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I have a small blue/purple lump near the opening of my anus. it is mildly painful and a bit itchy. my doctor mentioned that i also have an internal small hemorrhoid. but, after research this seems more like a hematoma then a hemorrhoid. what to do?

Q: i have a small blue/purple lump near the opening of my anus. it is mildly painful and a bit itchy. my doctor mentioned that i also have an internal small hemorrhoid. but, after research this seems more like a hematoma then a hemorrhoid. what to do?

: if your doctor looked at it and said it was a hemorrhoid then that is likely what it is. A hematoma is a bruise, usually related to trauma at the at the site. your description is consistent with a hemorrhoid, however if your still not convinced see a proctologist or a colorectal surgeon

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if your doctor looked at it and said it was a hemorrhoid then that is likely what it is. A hematoma is a bruise, usually related to trauma at the at the site. your description is consistent with a hemorrhoid, however if your still not convinced see a proctologist or a colorectal surgeon

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Answered 6/16/2021

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A member asked:

I have a small blue/purple lump near the opening of my anus. it is mildly painful and a bit itchy. my doctor mentioned that i also have an internal small hemorrhoid. but, after research this seems more like a hematoma then a hemorrhoid. what to do?

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Dr. Frank Amico Sr answered

Dr Kaplan agreed

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