Joshua E. asked

🏥  Medical

My 12-year-old son has a hard, red/purple lump on the inside of his bum crack near the anus. It is painful to touch, but he has no problems passing stools and no sign of blood. What could this be and what should I do?

June 17th, 2024

Justin A. answered

The lump your son has is likely an abscess, which is an infected area that can be painful. It is imp...

June 17th, 2024

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