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Hemorrhoid or anal cancer?

Hello,
I am a 21 year old gay male who has a hard lump inside of my anus. It's rock hard but it doesn't hurt. I can move my middle finger around the lump and it doesn't hurt. There is no blood in my stool, however the shape of my stool has changed. I read somewhere that your stool becomes more narrow? I'm scared it might be anal cancer but then again I feel like i'm being over dramatic. There's no itching sensation, pain, or blood and from what I see the bump isn't a different color. When I use the restroom I feel like i'm constipated and it's not all coming out. My stool comes out in slivers and there's not a lot. I have no medical insurance right now and I don't know where I can get it checked out without spending 500+ in an emergency room. I've checked urgent care and it's 150-200 dollars up front.
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It's most likely a hemorrhoid. It's when your blood flow is cut off and swelling occurs, a hard lump is normal to be found inside one. They can be caused by straining while pooping, anal sex, obesity, and lifting. Get preparation H or a hemorrhoid cream that comes with an insertable nozzle as yours is on the inside. Also eat lots of fiber even if straining wasn't the cause you don't want any whatsoever as it will make it larger.
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Hi, understand your predicament. But it is difficult to tell what the lesion unless examined. It could be a tumor, a thrombosed pile mass or a fistula. You will need to consult a doctor, who will do a rectal exam and proctoscopy to see the lesion. He may then take a biopsy,  A biopsy facilitates a histologic study of cells, which gives you a definite diagnosis. So once you have the diagnosis you will know what measures or precautions you need to follow. Good luck. Regards.

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