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I noticed a small bump on my anus. should i be worried?

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Dr. Olaf Johansen answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Likely not: Depends on how long it's been there, if only a few days likely a thromboses hemorrhoid which will resolve within a few days , if it persists or gets larger see a doc.

Answered 12/28/2017

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