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A 27-year-old male asked:
Im 27 yrs old, last year i had bleeding when i pop, i went to colonoscopy and its ok, year after blood and itchy comes back.anal cancer or hemrroids?
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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Hemorrhoids more: likely. Anal cancer is uncommon unless one has been engaging in receptive anal intercourse and got infected with HPV. Even hemorrhoids can lead to sufficient blood loss to cause anemia and you should consult a doctor for treatment.
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