What Causes Painful Bumps Around The Edge Of Anus?

Posted on Sat, 11 Jul 2015

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Question : My anus is stinging and sore. It looks like there are bumps or polyps around edge of anus. Very raw to touch - doesnt hurt when i pass stool but hurts to wipe

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely papilloma

Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,

this is most likely so called papilloma by HPV Virus. But do not worry, this can be cured/ treated successfully by several methods: 1. local antiviral cream. 2. local icing 3. Lasertherapy.

Best see a dermatologist to confirm diagnosis and evaluate which treatment is best for you.

Hope this is helping you , if you have any clarificatons you can get back to me, if this was helpful please kindly rate my answer. Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (20 minutes later)

Is it possible it could be external haemmaroids?

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not typical for external hemorrhoids

Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,

the pic does not look typical for that, symptoms are also not typical but there can less chances of being hemorrhoids.

Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar