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Symptom Checker
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Rectal Pain or Itching
You are having uncomfortable pain in or around your anus or rectum. Additional symptoms might suggest an infection in this area, including
fever and chills
nausea and vomiting
unexplained muscle aches and fatigue
pus coming out of your rectum.
Are you having any of the symptoms that are listed above?
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