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Suggest Treatment For Painless And Movable Lump Near The Opening Of Rectum

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Posted on Wed, 30 Dec 2015
Question: Two days ago I could feel a protuberance at/in the entrance to my anus. It appears to be a polyp that can be moved around and pushed without any discomfort. At the front of the polyp in the wall or lining of the anus is a hard protuberance that I estimate to be 2-3cm's in length and is similar in shape to that of a clitoris. This runs from the polyp deeper into the anus. This hard protuberance shaped like a clitoris hurts when pressure is applied and seems to cause continuous discomfort. I'm 56 in great health and have never had anything wrong with my anus. Any ideas?
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Needs examination

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Protuberance from anus painless and moveable and retractable is likely a haemorrhoid or rectal prolapse or anal tag. Odds of a polyp are less but should be considered. The only way to know for sure is getting it evaluated . Let the doctor assess the anal area, do the rectal exam and sort it otu for the etiology. Talk to your doctor and let the decide what it is.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (6 hours later)
In your analysis did you consider (as mentioned above in the initial question) the hard and long clitoris shaped protuberance that's 2 cm's in length runs from the possible polyp deeper into the anus and has continuous pain and discomfort. The quality of this pain would be 1 to 1.5 out of 5. There was no mention or diagnosis of this in your answer nor was it addressed. So I would like to know and understand what this associated hard clitoral like protuberance is that's associated with the possible polyp. It doesn't protrude like the polyp and it's more underneath the anus wall lining.. The polyp shaped protuberance associated with the clitoral shaped one isn't much of a concern, but the clitoral shaped one is what my instinct is trying to learn about. When I touch it it feels very similar to the feeling when I massage a women's clitoris. Please explain. Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Needs evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getitng back to me

As i mentioned that protuberance hard and painful could be pretty much external hemorrhoid as well. Although polyp is also possible however polyps are more likely to bleed compared to external hemorrhoids. It needs evaluation for sorting out the cause. So get an appointment with your nearby doctor at earliest convenience preferably before holidays and let them have a look.

I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Painless And Movable Lump Near The Opening Of Rectum

Brief Answer: Needs examination Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Protuberance from anus painless and moveable and retractable is likely a haemorrhoid or rectal prolapse or anal tag. Odds of a polyp are less but should be considered. The only way to know for sure is getting it evaluated . Let the doctor assess the anal area, do the rectal exam and sort it otu for the etiology. Talk to your doctor and let the decide what it is. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan