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Symtpoms are itchy anus, burning/stinging for awhile after using bowels and sometimes have mucus in stools. could this be haemorrhoids?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes it could: Hemorrhoids can give all the symptoms so can other anal conditions eg infections like pinworms (commoner in children),

Answered 8/9/2014

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Anal itching: Yes it could be . But see a doctor . Could also be pinworms, herpes ( though that hurts more), proctitis, candida, staph infection and other rare conditions

Answered 8/8/2014

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