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Why does diarrhea burn the anus?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Fecal difference!: It is normal to have an alkaline fecal content. Diarrhea is frequently acidic and the frequent movements and inability to clean the anus are additional sources of pain!

Answered 4/28/2016

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