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I'm seeing blood after defecating no abdominal pain or other signs of sickness , can digestive enzimes + probiotics bacteria be the cause?male 29 y.

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Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

No.: I do not believe the digestive enzymes and probiotics are the causative agents. It sounds more like a very common problem of hemorrhoids. I would suggest seeing a proctologist to confirm this since I am unable to see the problem and there can be other causes which would need treatment..

Answered 11/4/2013

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