Aurora, IL
A 23-year-old male asked:
i have a lump in my anus , size of a pea, it was very painful for the first days it's been a whole week now, it does not hurt but i still feel it ?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Cody Mead answered
Family Medicine 12 years experience
Hemorrhoid: It sounds a lot like an external hemorrhoid, but you should go to your doc to have it checked for sure. If so, remember to keep lots of fiber in your diet to help it from returning.
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