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I make a bowel movement my rectum hurts blood on tissue doc appt on wednesday its been hurting for a week going on 2 should i go to er so they do exam?

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Anal fissures no fun: Anal fissures are like paper-cuts in the anus. They can bleed, hurt, ; recur, particularly with defecation ; any other activity that increases pelvic pressure. Disorders of anal-rectal function, straining at hard stool, prolonged sitting, heavy lifting, long distance walks/runs are causative ; should be addressed. If stool softeners, fiber, topical rx, ; behavior changes don't cure, go get help--.

Answered 4/18/2014

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