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sofia28724
sofia28724

so worried. was having a shower and felt a lump near my anus. can anyone tell me what this is? image

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  • Sublime
    Sublime sofia28724

    Posted

    yes that looks like an external haemorrhoid. a little cream or alternating some hot and cold compresses may help reduce it just try to avoid it rubbing too much on clothing as this can cause them to get irritated and become larger

    • sofia28724
      sofia28724 Sublime

      Posted

      thankyou for responding.. its still there today. should i be worried if it doesnt go after a couple of days?

  • Sgt.lindalee
    Sgt.lindalee sofia28724

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    Hi Sofia, Yes, it is a haemorrhoid!! The swelling may go down and it will go away or it may leave a tiny piece of skin there....usually happens with straining or constipation, if THAT is the cause, try more fiber in your diet and keep hydrated, water is the best, keep it clean & you can try Anusol (or another type)topical cream to shrink it and some have topical anaesthetic if it hurts, heat can help it too...sitting too long can be a problem, using a cushion can help if it hurts...no worries, its pretty common...BEST WISHES💒🎶🐾🌈🍀☮♾

  • meaghan43977
    meaghan43977 sofia28724

    Posted

    external hemroids dont go away quickly. you need to not straining while on the toliet.

    use hemroid creams, keep the area clean

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