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I have a very inflamed protruding hemorrhoid it is very painful and i am battling to walk. do i go to an emergency hospital or make an appointment with my dr for consultation?

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See GI specialist : Would be seen asap by either gi or colorectal specialist. For the meantime, warm baths might be helpful.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/13/2019

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