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After bowel movements, i go to my desk, sit down and seem to have unpainful spasms, rectal/anal closures, then fine? concerned as to cause

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Spasms: It may mean you have not completely evacuated if this is really the case and persistent then sit on the toilet for a minute after you finish to see if you have to go again.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 11/14/2013

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