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I have a small purplish hard lump just inside anus. seems behind the skin - i can move skin around it. no bleeding or pus. should i worry? 43 yo male

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Hemorrhoid: You have a hemorrhoid. This is a common human experience and is in reality a blood clot in one of the rectal veins. If it is not bleeding or causing pain then it should just reabsorb and you will be fine.

Answered 6/12/2018

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