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August 22nd, 2010
butt bump
okay i have like the same thing. it's a bump DIRECTLY above my anus. Unlike most of you, mine is soft. It is about the size of a peanut and it doesnt hurt much. When i wipe myself it hurts and sometimes when i touch it but not when i sit down. maybe if i sit in an awkward position but not really. It does not puss at all. I've only had it for 3 days so maybe puss will come out later but when i squeeze it nothing happens. Unfortunately I have no way of knowing if it is bleeding or not because I am a 14 year old girl and it showed up right around the time of my period( im not sure if this has anything to do with it) so any blood I see down there I automatically assume it is menstraul. However I do have advice for those of you that are afraid of seeing a doctor. I was also afraid and embarrased but now that I know I am not alone in this and others are experiencing what I'm experiencing I feel a bit more comfortable about it. I'm going to tell my parents and find a doctor because it is my job to take care of my health. I dont want to have any serious illness because i was too embarrased and you shouldnt either.
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replied September 16th, 2010
i have been plagued with something simliar to this for the longest time.. i have it drained, go on antibiotics and in 6months to a year it comes back.. its been recurring for 4 years now... some doctors say its hemorroids and the ones who drain it say its a cyst.. ive spent over 200$ on antibiotics and for other creams and im Canadian so thats like 500-600 by American terms

So if anyone has a PERMANENT solution.. id very much like to hear it thank you
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replied September 16th, 2010
Help please
Mine only hurts when i touch it, its just inside my anus hole on the right side of my body :s
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replied September 16th, 2010
Re: Some pointers and general advice
IrishNiceMan wrote:
I tripped over this thread looking up this subject for myself, not seeking a free cod-science internet diagnosis but to see if any helpful symptom management techniques were available.

I'm sorry that so many of you seem terrified of going to the Dr either for fear, embarrassment or financial reasons. I work as a health professional in the UK and know a LITTLE bit about this stuff.

Some of you are clearly describing the symptoms of Pilonidal Sinus, some piles or Hemorrhoids both internal and external and some of you mention symptoms that are a little more alarming.

Firstly, to dispell any massive worries and this is not absolutely factual but a good-ish rule of thumb is that if it hurts it's not likely to be cancer. Cancer is a silent disease in a lot of cases otherwise people would go and get it sorted earlier in most cases. Any significant and extended bowel habit changes and extended bleeding does need a medical practitioner to intervene, if only to reassure you. Bowel cancer is one of the most treatable cancers when caught at the right time.

Piles are treatable via suppositories which can be bought over the counter. As so many of you don't want to go to the doctor, a lot of the treatments are available over the counter without prescription (1 in 2 people gets piles and apart from pregnant women, about 1 in a million ever discuss it - so you are not alone!!). Certainly you can also rupture a little vein under the skin without even noticably hurting the area and end up with a firm blood blister (which hurts a lot) but generally suppositories won't do you any harm!! If anything the worst to expect is no benefit (and it's worth the gamble). Ask your pharmacist for an over the counter treatment (Google it and ask for it by name and then they won't even ask you any questions as they'll presume you are a 'seasoned sufferer' and trust you know what to do!! Oh and consider a bit of lube whilst you are embarrassing yourself in the pharmacy as a few of the suppositories are made up of a clay like base and they are dry (so not nice if you are really sore there).

If the mass is on a buttock or your natal cleft (that is the nice name for the space between your cheeks) then it is very likely you have the synus I mentioned above (especially if you are expressing pus).Pilonidal Sinus's are more common in men and are experienced by people who either have a fair amount of hair in their natal cleft (and one ingrows often) or sit a lot and put pressure on a point which has a spot/hair trying to grow out so long-distance drivers etc see it more. Such synus's can be chronic or acute but you really can get them resolved and you will wonder why you never did before. If it causes you so much pain and embarrassment in your personal life, why would you imagine that a quick trip to the dr and a minor procedure (if necessary) would cause you more difficulties? Come on guys, some of you sound like you've been in pain for ages!! It really is not a big thing for healthcare professionals and, so long as you wash well, nothing to be ashamed of (My goodness you'd be amazed the state some people turn up in when they can wash and just expect to be dealt with like it's fine to smell..).

Another one some of you may be talking about is a Bartholin's abscess or cyst on the external labia. Usually not a big problem but again very treatable!!

I can only urge you all to consider thinking about medical input. Please remember that we health care professionals are also human and empathise with patients presenting as nervous or ashamed (when they dont need to be).

But, basic things to know for you ALL:

A Cotton Underwear and loose!!

B Very careful hygiene and only the most gentle and unscented of soaps etc!! Go for baby products and the more 'medical' the better. As people worried about that area tend to over compensate - you may be aggrevating the cause.

