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A 23-year-old male asked:
I went to er for hurting bowel movement stool soft blood in rectum burning doc says anal fissue is this hemorrhoids? should get removed i see doc wed
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Dr. Nina Hallanswered
Specializes in Surgery
Can't tell online: Sounds like er doctor did good physical examination if they saw fissure. Avoid constipation, (metamucil daily), keep your appointment we'd and see what advice surgeon has for you!
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