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What Causes A Purple Painful Bump On The Anus?

Hi Im a 26 year old gay man and i recently had safe anal sex where i was on the receiving end and about 5 days on now i have a black/purple-Ish coloured pea sized spot on the inner left side of my Anus right on the outer edge. Theres been zero pain or blood at all,no swelling around the rest of anal area(Just a little tender),no discolouration around the area, no difficulty passing bowel movement,no blood on toilet paper after,just this single black/purple coloured spot on my anus By this description, do you think it might be a hemorrhoid / Blood blister Should i be concerned!!?? and would it be wise/Ok to continue having safe anal sex or to just stop until it heals/goes away How long do you think it might take to heal? Can i use Tea tree oil to try help it heal,its all i have here at home at the moment Any help would be Greatly Appreciated Thank you
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Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns.
Yes it looks like external hemorrhoid and this is common issue, especially in those who have anal sex often. It would be good to have sitz baths, apply antihemorrhidal cream and have easier diet, probiotics and laxtaive to soften your stool. It should lead to improvement within 2 weeks. If not, then surgical treatment may be considered depending on size of hemorrhoids.
I hope I have answered you query
Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.
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What Causes A Purple Painful Bump On The Anus?

Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns. Yes it looks like external hemorrhoid and this is common issue, especially in those who have anal sex often. It would be good to have sitz baths, apply antihemorrhidal cream and have easier diet, probiotics and laxtaive to soften your stool. It should lead to improvement within 2 weeks. If not, then surgical treatment may be considered depending on size of hemorrhoids. I hope I have answered you query Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.