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I have a hard painful lump near my anus, what is it?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Infected hemorrhoid?: It is hard to tell without a direct examination but what you described appeared to be an infected hemorrhoid which tends to be aggravated by frequent constipation. Time to check with your doctor.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/23/2020

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