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Small amount of anal prolapse; no pain, bleeding, or interference with defecating. should one still see a physician? think i'd rather live with it.

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

OK to live with it: Small degree of prolapse may be a little itchy, and wiping may not be as quick and clean, but no treatment is necessary unless it bleeds or prolapses a lot.

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Prolapse: If it is not causing problems, you can observe it. If it worsens, see your doctor.

Answered 12/8/2012

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A member asked:

Small amount of anal prolapse; no pain, bleeding, or interference with defecating. should one still see a physician? think i'd rather live with it.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. George Klauber answered

Dr Hadied and another doctor agreed

Dr. Jay Bradley answered

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