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Blood when wiping after bowel movement. not just a tinge. not constipated, it was soft...answers? er???

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No ER: unless bleeding becomes heavy. The number ONE cause of symptoms you describe is hemorrhoids!!! Speak with your Primary Care Provider A simple exam can confirm/exclude this Diagnosis! Hope this helps Dr Z

Answered 12/10/2014

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