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For the past 7 or 8 years; my anus burns when i poop and i have blotches of blood on the toilet paper. sometimes a lot sometimes a little.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Proctologist: Your symptoms are suggestive of an anal fissure, and because of the long duration of your symptoms,I recommend that you see a proctologist for diagnosis and proper treatment. You need such a specialist to ensure proper and complete healing of such a chronic process.

Answered 7/24/2016

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A member asked:

For the past 7 or 8 years; my anus burns when i poop and i have blotches of blood on the toilet paper. sometimes a lot sometimes a little.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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