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What doctor do you go to if you have sores around your anus?

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Dr. Phillip Frist answered

Gastroenterologist: It could be a variety of problems but either your family doctor or a gastroenterologist. Personally i would start with my family physician.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 2/6/2019

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Sir I told to doctor what happens when sperm of one man goes inside the anus of another man without saying any word he gave me UVOX50mg and UVOX100mg and told me to first complete 50 mg and after this use 100 shd I need to take them pls reply?

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Sir I went to doctor and told him that what happens when sperm of one man goes to the anus of another man he told me that they will die within minute and gave UVOX50mg tablets to forget this thought should I need to take them will there be any effect?

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Been told by doctor that I had an anal varix, but there is no cure. When I go to the toilet, my anus seems to be going out and occasionnaly bleeds.?

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Embarrassed to go to doctor but I have discharge from my anus. Almost daily, no pain. sometimes clear sometimes brown. Never had anal sex?

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