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How do you know when medical intervention is required for piles? pile is external, painful and raisin size.
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PAIN: BLEEDING are the two main reasons to have your hemorrhoids checked out by a surgical specialist. There is no need to SUFFER and hemorrhoid bleeding can cause anemia! Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 12/12/2017
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