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A 27-year-old male asked:

Anus feels like one side will not open properly and stool feels like it is coming out at an angle, sometimes touches butt cheek. what would cause this?

2 doctor answers6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Roy Arnold
Internal Medicine 49 years experience
Needs evaluation: Your primary care you evaluate your rectal area by examination and may refer you for further testing. Don't delay. Make an appointment this week. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!
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Dr. Gregory Fiasconaro III
Anesthesiology 34 years experience
Probably nothing: But a quick exam by a doctor can tell if it's something that needs attention.
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Aug 21, 2017
Last updated Nov 24, 2014

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