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A member asked:

I am having pain while going to the bathroom. it is only on one side. could this just be a hemorrhoid?

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Dr. Christian Hirsch answered

Yes: Hemorrhoids, fissures both very common.

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/17/2015

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