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A member asked:

I had a anul fissure that turned into hemorrhoids. i've been using witch hazel and coconut oil. the area now feels numb and i'm not sure what to do.

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

See a Proctologist: Fissures don't turn into hemorrhoids, and home remedies can't cure a surgical problem

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2017

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