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Can hemorrhoids have pus?

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Dr. Michael Zadeh answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Hemorrhoids and Pus: An infected hemorrhoid may have pus, but this rarely happens.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 8/21/2017

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