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My anal opening appears red at all times. it is not sore, does not ooze or bleed and functions normally. is this ok or sign of a problem?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Medicine in General: If you have no symptoms of any problem why would you even be concerned for five seconds? What brought you to a point to even be examining your anus? So. It sure sounds like this is your normal anatomy. No disease or condition here.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 9/26/2013

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