C Over the Counter treatments for piles (not for you all with bumps more than an inch away from your anus) - try it! What can go wrong? Ok you have to push something up your bottom but its not a baseball bat (these things are not a cemtimeter in diameter and 3 cms long). The pharmacist won't shout your order across the shop!!

D Moisten toilet tissue with warm water when cleaning to reduce friction!

But, most of all guys, go see a professional - you are very likely to thank me for that bit of advice!! Ignoring something often does not make it go away and stress is bad for your health!! Even those of you worried about the big C word - guys it's never too late to check out what has being going on for ages - knowing what it is gives you options - tumors dont grow smaller or faster just because someone diagnoses them!!

Anyway, I popped a suppository about 3 hours ago Smile My ass hurts when I stand up (just whilst standing up not once in standing - that would be alarming!!) and I came to this site for some practical solutions not to preach...

I hope you all think about what I've just told you, it might be the best advice you ever got in your life!!
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replied April 4th, 2011
Thanks for the awesome advice:) soo... I dont need the doc to cut it off right? DAM! Im so scared!!!
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replied October 5th, 2010
Anal bump
I FOUND A SOLUTION: Same thing happened to me, I had a bump near my anus and it grew to the size of a quarter in two days. It was EXTREMELY PAINFUL. Couldnt walk or sit. So I went to the emergency room and waited 4 hours till I couldnt take it any longer. They were just going to prescribe me antibiotics. So I went home, took some antibiotics that I had and some Ibuprofen. Then I got in the shower and ran really hot water on it for like 5-10 minutes. Then did it again until it got real tender and started to squeeze it a bit until I saw some blood. Then I knew I had it. So after that I got out of the shower and squeeeeezed. Alot of blood and pus came out. So today I am going to the doctor to see what he says. Oh, and another smaller one is coming out directly above my anal hole. Lets see what happens.

I think I know what caused it. Bad hygene and drug and alcohol use. And being dirty for a few days. I had a bad few days and thats when it came out. I had diarreah and it leaked out and i had to work all day in the heat that way. So I probably got infected. This will never happen to me again.
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replied October 5th, 2010
Anal bump
I FOUND A SOLUTION: Same thing happened to me, I had a bump near my anus and it grew to the size of a quarter in two days. It was EXTREMELY PAINFUL. Couldnt walk or sit. So I went to the emergency room and waited 4 hours till I couldnt take it any longer. They were just going to prescribe me antibiotics. So I went home, took some antibiotics that I had and some Ibuprofen. Then I got in the shower and ran really hot water on it for like 5-10 minutes. Then did it again until it got real tender and started to squeeze it a bit until I saw some blood. Then I knew I had it. So after that I got out of the shower and squeeeeezed. Alot of blood and pus came out. So today I am going to the doctor to see what he says. Oh, and another smaller one is coming out directly above my anal hole. Lets see what happens.

I think I know what caused it. Bad hygene and drug and alcohol use. And being dirty for a few days. I had a bad few days and thats when it came out. I had diarreah and it leaked out and i had to work all day in the heat that way. So I probably got infected. This will never happen to me again.
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replied October 22nd, 2010
Lump around my Anus
Hello I am 31 and have not had sex in about 3 to 4 months. Today I found a hard spot around my anus opening. I thought it my be a pimp even though it was not raised on the skin. I squeesed it and felt it pop and skirt something but the area was dry. So I am concluding that it did it internally. The lump is still there though. Since March of 2009 My bowels have been real lose up until May 28th when I came down with Bells Palsy. Since then I go back and forth from being constipated and diarria. I am worried about this.
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replied October 23rd, 2010
Dont be worried. It is an infection cause by a leakage of your loose bowels. Thats what it is 100%. Go to your doctor and get antibiotics and KEEP THE AREA CLEAN. In my case I was able to drain it by running it under extremely hot water for about 15 minutes and kept squeezing it until it started leaking out and it made a hole and drained by itself in a few days. Then kept putting neosporin and showered everytime after i took a number 2.
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replied October 26th, 2010
I have had a large grape sized lump at the top of my passage for about 4-5 years. I put it down to strain as i have 3 children. Have tied pusshing it back in a few times but it jus keeps growing and not going anywhere it is occasionally itchy and sometimes painful. I also suffer with regular constipation and bleeding(which I have put down to the constipation). My docter is aware of this and prescribes me laxatives and I receive quartely iron injections for bleeding and tiredness, am really quite worried now after reading posts,any ideas???, sorry for waffle =)
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replied December 1st, 2010
lump getting bigger /:
i have a lump right next to my anus/on my anus. it is very soft but does not seem to be filled with anything and it does not hurt? but it has been there for a long time, so far i've ignored it but it does seem to be growing? it seems to be especially big when i am sexually aroused? help?
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replied December 1st, 2010
I have been suffering from the same thing too. if anyone could offer any kind of advice/treatments, would be good! Does anyone have the same kind????
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replied January 29th, 2011
Unresolved Rectal "abscess"
I am amazed and comforted by this site! I have suffered since Oct 2010 with a "rectal abscess". After 2 ER visits, 2 surgeries(I&D and fistulotomy), a colonoscopy, being off work 7 weeks and 2 rounds of 2 different oral antibiotics not to mention IV the days of my surgeries, it is back for a 4th time!!! I soak in Epsom salt almost daily, use wipes after BM's applied topical antibiotics to the area etc. I am at a serious loss right now. I was even asked by a co-worker if I was having anal sex to cause this!!!! I am a nurse myself so this is extremely frustrating. I audit, so I sit for countless hours a day. The docs swear sitting doesn't hurt it, but I KNOW DIFFERENT!!! I am tired of spending money on things that apparently DON'T WORK, from meds to donuts to sit on etc. I had noticed my cycles and this thing flares at the same time. I am in TN and wish I knew someone who knew what they were doing to fix this problem and get me out of this miserable state!!!!! 1 pissed RN
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replied January 30th, 2011
Mine eventually went away and didn't come back. Whew.

