What's the difference between hemorrhoid and anal cancer symptoms? | Ohio State Medical Center

Syed Husain, MD, a colorectal surgeon at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center -- James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, explains the difference between the symptoms of hemorrhoids and anal cancer. Hemorrhoid symptoms can last a few days then will diminish. In anal cancer, symptoms will persist. If you're having rectal pain or bleeding or a lump in the anal area, and symptoms persist longer than two weeks, you should make an appointment with your doctor.
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