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Small part of anus poking out? lower abdominal pain now on both sides. just took laxatives a while ago. hernia, hemorrhoids, or something else?
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Prolapse: It is not uncommon for a portion of the anal canal to protrude. This is due to relaxation of the rectal mucosa sliding down as a prolapse. Occassionally this is not protrusion but becomes pronounced and a marked degree of prolapse requiring surgical repair.
Answered 1/4/2017
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