Burning anus, has a small lump of flesh, is it hemorrhoids?

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Hi doctor,
I don't have any symptoms of hemorrhoids. I had a burning sensation when I went to the toilet but it only took 5 minutes and when I used the mirror to look at the anus, I saw a lump of flesh smaller than a pea. So the doctor told me to ask if the anus is burning, there is a small lump of flesh, is it hemorrhoids? Thank you doctor.
Long (2001)
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Answered by Doctor Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "Anal burning, is there a small lump of hemorrhoids?" , the doctor would like to answer the following:
Signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids may include:
Bleeding without pain during bowel movements. Initially, a discreet amount of bright red blood may be seen on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl. Bleeding is the earliest and most common symptom. Later, after pushing a lot, the blood flows in drops or rays. It is worse when squatting also bleeds. Itching or irritation in the anal area due to mucus secretion from the mucosa of the anal canal. Pain or discomfort, which ranges from no pain, little pain to very painful anal fissures, obstruction, or strangulation. Swelling around the anus. A lump near the anus, burning or painful (possibly a blood clot in the hemorrhoid). You only have symptoms of anal burning when you have a bowel movement, no bleeding, you see a small lump in the anus. With such manifestations, to confirm the diagnosis of hemorrhoids or not, you should see a gastroenterologist for anorectal examination to have a definitive diagnosis.
If you still have questions about anal burning, with small lumps of flesh, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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