HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have a what looks like an canker sore/ulcers type thing on my left buttcheek towards my anus. it's really painful and doesn't seem to go away.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

See a doctor....: That is not normal and should be evaluated by a doctor. If it were me, i'd get to a physician right away!

Dr Chiu and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/3/2013

4.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Which else besides orbase can you use for a canker sore/tongue ulcer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a canker sore & have tried applying baking soda paste (baking soda & water) onto the ulcer and it immediately starts bleeding. Is this bad?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Can Valtrex cause Viral Pharyngitis? I have 5 tiny canker sore like ulcers on one tonsil. Symptoms appeared two days after starting pill.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Their any way to permanently heal "aphthous ulcer" (canker sore)? Is there something wrong inside my body?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What is the difference between mouth ulcer, canker sore, cold sore, and stress sore?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I'm not sure whats on my left tonsil (only), it looks like an ulcer or canker sore or something. 4 days straight Hurts to swallow. ?
Awoke with pain in left side throat. LARGE sore on uvula, no other symptoms. Appeared overnight. Canker, ulcer, strep? (I have pic, but cant attach)
Is it possible to have herpes on one tonsil? Tonsil is swollen and has 5 tiny canker sore like ulcers. Didn't have blisters. Lymph nodes are swollen.
Any magic, special treatments for "aphthous ulcer" (canker sore)?
What can you use for a canker sore/tongue ulcer besides orbase?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.