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Is coconut oil good for piles or anal fissures?
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Not sure what ur ask: I'm not sure what u mean. Do u mean ingest it, do an enema, apply on outside, apply before bowel movement? The key is to avoid constipation. Lots of fiber and water is really the key.
Answered 9/11/2013
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