Question 1

there was a small, soft lump between anus and vagina under skin. few weeks later, moved towards vagina, larger, immovable, very bumpy. what is it?

Accepted Answer

It can be: a lot of things such as hemorrhoids, perianal abcess , inclusion cyst, hernia. See your gyn.

Question 2

have had hidradenitis supportiva in armpits several times last year with mrsa been clear 5 mths. now painful large lump between anus and vagina.

Accepted Answer

Get checked: That could be a recurrence of the MRSA or just a regular boil / abscess.  Regardless, you should get it checked at your doctor or urgent care to receive proper care - could include abscess drainage and/or antibiotics.

Question 3

abdominal cramping, white milky discharge from vagina, lump between anus and vagina. 2 weeks since last period and this is the 2nd time of symptoms ?

Accepted Answer

Possible infection: Many symptoms might be an infection.  Possible endometriosis.  You will need to see a gynecologist to evaluate.

Question 4

pus filled lump in between anus and vagina, what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Pus filled: Lump is called an abscess and needs to be drained by your doctor. Antibiotics without drainage will not help. The proper treatment of an abscess is drainage. See your doctor or a colon and rectal surgeon.

Question 5

i have a lump between my anus and vagina what is it? it's a little sensitve and it's noticable

Accepted Answer

It : It may be an area of infection.  There are glands in that area that can become infected.  Genital warts are another possibility.  Please be seen immediately and have this evaluated.

If you develop increased pain, redness, fever, or swelling, then you will need to be seen in the emergency room.

Question 6

i have a small tender lump between my anus and vagina what is it??

Accepted Answer

Very hard to say: Without examining you it is very hard to say what this is, but a short list would include an external hemorrhoid (most likely since this is painful), a skin tag, or if you've had vaginal deliveries with any tearing this could be a keloid (inflammatory scar) from a vaginal laceration repair.

Question 7

i have a cyst like lump sort of between my anus and vagina that sort of hurts to touch... can you tell me what this might be? is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis: Go have it evaluated as that is an area that we should be careful about infections, they can go deep easily (fourner's, perirectal abscess formation). Go to your doctor and be be treated appropriately.

Question 8

hi. my symptoms are:
black and inflamed anus
a lump on the outer part of the anus 
black skin in between anus and vagina
i think i saw green discharge at the opening of my anus

too embarrassed to see a doctor. is this something serious?

Accepted Answer

Please see Doctor: Hi,
Your symptoms could be related to a peri-rectal abscess or severe infection of the skin (fourniers gangrene). I recommend urgent evaluation by a physician as soon as possible, even if you are feeling embarrassed. You will be glad you had your condition evaluated in person.

Question 9

what is this soft lump between my vagina and anus?

Accepted Answer

That is called: the perineal body but you also could develop a cyst, abscess, fistula or hemorrhoid in this region. If something feels different there than it has in the past see your GYN or PCP to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 10

hi i recently noticed a lump between my vagina and anus which hurts when touched. what could it be?should i get it checked?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should see a qualified md soon so he/she can evaluate it properly.

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There was a small, soft lump between anus and vagina under skin. few weeks later, moved towards vagina, larger, immovable, very bumpy. what is it?

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Have had hidradenitis supportiva in armpits several times last year with mrsa been clear 5 mths. now painful large lump between anus and vagina.

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Abdominal cramping, white milky discharge from vagina, lump between anus and vagina. 2 weeks since last period and this is the 2nd time of symptoms ?

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Pus filled lump in between anus and vagina, what could it be?

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I have a lump between my anus and vagina what is it? it's a little sensitve and it's noticable

A member asked:

I have a small tender lump between my anus and vagina what is it??

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I have a cyst like lump sort of between my anus and vagina that sort of hurts to touch... can you tell me what this might be? is it dangerous?

A member asked:

Hi. my symptoms are: black and inflamed anus a lump on the outer part of the anus black skin in between anus and vagina i think i saw green discharge at the opening of my anus too embarrassed to see a doctor. is this something serious?

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What is this soft lump between my vagina and anus?

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Hi i recently noticed a lump between my vagina and anus which hurts when touched. what could it be?should i get it checked?

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