And I found this to cure hemorroids - really helped me out!
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replied February 1st, 2011
I agree. It may either be a cyst, or my guess is that it's probably a Hemorrhoid or (Pile)for which you can apply a cream to help with the size and discomfort.

Having said this though, I'd like to stress that I am not a doctor, but this is merely my opinion. I do appreciate the fact that this is a sensitive and potentially embarrassing issue to take up with your doctor.

Try getting a cream from your local pharmacy, and if it gets worse or doesn't go away, rather see your doctor. I know it's a sore subject, but on the rare chance that it could be something more serious, you owe it to yourself to have it looked at.

Good luck, and let us know how you are.
Angi
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replied February 6th, 2011
Hi i suffered this condition now remember this is what the doctor told me not you.I had a lump at the top of my bottom which started small went to doctors they new straight away what it was a cyst,it never goes away it just gets worst for me i coudnt sit down any more.This cyst grows underneath your skin so i had to have an operation to remove i was under for 2 hrs.So please if you have any lump go to your doctor he will refer you staight away its more discomfort than anything not dangerous.
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replied February 22nd, 2011
okay so I have had sorta the same problem. I had lumps under my arms and in the groinal area. So I got it checked up and my doc repeatedly told me it was not cancer.I believe it was a lymph node. So I got worried again and my doc got a blood test done to see if it was cancer. Well she said it came clear. Now I have basically what these other people describe. It doesn't hurt when I sit or anything. I don't really notice it unless I'm in the using the bathroom. There are like three tiny lump around the anal opening. I feel like if I go to the doc again she will get mad. They only hurt if you put pressure on it or when I stretch my legs. I'm worried it might be cancer. Then again my blood test came clear and my doctor said that I don't have cancer but she did not see the lumps on the butt. Are they (wrong spelling)hemaphorrias? Would they be completely painless if it was cancer cuz they don't hurt when I sit but when you put pressure on then it hurts. leeuk had a good answer. Please help. I'm 16 years old and a male. HELP!!
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replied March 15th, 2011
okay i have a similar problem. i have a small lump right in the opening of my anus. it doesnt really hurt nor bohers me . the oonly time is when i clean there. its the same color of my skin and i juss noticed it today when i was showering.
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replied April 4th, 2011
... I just showered and i felt a lump beside the hole of my butt! My HE teacher was going on about how if u have consipation, a small ball of vein will be inflames as it has friction between the walls of the anus and it might be pushed out together with the faeces but stick to the entrace, she said it can only be cut away... Thats the only way to remove it. Im scared!!! >< is it true!? Someone tell me!!!
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replied May 14th, 2011
oh my god well i noticed there was a lump at the end of y butthole and its been a few months now it all around my butthole... its hard to ppoop and im just a KKID!!! what the hell is it please dont tell me cancer im crying during this message thinking about it im only 11 and its scary! no it didnt bleed and it dont hurt but im scared pleasee help it would be emarrasing for a dowcter too look at me and my mom..i scared..you now?
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replied June 8th, 2011
Help me please
OMG! someone help me!! ive been having probelms having a sh** and im scared cause im on my period now and im bleeding from my bum:( and im really scared HELLPP <3
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