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I have both fissures & hemorrhoids. is there a way i can tell which is causing the pain and slight bleeding? i see my doctor next month. just curious
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Unless you are: Incredibly physically flexible - then you may need to wait to find out. Sometimes, one must also look deepr then external tissue to find the cause of bleeding.
Answered 1/29/2014
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