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Don't remember when i had a hemorrhoid, but it did hurt a lot during bm and wiping. pain is gone but year? later it's still there. anything i can do?

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Dr. Michael Moffa answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Prob not hemorrhoid: Hemorrhoids do not have nerves so they so not hurt despite what the commercials say. Your symptoms are more likely from a fissure which is a crack in the skin of the anal canal which causes a cutting burning sensation. Usually from constipation. Can heal spontaneously

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Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

Don't remember when i had a hemorrhoid, but it did hurt a lot during bm and wiping. pain is gone but year? later it's still there. anything i can do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Moffa answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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