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I had anal sex and a week later i had anal pain which was like a sore around the anal region. but i used coconut oil and it got cured in 2-3 days.is it a sexually transmitted disease ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Unlikely: If the coconut oil helped and your symptoms have resolved the problem was more likely mechanical irritation to the anal area.

Answered 12/6/2019

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A member asked:

I had anal sex and a week later i had anal pain which was like a sore around the anal region. but i used coconut oil and it got cured in 2-3 days.is it a sexually transmitted disease ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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