What’s going on if there’s a small lump on my anus?

The anus of the buttocks is also called the anus, which is the excretion hole, the opening through which feces and other substances are discharged from the body. It is extremely important for people's health, because normal people will excrete waste from the body regularly, which is one of the necessary behaviors to keep the body healthy. However, there are also many problems during defecation. For example, what's the matter with a small lump growing on the anus? Let’s take a look at the explanation below.

Hemorrhoids: Prolapse of internal hemorrhoids, annular mixed hemorrhoids, or blood clots formed by thrombosed external hemorrhoids often cause lumps to appear at the anus when straining to defecate, which is like a lump of flesh growing at the anus.

Rectal prolapse: also known as rectal prolapse, is the downward movement of the rectal mucosa or other foreign bodies, and then prolapse out of the anus, and then there will be an uncomfortable feeling of fleshy lumps at the anus.

Rectal polyps: A relatively common benign tumor among rectal diseases. Most polyps are swellings that occur at the lower end of the rectum. They may fall out of the anus during bowel movements and feel like lumps of flesh when touched.

Rectal cancer: Rectal cancer and internal hemorrhoids have similar symptoms. Because blood in the stool is often mistaken for internal hemorrhoids, the diagnosis of rectal cancer must be carried out through professional diagnosis and treatment to avoid misdiagnosis and mistreatment.

Anal eczema and condyloma: Anal eczema is a skin disease that usually occurs around the anus. The area is moist, thick, and extremely itchy. During an acute attack, herpes or blisters are prone to occur, with redness at the base. Anal eczema should be cured promptly in the early stages. In addition to using eczema creams with Chinese medicine ingredients, calamine lotion can be used for cases with excessive skin exudate. In addition, anti-allergic drug treatment is carried out according to the severity of the disease.

Perianal abscess: Perianal abscess has existed since ancient times. Traditional Chinese medicine calls it anal carbuncle, and it often appears near the anal canal and rectum. Low-position abscesses often cause severe pain, and a raised soft bag often forms on the skin surface. High-position abscesses may not cause pain. Perianal abscess is an acute suppurative infectious disease, often accompanied by fever. Men are significantly more likely to suffer from perianal abscess than women.