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What Causes Light Pinkish Anal Discharge?
Question: I have once in a while a light pink discharge while wiping my rectal area. I am 70 years old. The mucus like discharge is light orange pinkish
Brief Answer:
Possible hemorrhoids or external irritation/wound
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting your question to HCM,
I read your query and understand your concern.
Its good that you do colonoscopy regularly so you follow up the polyps.
My thoughts about the discharge its it may be some local irritation or hemorrhoids. In both cases its very important to keep the area clean, wash it with fresh water, if possible do bath sits with warm water.
During colonoscopy remind your doctors to have a look at the external area. They should see it with details and see if there is anything more serious than what I mentioned above.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarification.
Otherwise please close and rate the question.
Take care,
Possible hemorrhoids or external irritation/wound
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting your question to HCM,
I read your query and understand your concern.
Its good that you do colonoscopy regularly so you follow up the polyps.
My thoughts about the discharge its it may be some local irritation or hemorrhoids. In both cases its very important to keep the area clean, wash it with fresh water, if possible do bath sits with warm water.
During colonoscopy remind your doctors to have a look at the external area. They should see it with details and see if there is anything more serious than what I mentioned above.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarification.
Otherwise please close and rate the question.
Take care,
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