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I have an anal lump that appears when i pass a stool or try to pass one. what is it?

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Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids may be inside or outside the body. Internal hemorrhoids occur just inside the anus, at the beginning of the rectum. External hemorrhoids occur at the anal opening and may hang outside the anus.

Answered 3/17/2015

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