I Noticed A Pink In Color Maybe Extra Skin/tag Protruding On The Side Of The Anal Opening As Well.

Posted on Fri, 13 Nov 2020

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Question : Hello I have a few questions/issues first I feel a small pea sized hard lump near my anal opening it's fleshed colored. Doesn't cause any pain and never had bleeding, it's just solid, round and under the skin. And second I noticed a pink in color maybe extra skin/tag protruding on the side of the anal opening as well. I do have what I believe or 2 other bigger skin tags that are in areas that get rubbed and cause pain. Hope for some type treatments with my health issues thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably skin tags due to anal fissures or previous hemorrhoids.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Your symptoms seem to be related to anal skin tags.
They are usually caused by anal fissures or previous hemorrhoids.
The treatment of these types of skin tags is usually through minor surgery.
These types of surgery are done with local anesthesia and does not require hospitalization.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

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