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I feel a skin tag in my anal area and above closest to the spine i feel a tear, where the blood is coming out when i wipe. is this life threatening?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

No: See a Dr. This is probably easy to fix. If it is an old hemorrhoid you will need a surgeon.

Answered 3/19/2016

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A member asked:

I feel a skin tag in my anal area and above closest to the spine i feel a tear, where the blood is coming out when i wipe. is this life threatening?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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