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  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 20/02/2025

I've been dealing with a small, pea-sized skin tag near my anus, and it's really painful when I pass stools. Sometimes, it even bleeds. I've tried eating bananas to soften the stools, but it doesn't seem to help. What could be causing this, and is there anything else I should be doing to alleviate the pain and bleeding?

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take soft diet

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Consult a Colorectal Surgeon

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