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A member asked:

During and after passing stool i experience severe itching around my rectum area(anus).?

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Dr. David Earle answered

Hemorrhoid : Probably a hemorrhoid. Too make sure however, see your doctor for a physical.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/21/2013

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