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A 34-year-old female asked:
Hello doctor. i have a severe pain in my tailbone area and inside my anus also the pain goes to the right side of my buttocks and leg.
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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Anal pain: Pain of the ischio-rectal area can be for various reasons.. Tail bone, irritation to rectum, abscess. If the pain is severe best to get checked which will warrant a rectal exam.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
I have bleeding and discomfort a few inches above my anus in the buttocks. Is this cause for major concern, an ER visit, or a normal doctor checkup?
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