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Hemorrhoids bleeding bright red, what to do?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

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See your doctor: Hemorrhoids can bleed, but your doctor needs to examine you to make sure it is hemorrhoids or some other problem. Do not presume it is hemorrhoids without the proper evaluation.

Answered 7/25/2017

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Hemorrhoids bleeding bright red, what to do?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

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