A member asked:

What do you recommend if i have a grade 1 internal hemorrhoid and it is very painful. is this normal?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Grade 1: Internal hemorrhoids do not hurt! this is probably an anal fissure due to hard stool or following a bout of diarrhea. See a colon and rectal surgeon for confirmation and treatment.

Answered 3/15/2014

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