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I had a rather large bowel movement. when i wiped there was some red blood on the toilet paper. is this a cause for concern? it's only happened once.

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

No: Likely a fissure, other times hemorrhoids, .

Dr Ariyo agreed

Answered 12/7/2016

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A member asked:

I had a rather large bowel movement. when i wiped there was some red blood on the toilet paper. is this a cause for concern? it's only happened once.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

Dr Ariyo agreed

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