What causes painful and red lump between anus and vagina?
Patient: Hi, i have a lump in between my anus and vagina, it is more near my anus. I recently had a yeast infection and have stared birth control pills. This lump has been there for three days now and it came about after having a bowl movemnet. It is all red and kind of hard, it doesn t have any puss and it hurts when i sit down. it also came the day i started my period. I don t know what this is and was wondering do i have to go to the emergency room or what? Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some hemorrhoid ( piles ).  You should go for per rectal examination.  You should drink plenty of water. take high fiber diet and avoid constipation.  For pain lovL anesthetic gel like lignocain can be used.  If medical treatment doesn't work then surgery is the treatment of choice.  Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.