A member asked:

What are hemorrhoids little ball near your butthole caused by?

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Dr. Peter Lydon answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: It sounds like a thrombosed hemorrhoid (a blood clot). Early treatment involves surgical removal of the clot in the doctor's office using lidocaine. If it has beenpresent more than 5 days, leave it alone and it will resolve on its own.

Answered 7/3/2015

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