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I have a painful bump in my anus and since i found it is growing, it hurts when i touch it and it has been there for more than 1 month, what is it?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Needs a look.: As embarrassing as it may seem, your doc should probably take a look at this. May be nothing more than a hemorrhoid, but could be any one of a large number of other things that could get worse - as you note it is growing.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

I have a painful bump in my anus and since i found it is growing, it hurts when i touch it and it has been there for more than 1 month, what is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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