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Attention, chocolate lovers: You may not be able to help yourselves. Swiss and British scientists have linked the widespread love of chocolate to a chemical "signature" that may be programmed into our metabolic systems.
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Anal Fissure
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Symptoms & Signs
What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?
The most common symptoms are pain during and after a bowel movement. Often the person will notice bright red blood on the toilet tissue or blood dripping into the toilet after a bowel movement. Because bowel movements are painful, many people complain of constipation.