“Bump on the ridge of my rectum?”
I'm not on any medication but 2 weeks ago I noticed when showering I had a pea size bump on the ridge of my rectum. I've made a doctor's appointment but it's a month away and I'm worried about it. It hasn't gotten any bigger and it's not bleeding but it is a little sore after I use the toilet. I don't know if it's discolored but it is a little hard. I've looked up polyps and hemorrhoids but it doesn't seem like it would be one of those. Please let me know what your opinion is.
Male | 40 years old
Complaint duration: 2 weeks
3 Answers
Colon&RectalSurgeonColonandRectalSurgeon
It is probably a skin tag. No need to worry. I am assuming that you are not engaging in anal intercourse
It's probably a small, thrombosed hemorrhoid. An urgent care or PCP can examine you to confirm that. It should resolve quickly if it is small. Okay to use topical cream like Prep H.
Sounds like a small thrombosed external hemorrhoid. This condition is benign and usually resolves in 3 – 4 weeks while remaining painless and non-bleeding. If discharge or bleeding arises from the lump keep the scheduled visit. A small lump could be an opening to a fistula (usually preceded by swelling and pain) or a small verrucous lesion (often itches). Since you cannot see it, if it persists, someone needs to look at it if it gets larger or does not go away.
