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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have 5 small black/blue freckles around my anus. i have had hemorrhoids in the past & more recently red blood after wiping. also, ibd symptoms. help?

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Dr. Donald Colantino
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Proctologist: I find that a proctologist is much better qualified and more interested in treating anal and hemorrhoidal problems, but a gastroenterologist is best to evaluate and treat issues concerning IBD or IBS.
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