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Ive had a cold all week with diarrhea every other night. tonight after having diarrhea, i noticed a skin colored lump on the outside of my anus. doesnt hurt and is not itchy, but uncomfortable. is this a hemorrhoid or skin tag?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It "sounds like' : an old CLOTTED "hemorrhoidal" tag

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/19/2019

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A member asked:

Ive had a cold all week with diarrhea every other night. tonight after having diarrhea, i noticed a skin colored lump on the outside of my anus. doesnt hurt and is not itchy, but uncomfortable. is this a hemorrhoid or skin tag?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

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