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What Is The Suggestion For A Hard Lump Near The Anus Area?
About 7 years ago had testicular lump. Dr referred for x-ray -confirmed cyst . No worry or follow up and did dissapear. Same time I pointed out that had small hard lump on anus near buttock side. Again said no issue. Fine since then. Do a lot of rowing 350k in may on concept2 rower. Lump become sore at times. Male 62y. What should I do next? - thanks
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Mon, 9 Jun 2014
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helo n welcom. u need a digital rectal exam. sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy too as the age group fits it too. hv a general surgeon check it to see if it requires simple drainage or extensive workup as above. thanx
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