing In Size Near Anus Indicate?

Hard lump next to anus inside left butt cheek. Lots of pain when sitting. It's not itchy and no broken skin.Has grown a little in size its about the length of my crack. Feels like it starts by my tailbone and goes down to just before my vagina. Its been three days of this. What could this be?
Tue, 8 Apr 2014
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Hi. This is a classical perianal abscess with a possibility of fistula-in-ano.
Consult a Surgeon to get examined and get a proper diagnosis.
You may need surgery of incision and drainage. Get prepared.
You need a good course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines, Rest, Sitz bath.
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What Does Painful Lump Increasing In Size Near Anus Indicate?

Hi. This is a classical perianal abscess with a possibility of fistula-in-ano. Consult a Surgeon to get examined and get a proper diagnosis. You may need surgery of incision and drainage. Get prepared. You need a good course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicines, Rest, Sitz bath.