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" Question I have a swelling around the anus, which is getting bigger and is very painful, what could it be?   Answer There is more than one possibility, but the most likely is a haemorrhoid (or pile) &amp;amp;#8211; this is simply a swollen blood vessel &amp;amp;#8211; a bit like a varicose vein really.  The other possibility is an abscess. Either way it isn&amp;#039;t something to be ignored. Both can be easily treated, but the treatments are different.  You need to go and be examined. See your GP. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team   Other Qs &amp;amp; As Barium enema Barium X-ray Flatulence and headaches Haemorrhoids Haemorrhoids Haemorrhoids or piles How can I get rid of worms? I picked up worms from my three-year-old I&amp;amp;#8217;m worried about a small lump on my anus Is it advisable to have an operation to remove an anal fissure? Itchy and burning sensation in my bottom Itchy anus Itchy rectum My anus itches and bleeds. Is it piles? My wind is bad enough to wake me at night Pain when I empty my bowels Piles Small lumps around the opening of my anus Very itchy bottom What is causing this itching around my anus? What should I do about my protruding haemorrhoids?   Last updated 22.01.2015 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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