Bump in anus: bowel movements have stopped and I'm very worr Posted: 10-24-06 23:22pm
im 17 i noticed a small maybe like pea
sized bump about half inch in my anus.
Unlike others its under the skin and isnt
discolored, i havent passed anything soild
in weeks and its not going down, plz help
me the more i read into this the more i
stress. thank u
According to your description (“pea
sized bump in the anus under the skin”)
it is possible that you are experiencing a
hemorrhoid nodule. Hemorrhoids are
enlarged veins under the skin/mucosa in
the anus or rectum. They can be primary
(idiopathic) or secondary (symptomatic)
conditions.
Primary hemorrhoids in the anus and rectum
are due to slow blood circulation in this
region, feces that are too hard, a diet
poor in cellulose (plant life), lifestyle,
and/or genetically conditioned weak veins.
Secondary hemorrhoids are due to blood
stasis caused by other diseases (usually
tumors). Hemorrhoids don’t cause any
problems until they become inflamed.
Inflamed hemorrhoids manifest with anal
pain, itching, secretion, and bleeding,
especially during bowel movements.
Another possibility in your case is the
presence of tumor of any kind.
You can visit an abdominal surgeon or an
internist for anal examination and to
establish a proper diagnosis.
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