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I have a small swollen bump on the outside of my anus?

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Dr. Ravinder Nagpaul answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Check with MD: Most likely Hemorrhoid!See your MD to make sure and rule out any other cause

Answered 11/21/2014

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