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What Causes A Lump In The Rectal Area?

while in the shower, I gave myself a rectal exam and noticed a lumpy, hard area on the left wall of my rectrum. Is this a cause for concern or this just part of the anatomy? I have had a recent colonoscopy and have been given an "all clear" with no need to come back for 10 years.
Tue, 17 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

At this area it may indicate several issues and most common are pilonidal cyst or perianal abscesses. These are inflammatory processes in sacral and perianal area usually manifested with pain, redness, swelling, fever and pus discharge. Cellulitis is less common and may be present in sacral area as well. This is mostly caused by beta hemolytic streptoccocus and it necessitates antibiotic treatment with Augmentin, or combination of Ciprinol + Metronidazole . You should also, apply cold compresses, take non steroid painkillers such as Ibuprofen and rest. If there is no improvement within 2 days, you should see doctor and have intravenous antibiotics.

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What Causes A Lump In The Rectal Area?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. At this area it may indicate several issues and most common are pilonidal cyst or perianal abscesses. These are inflammatory processes in sacral and perianal area usually manifested with pain, redness, swelling, fever and pus discharge. Cellulitis is less common and may be present in sacral area as well. This is mostly caused by beta hemolytic streptoccocus and it necessitates antibiotic treatment with Augmentin, or combination of Ciprinol + Metronidazole . You should also, apply cold compresses, take non steroid painkillers such as Ibuprofen and rest. If there is no improvement within 2 days, you should see doctor and have intravenous antibiotics. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.