Suggest Treatment For A Marble-sized Hard Knot Between The Anus And Testicle

Posted on Sat, 11 Jun 2016

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Question : I have a marble size hard knot between my anus and my ballsack . I have had it before and it was about the size of a bean . I read on Google it was probably a abscess . Since than it went away ( that was actually the second time ) but I always scratch down there and I shouldn't be doing that I read . anyway it seems to have come back with a vengeance lol . will it go away and can I wait it out or should I go to a doctor ( Im hoping I don't have to see our NEW family lady doctor , not a way to meet her for the first time .

Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
To get a proper diagnosis and curative treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
To recapitulate: Male/45 - recurrent hard knot between anus and ball-sac - Wants to know whether it will go away/ can wait or need to go to a Doctor - a new family lady Doctor ...
I can understand the hesitation that you are having.
If any knot is coming up for the second time at the same place and particularly in a place you have descried, you need a clinical evaluation and examination.
Please consult your Doctor and try to get a referral for a General Surgeon who can do a proper clinical examination, per-rectal examination and decide whether this is a boil that is recurrent or any swelling related to the group of perianal swellings like a sinus or fistula.
A proper diagnosis at the earliest ensure proper and curative treatment.

I hope this answer helps you in getting an early and proper diagnosis and curative treatment, please feel free to ask for further relevant queries if you feel that there is a gap of communication.

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