A member asked:

Ok, i do not have insurance. i can not afford a doctor. if i have blood following a hard bowel movement, should i take anything, or not? a dr. visit is not an option.

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Dr. Thomas Rohde answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Fiber& probiotic: You shouldn't have a hard stool if your gut works normally. Add a potent probiotic and a blended soluble/insoluble fiber like pure encapsulations purelean fiber and lots of water to keep stools of normal consistency. An occasional issue like this sounds like an undiagnosed food allergy to me - if my wife gets into gluten she's constipated for 2-3 days then resolves slowly. Might want to do a food.

Answered 7/7/2012

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Milled Falxseed: Hard bowel movements strain and increase pressure in your rectal vault/lower colon causing the breaking of superficial veins lining those areas. Softening your bowel movements with psyllium containing products or milled flaxseed should prevent recurrence.

Answered 11/6/2013

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