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Itching and irritation in rectal area and near tailbone, intermittent, but often spontaneously, sometime at night. can be pinworms?
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Possible: An appropriate test can be done by your doctor. Treatment is easy, but diagnosis is important. Empiric ie. non diagnosed treatment is sometimes is given by docs, but do consult with your primary doctor.
Answered 5/23/2015
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