HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Part of my anus is swollen, purple, and hurts?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Hard to : Tell without an examination but description may suggest hemorrhoid or infectious process. Primary physician will be able to help

Answered 5/21/2017

687 views

Thank
Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Hemorrhoids: Could be a swollen or thrombosed/clotted hemorrhoid. See your doctor.

Answered 5/22/2017

686 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I'm 27 years old. Am i too young to have hemorroids? I hurt my anus while wiping and its a bit swollen around the cut.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a dark blue-purple spot on part of my anus and it doesn't bother me at all, but I just don't understand what it is.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Cant do #2 ive pushing for 3 hours my anus is swollen what can I take need help anus hurts ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My anus has what looks like swollen tissue over it, and it's been like that for many years now. It doesn't hurt, but it's unsightly. What is it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi, I had anal sex for the first time 3 months ago and the colour of my anus is still purple. It doesn't hurt Please help, should I worry about this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Have a black purple bump about an inch from my anus, looks a little swollen but only hurts when I touch it. What is it and what can I do to make it go away? Im really worried?
I just noticed one part of my anus is purple and it is swollen no pain unless I'm using the bathroom it will burn and sting.. and my anus has a bad sm?
When i push my anus is all swollen and purple with a sore back what could this be?
I have a runny nose; headache, my anus area is like a purple swollen color. Loss of appetite. Any ideas ?
What causing my anus to get swollen and hurts alot?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.