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“I have a small lump outside my anus. There is no bleeding, but it causes mild pain, especially after bowel movements.”
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From what you describe, a small painful lump just outside the anus with no bleeding and pain that worsens after passing stool is most often a sentinel skin tag with a small anal fissure, or an external pile. If it appeared suddenly and is very tender and bluish, it can be a thrombosed pile. The common trigger is hard stool and straining, so softening the stool matters more than any ointment. Warm sitz baths in plain warm water for 10-15 minutes, two to three times a day and especially after passing stool, along with a local anaesthetic ointment applied gently at the anal opening, usually settle the pain within a week.
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Start warm sitz baths after every stool, take a stool softener or isabgol at bedtime, drink 2.5-3 litres of water and add fruits, salads and whole grains so stool stays soft. Avoid straining and do not sit on the toilet for long with your phone. If the lump is still there or painful after 7-10 days, or if you notice bleeding, pus, fever or a swelling that keeps growing, get it examined in person by a physician or general surgeon. You can also book a teleconsult with me on Practo or see me at Synergy Multispeciality Hospital, Miraj for a proper look and prescription.
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Avoid very spicy food and alcohol while it is painful, and never use a steroid-containing cream for long on this area on your own. Do not try to squeeze or cut the lump yourself. Sudden severe pain with a hard blue lump needs same-day examination, as early treatment gives much faster relief.
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Any history like fever??
Sitz bath usefull
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Requires a proper assessment to understand the underlying cause and guide you.
Please book a consultation for a detailed evaluation, personalized treatment plan and further advice.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Sitz bath 3 times a day.consult with gen.surgeon once.
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Take any pain medicine and consult a local surgeon
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Please consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
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