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Have acidic bowel movements/rectal irritation after, doc suspects ibs due to accompanying symptoms. any over--the-counter remedies for irritation?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Rectal irritation : Try an Anusol HC suppository. That may help. Good luck

Answered 8/22/2017

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A member asked:

Have acidic bowel movements/rectal irritation after, doc suspects ibs due to accompanying symptoms. any over--the-counter remedies for irritation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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