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I have pain in my outer anus it's bright red and is sour to touch what could this be. could it be the toilet roll?
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Anal pai: Could be a perianal abscess. A perianal abscess arises from glands just upside tin the rectum. You should see a physician for confirmation and antibiotics, warm tub soaks and possible drainage.
Answered 2/27/2014
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