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I have mucus discharge from my anus after hemorrhoids surgery is it normal?

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Dr. J Roberts answered

Yes: The anal crypts along the dentate line (2cm from anal verge) express increased mucous production for a few weeks until the inflammation resolves...

Dr Kaplan agreed

Answered 3/30/2018

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