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What Does A Small Bump In The Anal Opening Indicate?

Okay, so this is a little embarrassing. I m a gay man. I would also be described as a bottom so I take great pride in my bottom. Clean it often and look at it in my bathroom mirror. Lately, Ive noticed I have a small bump in the area of the (pardon my choice ofword) butthole. And when iI go to touch it, I can move it back into the anus? I dont know what that could be and its scaring me. Its not painful at all though. Also, Ive noticed lately that my anus has a gray tent to the skin around it. What could this be? I dont have medical insurance so its not like I can go to a doctor for this kind of thing..... Please, help me?
Fri, 16 May 2014
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Hello,

As per your description it looks like it is an anal tag also known as sentinel tag, need not to worry about it till it hurts you or cause pain or bleeding. In my opinion it should be left alone. If it hurts or pain you can apply Oint-Lignocain 5% locally 3-4 times a day.Also if you wish you can get removed by a surgeon.

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What Does A Small Bump In The Anal Opening Indicate?

Hello, As per your description it looks like it is an anal tag also known as sentinel tag, need not to worry about it till it hurts you or cause pain or bleeding. In my opinion it should be left alone. If it hurts or pain you can apply Oint-Lignocain 5% locally 3-4 times a day.Also if you wish you can get removed by a surgeon. Thanks.