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Why does it hurt when i have a bowel movement? it feels like a tear.
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Tear: You could have an anal tear or thrombosed hemorrhoids. Try using Anusol HC cream which is available OTC. I would also increase fluid intake and also a bowel softener. Good Luck
Answered 5/12/2019
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