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Why does sitting on hardwood benches irritate my anal fissure?
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Direct pressure: You are putting direct pressure on inflamed area. It needs to heal before pain will go away. Try shifting your wt from side to side or use hemorrhoids pillow / donut.
Answered 9/18/2013
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