Last week I had a sickness bug with diarrhea, since I have had a sore anus, when washing my self tonight I found that I have a small lump on the inside left my anus. It feel quite tender by only when going to the toilet or washing. I think I may have had a similar thing a year or so ago similarly after a spout of diarrhea. What could it be?
Hi ! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. Possibly it is a perianal hematoma which could form due to excessive straining during passage of stool. It is a benign condition. If I were your doctor, I would advise you for a site bath (sitting on a bowl/basin containing Luke warm water) for five minutes, two to three times a day, an anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor.  This would control the problem. If not, I would not hesitate to refer you to a general surgeon for a physical examination and further needful. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.