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A 33-year-old male asked:

don't drink lots of fluids nor fiber,stung some when defecating earlier.no blood on stool or tp.didn't hurt after.what could it be?will it hurt again?

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Dr. Diane Minichanswered

Family Medicine 37 years experience

Possibly: if stools are hard and if it is causing a hemorrhoid .You need to increase fluids (water preferably and a diet wit some fiber will help.

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Dr. Joseph Gutmananswered

Internal Medicine 43 years experience

Well: This could be normal. Nothing to Panic. And why would you not drink water or have at least 15 grams of fiber a day... it is so healthy!!!

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