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Is it safe to take lysine supplement for hemorroid/anal fissure? will it help? i read an article and collagen corelation

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

YES IT'S SAFE: Will it do any good? Doubtful

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 1/20/2016

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