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Symptom Checker
Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.
Rectal Pain or Itching
To understand the cause of your itching, we probably need to identify the source of this moisture.
Is the moisture clearly coming out of your rectum or anus, or is it from an outside rash or sore?
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