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Sharp rectal pain when pooping. hurts a bit 10-15 mins after then good. common blood. high fiber diet. 1-2 times a day. 1st turd hurts then not somuch?
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Anal fissure: You appear to have an anal fissure. You should see a clinician to get an accurate diagnosis. That being said, an effective treatment for anal fissure is nifedipine ointment 0.2% applied every 12 hours, until your follow up visit in 4 weeks. Hope that helps.
Answered 9/11/2015
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34,F. Months ago I had a bit of bright red blood on stool, hasn't happened since I ate more fiber/drank more water. No tummy pains. Ca? No fam history
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