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I recently noiticed blood in the toilet and my stool when going you the restroom. it is bright red. what could this be? i have had internal hemorrh
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Hemorrhoidal: bleeding. It could be your internal hemorrhoids. See your family doctor to confirm.
Answered 8/30/2014
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See doctor: That symptom may be due to rectal cancer, hemorrhoids, or anal fissure. You need a competent examination. Consult a physician.
Answered 8/30/2014
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Get checked out: Even though your rectal bleeding is most likely from your hemorrhoids, you should see your family doctor to be evaluated and treated as indicated.
Answered 8/30/2014
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Hemorrhoids: It is possible that these are your hemorrhoids bleeding. Do you have hx of constipation? If you soften your stools and treat yourself with steroid cream topically and the bleeding does not improve then consider visit to the doctor,
Answered 5/2/2016
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