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I have a small purplish soft lump on the anus, it causes no discomfort nor is it hard or painful or tender ?

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Dr. Cynthia Archer answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Most likely.: You've probably got a hemorrhoid that you can see. Although there are other explanations and ideally you want to have a doctor take a look to make sure that's all it is. Best to you!

Answered 1/28/2021

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A member asked:

I have a small purplish soft lump on the anus, it causes no discomfort nor is it hard or painful or tender ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cynthia Archer answered

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