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A member asked:

Regular bleeding from colon, history of internal hemorrhoids.. but the bleeding suddenly increased in volume and is more regular. is this serious?

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Dr. Paul Harper answered

Could be.: The bleeding may not be from hemorrhoids. Talk to your doctor.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/9/2014

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