Question
Dear Doctor,
I have an extra tissue-like part protruding from my anus that is not painful or sore. After researching, I found two possibilities: hemorrhoids or rectal prolapse. So I would like to ask what this extra tissue in the anus is? Thank you, doctor.
-Anonymous Customer
Answer
-Answered by Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Thang, MD., MSc., - General Surgery Department, Vinmec International General Hospital Da Nang.
Hello,
Regarding the question "What is the extra tissue in the anus?", the doctor provides the following explanation:
The lesion you describe is most likely excess anal skin (skin dilation from external hemorrhoids that have shrunk), while internal hemorrhoids or rectal prolapse are usually accompanied by symptoms such as constriction, swelling around the anus, hemorrhoid protrusion, or rectal mucosa that protrudes, which is typically red, moist, and potentially infected. You need to visit a Gastrointestinal Surgery specialist for specific consultation.
If you have further questions about the extra tissue in the anus, you can visit a hospital in the Vinmec Healthcare System for further examination and advice. Thank you for your trust and for sending your question to Vinmec. Wishing you good health.
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