is this a haemorhoid or what it is?

[feather234]

can you help me i am getting confused with this problem i got a swelling inside anus but no pain is there in it but it is there inside of anus that means inside rectum and that too severe pain is coming int left side of anus only not on the right side

[Stevemf99]

Hi. That looks like a similar thing I had. Went to a London gastroenterologist and he said I had an external thrombosed haemorrhoid. Does it’s cause you pain ?

[feather234 in reply to Stevemf99]

no it doesnot cause me pain

[feather234 in reply to feather234]

it just bulges out and bulges in thank you for replyind

[Nicole_GCCA Partner]

Hi feather234 ,Thank you for posting and I'm so sorry to hear about the pain.

Any time you are experiencing extreme pain, it is important to see a medical professional. What is likely a hemorrhoid (but only a doctor can diagnose, we are not able to diagnose), could or could not be related to the pain you are experiencing. A doctor will need to examine you. It is likely that they would perform a DRE (digital rectal exam) and possibly a protoscope to be able to look at your recturm. This is performed in the office and while not exactly "comfortable", most people tolerate that exam pretty well.

We recommend you see a medical professional. If the pain reaches a level that is too much to handle, that's when you need to seek emergency medical care.

Try not to get ahead of a diagnosis before you have one (and not just colorectal cancer, there are numerous conditions that can cause pain in that area.) The best thing you can do now is to see a doctor and be your own health advocate to ensure you get the testing you need to diagnose the cause of your pain.

Please keep us posted and we're here for you!

~Nicole, GCCA Staff Member & Colon Cancer Connected Site Administrator.

Just a reminder - this group is here to offer support, share experiences, and offer our thoughts - but this is not medical advice, and you should always consult your medical professional(s). Additionally, for all emergencies, seek urgent medical care, never delay.