What Causes Pimple Outside Anus?

Posted on Fri, 5 Sep 2014

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Question : hi i have a pimple outside my anus it came out few days ago then it disappeared and it came back today. i seriously don't know what to do ? can you please help me understand

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like a sentinel pile.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like sentinel pile.
It occurs due to Fissure in ano, a crack in the anus.
Another possibility is WART.
Please consult your Surgeon and get examined clinically.
Both these conditions are not dangerous.
Wart can be easily excised.
If it is sentinel pile, then you have to take plenty of liquids and high fiber diet.
If it is still present even after the above measures, it has to be removed.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (11 minutes later)

thank you doctor for your answer, but will it cause hemorrhoid ?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It can be an external haemorrhoid.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It can be due to external haemorrhoid.
But, it is diagnosed only after clinical examination.
Nothing to worry.
If you come back after consultation, I will clarify further.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj