My anus has been moderately sore the last week. A quick smear of Preparation-H brought temporary relief. Upon examination there is small, hard external lump with a trace of blood leakage.

Here is a digital picture of my anus (can't believe I just typed that.)

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6025/wh atisitji1.jpg

Male, 42 years old, no chronic or current heath issues but this. No history of hemorrhoids or anal skin tags.

My best guess is this is a small external hemorrhoid with thrombosis and should resolve in a week or two with care. Is this a reasonable guess on my part? Thanks.