San Jose, CA
A 19-year-old male asked:
is it normal to have purple coloration around the anus or inside. mention i had a hemorrhoid months ago and the bump is gone but the purple color stay?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered
Infectious Disease 53 years experience
Sounds OK, but...: Yes, this sounds normal. What does NOT sound normal is taking a mirror to inspect the anus, especially the inside. If you're having symptoms that bother you, see a doctor; don't try to diagnose or make any judgments yourself.
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