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I've been struggling with hemorrhoids for the past year. ive been too embarrassed to see a doctor about this. its really starting to effect me at this stage and im pretty sure that i need surgery. its internal and external. ?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hemorrhoids effects: I understand you distress. You deserve relief from the hemorrhoids. Let Wise Person in you ask for stresses of: • Discomfort • Pain • Daily Functioning • Quality of Life • Embarrassment • Then Focus on Quality of Life and see a Surgeon for Diagnosis and Treatment. Your Health is Precious!

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Answered 10/16/2019

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A member asked:

I've been struggling with hemorrhoids for the past year. ive been too embarrassed to see a doctor about this. its really starting to effect me at this stage and im pretty sure that i need surgery. its internal and external. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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