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I have something around my anus feels like a ballon and smooth around 1 cm or less , its external not gettin bigger no pain nor bleeding , wts this?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Probably: An external hemorrhoid although they are usually associated with some pain and ocassionally bleeding. Could also be a small cyst or lipoma. Best to get it checked by a colorectal surgeon.

Answered 1/8/2013

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