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Butthole feels on fire 4 about an hour after bowel movement, skin down there seems to become extreme irritated & sore afterwards. what could this be?

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Anal discomfort: Stool is acidic. May be contact dermatitis or fungal infection.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 8/4/2016

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