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Can Small Itchy Tail In Anus Area Caused Due To Piles Be Removed?

i am having small tail in anus area....it was der since more than 2 years becoz of piles....now m not having such problem of piles....toilet is normal...but due to tail sometimes itching little pain is der....dow can it be removed......plz help.....
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
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Hi. This is called a sentinel pile and usually due to healed fissures. If you do not have problem of piles why to disturb the area. Keep the area clean after bowel movement. This is to be removed only if it is a source of infection or a disconfort on a permanent basis.
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Can Small Itchy Tail In Anus Area Caused Due To Piles Be Removed?

Hi. This is called a sentinel pile and usually due to healed fissures. If you do not have problem of piles why to disturb the area. Keep the area clean after bowel movement. This is to be removed only if it is a source of infection or a disconfort on a permanent basis.