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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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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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