Is It Hemorrhoids? Understanding Painful Swellings Near the Anus
Is it a mole or a pimple? Dr. Lin: I would like to ask you about a soft lump in the anal area that is painful and swollen, but there is no bleeding. Is this condition a type of hemorrhoid? Thank you.
Dr. Lin Yixin reply Surgery
Dr. Lin's response: If there is a soft mass at the anal area, it may be due to the following conditions: 1. Benign tumors such as sebaceous cysts or lipomas (which can swell and become painful when inflamed) or deep-seated sarcomas. Hemorrhoids (which can be internal or exte...[Read More] Is It Hemorrhoids? Understanding Painful Swellings Near the Anus