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Hi i have a biggish round lump or bump on the rim of the anus, its painful to touch and a bit firm.

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Bump in the anus : Sounds like your coccyx bone or maybe an abscess. You should see a doctor

Answered 5/19/2020

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lump at anus: May be thrombosed hemorrhoid that may need drainage or peri-rectal abscess that needs drainage . Would follow up with MD today.

Answered 5/19/2020

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A member asked:

Hi i have a biggish round lump or bump on the rim of the anus, its painful to touch and a bit firm.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Richard Romano answered

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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