External hemorrhoids have the following characteristics: A small lump just outside the anus. A rubbery texture.

What does a hemorrhoid feel like to the touch?

If you have a hemorrhoid, you may feel a tender lump on the edge of your anus. You may also see blood on the toilet paper after wiping or in the toilet after a bowel movement. You may feel itchy in that area. Or you may feel pain.

Are hemorrhoid hard or soft?

External hemorrhoids can be described as any of the following: Soft lumps that appear in bunches around the anus. A hard, red lump protruding from the outside of the anal area.