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Burning pain when defecating , feels more intense after bm with occasional blood after hard stool. is this a sign of cancer?

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Dr. Takao Ohnuma answered

Lower GI endoscopy: The symptoms may occur with hemorrhoids, anal fissure and anal cancer (or lower GI cancer). It is suggested that he see a gastroenterologist and have a lower GI endoscopy performed.

Dr Crane agreed

Answered 3/12/2020

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A member asked:

Burning pain when defecating , feels more intense after bm with occasional blood after hard stool. is this a sign of cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Takao Ohnuma answered

Dr Crane agreed

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