Small pimple sized lump on edge of anus - Bowel Disorders Message Board

RebelRocker · 10-25-2004, 04:57 PM

I just noticed this today. It causes slight discomfort when I poop. I'm not sure what to equate it to other than the tenderness of a pimple or the pain you get when you pass a hard or sharp poop.

It hasn't been there for very long. I examined it with a mirror and it looks like a little pea sized bump that is slightly lighter in color than the other skin in the area. It felt slightly warm as well, possibly irrated from me looking at it. It isn't solid at all. Infact it felt like i could squish it.

Does anyone know what I should do? For now, I'm just cleaning well when I go to the washroom and soak/flush the region while having a bath or shower.

RebelRocker · 10-25-2004, 08:13 PM

Please?!
I'm going to assume from the people who looked and said nothing, that it doesnt sound very serious.

Rolex · 10-25-2004, 10:13 PM

I think it could be a polup. Maybe you should have a Doctor (qualified for that area)
take a look.

quincy · 10-26-2004, 03:40 AM

It could also be an external hemorrhoid, a blocked pore, a cyst or even an abscess.

Applying hydrocortisone cream for a few days might help as well as what you're already doing.

In any event, you are best to get it investigated by a doc if it's not going away and go from there.

Keep us posted as to what happens.

quincy

RebelRocker · 10-26-2004, 04:53 AM

I actually examined it closer lastnight and it is in fact purple and resembles a vein.
How long should one typical allow for natural healing before seeking medical advice?