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Every time right before bowel movement i feel strong, sharp pain in lower stomach, rectum and anus. harder the stool greater the pain. stool is normal?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Sounds like: you may have internal hemorrhoids..see diagram A stool softener (eg pericolace) may help! TRY INCREASING YOUR FLUIDS!!!! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 7/9/2016

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A member asked:

Every time right before bowel movement i feel strong, sharp pain in lower stomach, rectum and anus. harder the stool greater the pain. stool is normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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