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Red, swollen and itchy anus. when i scratch, i get painful tears. only have a bm once a week, been like this my whole life but my stools are normal?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Recommendation : BM once a week is the symptoms of constipation and can cause the swelling and even tears of anus. You can use laxative on daily basis to regulate the BM and a lot of cream for anus to help with irritations

Dr Khondker and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Red, swollen and itchy anus. when i scratch, i get painful tears. only have a bm once a week, been like this my whole life but my stools are normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Dr Khondker and another doctor agreed

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