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A member asked:

What's the difference between hemorrhoids ,abscess and anal cancer cause i noticed about 10 days ago a skin colored lump on anus. no bleeding or pain?

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Anal fissure: What you described suggests an anal fissure. Take a fiber laxative, like Metamucil, and drink plenty of water to keep your stool soft and give it time to heal. You are not likely to have either abscess or cancer.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 4/4/2016

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