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A 35-year-old male asked:
Need help. i have anal fissure, hemroids and ibs and gastritis. so i drink more water and added more fiber now the stool is coming out thick and have to push out which causes anal f and hemorid get worse. how to i cope with this? doin sits bath etc?
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Proctologist: For, diagnosis, best care and follow-up consult a proctologist. Take stool softeners and and use glycerin rectal suppositories for easier bowel movements.
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Dr. Ujwala Rajgopal commented
General Surgery 36 years experience
Also get a sigmoidoscopy done.
Feb 28, 2021
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