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Can you get colitis from anal sex?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

No.: GI irritation possible, but not colitis. By the way, stimulation of the rectum can increase peristalsis, causing more freuent BMs!

Answered 4/10/2015

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