I just discovered a lump about an inch or so away and in front of my anus to the left, not dead center. I had 3 step with last step March of 2007. Had an abcess in Dec. 2008 on the J-pouch. Did not know it was there until it ruptured and went septic. This is lump about an inch in diameter and I can grip it as if it is a cyst or boil. I have not and will not squeeze it. Just manipulated it to get an idea of what it may be. Making a dr. appt. tomarrow but, wondered if anyone else has had this issue. I think its probably a cyst or boil or something along those lines but, am a bit concerned. Ideas? Comments?
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I have the same thing. I had mine prior to surgery but it is a tad bigger now. Doctors don't seem to think anything of it. Drives me nuts though when I was over it.
Hi Vanessavy. Although gross, it erupted this morning. White goop then blood then nothing. Happened while cleaning after bm. Ouch! Got tp and squeezed just a bit, that is when it really squirted. Lump still there but, smaller.
Cyst? Fistula? Those all come to mind.
Make sure you soak the area, that will draw anything remaining out, Epsom salts are good for keeping it clean too.
Make sure you soak the area, that will draw anything remaining out, Epsom salts are good for keeping it clean too.
First thing that came to mind was a fistula, but it could also be an abcess. Either way, it's good you've made the appointment and I hope you can get it sorted out!