Painful butt

ccarmencMember

I had my take down surgery in December of 2005. Over the years I have experienced many different things, but nothing like this.
This morning I noticed quite a bit of discomfort while cleaning myself after going to the bathroom and when I was taking a shower it felt like there lump sticking out of my anus (pea-sized). I was hoping the pain would subside, so I didn't bother to call the doctor and my GP only works half a day on Fridays.
I'm not sure what to do. The pain has not gotten any better over the day, as a matter of fact it has gotten worse. I tried some Prep H, wondering if it might be a hemorrhoid (which I have never had before).
Does anybody have any suggestions and/or recommendations?

9/14/131:01 AM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

My first thoughts are a thrombosed hemorrhoid or perianal abscess. Home care until you decide to see a doctor would be warm sitz baths 2-4 times a day and topical anesthetics. If you develop a high fever or a widening area of pain, you'll need to go to urgent care or the ER.

Jan

9/14/131:20 AM

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PDXDavidMember

Irritation can cause inflammation which makes the folds of the anus swell up and feel like a pea.

After my take-down, my doctor looked at my backside and said, "that's one sore ass-hole." That is a direct quote. LOL.

He enlightened me to the miracle of Calmoseptine and plain-water washing. (I was using soapy water, which was increasing irritation.) I now use a coco bidet.

I'm not saying that is what is happening with you, but it's a possibility. It happened to me.

9/26/1310:49 AM

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