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Q: What is this bump on my Anus?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 8th, 2006

hey theres a bump like thing that has appeared on my butt hole i would like to know what i should do about it maybe it could be hemriodes or something im not in pain it only hurts when i touch it so please help me i want this thing to go away

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on June 14th, 2006

Colon Cancer Answer A1075

You might be experiencing a hemorrhoid... but it can also be a polyp (tumor). You will have to go to your GP (General Practitioner) and/or an abdominal surgeon to distinguish what the bump really is. Therapy will depend upon the diagnosis.

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