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Should I Be Worried As I Am Having A Swollen Lump Outside My Anus?

I have a swollen lump outside my anis. It is very painful. It is not red or purple in color. I have had it since Tuesday . To me it does not look like a Hemoroids. It is very large and swollen. I have tried anusal, ice, hot baths, still is not shrinking.

I have regular bowel movements and the are soft.

Do I worry or give it a few days?
Thu, 27 Feb 2014
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Hi,
From history it seems that you might be having soft tissue infection due to hair follicle infection and now seems to be forming abscess giving this problem.
Go for one antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicine course for 3-5 days.
Take hot tub bath to clear infection.
Ok and take care.
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Should I Be Worried As I Am Having A Swollen Lump Outside My Anus?

Hi, From history it seems that you might be having soft tissue infection due to hair follicle infection and now seems to be forming abscess giving this problem. Go for one antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicine course for 3-5 days. Take hot tub bath to clear infection. Ok and take care.