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It hurts to poop it feels sharp, sore and itchy, it looks red but nothing to bad, it feels worse! also there was blood on the toilet paper?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Rectal fissure: You may have a rectal fissure caused by passing a hard stool. Try taking sitz baths several times a day and apply an anesthetic oinment to your butt. See your doctor for further help.

Answered 8/17/2015

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