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A member asked:

Can you please list the risks associated with leaving your external hemorrhoid untreated?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Little danger: External hemorrhoids left untreated will fade into a large skin tag with time.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/4/2017

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