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Anus is really itchy but doesn't stay long then comes back but not painful. dr told i have hemorrhoids before. any remedy for itchy? what is this?

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Cream: There's loads if hemorrhoid creams available over the counter for this. Any drugstore will have them. You should however ask you primary care doctor if a referral for a colonoscopy is appropriate. Hope this helps!

Answered 2/28/2019

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