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If you get small tears on the anus because of hard stools, are you at a higher risk for anal cancer down the road?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

No higher risk from: constipation. Increase dietary fiber and fluid .

Answered 5/2/2015

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A member asked:

If you get small tears on the anus because of hard stools, are you at a higher risk for anal cancer down the road?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Luis Taylor answered

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