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A 32-year-old female asked:

Rectal pressure, lots of mucus, blood on stool, itching, have been to 2 different doctors, both say hemorroids and are not concerned. have felt small lump several times but then it goes back inside. how can i be sure it's not something more serious? very

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Dr. Susan Arnoultanswered

Family Medicine 27 years experience

Sounds right: The symptoms you describe certainly go along with a diagnosis of hemorroids. The specialist you could consult would be a proctologist.

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Dr. Andrea Brandanswered

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Colonoscopy: Blood in or on the stool is not normal. Although hemorrhoids may be the culprit, complete evaluation includes colonoscopy, which can uncover colitis, fissures, diverticulosis, polyps and cancer as other potential causes of the bleeding.

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