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I have an itchy bump around my anus for a year now that ranges from not at all bothersome to very itchy. what might this be and when should i see a dr?

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Dr. Lonna Larsh answered

Hemorrhoid?: Hemorrhoids can be itchy. You should probably just go get it checked out. There's no way to know what it is without having someone look at it when it's bothering you.. I know it can be embarrassing to have this looked at, but that's what doctors are for.

Answered 11/21/2013

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A member asked:

I have an itchy bump around my anus for a year now that ranges from not at all bothersome to very itchy. what might this be and when should i see a dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lonna Larsh answered

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