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Sore near anus

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john99917
john99917

Noticed area was tender a few days ago. today there is a small sore. never really itched but maybe irritating at times. Never had any anal sexual acts received.image

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  • kim12266
    kim12266 john99917

    Posted

    if have never had any sex then its most probably something benign u should keep the area clean and dry an not apply any soap to it just wash with warm water try not to wipe to hard when going to the loo its looks quite purple like might be a swollen vein hemorrhoid

    • john99917
      john99917 kim12266

      Posted

      thanks for the reply. i have had sex, just never anything anally but am not sexually active. is there any cream or anything to put on it to help it heal? how long should it take to heal?

    • kim12266
      kim12266 john99917

      Posted

      pharmacy will have something u can use normally they heal on there own without any issues uv probably wiped to hard i dont think its herpes if thats your worry

    • john99917
      john99917 kim12266

      Posted

      Ok. I will try and just be careful when wiping. and just use wash cloth and warm water when showering. i have had a colonoscopy for another issue and they did say there were some hemorrhoids. it is a concern after looking at pics online. thanks again!

    • kim12266
      kim12266 john99917

      Posted

      ah right i see that explains that then ye its quite common for them to bleed sometimes u can notice a bit on the toilet paper when wiping its not a cause for concern and that should heal ok if keep clean its only small if it becomes more painful or bigger in size or not healing visit your doctor

  • rachel36479
    rachel36479 john99917

    Posted

    not having anal sex doesnt mean you it wont show up anally. you should get it swabbed

  • nana29251
    nana29251 john99917

    Posted

    what does the doctor says about it? i had 2 near my anus

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