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Small lump 4cm inside anus. soft. moves around. felt by dr in ed four months ago. she thought hemorrhoid. still there. no hx of bleeding. 21 y.o male?

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Dr. Michael Sawyer answered

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See below: This could still be a hemorrhoid and probably the most likely cause. Since it has been present for four months would have surgeon perform physical exam and anoscopy. This is quick, associated with little discomfort and will settle the issue.

Answered 3/23/2015

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A member asked:

Small lump 4cm inside anus. soft. moves around. felt by dr in ed four months ago. she thought hemorrhoid. still there. no hx of bleeding. 21 y.o male?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sawyer answered

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