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Every few weeks i see a very small amounts of blood on the tp after a bowel movement. doctor said internal hemorrhoids. can they bleed like this?

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Dr. Myron Arlen answered

Yes: Intermittent small amts of blood from anal canal usually from fissure or internal hemorrhoids. Rectal exam can confirm this if digital produces the small amts of blood. If there is a question, endoscopy will clarify situation

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/30/2014

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A member asked:

Every few weeks i see a very small amounts of blood on the tp after a bowel movement. doctor said internal hemorrhoids. can they bleed like this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Myron Arlen answered

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

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