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A member asked:
Can there be any theoretical causes for imperforate anus?
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Asking why: Don't seek any particular explanation for this fairly common birth defect. You won't find this inquiry productive. Any theorizing is idle speculation. Searches for the real cause(s) have been unrewarding.
Answered 7/20/2014
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Imperforate anus: The cause for imperforate is unknown. Genetics, has so far not been implicated
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Pain in my anus. Need donut. What are causes? Please answer sirs?
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