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I am 22 years old, 195lb male. a month ago i was experiencing mild constipation, which i took milk of magnesia and metamucil to fix. shortly after constipation relief, i experienced a pain in my anus/rectum which was similar to the feeling of a golf ball
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A Gastroenterologis: is the type of doc you need to see. Your family doc can make a referral. Peace and good health.
Answered 11/28/2017
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