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What causes the external anal sphincter to bruise?
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Anal trauma: Traditionally, anal 'trauma' (be it surgical or extracurricular) is the only known cause for 'sphincter bruising.' there is no other real logical explanation for the sphincter to get otherwise bruised...
Answered 9/8/2013
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