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Q: Lump on the rectum

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 10th, 2008

Im am a 17 yoar old male and have just discovered a small pinkish lump on the right hand side of my rectum. It is less than a centimeter in size, it is round and it only hurts when it is under pressure e.g. if touched. Some info on the web suggests it may be a hemeroid, others say it could be cancer. I am really worried that I may have some form of cancer and that Im going to die! It is really really scaring me.

I havent seen the doctor yet as I am scared of the results I may get. I have no other symtoms whatsoever, just the small lump. Its not really that firm and moves easily as it is in soft tissue.

I dont drink very often and dont smoke.

I will admit that I have had the occasional joint once in a blue moon so I am having it in small ammounts and not very often.

I am really really scared of what it could be.

Please can you help me and tell me what It most probbably is?

Thanks

Replies(1)

Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 15th, 2008

Mens Chat Answer A4110

According to the description (“small, pinkish, and painful on pressure lump in the rectum”) the lump on the rectum could be a hemorrhoid or a wart. Chances for it to be a cancer are very small.
You should visit your primary health provider for an examination.

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