A member asked:

Can anal abscess be mistaken for internal hemorrhoid? i have constant downward pressure/ pain. doc. glove exam felt bump"hernia..i mean hemorrhoid":(

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Not commonly: Mistaken but could be. Usually an abscess in the peri-anal area is quite painful ; progressively gets worse over a few days. A hemorrhoid condition could cause a pressure feeling, but would not be very bad. An abscess is usually very painful.

Answered 9/9/2016

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