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I have found a purplish lump on my anus?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Hemorrhoid: Probably an external hemorrhoid with clot (especially if tender), can be a prolapsed internal hemorrhoid.

Answered 11/7/2016

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Probable: Thrombosed external hemorrhoid. If not painful should resolve in 10-14 days. If painful, bleeding or doesn't resolve, see your doctor or a colon and rectal surgeon.

Answered 5/27/2018

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