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An overview of common anorectal conditions
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Benign anorectal conditions are very common, and patients may go to pharmacies looking for over-the-counter therapies. Pharmacists will find this article, written by colorectal and general surgeon Sze-Lin Peng, useful for prescribing initial topical treatments and advising patients to get a medical assessment
There is a wide variety of anorectal symptoms and complaints. Benign and malignant conditions may present with similar symptoms, and can also coexist,
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