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A 21-year-old male asked:
The end of my anus feels very itchy and got small bump. is this hemorrhoid? could it be the symptoms of hiv? how to cure this?
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Hemorrhoid: Itchiness and a small bump in the anal area could well be an external hemorrhoid. An abscess would be tender and may drain pus. Your pcp could diagnose it with an exam and order appropriate tests.
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