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When do i need to go to hospital w/ rectal pain?

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When you think : Basically, you should have rectal pain evaluated by a primary care doctor.They shoul help you with a diagnosis and a treatment plan. If you are having uncontrolled bleed ing or are in overwhelming pain you should go to the hospital.

Answered 3/21/2014

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When do i need to go to hospital w/ rectal pain?

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Dr. Neil Ellis answered

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