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A member asked:

Is it possible to have internal hemorrhoid and anal tear at the same time?

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Dr. Carlo Hatem answered

Yes: One does not exclude the other.

Dr Hoepfner and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/23/2013

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Two times Ive gone to the bathroom Ive had a clear mucus like substance from my anus. Im not experiencing any pain, I do have a hemorrhoid that is external and is almost gone, it no longer hurts, its two weeks old. What could this be?

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When a dr is checking for hemorrhoids don't they need to go inside the anus to make sure some aren't internal? My dr didn't do that.

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I have been experiencing mild irritation / a dry feeling on the outside of my anus off and on for months. Is it possible this is somehow caused by internal hemorrhoids (which I do have)?

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