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External hemorrhoid changed to huge skin tag causing discomfort, pain while wiping, itching how do i get rid of it? do i have to be put to sleep?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Not necessarily: Even if the skin tag needs to be removed, it would likely not require general anesthesia. See your doctor to evaluate if a topical treatment may work.

Answered 4/30/2015

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A member asked:

External hemorrhoid changed to huge skin tag causing discomfort, pain while wiping, itching how do i get rid of it? do i have to be put to sleep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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