itchy skin around anus

[whatsgoingon86]

Hi,

For quite some time now, maybe 2-3 years I have had what seems like a skin growth just outside my anus.  Not always, but it can itch and when I go to the bathroom it will sometimes very lightly bleed.

I showed this to my GP once, who attached no significance to it and thought it would go away.  I am going to see someone else soon for an opinion but I would like to ask here as well.  I shower daily and do not use harsh soaps. I have had a last STI check roughly 6 months ago. Please see these three pictures:

http://i52.tinypic.com/2hoz955.jpg
http://i52.tinypic.com/11agacx.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/2dtx89f.jpg

Thanks.

[whatsgoingon86]

Wow... way to read that one over ;)  I mean I recall this one period of about 2-3 days where it was quite hard and took on a more rigid ball shape.

[whatsgoingon86]

Thanks for your reply.  Typically it is not very hard, but I do recall this one period of about 2-3 ways were it was quite hard and took on a more rigid ball shape.

I went for a full STI check last week -- a doc who looked there also gave this as her opinion.  I have an appointment with my GP in about 3 weeks time so I will press the issue again with him then.  I'll let you know how that turns out.

Thanks!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It looks external hemorrhoid to me. Increased straining during bowel movements, by constipation or diarrhea, may lead to hemorrhoids.

Symptoms of external hemorrhoids may include painful swelling or a hard lump around the anus which may itch. Treatment includes sclerotherapy, rubber band ligation, cryosurgery or Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy. Please consult a surgeon and get it evaluated.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[whatsgoingon86]

bump?