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Anal skin tag
I have an anal skin tag since a few years but over the last 3 days it's become painful when I sit and also itchy does this require surgery ? There is no blood in stools or otherwise just painful and itching
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May not be a skin tag but may be an external hemorrhoid(piles).
Needs to be examined.
Needs surgical excision.
Next Steps
Consult a General surgeon/Surgical Gastroenterologist
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