DEAR DR. GOTT:
Ever since my son had hemorrhoid surgery two years ago, he has constantly experienced irritation when eating any food containing sugar or spices. Could this be an allergy or something needing a repair job? He’s been to several doctors, but they don’t have much of an answer for him.
DEAR READER:
I am not sure whether the irritation you mention refers to his anus, abdomen, or if he has indigestion; I’ll go with evacuation. Spicy foods can certainly be difficult to digest and expel. Perhaps sugar has the same effect on him. In any case, I would simply recommend he avoid the irritants that could represent an allergy of sorts and, pardon the pun, eliminate the problem.
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