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I have a lump around my anus which is very sore it feels like my anus is swollen. what could it be and how do i treat it?
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At your age: it is likely either a hemorrhoid of an perianal abscess, It would nee to be examined as treatment for these two things is dramatically different and guessing wrong could make things worse. have your doctor take a look.
Answered 11/30/2014
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See doctor: Most likely a hemorroid but could be a perirectal abscess.
Answered 11/29/2014
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